Note: due to the red heatwave alert, some events of the Fête de la musique 2026 may be cancelled, postponed or altered. Check the information before you go.
The Fête de la Musique returns on Saturday, June 21, 2026! On that day, both amateur and professional musicians pay homage to living music and flood the streets with free concerts across a spectrum of styles (rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical, electro, etc.), while also offering more original, quirky, or offbeat musical events.
As 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 Department carried out a major survey on the cultural practices of the French. It revealed that five million people, including one in two young people, play a musical instrument. From there, a grand popular celebration was envisioned with the aim of giving all musicians a chance to express themselves and gain recognition. The very first Fête de la Musique was launched on June 21, 1982, a symbolic midsummer day.
And the turnout did not disappoint: that year, dozens of musicians took to streets, squares, kiosks, courtyards, gardens, stations, and places to let their music be heard.
It was in 1985 that the Fête de la Musique began to go international, for the European Year of Music. By 2017, more than 120 countries around the world were taking part in the Fête de la Musique!
Since then, the Music Day has grown a lot! Next June 21, for the 2026 edition of the Music Day, if you don’t feel like going where everyone goes, if you want to get off the beaten path, or have an original and offbeat outing, pick from this selection of great deals and quirky free concerts not to miss in Paris and Île-de-France!
Fête de la musique 2026 at the Élysée in Paris: program and timings adjusted due to the heatwave
Et si votre Fête de la musique se passait... à l'Élysée ? On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the forecourt of the presidential palace will once again transform into an open-air stage to host a lineup of artists for a night of free concerts. The event is sold out. Heads up: for ticket holders, the festivities start at 7 p.m. due to the heatwave. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: an unusual Taiko drum performance at Bastille
The Tsunagari Taiko Japanese drums return to the Bastille square in Paris for this year’s Fête de la Musique. Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a musical moment that promises to be truly singular. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 at the Belvedère of Parc de Belleville: concerts offering sweeping views of Paris
Things are moving at Belleville Park in Paris for the Fête de la Musique! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, we’ll meet up at the Belvédère to get into the vibe while soaking in a stunning panorama of the capital. Here’s the lineup. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: the musical traditions of Japan’s southern islands make their way to Pigalle
The Fête de la musique returns to the streets of Paris on Sunday, June 21, 2026. For a musical immersion at the heart of Okinawan and Amami cultures, head to Shinjuku Pigalle restaurant! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2026: Punk bands set up at a famous street art hotspot in Paris
An evening of listening to French punk while admiring street art—does that tempt you? To make the most of this deal, head to Spot 13 in Paris on Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: K-pop and DJ sets at the Guimet Museum in Paris
This year, the new edition of the Fête de la Musique also takes place at the Guimet Museum in Paris! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the stunning National Museum of Asian Arts invites you on a journey to South Korea. Here’s the detailed program! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta on Place Colette
And what if we discovered a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta this year for Make Music Day? This Sunday, June 21, 2026, head to Place Colette in Paris’s 1st arrondissement for a day packed with classical music! [Read more]
Music Festival 2026 at the American Cathedral in Paris, the program
The American Cathedral in Paris marks this year’s Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026. On the menu? Choral Evensong and Jazz Vespers, delivering a delicious musical moment that (almost) makes you feel like you’re at Westminster Abbey! [Read more]
Music Day 2026: An interactive concert on the Place du Châtelet in Paris
An interactive concert takes over Place du Châtelet in Paris for Music Day 2026! Here’s more about this intriguing performance awaiting you on Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
The 2026 Fête de la Musique heads to the National Assembly’s open-house weekend.
On the occasion of this year’s Fête de la Musique, the National Assembly opens its doors to music lovers for the weekend of Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026! What’s on the agenda? Exclusive tours of the Hôtel de Lassay, the Presidential offices, and the Palais Bourbon, plus several musical performances along the route. To enjoy it, be sure to register (free) before June 16! [Read more]
A Brazilian evening at Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Church, opposite the Louvre, for Fête de la Musique 2026
Just a stone’s throw from the Louvre, the church of Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, a treasure of Parisian heritage, hosts a festive evening with Brazilian flavors this Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the occasion of Paris’s Fête de la Musique. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: an open-to-all community choir singing your favorite songs at the Hôtel de la Marine.
This Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Hôtel de la Marine goes festive with a special program: you’re invited to join a large participatory choir to sing your favorite hits! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Pigalle: an offbeat outdoor DJ set aboard a Citroën 2CV
For Fête de la Musique, the 9th arrondissement of Paris comes alive and invites you to Pigalle on Sunday, June 21, 2026 for an open-air festive DJ set aboard a 2CV, in front of the Hôtel Rochechouart! Discover the lineup. [Read more]
Cine-concert at the Nelson Mandela Garden near Les Halles for Paris's 2026 Fête de la Musique
Around Châtelet–Les Halles, this Sunday, June 21, 2026, an outdoor ciné-concert awaits the public in Paris’s Jardin Nelson Mandela. Discover the program in detail! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 at the Arab World Institute: a poetic creation signed by Walid Ben Selim
This year again, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris gets in step and celebrates World Music Day. Meet us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the parvis of the cultural venue to enjoy the event. On the menu? A musical and poetic creation by Walid Ben Selim around Khalil Gibran's "Book of Processions," featuring choristers and musicians. Here's the detailed program! [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Free concerts at a historic hospital center in Paris
The National Hospital for the 15th–20th Arrondissements, tucked into Paris’s 12th district, is taking part in the new Fête de la Musique. This Sunday, June 21, 2026, the historic hospital complex will host a unifying, crowd-pleasing pop night for the occasion. On the menu? Free concerts by Lancelot, Nina Battisti, and Funky Luciano. Here's the lineup! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: an outdoor gospel concert under the elevated metro
On the occasion of the 2026 Fête de la Musique, to be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, gospel music invades the 15th arrondissement in an unusual spot, under the elevated metro, for acoustics like no other. Here’s the program! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 at Jardin d'Acclimatation featuring the Horizon Choir and Oslo Sensation
This year, the Jardin d’Acclimatation is celebrating music on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026! On the program: Le Chœur à l’Horizon, which spotlights vocal ensembles in musical theatre, along with Oslo Sensation, a 180-strong group of young musicians based in Oslo, the Norwegian capital. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Paris: a music-and-sport evening at Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes opens its doors once again to PSG fans for a special Fête de la Musique, blending a tour of the venue with a live musical show, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in a festive atmosphere after the Champions League victory. [Read more]
Quirky: artists from Madame Arthur celebrate Music Day 2026 from the cabaret’s windows
This year, performers from Madame Arthur celebrate Music Day 2026 from the windows of Paris’s famed cabaret! This Sunday, June 21, head to Rue des Martyrs and remember to look up to enjoy this original, free spectacle. [Read more]
World Music Day: Gospel concert at the Place de la Bourse in Paris
Sponsored - Sunday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m., the Gospel Festival of Paris invites you to Gospel Music Day: a standout gospel concert on Place de la Bourse, opposite the Palais Brongniart, featuring the Total Praise Mass Choir. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 at the Swedish Institute: Midsommar and free concerts
For this year’s Music Day, not to be missed on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Swedish Institute in Paris will have you dancing in its garden with two free concerts on the program. As always, don’t miss the famous traditional Midsommar dances just beforehand. So, are you ready to experience a Swedish celebration that’s both festive and family-friendly for this 2026 Music Day? [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: Myd will electrify this iconic museum in the capital
Are you more the type to celebrate World Music Day in the street or at a landmark venue? If you prefer the latter, head to the garden of the stunning Carnavalet Museum, which on Sunday, June 21, 2026, will host electro artist Myd. [Read more]
A DJ set inside a Paris bakery, with complimentary pastries for Fête de la Musique.
Forget the muffled hush of the ovens and let yourself be carried by the rhythms of Dorian Gamon, behind DJ Baguette, who sets up his turntables amid complimentary croissants, on May 6 and June 21, 2026, for the Fête de la Musique, in Parisian bakeries. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Grand Siècle music highlighted at the Petit Château de Sceaux
Music Day festivities return to the Petit Château de Sceaux this year! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, come enjoy a musical performance that transports you to the spirit of the 17th century! [Read more]
Music Day 2026 at the Cité du Cinéma, free concerts, DJ sets and food trucks
Free concerts, DJ sets, performances and food trucks flood the Cité du cinéma in Saint-Denis for Music Day 2026. Pop, rap, folk, electro, chaâbi and socially conscious choirs fill the lineup for this festive, all-ages celebration this Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Courbevoie (92): a 2000s concert and a Tropical Guinguette
For this new edition of the Fête de la Musique, to be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Courbevoie, embark on a musical journey with a string of free picks to discover at the Centre Culturel, at the Théâtre de Verdure, or on the forecourt of the library Les Violettes. Here’s the program! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Montreuil (93): Kalash, Franglish and fireworks on the lineup
What’s in store this year in Montreuil for the Fête de la Musique? This inner-ring suburb to the east of Paris, in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, unveils its strong lineup for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Free concerts by Kalash, Franglish, Keziah Jones, Marie Jay and 2L, not to mention a fireworks display... Discover the concerts and musical activities on offer as part of the city’s festival and the urban cultures festival, which again this year coincides with the Fête de la Musique. [Read more]
Make Music Day 2026 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Breton dances, Afro, or alternative rock—discover the lineup.
If you live in the Yvelines and want to celebrate Fête de la Musique, head to Saint-Germain-en-Laye on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to enjoy free concerts, especially in the town centre. Here is the detailed program of this unmissable celebration. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: a rock’n’roll guinguette and fireworks in Chatou (78)
At the Impressionists' Park, the Fête de la Musique is being celebrated this year on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with the event "Chatou en fête" ! On the program? Free concerts that spotlight funk, 60s hits, and rock. Don't miss the fireworks display scheduled for the end of the evening. [Read more]
Please consult this guide regularly, as it is updated according to program announcements.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
