World Music Day 2026: Free concerts in the gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture

To celebrate this year’s Fête de la Musique, the gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture will open to the public for one night only. Join us this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a memorable evening of music in a lush, green setting, with the sounds ranging from classical to pop and jazz.

Note: due to the red heatwave alert, some events of the Fête de la musique 2026 may be canceled, postponed or altered. Check the information before you head out.

News: Fête de la musique this Sunday, June 21, 2026! As every year, this major, popular, and festive event is a chance to soak up a full day of music from a wide lineup of amateur and seasoned artists performing live. In Paris, the best bets are plentiful, with free concerts in bars, museums, parks and gardens, and even churches.

Live music can be heard beyond Paris, including in Seine-et-Marne! This year, for the 2026 edition of the Fête de la Musique, the Gardens of the Prefecture of Seine-et-Marne will open their doors to the public, an exceptional occasion.

Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Parc de la Préfecture de Seine-et-Marne to enjoy a rich, eclectic music lineup that spotlights the region’s young talents.

The event kicks off at 4:00 p.m. with the Conservatoire des Deux-Muses. Around 6:30 p.m., don’t miss the 2026 cohort of Inter-lycées. Discovered in CAMVS high schools and supported by Les Amplifiés, Scène 77, and M.O.S, these young artists will guide you through sounds spanning pop, folk, and chanson. Finally, the Semra trio will close the evening with a concert blending rap, jazz, and classical influences. To satisfy your hunger, a food truck will also be parked in the park.

Heads up: this music evening is free, but accessible only via pre-registration.

Music Day 2026 in the Gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Parc de la Préfecture, Seine-et-Marne – 12 Rue des Saint-Pères in Melun
Doors open at 4 p.m. and concerts from 4 to 8 p.m. - Free with prior registration

At 4 p.m., the Conservatoire des Deux-Muses will kick off the festivities.
From 6:30 p.m., the 2026 cohort of the Inter-lycées, accompanied by Les Amplifiés, Scène 77 and M.O.S, will take you on a journey through pop, folk and variety sounds.
To close this 2026 edition, the trio SEMRA will offer a concert blending rap, jazz and classical influences.