For over 40 years now, the Fête de la musique has been thrilling us every June 21 with a host of free concerts of all kinds. Rock, rap, classical music, jazz, blues, electro, metal, pop, French variety, zouk, reggae... Every year on the same date, the Fête de la musique puts a smile on our faces and gets us dancing all over France.
In Paris, many singers and musicians take to the streets to make live music resound. Taking to the sidewalks, squares, parks and gardens, museums, churches and even bars and restaurants, budding artists and professionals alike cherish this popular and festive event more than anything else!
A quick reminder: the country's first Fête de la Musique was held in 1982. The event was the brainchild of Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture, Maurice Fleuret and Christian Dupavillon, architect-scenographer and cabinet member. Their idea? To launch a major popular event enabling all musicians to play and make a name for themselves during a festive evening.
And it's been a success for over 40 years now! Every June 21, music resounds from every street corner, to the delight of live music fans.
So, what’s on the program for Paris’s 2026 Fête de la Musique? While some events stand out as must-sees—the festival 36h Saint-Eustache and France Inter’s concert at the Olympia—the other musical options are also drawing big crowds. If you’re after gigs that let you travel without leaving the capital, we’ve got you covered. Norwegian folk orchestra, Irish rhythms, or even Japanese drums... Here are the music picks that invite you to travel!
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: traditional Japanese music concerts in Pigalle
Want to travel to Japan without leaving the capital? Head to the Shinjuku Pigalle restaurant in Paris’s 9th arrondissement to discover the musical traditions of Japan’s southern islands. A must-see music outing on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to mark the launch of the new Music Day. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: a Norwegian folk orchestra at Parc de la Villette
The 19th arrondissement tunes in once again for Music Day! Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Parc de la Villette to discover a Norwegian folk orchestra made up of young choristers and instrumentalists. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Paris: Japanese taiko drums make an appearance at Bastille.
A Japanese drum concert to celebrate the new Music Day—interested? Then head to just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille in Paris, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to experience this particularly unusual musical moment! [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Paris: Electro Schmocks at the Museum of Jewish Art and History
For this year's Music Day, Electro Schmocks takes over the forecourt of the Museum of Jewish Art and History in Paris on Sunday, June 21, 2026, for an exclusive, free concert. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 at the Swedish Institute: Midsommar and free concerts
For this year’s Music Day, not to be missed on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Swedish Institute in Paris will have you dancing in its garden with two free concerts on the program. As always, don’t miss the famous traditional Midsommar dances just beforehand. So, are you ready to experience a Swedish celebration that’s both festive and family-friendly for this 2026 Music Day? [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]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
