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Fête de la Musique
Every street corner becomes a stage on the summer solstice, with free concerts by amateurs and professionals.
When is Fête de la Musique in 2027?
Fête de la Musique 2027 is on Monday, 21 June 2027. Other years: 2026, Sunday, 21 June 2026; 2028, Wednesday, 21 June 2028.
About Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique, held on 21 June, was started in France in 1982 by the culture minister Jack Lang and the radio producer Maurice Fleuret. It is held on the summer solstice, and the idea is that anyone who plays music, from a school choir to a rock band, should be able to do so in public, and that anyone can listen for free. Pavements, squares, courtyards, cafes and museums become venues across Paris and thousands of French towns, with jazz, classical, rap, electronic music and folk. The festival has since spread to more than 120 countries, including Germany, where it is Fete de la Musique, Italy, India, Mexico and Japan. In many places, the performances go on until the early hours, drawing large, friendly crowds.
Fête de la Musique dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Fête de la Musique date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, 21 June 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, 21 June 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, 21 June 2028 |
What is eaten
- street food
Also part of it, and being written: World Music Day (The international name.), Jack Lang (The French minister who launched it.), Summer solstice (The date it marks.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Fête de la Musique" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.