Every year on the same date, June 21, the French gather to celebrate music in all its forms. For over 40 years now, the country has made a habit of getting together in the streets, in parks and gardens, and in concert halls, bars and restaurants to celebrate music!
For the record, the Fête de la Musique was created in 1982 on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture. That year, the Ministry of Culture's studies and research department conducted a major survey of French cultural practices. It revealed that five million people, including one young person in two, play a musical instrument. So Jack Lang, architect and scenographer Christian Dupavillon, a member of his Cabinet, and Maurice Fleuret came up with the idea of a major popular event to enable all musicians to express themselves and make themselves known. The very first Fête de la Musique was launched on June 21 1982, the symbolic day of the summer solstice.
Since then, the Fête de la Musique has become one of the most popular, festive and cultural events in the country. Every year, concerts are held all over Paris, as well as in the inner suburbs.
Comprising three departments in the Paris region - Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93) and Val-de-Marne (94) - every June 21, the inner suburbs of Paris play host to a wide range of music, from rock and rap to electro, jazz, blues and reggae.
The Fête de la musique 2024 is no exception to the rule. To help you make your choice, here are 10 not-to-be-missed events in the inner suburbs on Friday June 21 for this year's Fête de la musique!
Fête de la Musique 2024 in Clichy (92) with Yuri Buenaventura
The town of Clichy in the Hauts-de-Seine department celebrates music on Friday June 21, 2024. On the program? A free concert by the famous Colombian salsa singer Yuri Buenaventura, not to be missed in Clichy's Parc Salengro. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024: a festive, family-friendly evening on the Ile du Pont de Neuilly (92)
The Fête de la musique is being celebrated in the Hauts-de-Seine, more exactly on the Ile du Pont de Neuilly, this Friday, June 21, 2024. This year's program? A festive, family-friendly musical extravaganza to be discovered in a green setting. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024 in Courbevoie (92): Indian music and dance
For this new edition of the Fête de la musique to be experienced this Friday, June 21, 2024, set off on a journey thanks to a series of original events to be discovered free of charge at the Pavillon des Indes in Courbevoie. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024 in Noisy-le-Sec (93) with the Orchestre national de Barbès, the program
Want to celebrate music in a convivial and festive way? The town of Noisy-le-Sec in Seine-Saint-Denis is celebrating music on Friday, June 21, 2024 with a series of free concerts not to be missed from 6pm at the Huvier stadium. On the program? Wes et Seleçao, Genezio and the famous and talented Orchestre national de Barbès! These are just some of the great ideas for a Fête de la Musique outing! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024 in Epinay-sur-Seine (93): Jean-Jacques Goldman's hits take center stage
Come and celebrate the Fête de la Musique this Friday, June 21, 2024 in Seine-Saint-Denis! This year, the Hôtel de Ville park in Épinay-sur-Seine is hosting L'Héritage Goldman. This free concert features a live performance of Jean-Jacques Goldman's greatest hits, revisited by Erick Benzi and featuring Michael Jones on stage. Ready to sing along? [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (93) with Julie Pietri, Plastic Bertrand...
For the new Fête de la Musique, Aulnay-sous-Bois takes us back in time! This Friday, June 21, 2024, the city of Seine-Saint-Denis invites the Salut les p'tits clous troupe (with Julie Pietri, Lio, Plastic Bertrand...) for an evening of free concerts that are festive, convivial and retro. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2024 in Dugny (93) with La Compagnie créole this Saturday
This year, the town of Dugny, in Seine-Saint-Denis, is celebrating music this Saturday, June 22, 2024. On the program? The famous Compagnie créole in free concert from 9pm on the Parvis Edith Piaf. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2024 in Thiais (94) with Keen'V
To mark the new Fête de la Musique, join Keen'V in a free concert in Thiais, Val-de-Marne, this Friday, June 21, 2024. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2024 in Cachan (94) with Dr. Yaro & La Folie and MIMAA in concert
The 42nd anniversary of the Fête de la Musique will be celebrated in Cachan, Val-de-Marne, on Friday June 21, 2024. On this year's program? Rapper duo Dr. Yaro & La Folie and young French artist MIMAA in a free concert in the Parc Raspail. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024 in Fresnes (94): open stage, Cali and fireworks
Fresnes celebrates music and summer over two days: Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22, 2024. On the program? Free concerts by local amateur artists, but not only... The highlight will be a concert by the singer Cali at the Parc des Sports. And don't forget the fireworks announced for the occasion. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21th, 2024
Prices
Free
Official website
fetedelamusique.culture.gouv.fr
