Fête de la Musique
The big music celebration in the streets of Tarbes on June 21st
About Fête de la Musique Tarbes
The Fête de la Musique in Tarbes: an exceptional musical evening
Every June 21st, the day of the summer solstice, the capital of the Hautes-Pyrénées vibrates to the rhythm of the Fête de la Musique. Tarbes comes alive from late afternoon with dozens of free concerts spread across several outdoor stages and in the bars and restaurants of the city center. The City of Tarbes provides the stages, sound system, and lighting, allowing all bands to perform for free.
Several stages in the heart of the city
The main stages are set up on Place de Verdun, with two platforms hosting various groups, on Place Saint-Jean, and on the parvis de la Mairie (Town Hall square). The program starts at 5 PM or 6 PM and continues late into the night. Bars and restaurants also participate by hosting concerts on their terraces.
An eclectic program
The Fête de la Musique in Tarbes offers remarkable musical diversity. You will find rock bands, jazz with students from the Conservatoire Henri Duparc, flamenco by the Centre culturel espagnol de Bigorre, urban dances, traditional Gascon music with Gascon balls, blues-rock, bandas, and many other genres. This variety reflects the cultural richness of Tarbes and the Bigorre region.
The funfair set up on Place Marcadieu completes the festive atmosphere, offering attractions and rides for families. The event brings together between 15,000 and 20,000 people in the city center of Tarbes each year.
Fête de la Musique Tarbes — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Fête de la Musique in Tarbes, on Sunday, June 21. Free concerts throughout the city center on several official stages (Place de Verdun, Place Saint-Jean, Place de la Mairie, Place Jean Jaurès) as well as in bars and restaurants. The 2026 edition takes place during the Fêtes de Tarbes (June 18-21, 2026), in a feria atmosphere.
Fête de la Musique 2026 in Tarbes — Sunday, June 21
The Fête de la Musique takes place in Tarbes on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the day of the summer solstice. As every year, the City sets up several open-air stages in the city center, and bars and restaurants host concerts on their terraces, in a festive and friendly atmosphere until late into the night.
Official Stages
The 2026 edition features several stages set up by the municipality:
- Place de Verdun: two alternating stages (pop-rock and contemporary music programming)
- Place Saint-Jean
- Place de la Mairie (forecourt)
- Place Jean Jaurès
Concerts start at 6 PM on the official stages. Musical strolls (bandas, brass bands) will parade through the city center streets starting at 7 PM.
Around Fifty Groups Expected
The program brings together around fifty groups and artists representing all styles: pop-rock, folk, blues, jazz, flamenco, country, samba, traditional Gascon music, world music, etc. The detailed program (artists, precise schedules per stage) will be published by the City of Tarbes in June on tarbes.fr.
A Festival within the Festival
The Fête de la Musique 2026 falls during the Fêtes de Tarbes (feria from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21), which transform the city center into a big popular festival: casetas open in the evening, peñas, free concerts, bullfights, and street entertainment. June 21 concludes the four days of festivities.
Highlights Fête de la Musique Tarbes 2026
- Several open-air stages in the city center (Place de Verdun, Place Saint-Jean, Place de la Mairie, Place Jean Jaurès)
- Free concerts starting at 6 PM
- Musical strolls and bandas starting at 7 PM
- Around fifty groups and artists, all styles combined
- Concerts also in the bars and restaurants of the city center
- Edition organized during the Fêtes de Tarbes 2026 (June 18-21, feria atmosphere)
Prices Fête de la Musique Tarbes 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique Tarbes
Access
The concerts take place in the city center of Tarbes, mainly on Place de Verdun, Place Saint-Jean, and the parvis de la Mairie. Easily accessible from the Tarbes SNCF train station.
Schedules
Concerts start between 5 PM and 6 PM and continue until late at night.
Prices
All concerts are free.
Tips
- Prefer public transport or carpooling.
- Bring clothing suitable for an evening outdoors.
- Consult the detailed program on the City of Tarbes website.
Contact
- City of Tarbes: www.tarbes.fr
- Tourist Office: www.tarbes-tourisme.fr
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique Tarbes
Centre-ville de Tarbes
Centre-ville, Place de Verdun, 65000 Tarbes