In Montmartre, music is almost part of the scenery. It drifts between the historic cabarets, the lively squares, the winding lanes, and the memories of artists who marked the Butte. For the Music Day 2026, Square Roland-Dorgelès hosts a lineup curated by the Companions of Montmartre, to be unveiled below.
Established in 1982, the Fête de la Musique invites musicians to take to the streets and share music with the public in a lively, inclusive spirit. It brings together amateurs, professionals, the curious and residents around a wide variety of styles. This year, it will take place on dimanche 21 juin 2026.
Located on the Butte, not far from the Lapin Agile, the square Roland-Dorgelès is named after a writer closely tied to Montmartre. Roland Dorgelès is best known as the author of Croix de bois, the sweeping WWI epic, but he also wrote extensively about life in Montmartre—the artists, the cabarets, and the bohemian spirit. This small green space thus sits in a district where song, literature, and popular festivity have long coexisted. Just steps from places linked to old Montmartre, it evokes a Paris of narrow lanes, chance encounters, and local traditions.
The Compagnons de la Butte Montmartre are a key part of this transmission. Founded in 2011, this association brings Montmartre’s cultural heritage to life through the Butte’s song repertoire. It brings together a choir of about forty members, committed to keeping this musical legacy alive. For the Fête de la Musique 2026, Square Roland-Dorgelès becomes a welcoming, easygoing gathering place—blending songs, Montmartre memories, and local ambiance. The detailed program can be found below.
The Companions invite you to sing along and hum with them as they perform their repertoire, which will carry you through the picturesque lanes of Paris and Montmartre, awakening memories and emotions within you.
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Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Location
Roland-Dorgelès Square
25 Rue des Saules
75018 Paris 18
