Septembre indien: free music festival in Paris' 20th arrondissement this weekend

Want to discover new musical horizons, and enjoy a festive, friendly and free event? We've come up with the perfect event for you this fall. On the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, enjoy the free music festival Septembre indien.

This festival is back in Paris for a 4th edition. On place Maurice Chevalier, for two days, music lovers and those who like to explore new musical genres can attend free concerts open to all.

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On the three stages set up in this 20th arrondissement district, you'll discover a wide variety of artists: rap, hip-hop, French variety, electronic music, Afro house, rock, classical music, reggae... From one year to the next, and from one group to the next, the performances follow one another, but are never the same. There's something for every taste, and every generation!

This year's Septembre indien festival brings together some twenty groups, both established and new artists. There are also a number of stalls run by local associations and designers, as well as a refreshment stand.

On the bill for this 2025 edition of the Septembre indien festival:

• JP Nataf,
• Morning Star Music Club,
• Moktar Sound System,
• Frank Williams,
• Soad,
• Les Griots Métropolitains,
• Mildred Pierce,
• Les Extasiés,
• Saint Ily,
• La Mandorle,
• Imswan,
• Never Ending Stairs,
• Soad,
• Le Bal Thérapie,
• Sophie Cantier,
• Marianne Rötig/Mathieu Geghre,
• SDX le Pesticide,
• Le AIM,
• Paris Voice,
• DJ Mammouth...

In between concerts, take advantage of other weekend events in Paris.

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