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!
World Music Day 2026: retro zouk, African folk and jazz in Évry-Courcouronnes (91)
This year, the town of Évry-Courcouronnes in Essonne is celebrating a new edition of Music Day with a lineup of free concerts to discover on Sunday, June 21, 2026, across the four corners of the city. On the menu? Retro zouk, African folk, jazz, and acoustic reggae! [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Raúl Monsalve and Los Forajidos in a free concert in Houilles (78)
On the occasion of the new edition of the Fête de la Musique, catch Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos in a free concert on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Houilles. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: a throwback to the 2000s in Courbevoie (92)
For this new edition of Fête de la Musique, taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, embark on a musical journey through Courbevoie with a lineup of free music experiences to discover at the Centre culturel, the Théâtre de Verdure, or on the forecourt of the Les Violettes library. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Dominican festival with bachata and a crowd-pleasing vibe at Cité Fertile (93)
La Cité Fertile in Pantin marks Music Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by hosting the very first Dominican festival. What's on the program? Concerts, dance classes and a caliente atmosphere! [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: Latin-Caribbean rhythms will echo through the Arènes de Lutèce in Paris
This year, for the new Paris Music Day, Fip radio is celebrating soundsystem cultures. Head to the Arenes de Lutèce on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to groove to Latin-Caribbean rhythms and enjoy a large, inclusive street party open to everyone. [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]
Looking for a change of scene? Check out our selections of classical, rock and electro music for this year's Fête de la Musique.
Music Day 2026: the classical music concerts you won’t want to miss in Paris
Are you eagerly awaiting the new Fête de la Musique? Looking for standout picks that put violins and cellos in the spotlight? Here are the free classical music concerts you won’t want to miss in Paris on Sunday, June 21, for this Fête de la Musique 2026. [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
Music Day 2026: the classical music concerts you won’t want to miss in Paris
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
