Music is magic: it makes us feel emotions, strong sensations. We laugh, we cry, we become nostalgic, energized, focused, feisty, sad or happy... And it can even make you travel!
No need to lie, we all know it. A little flavor of rumba, a few notes of salsa, zouk or merengue, some dancehall, reggae, a touch of jazz, a bit of biguine or konpa for the seasoned listeners, not to mention flamenco and batucada, and we’re off to the islands and other far-off places, across the Americas, Africa, or Southern Europe, under a bright sun. The hips start to sway, we picture ourselves on a beach or in a colorful bar, and the music carries us away.
There's no point in fighting it, and besides, what's the point? This beautiful music brings joy and happiness to those who love it. So let yourself be seduced by these few notes, and enjoy! But where and when?
Sunday, June 21, 2026, marks the Music Festival in France. A celebration widely observed in Paris and in Île-de-France, where there are numerous free concerts. And among these musical happenings, you’ll discover — as you might expect — those sun-drenched tunes we love so much. No hesitation: let’s go hit the dance floor!
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Évry-Courcouronnes (Essonne 91): five stages across five neighborhoods.
This year, the town of Évry-Courcouronnes in Essonne is rolling out the new edition of the Fête de la Musique with a series of free concerts to be unveiled on Sunday, June 21, 2026, across five districts of the city. On the menu: soul and R&B, retro zouk, jazz, and acoustic reggae. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Salsa and Middle Eastern pop in this Val-de-Marne park
Music Day makes a return to Val-de-Marne with a lineup of festive, free concerts not to be missed this Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Parc du Coteau-Marcel-Rosette in Vitry-sur-Seine. On the program? R&B, reggae, salsa, oriental pop, and French pop! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Houilles (78): Raúl Monsalve and the Outlaws in a free concert
Houilles marks the new Music Festival with a free concert on Sunday, June 21, 2026. For the occasion, catch Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos in a free show, alongside several local bands. Here's the program! [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]
Fête de la Musique 2026: the first Dominican festival lands at Cité Fertile (93)
La Cité Fertile in Pantin marks Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026, by hosting the inaugural Dominican festival. The lineup? Concerts, dance workshops and a caliente, high-energy atmosphere. Here’s what awaits you! [Read more]
Music Day 2026: open-air house, live percussion and Afro DJ sets in Paris’ 18th arrondissement.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, Duhesme Street invites Rebels at Sunset, an open-air affair perched in the 18th arrondissement, weaving house, Afro grooves, live percussion and a sunset over Paris. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: Brazilian percussion at the Rotonde Stalingrad
Yolande do Brasil's Brazilian percussion will fill the Rotonde Stalingrad in Paris with rhythm on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to celebrate the new Music Day. Discover the program! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: soundsystem cultures and Latino-Caribbean rhythms at the Arènes de Lutèce
La Fête de la musique returns this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a wealth of unmissable plans to catch in Paris. Head to the Arènes de Lutèce, in particular, to discover a large, free, crowd-pleasing celebration organized by radio Fip. For the occasion, get ready to travel, feel the vibe, and dance—from Colombia to Jamaica and across the Caribbean—thanks to three sound-systems spotlighting Latin-Caribbean rhythms. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Paris: a reggaeton cruise on a barge and an evening at Saint-Bernard Quay
What if, this year, the Fête de la Musique is celebrated along the water? On the Seine, Perreo on the Seine turns the River’s King barge into a floating dance floor, blending reggaeton rhythms, a sunset cruise, and a riverside party that lasts all night long, on June 21. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Paris: an open-air dance floor between a barge and the Quai de la Tournelle
La Fête de la Musique 2026 shakes Paris all the way to the quays. Opposite Notre-Dame, Casa Marina and Golden Hour cast off for an electro night between open-air stages, a riverside barge, and sunset, this Sunday, June 21. [Read more]
Looking for a change of scene? Check out our selections of classical, rock and electro music for this year's Fête de la Musique.
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: the best picks and classical concerts
Want to celebrate this year’s Fête de la Musique, with violins and cellos setting the pace this Sunday, June 21, 2026? Discover our roundup of tips and free classical concerts not to miss in Paris for this 2026 Fête de la Musique! [Read more]
New Music Festival on Sunday, June 21, 2026. What’s in store? A wealth of free concerts to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To ride the wave of razor-sharp riffs and pounding beats, here’s our hand-picked guide to the rock picks you won’t want to miss on June 21 in the capital. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique is back on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a lineup of exciting musical picks. For fans of house, disco, or techno, dive into the electro shows and DJ sets not to be missed on June 21 in Paris, for a truly electric, dance-floor-worthy Music Day. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: the best picks and classical concerts
World Music Day 2026: your guide to the best tips and rock concerts in Paris and Île-de-France
Music Day 2026 in Paris: the best tips and electro gigs on the lineup
