Heads up: due to the red heatwave alert, some events of the Music Day 2026 may be canceled, postponed, or altered. Check for updates before you head out.
Established in 1982 by the Ministry of Culture, the Fête de la musique sets out a simple goal: to bring music to life everywhere, for free, beyond the usual concert halls. Every June 21, at the summer solstice, streets, squares, gardens, courtyards, and quays become open stages where amateur musicians, established artists, and curious passersby cross paths. The spirit of the day lives in its name: you don’t just listen to music—you share it, perform it, and sometimes sing at full volume alongside strangers who become a chorus for the night.
In Paris, the Fête de la Musique takes on a distinctive flavor, with each neighborhood claiming it in its own style. A bridge, a terrace, a narrow street, or a corner along the Seine can become a festive gathering. The event thus preserves its popular, spontaneous spirit: it invites everyone to step outside, discover different genres, and enjoy a music-filled early summer, without necessarily laying out a grand program in advance.
For the 2026 edition, Île Saint-Louis will host Zic&Sing on Sunday, June 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. The band will perform live near Berthillon, facing the bridge that connects Île de la Cité to Île Saint-Louis. The setting doesn’t need to be fussy: the Seine, the historic façades, the quays, and this little sliver of Paris tucked between the two banks are enough to set the tone.
Nestled in the heart of the capital, the Île Saint‑Louis is one of Paris’s two remaining natural islands on the Seine, alongside Île de la Cité. Largely developed in the 17th century, it’s famed for its orderly plan, its quays, its elegant hôtels particuliers, and Rue Saint‑Louis‑en‑l’Île, which runs east to west. For much of its history a residential and commercial enclave, it still exudes a village-like Parisian charm, with shops, stone façades, and views over the river.
With Zic&Sing, the evening unfolds as a participatory concert. The program features pop, rock, blues, jazz, French and international variety. The idea is simple: the audience picks the songs, the lyrics are projected, and everyone can sing along with the band. After an edition in 2025 that drew more than 300 people, the event returns with the same drive to make music a collective, lively, and accessible moment.
Zic&Sing on Île Saint-Louis on June 21
Zic&Sing performs live on Île Saint-Louis, beside Bertillon, facing the bridge that links Île de la Cité to Île Saint-Louis. The lineup covers pop, rock, blues and jazz, plus French and international variety. You pick the songs, we project the lyrics, and you can sing along and party with us. Expect more than 300 people in 2025 to sing and dance. Join us this year— live bands are rare, so make the most of it! See you soon.
Participation requirements: No reservations required
Hours: Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Location
Ile saint louis
Île Saint-Louis
75004 Paris 4
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Prices
Free
