The Fête de la musique is back in Paris and across France on Sunday, June 21, 2026! Great news, because this year the iconic, nationwide celebration falls on a Friday. A chance to enjoy a long, vibrant musical evening before the weekend!
A quick reminder: the country's first Fête de la Musique was held in 1982. The event was the brainchild of Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture, Maurice Fleuret and Christian Dupavillon, architect-scenographer and cabinet member. Their idea? To launch a major popular event enabling all musicians to play and make a name for themselves during a festive evening.
And it's been a huge success for over 40 years now! Every June 21, budding musicians and singers take to the streets to bring the sound of live music to life. Rock, rap, pop, electro, reggae, classical, zouk, funk, metal, French variety, blues and jazz are all on the bill...
And music resounds in every district of Paris during the Fête de la Musique, as it does in the historic and touristy Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Located in the capital's 6th arrondissement, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district has inspired many artists, giving rise to a large number of literary works, films and songs. Today, it's a popular tourist destination, and home to historic cafés such as Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots.
Once again, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood is taken over by budding musicians during this Music Day to be held on June 21, 2026. Here’s the program!
Excellent Outdoor Rock, Live and in Color!
We are Ira Mundi — join us to feel the pulse of planet-spanning pop-rock hits:
### Beatles, Kinks, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, U2, Nirvana, Oasis, Radiohead, The Hives, Arctic Monkeys, Jack White, Kings of Leon, Muse ...
performed in our original style or with the occasional liberty...
We hope you’ll love the show and sing along with us until nightfall!
New for 2026: we’re welcoming a fresh face to our musical journey — Valentine!
Fifi (Vocals), Valentine (Vocals)(New!!), Pej (Drums), Joe (Guitar), Greg (Bass), Manu (Guitar)
As special guests, this year our friends from "The Prunk!"
Links
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Concert in front of Les Insouciants, located at N°116 boulevard Saint Germain, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Location
The carefree
116 Boulevard Saint-Germain
75006 Paris 6
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
