The new Fête de la Musique takes place in Cachan on Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. For three days, this Val-de-Marne town aims to make you dance with free concerts by local artists, as well as Solann and Mariam from the Amadou & Mariam duo. Don’t miss these music picks in Parc Raspail.
Great news for our musician friends, as the Fête de la musiquereturns on Sunday, June 21, 2026 across France with a brand-new edition that's just as festive! With a program that remains rich and eclectic, the Fête de la musique is the perfect occasion for budding musicians to share their passion with a broad audience for a single, unique, and celebratory day. And all genres are in the spotlight. Whether you love rock, rap, electro, world music, or classical music… you’ll surely find something to enjoy!
For a reminder, the Fête de la Musique was created in 1982 at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture. That year, the Ministry’s Studies and Research Service carried out a major survey on French cultural practices. It revealed that five million people, including one in two young people, play a musical instrument. From there, Jack Lang, Christian Dupavillon, an architect-designer and member of his Cabinet, and Maurice Fleuret envisioned a large, popular event with the aim of giving all musicians a platform to express themselves and gain recognition. The very first Fête de la Musique was launched on June 21, 1982, the symbolic day of the summer solstice.
If you’re planning to celebrate in the Val-de-Marne, then head to the town of Cachan, which again this year offers a rich and varied programme. In fact, this year the commune of Cachan will celebrate the music from June 12 to 24, 2026, culminating in a grand free concert scheduled for Friday, June 19 at 7:00 PM on the Raspail Park stage.
After welcoming in past years Cats on Trees, Uzi Freyja, Vendredi sur Mer, Catherine Ringer, Jeanne Added, Miossec, Youssoupha, Yuri Buenaventura, Fatals Picards and Anaïs, who has the honor of lighting up this Fête de la musique 2026 in Cachan? Well, on June 19, this year you’ll meet the locally born artist David Lewis, the Solann—the female revelation at the 2025 Victoires de la Musique—or Mariam from the famous Malian duo Amadou & Mariam.
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. – A big free concert for Music Day at Parc Raspail (free entry, no registration)
David Lewis & Friends : A Cachanais artist, trumpeter, pianist and composer, David Lewis has worked with international stars such as Manu Dibango, Arthur H, Maurane… For Music Day, he will take the stage with five musicians and the singer Jody Sternberg.
Solann : The female breakout of the 2025 Victoires de la Musique, the young singer-songwriter burst onto the French scene with a spellbinding debut album, "If We Sink, It Will Be Beautiful." Here she is in Cachan to unveil her razor-edged lyrics and singular world, straddling neo-folk and epic pop.
Mariam chante Amadou & Mariam : Amadou & Mariam were a formidable duo on stage and off. Everyone sang along to their hits, such as "Beaux Dimanches" and "Mon chéri." Amadou passed away in April 2025, but Mariam has taken up the torch to keep spreading a universal message of joy and love. It’s also the title of their latest album, "L’Amour à la folie," produced with Amadou.
Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Honoring Cachan's talents at Parc Raspail (free admission)
A 100% Cachanaise programming that will embrace all musical and vocal styles.
Saturday, June 20
1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Cachan's local amateur artists take the stage
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Open mic for young talents selected from the call for applications
Sunday, June 21
1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Cachan's local amateur artists take the stage
Music will also echo through the city’s neighborhoods from June 12 to 24.
Concert Les îles argentées Celtic harp, percussion... embark on a journey to Ireland. Free admission. Friday, June 12, at 7:00 PM, at the Toni Morrison Media Library, 3 Camille-Desmoulins Street.
Fête de la musique du quartier des lumières A friendly street festival by and for the residents of the Lights district. Free entry. Saturday, June 13, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Avenue des Lumières.
Les ateliers de l’EDIM en fête EDIM wraps up its season with a celebration at Raspail Park. Singers, musicians, students and teachers from EDIM will take turns throughout the afternoon. Free entry. Sunday, June 14, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Raspail Park.
Le Son’Art fête la musique ! On the program: EDIM’s Caribbean showcase, Culture en Scène and Sophonie Testu for a warm, welcoming evening! Free entry. Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 PM, at Maison Cousté, 19 Cousté Street.
Après-midi musicale au conservatoire de Cachan Orchestras, ensembles, choirs, workshops … filling the conservatory’s outdoor space with living music.Free entry. Wednesday, June 24, from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM, courtyard of the Conservatoire de Cachan, 19 Avenue Cousin-de-Méricourt.
