The Fête de la Musique returns on Wednesday, June 21, 2023! On this day, amateur and professional musicians pay tribute to live music and take to the streets to give free concerts in a variety of styles (rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical, electro...), without forgetting to offer more original, unusual or offbeat musical events.
As a reminder, the Fête de la Musique was created in 1982 on the initiative of the Ministry of Culture. That year, the department of studies and research of the Ministry of Culture conducted a major survey on the cultural practices of the French. It was discovered that five million people, including one young person out of two, play a musical instrument. From then on, Jack Lang, Christian Dupavillon, architect-scenographer, member of his Cabinet and Maurice Fleuret imagined a great popular event with the objective of allowing all musicians to express themselves and to be 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 great success, since that year, many musicians set up everywhere in the streets, squares, kiosks, courtyards, gardens, train stations, and squares to play their music.
In 1985, the Fête de la Musique began to be exported, on the occasion of the European Year of Music. In 2017, more than 120 countries in the world participated in the Fête de la Musique!
Since then, the Fête de la Musique has grown and in 2023 will celebrate its 41st anniversary. On June 21st, for the 2023 edition of the Fête de la Musique, if you don't feel like going where everyone else goes, if you want to get off the beaten track, or if you want to go on an original and atypical outing, take a look at these good plans and unusual free concerts not to be missed in Paris!
Free concerts from the 80s to the 2000s and entertainment at Elancourt en Fête
Élancourt celebrates music this Saturday, June 24, 2023, with a family-friendly afternoon and a free concert from the 80s to the 2000s at the Guy Boniface stadium! Patrick Hernandez, Début de Soirée, Claire from the L5 and Jean-Pierre Mader will be on hand to take you back in time for a truly festive event. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 in Poissy: concerts and art installation on the quayside
This Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the city of Poissy's Fête de la musique awaits you on Place de La République with a series of free concerts mixing pop and rock, but also in various restaurants and bars. Bonus: an ephemeral art installation of the stars on the quays of the Seine. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 in Paris: an unusual Japanese drum concert at Bastille
An unusual concert of Japanese drums: this is what awaits you just a stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille in Paris on Wednesday June 21, 2023, during the 41st Fête de la Musique. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 for kids at BAM Karaoke Box
For the Fête de la Musique 2023, BAM Karaoke Box is pulling out all the stops with a number of events, including one especially for children on June 21! With karaoke and open-air sessions, it's the perfect place to celebrate music with family and friends. Discover all that BAM Karaoke Box has prepared for a memorable day! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: giant blind test at This is BL!NDT?ST in the MÔM restaurant
For the Fête de la Musique, the 17th arrondissement's Môm restaurant awaits you for a giant blindtest on June 21, 2023! Join This Is BL!NDT?ST for an exceptional musical blindtest evening, and try your hand at winning fabulous prizes. From 6pm, enjoy cocktails and tapas, and test your musical knowledge at this festive event! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: a Gospel concert on the Place de la Bastille in Paris
The gospel music of the Total Praise Mass Choir returns to the Place de la Bastille in Paris on Wednesday June 21, 2023 for the 41st Fête de la Musique. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023 in Paris: a Hip-hop Block Party in the 11th arrondissement
Attention hip-hop music fans! To mark the 41st Fête de la Musique, Paris' 11th arrondissement is hosting a not-to-be-missed Hip-hop Block Party on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 in Paris: Midsommar and free double-concert at the Swedish Institute
For this year's Fête de la Musique, which takes place on Wednesday June 21, 2023, the garden of the Swedish Institute in Paris will host a double-concert, offering spectators two exclusive, free musical moments. Immediately prior to the concert, the public can enjoy traditional Midsommar dances! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: Jazz Band, Fanfare and Batucada at the French National Assembly
The National Assembly opens its doors to music lovers on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for the new Fête de la musique. Join us at 6pm for a free evening of music (registration required) in the sumptuous courtyard of the Hôtel de Lassay, featuring a jazz band, a brass band and a Brazilian batucada group! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: Keziah Jones and Yael Naim in concert in the metro
This year, to mark the 41st Fête de la Musique, FIP radio and RATP are teaming up to launch the first Transport Day with Music on Wednesday June 21, 2023! On this occasion, showcases by Keziah Jones & Philippe Cohen Solal, Yael Naim, Ladaniva and Aupinard will be held in certain metro stations. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 in Paris: open-air karaoke!
The Fête de la Musique returns to Paris. How about singing along for once? On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, open-air karaoke sessions will be held at a number of venues across Paris. So warm up your vocal chords - this year, you're the star! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: the spirit of the Philippines invites itself to the Place de la Madeleine
The spirit of the Philippines comes to Paris for the 41st Fête de la Musique! Join us on Place de la Madeleine on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, for a festive and original musical journey. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 in Paris: the Bal électro de Montmartre returns to the 18th arrondissement
Feel like dancing the night away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Fête de la musique? Then head to the capital's 18th arrondissement for the new open-air edition of the Bal électro de Montmartre! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: a brass quintet at the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris
On Wednesday June 21, it's time to celebrate summer and music! For this special day, the Quintette de cuivres de la Musique des gardiens de la paix offers a musical interlude in the courtyard of the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: cinema and piano at the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation
The Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation celebrates music in its own way, on Wednesday June 21, 2023. Enjoy an exceptional, free session combining cinema and music, with a film accompanied by piano. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest celebrates its birthday in carnival mode
What better way to celebrate music than at Rosa Bonheur, the capital's most fashionable guingette? Join us in Asnières on June 21, 2023, to celebrate the venue's anniversary, with batucada and carnival on the agenda! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: a funky evening in a historic hospital in Paris
Hôpital National des 15-20, located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, is taking part in the 41st Fête de la Musique by hosting a funky evening on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. On the program? Free concerts by Sasha Dansant, Oscar les Vacances, Funky Luciano and Nina Lili J. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: dance like there's no tomorrow at Jardin du Ranelagh
The Jardin du Ranelagh will be vibrating to the rhythm of the Fête de la Musique, this Wednesday, June 21, 2023! Come and discover the exceptional free concert scheduled for that evening. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: queer and feminist batucada in the Césure third space
This year, the Fête de la musique is also being celebrated at the former Censier-Daubenton faculty in Paris. On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, we're heading for the new Césure third-place, to the rhythm of several queer groups and a queer and feminist batucada! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: Mediterranean music in the garden of the Eugène Delacroix Museum
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, for the 41st anniversary of the Fête de la Musique, the Eugène-Delacroix National Museum in Paris offers you a unique and free musical experience based on the great classics of oriental music. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 at Bon Marché Rive Gauche: concerts and food in the department store
La Fête de la Musique takes over Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche on June 21, 2023! Le Grand Magasin joins the musical event by launching its very first edition, offering a bold fusion of fashion, music and style. The program includes unique concerts and culinary delights from La Grande Épicerie de Paris, all to be savored on this exceptional evening! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: dj set dedicated to Konpa and Antillean Zouk in front of the Eiffel Tower
Calling all Afro-Caribbean music and dance fans! To mark the new 41st Fête de la Musique, Konpa and Zouk Antillais will be taking to the stage in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Wednesday, June 21, 2023! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023 in Paris: 36h Festival at Saint-Eustache, the program
The 36h Saint Eustache Festival is back! This year, the musical event awaits you on Tuesday June 20 and Wednesday June 21, 2023 at the Eglise Saint-Eustache for 36 hours of free concerts in a unique setting. On the program? Czesare, Ysé, the Loverman project, Nina Versyp and Alex Montembault. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023 at the Musée de l'Armée: concert and musical discovery of the collections
On the occasion of the new music festival, scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the Musée de l'Armée in Paris invites you to come and discover its collections in music during a unique day. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: a musical break in the garden of the Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation
On Wednesday June 21, 2023, the Fête de la Musique returns for its 41st edition. It's an opportunity to experience musical moments across the capital and the Île-de-France region! This year, a wind quintet from the Musique des gardiens de la paix will play in the garden next to the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: an IBNJ concert at Place de la Bastille
On Wednesday June 21, we're off to the Place de la Bastille! For the Fête de la Musique, events, concerts and musical moments are scheduled throughout the capital. On Place de la Bastille, an IBNJ concert will take place from afternoon till midnight! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: the Musique des gardiens de la paix concert at Forney Library
Wednesday June 21 is the time to discover new musical artists! For this day dedicated to the Fête de la Musique, numerous events are being organized in Paris and the Île-de-France region. One of them will take place at the Bibliothèque Forney, in the Hôtel de Sens, for a concert by the Musique des gardiens de la paix! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: an open-air cine-concert in Montreuil (93)
In Montreuil, we celebrate... Before the party! To celebrate the Fête de la Musique, enjoy a ciné-concert on rue Navoiseau, this Sunday, June 18, 2023. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: a festive musical carnival at the Maison des Métallos in Paris
Make-up, music, percussion: the Maison des Métallos transforms this Fête de la Musique into a real celebration! An event not to be missed this Wednesday, June 21, 2023. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: discover La Fontaine's fables in music at the Petit Château de Sceaux
The music festival is celebrated with the whole family at the small castle of Sceaux! This Wednesday, June 21, 2023, come and enjoy a musical show based on La Fontaine's fables. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: Caribbean gospel delights Champs-sur-Marne (77)
This June 21, 2023, to celebrate the Fête de la Musique, head for Champs-sur-Marne. Discover urban gospel and West Indian rhythms at this concert open to all. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023: open air in two stages in northern Paris
For the 41st edition of the Fête de la musique, opt for the open air event organized by the Flirt à vivre collective on Wednesday June 21, 2023 in the 18th and 19th arrondissements of Paris. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2023 : Martin Solveig makes his party for children at the Jardin d'Acclimatation
The Jardin d'Acclimatation celebrates music on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 with the youngest. What better way to get them dancing than with a party orchestrated by the famous French DJ Martin Solveig! [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2023: the Orchestre de Paris in free concert under the Louvre Pyramid
It is a beautiful musical moment that awaits you under the Louvre pyramid in Paris for the new Fête de la Musique. On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 10 pm, you will be able to enjoy a free concert by the Orchestre de Paris and its musical director Klaus Mäkelä. Note that admission is free, but reservations are required. [Read more]
Don't hesitate to consult this guide regularly, it is updated according to the program announcements.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21th, 2023
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
