In May, some Parisians make a habit of taking advantage of bridges and public holidays to escape the capital and get a breath of fresh air. But others prefer to stay and take over the terraces, invade the parks and gardens or celebrate Hanami. Still others get together to dance to the music. For in May, the first music festivals begin to spring up all over the Île-de-France region.
Jazz lovers wouldn't miss the Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés festival for the world. Held every year in May, this musical event invades the mythical Parisian district, where jazz music resounds in all its forms.
Other festivals also delight music lovers in May, such as the Fragile festival at the Théâtre Zingaro in Aubervilliers, and Supersonic's Block Party. What's on the program? Over 100 concerts over several days in the trendy Bastille district.
How about a music festival in May?
Fragile Festival at the Théâtre Zingaro: Keren Ann, Arthur H... the program
The "Fragile" festival offers a unique and singular concert experience in an atypical setting. Running from March 13 to May 23, 2025 at the Théâtre Zingaro, this musical event features a number of talented artists, including singer-songwriter Keren Ann, the celebrated Arthur H, American singer and musician Shannon Wright, Tuareg music group Tinariwen and electro artists Léonie Pernet and Molécule. [Read more]
Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2025: Youn Sun Nah, Guillaume Perret... the program
The Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés Festival returns to Paris from Monday May 12 to Monday May 19, 2025, with a new 24th edition packed with concerts and jazzy discoveries! On the program? Youn Sun Nah, Leïla Olivesi, Guillaume Perret, Yaron Herman, Quatuor Ébène and Xavier Tribolet. [Read more]
Festival de Jazz de Longjumeau 2025: Keziah Jones, Viktor Lazlo... here's the line-up
The Festival de Jazz de Longjumeau returns to Essonne from Tuesday May 13 to Sunday May 18, 2025. For this 7th edition, the festival welcomes Keziah Jones, Viktor Lazlo, Erik Truffaz and Maher Beauroy. [Read more]
Les Musicales de Bagatelle 2025: concerts in the heart of nature in Paris, the program
Les Musicales de Bagatelle is back, with a new edition not to be missed on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025 at the Orangerie du Parc de Bagatelle. On the menu? An anthology of young talent and original artistic encounters to be discovered during four high-flying concerts in a bucolic setting in western Paris. [Read more]
Sacré Sound Festival 2025: Arthur H, Sabîl & Vincent Segal... the program
The Sacré Sound Festival is back for a second year. To be discovered in several atypical Parisian venues from May 18 to June 5, 2025, this year's musical event welcomes Arthur H, Éléonore Fourniau, Neta Elkayam and Sabîl & Vincent Segal. [Read more]
Cercle Odyssey 2025: Max Richter, Bonobo, Monolink... here's the line-up for Paris
Cercle, the now-famous media livestream, is set to make a splash in 2025 with its new concept, dubbed "Cercle Odyssey". Announced as a series of immersive shows, the event will take place in three cities around the world, including Paris, from Wednesday May 28 to Sunday June 1, 2025. The line-up includes British-German composer and musician Max Richter, German artist Monolink and his compatriot Ben Böhmer, as well as Artbat, Bonobo and NTO with Sofiane Pamart. [Read more]
Olympiad festival 2025 electro-fashion show in a monastery east of Paris
Olympiad Festival returns to the outskirts of Paris from May 29 to June 1, 2025! Head for Le Prieuré de Vernelle (77) for a 4-day experience combining underground electronic music and alternative fashion shows in a majestic, picturesque setting, punctuated by a chapel and a royal garden. [Read more]
Supersonic's Block Party 2025 in Paris: the festival dedicated to the international indie rock scene
New edition for Supersonic's Block Party! A Parisian music festival dedicated to new bands from the international indie rock scene, this event returns to the Bastille district on Thursday May 29, Friday May 30 and Saturday May 31, 2025. On the program? 120 concerts over three days in a dozen different venues. [Read more]
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Stay tuned for other must-see music festivals in May in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
