World Music Day 2018 in Paris and Île-de-France

After a wonderful edition 2017, World Music Day 2018 will be held on Thursday June 21 and this 37th edition is going to be as exceptional.

Let’s recall that World Music Day or Fête de la Musique has been created in 1982 by the Ministry of Culture and Communication. "Make Music" so tells the watchword which used to sound like everything but a slogan. This event gathering professional and amateur musicians and the attention paid to all genres of music become a popular event thanks to an immediate success. This event is the translation of a policy which tried to make way to amateur rock, jazz or traditional musicians and singers.

Concerts’ free admission, SACEM’s support, media feed, regional governments’ support and a growing subscription would turn it into one of the biggest French cultural event in a few years only.

By the way, it became wider in 1985, the European year of music. In less than fifteen years, over a hundred countries spread across the five continents followed the example of the Fête de la Musique!

Let’s discover what’s cooking on World Music Day 2018 in Paris and Île-de-France!

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PARIS 1st ARRONDISSEMENT: PYRAMIDE – SAINT HONORE – RIVOLI – CHÂTELET

• World Music Day 2018 at Square de la Place Dauphine with the Paris Taiko Ensemble
  The art of Japanese drum will take over the Square de la Place Dauphine on Thursday June 21 on the occasion of World Music Day 2018.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: 36-hour Festival at Saint Eustache
  The new and twelfth edition of the Festival 36h Saint Eustache awaits you on Wednesday June 20 and Thursday June 21, 2018 at the Saint Eustache church for 36 hours of free concerts in a unique setting.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Sunset/Sunside
  This year, for the 37^th World Music Day, Fabien Mary celebrates Chef Baker alongside his friends and expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. at the Sunside.

PARIS 2nd ARRONDISSEMENT: BOURSE – GRANDS BOULEVARDS

• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: white night at Happy Day’s Paris
  This Thursday June 21, 2018, for the 37^th World Music Day, Happy Day’s Paris organizes the one and only white night in Paris!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at 2^nd arrondissement city hall
  Singing and dancing with accordion and reggae: here’s the program offered by Paris 2^nd arrondissement city hall on Thursday June 21 on the occasion of World Music Day 2018.

PARIS 3rd ARRONDISSEMENT: LES ARCHIVES – TEMPLE

• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Institut Suédois
  This year, for this new Make Music Day held on Thursday June 21, 2018, Paris Institut Suédois welcomes Vaz and Adna for a unique and free music moment!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme de Paris
  Gili Yalo takes over the Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme de Paris on Thursday June 21, 2018, for the 37^th edition of World Music Day. 
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 before Paris Carreau du Temple
  Once again, Paris Carreau du Temple celebrates World Music Day! Meet on Thursday June 21, 2018 to dance at the sound of the Fanfare du Carreau.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Paris National Archives
  For the 37^th World Music Day, come and celebrate music at Paris National Archives with Jeunes Talents on Thursday June 21, 2018.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Musée des Arts et Métiers
  The Musée des Arts et Métiers expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 to celebrate the 37^th World Music Day.

PARIS 4th ARRONDISSEMENT: THE MARAIS

• World Music Day 2018 at the Mémorial de la Shoah
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, discover Mosaik Klezmer in front of the Mémorial de la Shoah on the occasion of the 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Centre Culturel de Serbie
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, for the new edition of World Music Day  in Paris, the Centre Culturel de Serbie will welcomes LP Duo and Electro Duo.

PARIS 5th ARRONDISSEMENT: PANTHEON – JUSSIEU

• World Music Day 2018 at the Irish Cultural Center
  Like every June 21st, the Irish Cultural Center in Paris has decided to celebrate World Music Day the right way! This year, the center will host a variety of musicians and groups, to showcase Irish musical talent. The lineup? Katie Laffan, Cúig and Rusangano Family.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Arab World Institute
  On Thursday June 21, meet in front of the Arab World Institute for an Oriental music evening to celebrate the 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Collège des Bernardins
  Ensemble Sirba will take over the Collège des Bernardins on Thursday June 21 on the occasion of World Music Day 2018.

PARIS 6th ARRONDISSEMENT: SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRES

• World Music Day at the Monnaie de Paris with Michael Canitrot
  For the first time, 11 Conti – Monnaie de Paris offers us an electro World Music Day. Meet on Thursday June 21, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. to dance on Michael Canitrot’s and Uppermost’s sounds!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Musée National Eugène-Delacroix
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, for the 37^th World Music Day, the Musée National Eugène-Delacroix offers you to experience a unique and free music moment provided by the Choeurs du Conservatoire de Nanterre.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Institut Hongrois
  The Institut Hongrois celebrates music too on Thursday June 21, 2018 with the 3 winners of Hungarian TV show “Virtuosos”, young classic music talents.

PARIS 7th ARRONDISSEMENT: INVALIDES – CHAMP DE MARS

• World Music Day 2018 at the Hôtel de Matignon
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• World Music Day 2018 at the Musée d’Orsay
  Paris Musée d’Orsay celebrates World Music Day and summer solstice with concerts held all evening long on Thursday June 21, 2018. Careful, you still have to pay for the admission fees, except if you are under 26 years old!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Invalides
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• World Music Day 2018 at the Institut Culturel Italien
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, for the 37^th World Music Day, the Institut Culturel Italien offers you a concert performed by the Academia Teatro alla Scala.
  
  
• Oh! Pays-Bas celebrates World Music Day 2018 in Paris
  Here’s for Dutch culture lovers! On Thursday June 21, 2018, the event “Oh! Pays-Bas”, thought up by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Paris, offers you to celebrate World Music Day with 3 free concerts.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Ministère des Outre-Mer
  From June 16 to 21, 2018, the Ministère des Outre-Mer opens for the very first French Overseas Territory Week. A week full of cultural events including one for World Music Day 2018. On the menu? Many live artists showing the diversity of the French Overseas Territories, as well as the screening of soccer game: France VS Peru on a giant screen in the gardens of the ministry office.

PARIS 8th ARRONDISSEMENT: MADELEINE – CHAMPS-ELYSEES

• World Music Day 2018 at the Petit Palais
  On Thursday June 21 starting from 2:30 p.m., the Petit Palais will also take part in World Music Day and join forces with the “Jeunes Talents” (Young Talents) association to offer free concerts to listen to at the Museum’s auditorium.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Grand Palais with Ewelina Chiu and Daniel Vlček
  The Grand Palais expects you on Thursday June 21 for World Music Day 2018. On the menu? Ba:zel, the experimental music project carried out by young artists Ewelina Chiu and Daniel Vlček.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at L’Atelier Renault
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PARIS 9th ARRONDISSEMENT: OPERA

• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Olympia
  Ben Harper, Camille, Jain, Eddy De Pretto and even Angèle, Parcels and Arnaud Rebotini will follow one another on Paris Olympia stage on Thursday June 21 on the occasion of Make Music Day 2018.

PARIS 10th ARRONDISSEMENT: CANAL SAINT-MATIN – MAGENTA

• World Music Day 2018 at the Point Ephémère
  For this new and 37^th World Music Day, the Point Ephémère expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. for a music evening you don’t want to miss!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Canal Saint-Martin with E-Klozin’
  Electro will storm the Canal Saint-Martin again on Thursday June 21 on the occasion of World Music Day 2018.
  
  
• Rex Club celebrates World Music Day 2018 with Ken Ishii, Onyvaa, Remcord
  The famous Rex Club will celebrate World Music Day too on Thursday June 21, 2018 by inviting Ken Ishii, Onyvaa and Remcord behind the turntables.

PARIS 11th ARRONDISSEMENT: REPUBLIQUE – BASTILLE

• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: Hip Hop Block Party Impasse St Sébastien
  Do you like street culture? If so, head to Impasse Saint Sébastien in Paris 11^th arrondissement and don’t miss the Hip Hop Block Party held on the occasion of the new and 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Place de la Bastille
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PARIS 12th ARRONDISSEMENT: BERCY – PORTE DOREE

• World Music Day 2018 at the Musée de l’Histoire de l’Immigration
  On Tuesday June 21, 2018 on the 37th Fête de la Musique, the Musée de l’Histoire de l’Immigration in Paris welcomes the band Živeli Orkestar.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Bercy Village
  This year, the 37^th edition of World Music Day is celebrated on Bercy Village temporary stage. On the menu of this Thursday June 21, 2018? La Hero, Form and Fang The Great.

PARIS 13th ARRONDISSEMENT: PORT DE LA GARE – BIBLIOTHEQUE

• World Music Day 2018 in Place Simone de Beauvoir: Japanese drums
  A free show of Japanese drums? Yes! Then, head to Place Simone de Beauvoir on Thursday June 21, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to discover Nika Taiko on the occasion of the 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Petit Bain
  Petit Bain celebrates music and expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 with a “French-Peruvian” atmosphere!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: Warmup Defqon.1 with Festimove on Quai Panthard and Levassor
  This upcoming Thursday June 21, Festimove expects you again on Quai Panthard and Levassor to celebrate World Music Day 2018.

PARIS 14th ARRONDISSEMENT: PARC MONTSOURIS

• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Parc Montsouris
  On Thursday June 21, Parc Montsouris bandstand celebrates the 37th World Music Day and welcomes Orchestrerie on the occasion!

PARIS 15th ARRONDISSEMENT: GRENELLE

• World Music Day 2018 at the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris
  For World Music Day 2018, held on Thursday June 21, 2018, the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris invites you to discover Takeo & Bala Dée for free.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in front of Paris 15^th arrondissement city hall
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• World Music Day 2018 at the Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste de Grenelle
  Classical music followed by a “swinger” second part… Here’s the program of the 37^th World Music Day scheduled on Thursday June 21, 2018 at the Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste de Grenelle.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018: Full Moon Party on Paris rooftops
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, for the new World Music Day, head to the Tout le Monde en Parle for a Full Moon Party on Paris rooftops.

PARIS 16th ARRONDISSEMENT: MAISON DE LA RADIO – RANELAGH

• World Music Day 2018 at Maison de la Radio
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, the Orchestre des Grands Amateurs de Radio France will perform on the stage of the La Maison de La Radio auditorium to celebrate Make Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Stade Jean Pierre Wimile: EF Festival by Radio VL
  On Thursday June 21, discover the EF Festival by Radio VL on the occasion of World Music Day 2018! On the menu? Faul and Wad, Lemarquis, Tez Cadey and even Kimotion and Mokoa at Stade Jean Pierre Wimile.

PARIS 17th ARRONDISSEMENT: VILLIERS

• World Music Day 2018: Conservatoire Debussy at the Musée Henner
  In 2018, the Musée Henner takes part again in World Music Day by inviting Conservatoire Debussy students to take over the place for free concerts scheduled on Thursday June 21, 2018.

PARIS 18th ARRONDISSEMENT: MONTMARTRE – GOUTTE D’OR

• World Music Day 2018: Montmartre Electro Ball
  Do you feel like dancing on Thursday June 21 for the 37th Make Music Day? If so, head to Montmartre for an electro ball.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Butte Montmartre
  Diggers Factory expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 near the Butte Montmartre in Paris to celebrate music and the longest day of the year.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at the Institut des Cultures d’Islam in Paris
  Arat Kilo, Mamani Keita & Mike Ladd will take over Paris Institut des Cultures d’Islam on Thursday June 21, for a free concert on the occasion of World Music Day 2018.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Hasard Ludique
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Hasard Ludique celebrates the second World Music Day with an exclusive music program giving pride of place to Peru!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: Ritual, Shamanism and electro music at FGO Barbara
  Here’s an event at FGO Barbara on Thursday June 21, 2018. On the occasion of World Music Day, the 18^th arrondissement venue offers you a special night entitled “Ritel, Chamanisme et Musique Electro”.

PARIS 19th ARRONDISSEMENT: LA VILLETTE

• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: Ricard S.A. Live Music at Parc de la Villette
  Among the big events of Make Music Day, we want Ricard S.A. Live Music. After an edition cancelled in 2017, the event is back in Paris on Thursday June 21, 2018 in a new place: the Parc de La Villette. The lineup? Clément Bazin, DBFC and even MNNQNS.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Paris Philharmonie
  For World Music Day 2018, on Thursday June 21, the Philharmonie de Paris will offer you two performance-concerts, a vocal concert and a symphonic concert.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018: La Villette Electronique
  This Thursday June 21, electro music is taking over La Villette to celebrate the edition 2018 of Make Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Paris: Nadsat Clubtrax at La Rotonde
  On Thursday June 21, discover what Trax Magazine, Nadsat and Bon Esprit have in store for World Music Day 2018.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Rosa Bonheur
  Mlle Caro expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 at Rosa Bonheur to celebrate the 37^th World Music Day.

PARIS 20th ARRONDISSEMENT: PERE-LACHAISE – BELLEVILLE – GAMBETTA

• World Music Day at Médiathèque Marguerite Duras
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, for the new edition of World Music Day, Médiathèque Marguerite Duras welcomes Les Musi’terriens!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Studio de l’Ermitage
  Here’s for world music lovers! On Thursday June 21, 2018, for World Music Day 2018, Studio de l’Ermitage welcomes Aälma Dili as well as Johnny Montreuil for an exclusive and free concert.

Île-de-France program 2018

World Music Day in SEINE-ET-MARNE (77)

• World Music Day 2018 in Chelles with Marina Kaye
  To celebrate World Music Day, Chelles expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 to sing along Marina Kaye.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Moissy Cramayel
  Band “Ceux Qui Marchent Debout” will rock the 37^th World Music Day on Thursday June 21, 2018 in Moissy Cramayel.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Pontault-Combault
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, for the 37^th World Music Day, Pontault-Combault gives the floor to amateur musicians.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 at Château de Champs-sur-Marne
  For World Music Day 2018, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne organizes a classic music concert on Thursday June 21 from 8 p.m. A wonderful occasion to discover the 18^th century Rococo Estate by night.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Villeparisis
  French song, rock and even blues… Here’s the festive and music program offered by Villeparisis on Thursday June 21 on the occasion of the edition 2018 of World music Day.

World Music Day in YVELINES (78)

• World Music Day 2018 in La Celle Saint-Cloud
  Listen to a string orchestra and zumba on Thursday June 21, 2018 in La Celle Saint-Cloud for the 37^th edition of World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Poissy
  This June 21, for World Music Day 2018, Poissy expects you in Place de la République for a series of free concerts.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Sartrouville with Soviet Suprem
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Sartrouville takes part in World Music Day with a big event in Parc du Dispensaire from 5 p.m. On the menu: hiphop lesson, Enjoy band and even Soviet Suprem!

World Music Day in ESSONNE (91)

• World Music Day 2018 in Evry with Shy’M
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Shy’M will be given pride of place in Evry on the occasion of the 37^th edition of World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Brétigny sur Orge
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Brétigny sur Orge Rack’am expects you on the pitch of the Léo Lagrange swimming pool for a series of free concert to celebrate the 37^th edition of World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Palaiseau
  World Music Day 2018 will take over Palaiseau streets on Thursday June 21 with a lovely program!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Gif-sur-Yvette
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Gif-sur-Yvette will rock at the pace of the 37^th World Music Day!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Savigny-sur-Orge
  Savigny-sur-Orge community center expects on Thursday June 21, 2018 to dance on rock and electro sounds to celebrate the 37^th World Music Day!

World Music Day in HAUTS-DE-SEINE (92)

• World Music Day 2018 in Nanterre
  This year, Nanterre expects you in the streets for World Music Day 2018.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Antony with Nolwenn Leroy
  Careful, this year’s World Music Day is held on Friday June 22, 2018 in Antony. But, the city has seen things big by welcoming Nolwenn Leroy at Parc Heller!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Sceaux
  Sceaux celebrates the 37^th World Music Day on Thursday June 21, 2018. On the menu? Orchestras, songs and covers!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Clichy with Malo’ and Shake Shake Go
  Malo’ and Shake Shake Go will perform on Thursday June 21, 2018 at Clichy Parc Salengro for World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Neuilly-sur-Seine
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, the day will be filled with music in Neuilly-sur-Seine. On the occasion, the City Hall will welcome amateur musicians as well as professionals such as Findlay & Sage!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Issy-les-Moulineaux
  It’s an eclectic World Music Day 2018 that Issy-les-Moulineaux invites you to experience.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Meudon
  Meet on Thursday June 21, 2018 in Meudon to celebrate the 37^th World Music Day!

World Music Day in SEINE-SAINT-DENIS (93)

• World Music Day 2018 in Gournay-sur-Marne
  For this 37^th edition of World Music Day, Gournay-sur-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, expects you in Place de la Mairie on Thursday June 21, 2018 for a series of free concerts. On the menu? After Burning, Poxy Toes and even Yellowsub.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Noisy-le-Grand with Chico & the Gypsies
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, meet in Place de la Libération to discover Chico & the Gypsies live for World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Livry-Gargan
  World Music Day 2018 in Livry-Gargan will give pride of place to Orchestre de l’Harmonie!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Epinay-sur-Seine with Magic System
  This year, for the 37^th World Music Day, scheduled on Thursday June 21, 2018, Epinay-sur-Sine city hall garden offers an intergenerational celebration with Magic System’s exceptional performance!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Dugny
  On Thursday June 21, 2018 listen to Disco Mix Girls in Dugny for World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Rosny-sous-Bois
  The city’s Orchestre du Conservatoire and the Zibeline band will take over Rosny-sous-Bois Parc Decesari on Thursday June 21, 2018 for World Music Day.

World Music Day in VAL-DE-MARNE (94)

• World Music Day 2018 in Thiais with Emile & Images
  On Thursday June 21, for the 37th edition of World Music Day listen to Louisy Joseph, Lââm, Lynnsha and Larusso live for free.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Maisons-Alfort
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Maisons-Alfort City Hall will rock with the 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Nogent-sur-Marne
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, Nogent-sur-Marne invites you to celebrate the 37^th World Music Day by discovering free live concert in the open air!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Vincennes
  The 37^th World Music Day will take over Vincennes streets on Thursday June 21, 2018 and give the floor to band NOCOM in Place de la Mairie.

World Music Day in VAL D’OISE (95)

• World Music Day 2018 in Franconville
  Franconville celebrates the 37^th World Music Day on Thursday June 21, 2018 by welcoming CoverQueen in the City Hall garden.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Argenteuil with Les Fatals Picards
  For this new World Music Day, Argenteuil Parc des Berges welcomes Les Fatals Picards from 5 p.m. on Thursday June 21, 2018 for a festive and free concert.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Pontoise
  Music will fill Pontoise streets on Thursday June 21, 2018 for the 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Cergy
  New World Music Day in Cergy! On the occasion, the Val-d’Oise city expects you on Thursday June 21, 2018 for an exceptional, musical and free day!
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Vauréal
  For the 37^th World Music Day, planned on Thursday June 21, 2018, Vauréal gives carte blanche to amateur musicians willing to show you what they are capable of.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Sannois
  On Thursday June 21, World Music Day 2018 will take over Sannois Square Jean Mermoz.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Taverny
  On Thursday June 21, 2018, a very lovely electro evening expects you for the 37^th World Music Day.
  
  
• World Music Day 2018 in Saint-Prix with Raffi Arto from The Voice
  Rock will be given pride of place on Thursday June 21, 2018 for World Music Day in Saint-Prix!

You are all expected on Thursday June 21 for World Music Day 2018.

Stay tuned to know discover the rest of the program!

For even more tips and outing ideas, take a look at our selection for Make Music Day 2018:

• Make Music Day 2018 in Paris and Île de France
• An original Make Music Day in Paris
• Make Music Day 2018: Top 10 tips in Paris
• Make Music Day 2018 for kids in Paris
• Make Music Day 2018 in Seine-et-Marne (77): tips
• Make Music Day 2018 in Yvelines (78): tips
• Make Music Day 2018 in Essonne (91): tips
• Make Music Day 2018 in Hauts-de-Seine (92): tips
• Make Music Day 2018 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93): tips
• Make Music Day 2018 in Val-de-Marne (94): tips
• Make Music Day 2018 in Val-d’Oise (95): tips

Practical information

Opening Time
On 21 June 2018

Recommended age
For all

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