Launched in France in 1982, the Fête de la Musique, which has become a global event, is orchestrated every June 21st for the summer solstice in more than 110 countries, including about twenty in Europe.
This year, the big day falls exactly on Tuesday, June 21st! It is the perfect opportunity to spend a wonderful evening and enjoy music until the end of the night.
MelleBonPlan’s mini selection in Paris:
Shoah Memorial
For the Fête
de la Musique, the Shoah Memorial is offering several concerts with multicultural themes, ranging from Tatar dance to a Prokofiev song, from Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean countries, blending traditional Jewish melodies with covers of contemporary music.
Tuesday, June 21st from 6:00 PM
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Contemporary creation at the Musée de l’Orangerie
Contemporary creation at the Musée de l’OrangerieOn Tuesday, June 21st from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM, for the Fête de la Musique and in connection with the exhibition “Apollinaire. The Poet’s Gaze“, musician and author Philippe Pigeard will immerse the Musée de l’Orangerie’s audience in the “artistic Paris” of the 1900s through surprising projections and sound effects.
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Tuesday, June 21st at 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Free, reservation required
Musée de l’Orangerie, Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, Seine side, 75001 Paris
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Musiques en Terrasse at Bercy Village
The kickoff of the Musiques en Terrasse festival at Bercy Village will be given on the day of the Fête de la Musique, Tuesday, June 21st, with a folk-pop lineup: D’Ala; Jinx Fish Pool; Nazca.
Bercy Village Musiques en Terrasse Festival
Every Thursday at 6:30 PM from June 21st to August 25th, 2016
Bercy Village Stage, Cour Saint-Emilion, opposite the FNAC
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Performance by Nathalie Auzépy
As part of the Fête de la Musique 2016, the Tree of Life, a participatory and sound sculpture by Nathalie Auzépy, will be presented on the terrace of the Floréal from 6:00 PM to midnight on Tuesday, June 21st, 2016. A series of musical and dance performances will be offered to the public, who are also invited to interact with the work.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 from 6:00 PM to midnight
Bar le Floréal
73, rue du Faubourg du Temple 75010 Paris
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Electrosound at the Rex Club with the Espace Fondation EDF
On June 21st, the Espace Fondation EDF offers a 100% electronic music program revolving around its exhibition Electrosound, from lab to dancefloor.
The evening begins at the Espace Fondation EDF with round tables, meet-and-greets, and instrument demonstrations. It continues on the dancefloor of the Rex Club until 6:00 AM.
- From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – At the Espace Fondation EDF
- From 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM – Electrosound settles in at the Rex Club
Free access event, subject to availability
Exhibition from May 25th to October 2nd, 2016
Espace Fondation EDF
6 rue Récamier – 75007 Paris
Rex Club
5 Boulevard Poissonnière – 75002 Paris
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Launch of the Fête de Montmartre
For the launch of the Fête de Montmartre, the Musée de Montmartre is offering a piano concert in its gardens to mark the 150th anniversary of composer Erik Satie (May 17, 1866 – July 1, 1925).
On the program: tunes by Erik Satie, Ravel, Chopin, and Debussy, through recitals performed by Aya Okuyama, who began piano at the age of 3 and approaches the musical language of the 19th century on faithfully restored historic pianos.
Tuesday, June 21st from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Piano concert / Aya Okuyama
Free entry subject to availability
Musée de Montmartre
12 rue Cortot, 75018 Paris
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Fête de la Musique at the Mona Bismarck American Center
For the Fête de la Musique, the Mona Bismarck American Center will open the doors of its garden to Ronnie Lynn Patterson (a self-taught pianist from Mississippi, initially trained to play percussion, and leader of the Ronnie Lynn Patterson Quartet).
June 21st at 7:00 PM
Free and open access
Mona Bismarck American Center
34 Avenue de New York, 75116 Paris
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In the wake of the Duchess of Maine at the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux
Tuesday, June 21st from 8:00 PM, the Department invites the public to a musical adventure as part of the Petites Nuits de Sceaux.
A series of musical-themed groves is on offer: brass, woodwinds, contemporary and amplified music, jazz, chamber music, vocal ensembles… A musical stroll in total freedom, brought to life by over 550 students from the Hauts-de-Seine conservatories (Antony, Fontenay-aux-Roses, Clamart, Châtenay-Malabry, Sceaux, Bourg-la-Reine, Montrouge, Malakoff, Bagneux, and Chatillon).
Instigator of the famous Grandes Nuits de Sceaux, the Duchess of Maine (1676-1753) loved offering atypical evenings to her guests.
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Trusk offers to transport equipment for musicians, DJs, and artists
Trusk offers to transport equipment for musicians, DJs, and artistsFor the Fête de la Musique, the startup Trusk (the Uber of trucks) is taking on a challenge: transporting all Parisian musicians’ equipment for free, anywhere in Paris. To do this, simply call them at 01 76 34 00 78 and one of their Truskers (drivers/movers) will arrive at the address of your choice.
The only condition to benefit from this offer: take a selfie with their Trusker and post the photo on Facebook.
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