Fête de la musique 2025 at the Consulate General of Portugal in Paris: musical tribute to Carlos Paredes

The Consulate General of Portugal in Paris opens its doors for the Fête de la Musique! On the program? A musical tribute to Portuguese musician Carlos Paredes. This free concert, not to be missed on Saturday, June 21, 2025, will take place outdoors in the gardens of the Consulate General of Portugal.

The Fête de la musique is back, to the delight of music lovers. So, what instrument will you be playing on June 21, 2025? Piano, guitar, drums, violin, trumpet, flute, harp or xylophone? The choice is yours! Every year on the same date, budding musicians take to the streets to share their passion with as many people as possible.

This year, this popular and festive event returns on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a host of free concerts in a wide variety of styles. Rock, rap, hip-hop, metal, pop, blues, jazz, electro, world music, R&B and French variety... on June 21, all musical genres will be featured. An opportunity to delight everyone's ears and celebrate the Fête de la musique in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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In Paris, there's no shortage of good ideas, with many tasty musical moments to be discovered in the street, of course, but also in bars and restaurants, parks and gardens, museums and churches. Some venues, such as the Consulate General of Portugal in Paris, also open their doors to the general public.

Nestled in the capital's 17th arrondissement, the Consulate General of Portugal in Paris is celebrating this new Fête de la musique on June 21, 2025, with a free concert in tribute to Portuguese composer and musician Carlos Paredes, who died in 2004. A musical treat to be discovered from 4.30pm in the gardens of the Consulate General of Portugal (limited seating).