Every year on June 21, the Fête de la Musique brings millions of people together in the streets of rural towns and small, medium-sized and large cities across France. Musical events are also organized in museums, cultural centers and concert halls. Paris, of course, offers many free concerts on this day. In the Île-de-France region, and in the Yvelines in particular, you can enjoy some great musical moments performed by amateur and professional musicians.
But what exactly is the Fête de la Musique? Once a year, on June 21 (the day of the summer solstice), this popular and free musical event invites all musicians, amateurs of all levels and professionals alike, to celebrate living music and to showcase the breadth and diversity of musical practices, as well as all musical genres.
Created by the French Ministry of Culture in 1982, the Fête de la Musique has since been exported abroad, becoming a national event in countries such as Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Peru and Colombia. Over the years, the Fête de la Musique has invented and reinvented itself, becoming an emblematic event that we love to celebrate every June 21.
In 2026, the Music Day marks its 44th anniversary! An opportunity to return to the basics, through a line-up of free concerts that are both festive and unifying. Whether in the street, in concert halls and venues or in museums, and whether it’s classical, rock or electro, the Music Day 2026 looks set to be as vibrant and joyful as ever.
So there's a terrific lineup waiting for you on Sunday, June 21 in the Yvelines. If you're in the 78 and you're hunting for tips for this Fête de la Musique 2026, pick from these must-dos!
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 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]
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 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]
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]
Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (78): what's on.
Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, in Yvelines, takes over the forecourt of the Town Hall on Saturday, June 20, with two stages and nonstop free concerts throughout the evening. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: A tribute concert to the band Téléphone in Triel-sur-Seine (78)
Music Day is celebrated once again in the Yvelines this year. The town of Triel-sur-Seine invites you to join them on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for a musical and festive evening where the hits of Téléphone will ring out, performed by a tribute band! [Read more]
Make Music Day 2026: Breton dances, Afro rhythms or alternative rock, the lineup in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Do you live in Yvelines and feel like celebrating Music Day? Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye to enjoy free concerts, especially in the town center. Here is the detailed program. [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 poetic and musical evening at the heart of a spiritual and intimate museum
In Chatou, the MTO Museum of Sufi Art and Culture welcomes Fête de la Musique 2026 in an intimate setting, where art, spirituality, poetry and music meet. A Île-de-France excursion to discover a newly opened cultural venue, housed in a grand townhouse by the Seine. [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]
Make Music Day 2026 in Rambouillet (78): the town turned into a giant stage
Music Day 2026 in Rambouillet (78) lights up the town center on Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rock, jazz, gospel, electro and family-friendly performances: a free, eclectic evening you won’t want to miss. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Mantes-la-Jolie (78) featuring Youssoupha and DJ Bens
Music Day returns to Mantes-la-Jolie in the Yvelines! This year, the town celebrates the event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and invites you to the Parc des Expositions Michel Sevin to catch a free concert lineup featuring Youssoupha, DJ Bens, Low Jay and Samsara.W. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Sartrouville (78): an eclectic lineup for all ages.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, the town of Sartrouville in Yvelines takes part in the new Music Day festival! What’s on the lineup? Breton music, soul and funk, plus Les Frères Jacquards and the renowned band Debout sur le Zinc. [Read more]
Music Day 2026: tribute to The Police in this town in the Yvelines
Want to mark this year’s Music Day with a solid dose of rock? On Sunday, June 21, 2026, a town in Yvelines will echo with The Police’s hits. Head to Les Clayes-sous-Bois for a free concert by the tribute band The Police Vibrations. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Versailles (78): funk, pop and electro on the program
For this year’s Music Day, head to the Yvelines. This year, Versailles invites you to join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a series of free concerts to discover along Avenue de Paris. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026 in Chatou (Yvelines): free concerts and a fireworks display
Music Day will be celebrated this year on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Chatou, Yvelines. What’s on the lineup? Free concerts spotlighting funk, 60s classics, and rock. To heighten the celebrations, a pyrotechnic show has been announced. [Read more]
Music Day 2026 in Marly-le-Roi (78): an orchestra and pop-rock covers
New Music Day celebration in Paris and Île-de-France! This year, the commune of Marly-le-Roi in the Yvelines invites you to join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Jean Vilar Cultural Centre and Jean-Witold Park, for a lineup of free concerts that blend chamber music and rock. [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
Recommended age
For all
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
