Fête de la Musique 2026: electro vibes at the Château de Dourdan (91)

Each year, the Fête de la Musique invades the streets, squares and iconic venues of Dourdan, turning the town in Essonne into a vast playground for sound. For the 2026 edition, the celebrations lean at the foot of the majestic Château de Dourdan, giving the festivities a distinctly contemporary dimension. By blending heritage with contemporary music, the town offers a unique moment where genres cross paths and audiences come together.

World Music Day 2026 in Essonne (91): concerts and hot tips on the program
For Music Day 2026, there’s no need to head to the capital. With several free concerts planned in Essonne on Sunday, June 21, there’s plenty to celebrate the arrival of summer in your own town—with friends and family. Read on to discover the musical lineup awaiting you on June 21, 2026 in the department numbered 91. [Read more]

On Sunday, June 21, the symbolic date of the summer solstice, Dourdannais residents and passing visitors are invited to experience an electro night headlined by the artist Bigkik. A bold lineup that embodies the spirit of the Fête de la Musique: free, accessible to all, and open to discovery. In an unexpectedly medieval setting, synthetic sounds and pulsing rhythms will make the castle walls resonate for an edition that's as festive as it is eclectic.

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We note that this castle, 800 years old,  traces a portion of Dourdan’s history, the cradle of the Capétiens. It was enriched by the Duke of Berry in the 15th century and later converted into a prison from 1672, housing inmates until 1852. Bought by a private individual, it was bequeathed to the Guyot family in 1863 and turned into a private residence. Now owned by the town since 1961, the ensemble, listed as a Monument Historique since 1964, has undergone substantial restoration work.

The 2026 Fête de la Musique lineup in front of the Château de Dourdan:

• Bigkik in a live machine set (electronic music)
  Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 2:00 PM ⤏ 11:30 PM
  

  Bigkik's "Live Machine" set: come discover his original creations and his reinterpretations of legendary electronic music tracks.

  https://youtube.com/@bigkik?si=_P0pkeY-S9aAZFWK

  
  
  

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