Saturday, June 21, 2025 is the traditional Fête de la Musique! It's time to sing, dance and celebrate with the whole family! Whether you opt for a classical music concert or a brass band, this year again, June 21 will be celebrated with music!
But what is the Fête de la Musique? A free, popular musical event, the Fête de la Musique was created in 1982 on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture. That year, the Ministry of Culture's studies and research department conducted a major survey of French cultural practices. It revealed that five million people, including one young person in two, play a musical instrument. So Jack Lang, architect and scenographer Christian Dupavillon, a member of his Cabinet, and Maurice Fleuret came up with the idea of a major popular event to enable all musicians to express themselves and make themselves known. The very first Fête de la Musique was launched on June 21, 1982, the symbolic day of the summer solstice.
And it was a resounding success: that year, musicians took to the streets, squares, kiosks, courtyards, gardens, stations and squares to play their music.
In 1985, the Fête de la Musique began to be exported, as part of the European Year of Music. In 2017, over 120 countries around the world took part in the Fête de la Musique!
Would you like to celebrate the new edition of the Fête de la Musique with your family on June 21? Here are the best deals and free concerts for this Fête de la Musique 2025 that will delight children and parents alike in Paris!
Fête de la musique 2025 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation with Chœur à l'Horizon
This year, the Jardin d'Acclimatation celebrates music on Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22, 2025! On the program? Chœur à l'Horizon, a showcase for vocal ensembles in musical comedy. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 at the Swedish Institute: Midsommar and three free concerts on the program
For this year's Fête de la Musique, to be held this Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Swedish Institute in Paris will be thrilling you in its garden with no less than three free concerts. As every year, the famous traditional Midsommar dances will take place just before the concerts, for a Swedish celebration that's both festive and family-friendly. Here's the program! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 in Paris: rhythm and flavours at the Ministry of Overseas France
The Fête de la Musique returns to Paris this Saturday, June 21. To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Overseas France is opening its doors to us for a free evening in its gardens, featuring artists from the French overseas territories. From 5.30pm, concerts and DJ sets will enliven the Hôtel de Montmorin, located at 25 rue Oudinot, Paris 7e. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: an unusual Japanese drum concert at Bastille
The Japanese drums of Tsunagari Taiko are once again inviting themselves to the Place de la Bastille in Paris for the new Fête de la Musique. Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a musical experience that promises to be out of the ordinary. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: free Jeunes Talents concert at the Archives Nationales
Come and celebrate classical music on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Archives Nationales in Paris for the new Fête de la Musique. Once again this year, enjoy a free concert by Jeunes Talents! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025: Gospel music invites itself to the Place Vendôme in Paris
As part of the Fête de la Musique 2025, to be experienced on Saturday June 21, gospel music once again invites itself to the legendary Place Vendôme in Paris. Join the Total Praise Mass Choir. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 in Paris: a program for dancing at the Irish Cultural Centre
Every June 21, the Irish Cultural Centre celebrates the Fête de la Musique in style! This year, the venue is bringing together artists from the young Irish music scene. Join us this Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the courtyard of the Centre culturel irlandais, to dance to the sounds of Lullahush, Pólca 4 and Pillow Queens. Ready to travel? [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 at the Italian Cultural Centre in Paris: Neapolitan concert on the programme
The Italian Cultural Centre in Paris celebrates the new Fête de la Musique on Saturday June 21, 2025. On this year's program? A free Neapolitan concert by the Cantanapoli choir! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: a musical tale for the whole family at the Musée de la Préfecture de Police
To celebrate the Fête de la Musique with the whole family, join us on Saturday June 21, 2025 in all the nooks and crannies of the capital, including the Musée de la Préfecture de Police in the 5th arrondissement for musical entertainment. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: Bagad, performances and balls at the Palais-Royal
To celebrate the Fête de la Musique, the French Ministry of Culture is planning a wonderful summer evening of music to be enjoyed this Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the gardens of the Palais-Royal. On the program? A bagad, polyphonic singing, performances of traditional and contemporary music, and dancing. Click here for the full program! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025: a free, electric evening at the Théâtre Michel
On June 21, 2025, from 6pm to 11pm, the Théâtre Michel offers a free musical evening, for the second year running, to celebrate the Fête de la Musique in Paris. On the program: pop, rock and electro. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 at the 9th arrondissement town hall with the Paris Mozart Orchestra
For the new Fête de la musique, classical music is invited to the Mairie du 9e arrondissement in Paris on Saturday June 21, 2025. On the program? The Paris Mozart Orchestra, conducted by Claire Gibault. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: peacekeepers' brass band at the Préfecture de Police
For this year's Fête de la Musique, the Préfecture de Police is setting the pace! On Saturday June 21, 2025, this historic institution, nestled in the heart of the Île de la Cité, will trade in its kepi and rigor for instruments and good humor. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: a unique musical performance at the Palais de la Découverte
The Palais de la Découverte is back in the spotlight - and not just for the Fête de la Musique 2025. On Saturday June 21, the legendary Parisian museum celebrates its temporary reopening with music! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: a concert of traditional music in Parc Montsouris
The Fête de la Musique also takes place in the Parc Montsouris in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Discover the program that awaits you in this verdant setting on Saturday June 21, 2025. [Read more]
Please consult this guide regularly, as it is updated according to program announcements.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2025
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
