Fête de la Musique in Charenton

The Fête de la Musique in Charenton-le-Pont

Charenton-le-Pont, at the gates of Paris at the confluence of the Seine and the Marne, celebrates the Fête de la Musique every June 21st. This national event, organized throughout France to mark the summer solstice, takes the form in Charenton of a festive and friendly day punctuated by concerts, entertainment, and musical offerings deployed throughout the city by the town hall and its cultural partners.

A Musical Day in Several Locations

The Charenton program traditionally relies on several entertainment hubs spread throughout the city center:

• The bandstand, an emblematic stage in the city center, hosts open-air performances open to all
• The intercommunal conservatory offers concerts given by its students, ensembles, and teachers, highlighting local music education
• City center businesses participate in the celebration by offering musical entertainment in front of their shop windows, creating a strolling atmosphere in the shopping streets

A Friendly and Accessible Celebration

The Fête de la Musique in Charenton takes place for a large part of the day on June 21st, generally from late morning until evening. Access is free and open. It is a family event, open to all generations, bringing together residents of Charenton and neighboring towns around an eclectic and accessible program.

At the Gates of Paris

Charenton-le-Pont occupies a remarkable geographical position at the confluence of the Seine and the Marne, a few hundred meters from the Parisian ring road. This location, both a gateway to Paris and a city in its own right, allows Parisians from the 12th arrondissement to naturally extend their evening of June 21st by coming to enjoy the Charenton program, accessible by metro (line 8, Charenton-Écoles station).