This year's Fête de la musique is preceded by the very first France Music Week. Launched at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, this new popular event aims to " put France on the world music map by bringing together those who make up the music industry in Europe and around the world ", as well as to " promote the richness of French musical creation ", reads a press release.
So, for one week, from Monday June 16 to Saturday June 21, 2025, French music is set to shine across the country. While several major events are reserved for professionals, free concerts for the general public will take place at a number of emblematic venues across France. The aim? To showcase artists of all stripes!
So, what can we expect in Paris for this very first edition of France Music Week? A big free closing concert on the evening of the Fête de la Musique, showcases of " Made in France " talent at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, a classical music scene in the spotlight at theHôtel de la Marine and jazz concerts on the Rue des Lombards... discover the highlights of France Music Week in Paris.
For two days, the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique opens its doors to"Made in France" talent, to be discovered at 11 free showcases (accessible with registration).
France Music Week: 11 talents from the French music scene to discover at Maison de la Radio
To mark the very first France Music Week, the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique is hosting the "International Exchange Days". On Wednesday June 18 and Thursday June 19, 2025, the general public is invited to discover several "Made in France" talents during free showcases (registration required). We reveal the program! [Read more]
The Cour de l'Intendant at the Hôtel de la Marine is the setting for a classical concert on the theme of water. For 1h15, discover a string quartet and three opera singers. Together, they will perform a program centered on works from the classical repertoire.
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Conceived in partnership with Paris Jazz Club at Duc des Lombards, Baiser Salé and Sunset-Sunside, the event will bring together intimate sets and group performances with the presence of artists whose influence transcends borders.
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The Mandarin Oriental Lutetia offers a unique musical evening in the iconic Bar Joséphine. On the menu? Three internationally-renowned artists will offer intimate musical sets followed by discussions, accessible by registration.
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To round off this first France Music Week, Paris hosts a major free concert on the evening of the Fête de la Musique.
The very first France Music Week comes to a close this Saturday, June 21, 2025, the day of the Fête de la Musique, with a major free concert (registration required) in the Jardins du Louvre, Paris. On the menu? Camille, Christine and the Queens, Keren Ann, Bernard Lavilliers, Jeanne Added, La Femme, Solann and Malik Djoudi. Here's the line-up! [Read more]
See the full program on the official France Music Week website.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 18, 2025 to June 21, 2025
Prices
Free
Official website
france-music-week.com
More information
Several locations in Paris
France Music Week: 11 talents from the French music scene to discover at Maison de la Radio
Fête de la musique 2025 in the Louvre Gardens in Paris: the program for this major concert
