Every time, we’re told the nice weather is coming. We’ve almost resigned ourselves to a gloomy day. That said, that won’t stop us from stepping out on Sunday, June 21, 2026 for the latest Music Festival. And since it’s better to plan ahead, we’ve picked the top ideas for a rain-proof Music Festival in Paris.
But what is the Fête de la Musique? A free, popular musical event, the Fête de la Musique was created in 1982 on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture. That year, the Ministry of Culture's studies and research department conducted a major survey of French cultural practices. It revealed that five million people, including one young person in two, play a musical instrument. So Jack Lang, architect and scenographer Christian Dupavillon, a member of his Cabinet, and Maurice Fleuret came up with the idea of a major popular event to enable all musicians to express themselves and make themselves known. The very first Fête de la Musique was launched on June 21, 1982, the symbolic day of the summer solstice.
And it was a resounding success: that year, musicians took to the streets, squares, kiosks, courtyards, gardens, stations and squares to play their music.
In 1985, the Fête de la Musique began to be exported, as part of the European Year of Music. In 2017, over 120 countries around the world took part in the Fête de la Musique!
So, just in case the rain shows up on Sunday, June 21 in Paris, here are the best plans and concerts to enjoy a Fête de la Musique 2026 indoors!
An interactive concert and immersive music experience at the Bourse de Commerce for Music Day 2026.
This year, Music Day also comes to the Bourse de Commerce in Paris! The famous monument in the 1st arrondissement invites Gabriele for a free musical encounter (reservation required) to take place on June 21, 2026. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: tributes to the Beatles, Elvis Presley, B.B. King... at Sunset Sunside
On the occasion of the new Music Day, blues and rock take center stage this year at Sunset Sunside in Paris. What’s on the program? A heartfelt tribute to a string of legends—from the Beatles and Elvis Presley to B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Don’t miss it on Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: more than 110 musicians on the stage at Radio France's Auditorium.
For Music Day 2026, head to the Radio France Auditorium to hear Viva l'Orchestra’s classical repertoire—a group of seasoned amateurs guided by the Orchestre National de France. Meet on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM for this free concert (reservation required) at one of Music Day’s must-visit venues. [Read more]
Les Étés du Louvre 2026: Free concert by the Orchestre de Paris under the pyramid
New and third edition for the “Les Étés du Louvre” festival! The multidisciplinary event will kick off on Saturday, June 20, 2026. On the eve of Fête de la Musique, gear up to enjoy a free concert (reservation required) by the Orchestre de Paris beneath the Pyramid. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: DJ set by the South Korean artist Didi Han at the Fiminco Foundation (93)
The Fiminco Foundation, located in Seine-Saint-Denis, will celebrate Music Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. On the menu? A DJ set by South Korean DJ and producer Didi Han. [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
