World Music Day 2026: Bachata, Zouk, Reggaeton... The sun-soaked rhythms to catch in concert

It's settled: this year we're venturing far from Paris for concerts with sun-kissed rhythms, to be discovered this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for the new Fête de la Musique. Here's the program!

Note: because of the red heatwave alert, some events of the Fête de la musique 2026 may be cancelled, postponed, or altered. Check the latest information before you head out.

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!

Looking for a change of scene? Check out our selections of classical, rock and electro music for this year's Fête de la Musique.

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