The Fête de la Musique returns on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a huge lineup of free concerts happening all across Paris and the Île-de-France region.
But do you know the story behind the Fête de la Musique and how it all began? The festival was launched in 1982 on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture. That year, the Ministry’s research and studies department conducted a major survey on French cultural habits. The results revealed that five million people—including one in two young people—played a musical instrument. This inspired Jack Lang, along with Christian Dupavillon (architect, scenographer, and member of his team) and Maurice Fleuret, to envision a large, popular event aimed at giving all musicians a chance to perform and be heard. The very first Fête de la Musique was held on June 21, 1982, a symbolic date marking the summer solstice.
If you're looking for music events in northern Paris, here’s a curated selection of what’s happening in our Montmartre neighborhood:
J’veux du Soleil Takes Over the Carrefour des Cloÿs
Location: Carrefour des Cloÿs (34 rue Montcalm)
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – 6:30 PM ⤏ Midnight
Now in its 14th edition, J’veux du Soleil and their crew are back at Carrefour des Cloÿs with a more vibrant and fiery celebration than ever!
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6:30 PM – Les Kardetons: This high-energy, colorful choir is back to fire up the pavement with French and English-language covers that pack a punch!
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7:30 PM – Lasabb’: From Polnareff to Amy Winehouse, Lasabb’ brings timeless hits to life with flair and emotion—and because music is better shared, expect surprise guest performances!
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8:45 PM – Private Pepper: A musical UFO blending continents and styles, from chanson to groove, rock to folk... it defies categories—and it’s a real treat!
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10:00 PM – No Sugar Please: Drums, riffs, a powerful voice—the ultimate ‘90s/2000s rock-alternative cocktail guaranteed to get the crowd moving!
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11:15 PM – ZiCaDaBra: For 10 years, they’ve been delighting audiences with poetic and popular songs, full of swing, style, and their signature sound—expect a magical finale!
Need a bite or a drink? You can count on Brasserie Au Bon Soin and Maison Sec Sizin, without whom this evening wouldn’t be possible!
Ryugu Collective’s Open Air Party
Location: Patoche Microbrewery (32 Rue des Trois Frères)
Electro music lovers, don’t miss the Ryugu collective’s open air party! On Saturday, June 21, 2025, they’re turning Patoche Microbrewery into a dance haven at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur from 5 PM to 2 AM! Ryugu is bringing along friends from 39 Records, Bêtises Club, and Polaire for the occasion.
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Hasard Ludique: A Festive Open Air from Kluster
Location: Petite Ceinture – 128 Avenue de Saint-Ouen
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Meet on the Petite Ceinture from 6 PM for DJ sets by the Kluster collective. Free outdoor open air event from 6 PM to midnight.
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ASAYA
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Red Velvet
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Babett(fx) B2B Surichat
The party continues indoors from midnight to 5 AM in a clubbing format (entry fee required), featuring:
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Albane
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Hayashi
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Sonia Michigan
Tons of bars and party venues are also hosting concerts in the neighborhood. Don’t miss:
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Concert by CréArté music students at Square d’Anvers
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"Au fil du son" from 2 PM to midnight, mixing workshop at 2 PM (reservation only), blind test at 4 PM at Racines Fromagerie-Charcuterie
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Oysters & Music from 2 PM to 6 PM, then DJ set & live music from 6 PM to 1 AM at L’Hydropathe
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Jazz, soul, and covers with Seb Merle Trio and Léa Séjourné at 9 PM at From Jura With Love
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Blind Test with M. Loyal from 6 PM to 9 PM, followed by DJ Click from 9 PM to midnight at Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or
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Intimate live show with Antwan at Café Aristide
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Jazzy techno set with DJ Dude from 6 PM to 2 AM at Juju de Montmartre
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“Pregnancy and Pints” evening with the Ryugu Collective from 5 PM to 2 AM at Patoche
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DJ set with RedBlond from 4 PM to 10 PM at Simple
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Open air vibes, live music, DJ sets, and lounge chairs from 6 PM to 2 AM at TITI
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DJ set & giant karaoke from 7 PM to 1:30 AM at ADN Montmartre
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Good tunes, vibes, and food from 1 PM to 9 PM at Gemüse
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Live music at Café des Deux Moulins
THE NUIT BLANCHE PARIS
Published on 27 May 2023
in Paris
Enjoy an exclusive event in the Paris region : La Nuit Blanche !
Every year, new surprises await you as this typically Parisian phenomenon brings the art world to the streets of Paris, invading the city with open-air art galleries.
Discover this exclusive and exceptional nocturne, totally free of charge, throughout the Paris region. See you on Saturday June 03, 2023 !
La Nuit Blanche celebrates contemporary art in every possible universe : painting, dance, theater, music, sculptures and installations, song... Art is everywhere in the capital, for a unique cultural evening !
Meet new artists, enjoy a festive evening, and rediscover the city, its museums, monuments, parks...
Discover the Nuit Blanche program by arrondissement.
