Attention : due to the vigilance rouge canicule, some events of the Fête de la musique 2026 may be cancelled, postponed or altered. Check information before you head out.
Born in 1982 at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture, World Music Day rests on a simple idea: to take music out of the halls and share it everywhere—in the streets, squares, gardens, courtyards, and everyday spaces. Every June 21, as summer begins, amateur musicians and professional artists are invited to perform for free, in an open, popular, and spontaneous spirit. The event has since spread far beyond France, but it stays true to its founding principle: to let everyone listen, discover, dance, or take part, without a strict divide between the stage and the audience.
In Paris, the day takes on a special resonance. Neighborhoods shift gears, sidewalks become meeting points, and residents sometimes rediscover their own street from a new angle. For the 2026 edition, scheduled on Sunday, June 21, the capital is set to once again pulse to the sounds of concerts and of free DJ sets, across the full range of musical styles.
In the 18th arrondissement, Rebels at Sunset fits the spirit of a neighborhood celebration, with an intimate, airy format. The gathering takes place on Rue Duhesme, a street tucked behind Montmartre’s hill, between the Grandes-Carrières and Clignancourt districts. Opened in the 19th century, this street belongs to that north Paris vibe — residential, lively, and popular — where façades, shops, and the heights of Montmartre compose a distinctly Parisian backdrop.
To mark the occasion, an 18th‑arrondissement balcony becomes an open-air stage suspended over Paris, from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. On the lineup: sun-drenched house, afro grooves, live percussion and organic DJ sets. The event aims for a late-afternoon vibe, powered by Mediterranean influences, electronic rhythms and the collective energy of the first weekend of summer.
Seen as more of a gathering than just a concert, Rebels at Sunset invites the crowd to come together, dance, and breathe above the rooftops. A simple way to celebrate Music Day: with sound, a touch of altitude, and the 18th arrondissement in the background.
Rebels at Sunset
On the first weekend of summer, a balcony in the 18th arrondissement becomes a suspended open-air stage over Paris.
Between sun-kissed house, Afro grooves, live percussion and organic DJ sets, this opening act invites the crowd to gather for a warm, liberating and dance-friendly vibe as the sun dips below the horizon.
Designed as a moment of connection and collective energy, the event blends electronic music, Mediterranean influences and summer vibrations in an intimate, immersive format.
An invitation to dance, breathe and celebrate the arrival of summer above the rooftops of Paris.
Participation conditions: Limited to 200 people — no reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Location
Duhesme Street, Paris, 18th arrondissement
Rue Duhesme
75018 Paris 18
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Prices
Free
