Heads up: due to the heatwave red alert, some events of the Music Day 2026 may be cancelled, postponed or altered. Check for updates before you head out.
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!
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: what’s in store for you in Versailles (78)?
This year again, the Yvelines department is getting into the spirit and celebrating World Music Day. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, head to the town of Versailles to soak up a series of eclectic, free concerts along Avenue de Paris. [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 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]
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Houilles (78): Raúl Monsalve and the Outlaws in a free concert
Houilles marks the new Music Festival with a free concert on Sunday, June 21, 2026. For the occasion, catch Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos in a free show, alongside several local bands. Here's the program! [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 Montesson (78): schedule adjusted for heatwave
The Fête de la Musique 2026 remains in Montesson, but the program is adjusted due to the heat. On Saturday, it kicks off at 7 p.m.; Créa’danse is canceled, and Sunday’s concert has been moved. [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]
Make Music Day 2026 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Breton dances, Afro, or alternative rock—discover the lineup.
If you live in the Yvelines and want to celebrate Fête de la Musique, head to Saint-Germain-en-Laye on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to enjoy free concerts, especially in the town centre. Here is the detailed program of this unmissable celebration. [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]
Music Day 2026 in Poissy (78): concerts and dance classes this weekend, June 20–21.
This Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, the town of Poissy comes alive for Music Day. On Place de la République, in the bars and restaurants, and in the city’s cultural venues, a whole series of free concerts await you. [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]
Music Day 2026 in Triel-sur-Seine (78): Téléphone's biggest hits in the spotlight
The Fête de la Musique is once again celebrated in the Yvelines. This year, the town of Triel-sur-Seine invites you to a musical and festive evening on Saturday, June 20, 2026, where Téléphone’s greatest hits will echo through the night, performed by a tribute band! A treat for fans of the legendary French rock duo. [Read more]
Choir, jazz, pop-rock: a rich program for the 2026 Fête de la Musique in Guyancourt (78)
Music Day 2026 takes place in Guyancourt, Yvelines, on Saturday, June 20! For the occasion, a variety of professional and amateur groups will transport us into their worlds. [Read more]
World Music Day 2026: the festive, free lineup in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (78)
For World Music Day 2026, Montigny-le-Bretonneux is hosting a vibrant community evening. This Saturday, June 20, gather on the forecourt of the Town Hall to soak up the summer melodies performed by a variety of groups. Here's the lineup! [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 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]
World Music Day 2026 in Rambouillet (78): world music in the spotlight
The Fête de la Musique arrives in Rambouillet (78) and takes over the town center on Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rock, jazz, gospel, electronic music and family-friendly performances: a free, eclectic evening not to be missed. [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]
Music Day 2026: a rock’n’roll guinguette and fireworks in Chatou (78)
At the Impressionists' Park, the Fête de la Musique is being celebrated this year on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with the event "Chatou en fête" ! On the program? Free concerts that spotlight funk, 60s hits, and rock. Don't miss the fireworks display scheduled for the end of the evening. [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
