The Fête de la musique returns on Sunday, June 21, 2026 across France with a rich and eclectic lineup. While many Île-de-France towns honor live music by hosting a range of musical happenings, Paris remains the must-visit place to dance to the sounds of rising talents and established artists.
Every year, the capital celebrates the Fête de la Musique with a flurry of concerts featuring rock, reggae,electro, rap, French variety, metal, zouk and classical music.
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Music Day is back on Sunday, June 21, 2026! Once again this year, get ready to feel the buzz of live music with a host of free outdoor concerts and DJ sets, plus performances in venues, museums, and even churches. Discover the first line-up of plans in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Every year on June 21, to celebrate the Fête de la musique, there are great musical experiences to discover along the Seine, on rooftops, in squares, parks and gardens, in bars, or even in museums. But some have become citywide essentials for Parisians, such as the electro night in the 15th arrondissement or the free show staged by France Inter at the Olympia.
Another must-see event organized every year for the Fête de la musique? The traditional free concert organized by the Ministry of Culture in the heart of the Palais-Royal gardens. Every year, the Ministry organizes a beautiful evening of free concerts featuring a mix of amateur and established musicians.
So, what’s in store for you on June 21, 2026 in the gardens of the Palais-Royal for this new 45th edition of Music Day? This year, the Ministry of Culture spotlights jazz in all its forms. "This exceptional program marks both a renewal of the genre and a triple anniversary: the centenary of the births of two pillars of modern jazz, Miles Davis and John Coltrane, who were born in 1926, as well as the 40th anniversary of the National Jazz Orchestra, a unique ensemble founded in 1986 and still at the heart of contemporary creation," the ministry said in a press release. Stay tuned to discover the full lineup of this free, major concert set in the Palais-Royal gardens.
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — in the Gardens of the Palais-Royal — free admission
This year, the Ministry of Culture’s concert in the gardens of the Palais-Royal puts jazz in the spotlight in all its forms. The lineup honors both the renewal of the genre and a triple anniversary: the centennial births of two modern jazz icons, Miles Davis and John Coltrane, both born in 1926, along with the 40th anniversary of the National Jazz Orchestra, a unique ensemble founded in 1986 and still at the heart of contemporary creation. A detailed program will be announced soon.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Location
Royal Palace
8 Rue de Montpensier
75001 Paris 1
Access
Metro line 1 "Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre" station
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
More information
Free admission
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