Do you love music? Would you like to pay tribute to it? Then join us on June 21 for the traditional Fête de la musique. Every year on the same date, budding musicians and singers gather in the streets, bars and restaurants, as well as in parks and gardens, to celebrate music in all its forms.
But what exactly is the Fête de la Musique? Once a year, on June 21 (the summer solstice), this large, popular and free musical celebration invites musicians of all levels—amateur and professional alike—to celebrate living music and to showcase the breadth and diversity of musical practices across all genres.
Created by the Ministry of Culture in 1982, the Fête de la Musique has since gone international, becoming a national event in several countries, including Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Peru, and Colombia. Over the years, the festival has learned to reinvent itself and has grown into an iconic occasion that people look forward to every June 21.
This year’s program promises to be as rich and eclectic as ever in Paris and across Île-de-France. If you’re in Seine-Saint-Denis, head to the town of Aulnay-sous-Bois. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, for the new Fête de la Musique, the Île-de-France city welcomes a slate of new live acts. Notably, you can catch Julien Dassin in concert for free. The son of the legendary singer will perform from 8 p.m. on the Boulevard de Strasbourg. It’s the perfect chance, one imagines, to dive back into Joe Dassin’s discography and belt out some of his many hits, performed live for the occasion. Among the classics: “Indian Summer,” “Whistling on the Hill,” “Les Champs-Elysées,” “Et si tu n’existais pas,” and “Dans les yeux d’Émilie.”
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Free admission
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Starts at 08:00 p.m.
Prices
Free
Official website
www.aulnay-sous-bois.fr
More information
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