Note: due to the red heatwave alert, some events for the Music Day 2026 may be cancelled, postponed, or changed. Please check the details before you head out.
Every year, on June 21, music resounds throughout France. It's been over 40 years since the Fête de la Musique was launched across the country to give all musicians the chance to play and make themselves known during a festive evening.
Since then, every year on the same date, budding musicians take to the streets to celebrate music in all its forms. On this day, all types of music are given pride of place. From rock to rap, electro, RnB, French variety, funk, metal, zouk, reggae, salsa, classical, pop, blues and jazz... The Fête de la musique is a chance to feast your eyes and ears, whatever your favorite musical style!
Music Day: its origins and history
Why is Music Day celebrated on June 21? Who created Music Day, where did it take place, and when was the first edition? These are questions that invite us to delve into the origins of the festival and its history. [Read more]
During the Fête de la musique, there are of course amateur musicians playing in large numbers, but there are also well-known artists who don't hesitate to give free concerts to the delight of their fans. In recent years, Jenifer, Youssoupha, Yuri Buenaventura, Jeanne Added, Catherine Ringer, Superbus, Fatoumata Diawara, Julien Clerc, Bénabar, La Compagnie Créole and Cali have all given free shows on June 21 in the Paris region.
While the street is the place to be for musicians, the Fête de la Musique takes place in many other places, including cafés, bars and restaurants, churches and museums, not to mention squares, parks and gardens.
So, if you're after a solid musical outing in a green space in Paris and the Île-de-France region, check out the lineup of concerts scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026 to celebrate the new Music Day.
PARIS
Music Day 2026: Cookie Records hosts a big party at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Looking to dance in a green, leafy setting in Paris this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for the new Fête de la Musique? Head to Pavillon Puebla in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. Cookie Records is putting on an event there from 1 p.m. [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]
Fête de la Musique 2026 at Parc de la Villette: a children's brass band from Norway
The 19th arrondissement is once again in tune and celebrating Fête de la Musique! See you on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Parc de la Villette to get the party started alongside a children's brass band from Norway. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 à Paris : un concert de musiques traditionnelles au Parc Montsouris
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: a concert of traditional music at Parc Montsouris
The Fête de la Musique is also taking place at Montsouris Park in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. Here’s the schedule waiting for you in this green setting this Sunday, June 21, 2026. Let the music begin! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026: Jazz and Thomas Dutronc to perform in the gardens of the Palais-Royal
On the occasion of Music Day, the Ministry of Culture is serving up a superb summer evening of music to be enjoyed this Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the gardens of the Palais-Royal. This year, get ready to groove to the jazz rhythms, featuring Thomas Dutronc, the Metro musicians, and the Dry Bayou swing quartet. Here’s the detailed lineup! [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Paris: a Latino-urban vibe along the Seine.
On the esplanade of Quai Saint-Bernard, the Fête de la Musique 2026 channels the feel of an open-air riverside soirée. With a mix of Latin-urban rhythms, a stroll along the quays, and Parisian touches, this stop invites you to enjoy the music with your feet almost in the water this Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: The Companions of Montmartre animate Montmartre's hill at Roland Dorgelès Square
On Montmartre Hill, the 2026 Fête de la Musique feels like a neighborhood gathering at Square Roland-Dorgelès. Led by the Compagnons de Montmartre, the evening spotlights songs, local memory, and the festive spirit of this picturesque spot in the capital. [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]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Paris’s 15th arrondissement: what’s on at Parc André Citroën
For Music Day 2026, André Citroën Park—an iconic fixture in Paris’s 15th arrondissement—invites you to celebrate the arrival of summer with music on Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: an Afro-futurist, electro open-air on La REcyclerie’s rails.
For Music Day 2026, La REcyclerie is staging a sprawling open-air event infused with Afro-futurist and electronic vibes on Sunday, June 21, along the Petite Ceinture rails in the 18th arrondissement. [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]
World Music Day 2026: a free open-air gig on the Petite Ceinture rails at the TLM
On the occasion of Music Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026, TLM, a cross-disciplinary hub located along the Petite Ceinture in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, invites you to enjoy a free open-air event on the rails! [Read more]
Music Day 2026 at the Grand Mosque of Paris: spiritual chants with Brahim Hadj Kacem
For the third year running, the Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating music! Meet in the 5th arrondissement of the capital this Sunday, June 21, 2026, to embark on a journey into the heart of Sufi Sama. On this occasion, catch Brahim Hadj Kacem alongside a percussion ensemble and a choir for a free concert in the cultural space and the stunning gardens of the Parisian landmark. A fresh, original plan you won’t want to miss! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 at Parc de Choisy: Italian music takes hold in Paris
For Music Day, Parc de Choisy in Paris’s 13th arrondissement invites you to join an afternoon dedicated to Italian music on Sunday, June 21, 2026! Here’s the program! [Read more]
SEINE-ET-MARNE
World Music Day 2026 at Fontainebleau Castle: the program at the heart of the royal domain
The Château de Fontainebleau joins the Fête de la Musique ball! Discover the program that will fill this royal estate in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: Free concerts honoring Téléphone and Balavoine in Chelles (Seine-et-Marne, 77)
On the occasion of the new Music Festival, the town of Chelles in Seine-et-Marne invites you to travel back in time and relive the 1980s. Meet us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Parc du Souvenir - Émile Fouchard to sing out loud some of the biggest hits from the French band Téléphone and the iconic Daniel Balavoine. So, ready to dance to "Un Autre Monde" and "La Bombe Humaine," as well as "Tous les cris les S.O.S." and "Je Ne Suis Pas Un Héros"? [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Elton John's classics to ring out in Bussy-Saint-Georges (77)
For this year’s Fête de la musique, the town of Bussy-Saint-Georges is hosting a free musical evening on Sunday, June 21, 2026. On the lineup? A concert by Eltonology paying tribute to the renowned British singer and pianist. This year, you’re guaranteed to be dancing at Bussy-Saint-Georges’s Music Day! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: Free concerts in the gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture
To celebrate this year’s Fête de la Musique, the gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture will open to the public for one night only. Join us this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a memorable evening of music in a lush, green setting, with the sounds ranging from classical to pop and jazz. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Meaux (77): a rich and eclectic program
This Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Fête de la Musique kicks off in Meaux with some 30 free concerts in every district of the town. Click here for the program! [Read more]
YVELINES
Music Day 2026 in Marly-le-Roi (78): here’s what to expect.
New Music Festival returns to Paris and Île-de-France! This year, the commune of Marly-le-Roi in Yvelines invites you to join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Jean Vilar Cultural Center and Jean-Witold Park for a free lineup of concerts that blend chamber music with rock. Here’s the program, and let the music begin! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Sartrouville (78): The Jacquards Brothers and Debout sur le Zinc in concert
Sunday, June 21, 2026, the town of Sartrouville in the Yvelines department will take part in the new Fête de la Musique! For the occasion, get ready to dance to the rhythms of Breton music, soul, and funk. Also in concert: Les Frères Jacquards and the famous band Debout sur le Zinc. Here's the program! [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Clayes-sous-Bois: rock, electro and a tribute to The Police on the lineup - 78
World Music Day 2026 in Clayes-sous-Bois will transform Place Charles de Gaulle and the forecourt of the Espace Philippe Noiret for a festive, family-friendly weekend on June 20–21, 2026, in Yvelines. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Maisons-Laffitte (78): brass bands, jazz, salsa ... at Château Park
In Maisons-Laffitte (78), Music Day 2026 unfolds as a grand musical voyage. The town center dials into the festivities, while the Parc du Château de Maisons sets aside jazz notes, buoyed by the return of the Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival. Free for the occasion, the event kicks off this Sunday, June 21, and features a program rich with salsa, samba, and infectious brass bands. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2026 in Le Vésinet, Yvelines: free concerts and a pastoral vibe at Parc des Ibis
For Music Day 2026, head to Le Vésinet (Yvelines - 78), where Parc des Ibis becomes the backdrop for a big, musical and festive day. This Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., enjoy free concerts, local artists, family activities, dance, and a rustic, waterside vibe. Put on your sneakers, open your ears, and get ready to celebrate summer in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere! [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Croissy-sur-Seine (78): free concerts and a giant picnic
In the Yvelines (78), the Fête de la musique invites Croissy-sur-Seine to a weekend of June 20 and 21, 2026 packed with concerts, activities and tasty breaks. From Parc Chanorier to the town center, the municipality turns up the volume and unveils a free, festive and family-friendly program. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: outdoor concerts all weekend in Verneuil-sur-Seine (78)
Music will echo across several spots in Verneuil-sur-Seine on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026! For World Music Day, this Yvelines town invites us to feel the rhythm at a host of free outdoor concerts. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: An evening of music with local singers and artists in Plaisir (78)
There is one rule to follow for the Fête de la musique, which takes place this Sunday, June 21, 2026: dance and sing all night long! Thanks to the city of Plaisir’s musical lineup in the Yvelines, the task shouldn’t be too hard. [Read more]
Fête Ô Pecq: activities, concerts and a community dance for Music Day in Le Pecq (78)
Music Day also resonates in Yvelines with Fête Ô Pecq, a major festive day blending leisure, gastronomy and outdoor concerts, on June 20, 2026 at Parc Corbière. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Montesson (78): open-air concerts, dance and jazz.
Music steps out from the speakers and into the streets. On Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, Montesson (Yvelines – 78) will celebrate the Fête de la Musique with a new, free edition open to all, as the town becomes an open-air stage. Outdoor concerts and musical performances spill into public space to keep the weekend buzzing from start to finish. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: Youssoupha and DJ Bens in Mantes-la-Jolie (78)
It's an XXL lineup waiting for you on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Mantes-la-Jolie for the new Fête de la musique! This year, catch Youssoupha, DJ Bens, Low Jay, and Samsara.W in a free concert at the Parc des Expositions Michel Sevin. [Read more]
Fête de la Marguerite au Vésinet 2026 : animations, concerts et guinguette au Parc des Ibis
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Daisy Festival in Le Vésinet 2026: activities, concerts and a guinguette at Parc des Ibis
The Daisy Festival blooms again at Parc des Ibis in Le Vésinet, with a 2026 edition framed by the Fête de la Musique. Green activities, lake boat rides, games, dancing, concerts and treats mark this family-friendly day. Join us from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to kick off summer in style! [Read more]
ESSONNE
World Music Day 2026 in Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne, 91): schedule adjusted for the heatwave
The 2026 Fête de la Musique will go ahead in Gif-sur-Yvette this Sunday, June 21, but the program has been adjusted due to a red heatwave alert. Outdoor activities will resume from 8 p.m. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Essonne: an afternoon of music at the Jean Cocteau House-Museum
The Jean Cocteau House-Museum in Milly-la-Forêt invites us to celebrate Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a pastoral concert in the museum gardens. Here’s the program. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026: Earth, Wind & Fire Experience with Al McKay in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)
This year again, the city of Corbeil-Essonnes gets in tune and celebrates Fête de la Musique. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 21, 2026, to enjoy a raft of free concerts spread across the city, with the headline act being the Earth, Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay at Parc de Robinson—not to be missed. Here’s the program! [Read more]
HAUTS-DE-SEINE
World Music Day 2026: a rich and varied program awaits you in Antony (92)
The city of Antony is celebrating this year's World Music Day. For the occasion, the Hauts-de-Seine municipality invites you to join them on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Bourdeau Park, at Place Simone Veil, or at Espace Vasarely, to offer several free concerts that put eclecticism in the spotlight. [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 in Clichy (92): one concert canceled, the rest go ahead as planned
The 2026 Fête de la Musique comes to Clichy this Sunday, June 21, with concerts at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church, Salengro Park, and Clichy Hall. Due to the heatwave, the concert scheduled for Place des Martyrs has been canceled. [Read more]
SEINE-SAINT-DENIS
Music Day 2026 in Drancy (Seine-Saint-Denis): Queen tribute rescheduled to 8 p.m.
The Queen tribute concert planned in Drancy for Music Day 2026 is going ahead, but with a changed time. Due to a red heatwave alert, Tribute to Queen by Music+ has been moved to 8 p.m. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93) with Perle Lama in a free concert
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine invites you to Sunday, June 21, 2026, for the new Fête de la Musique. Head to Frédérick-Lemaître Park to enjoy a free concert by singer Perle Lama. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Noisy-le-Sec (93): an urban Balkan-Latin track featuring Zarhzä
Want to celebrate music in a warm, festive way? The town of Noisy-le-Sec in Seine-Saint-Denis will mark Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a series of free concerts not to be missed, kicking off at 3:30 p.m. at Huvier Stadium. What’s on the menu? The Kofiyetna troupe, the rising artist Kany, and the group Zarhzä, blending chanson with Balkan and Latin sounds. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Vitaa to perform a free concert in this town in Seine-Saint-Denis
Music Day is celebrated once again this year in Seine-Saint-Denis! This Sunday, June 21, 2026, a town in the 93 will welcome for the occasion the renowned singer Vitaa. Here’s more. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Épinay-sur-Seine (93) featuring Styleto and DJ Sad
Join us to celebrate Fête de la Musique this Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis! This year, the town of Épinay-sur-Seine is hosting two days of festivities and has invited local DJ Sad as well as singer-songwriter Styleto. Catch these two artists in a free concert on the pop-up stage set up in Parc de l’Hôtel de Ville. Let the music lead the way! [Read more]
VAL-DE-MARNE
World Music Day 2026 in Thiais (94): Amel Bent to perform a free concert
The Fête de la Musique returns this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a lineup of free concerts across the capital. If you’re in Val-de-Marne, head to the town of Thiais, which this year welcomes singer Amel Bent. [Read more]
Music Festival 2026 in Cachan (94) featuring Solann and Mariam from the Amadou & Mariam duo
The new Fête de la Musique takes place in Cachan on Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. For three days, this Val-de-Marne town aims to make you dance with free concerts by local artists, as well as Solann and Mariam from the Amadou & Mariam duo. Don’t miss these music picks in Parc Raspail. [Read more]
Black M in concert and fireworks: Fresnes kicks off summer this weekend for the 2026 Fête de la Musique
Fresnes marks music and summer with three days of festivities on Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026. The program? Free concerts by local amateur artists, dancing, activities, and more... At the top of the bill, don’t miss the fireworks slated for June 19. [Read more]
VAL-D'OISE
This historic château in Val-d'Oise takes part in Fête de la Musique 2026: the program
In Osny, the Château de Grouchy and its grounds welcome the 2026 Fête de la Musique, set against a backdrop of historic architecture and lush greenery. An outdoor outing to enjoy concerts this Sunday, June 21, 2026. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: a The Voice finalist headlining a concert in this park in Val-d'Oise
For this year's Music Day, Val-d'Oise goes all out to bring you a varied lineup of great options. If you live in the town of Deuil-la-Barre, head to Parc de la Chevrette on Sunday, June 21, 2026. There you’ll enjoy a free concert by CMJ's, a The Voice finalist, followed by the band US Story. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Four stages and four vibes in Montmorency, Val-d’Oise (95)
Montmorency marks the 2026 edition of the Fête de la Musique. The Val-d'Oise town invites you this Sunday, June 21, to a slate of concerts, featuring especially The ODDS and DJ Samm, at Parc de l'Hôtel de Ville. So, ready to get the party started, folks? [Read more]
Music Day 2026: Free Méribiza evening in Méry-sur-Oise (95)
Once again this year, as part of the Fête de la Musique, Ibiza arrives in Méry-sur-Oise in the Val-d’Oise. Join us this Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Parc du Château to get into the groove with disco house, hardstyle, French touch, or Afro house. Discover what’s in store! [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
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
Music Day: its origins and history
