Fête de la Musique in Étampes

The Fête de la Musique in Étampes: music at the heart of medieval Gâtinais

Every June 21st, the town of Étampes (91150) celebrates the Fête de la Musique by transforming its streets, squares, and cultural spaces into open-air music stages. In this exceptional historic setting — a medieval town rich in numerous monuments — the national music festival takes on a special flavor, blending heritage and musical modernity.

A heritage as a festive setting

Étampes is one of the richest towns in historical monuments in Île-de-France. The Fête de la Musique takes advantage of this exceptional architectural setting:

• The Tour de Guinette (12th century) and its panorama over the town
• The streets of the historic center with their medieval and Renaissance houses
• The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville and its surroundings
• The cultural facilities: Théâtre Les Grands Solistes, Les Arènes

Concerts for all styles

The programming of the Étampes Fête de la Musique covers many musical genres: classical and baroque music (echoing the rich architectural heritage), jazz, rock, French variety, world music, and contemporary music. Amateur groups perform alongside professional artists in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

The Communauté d'Agglomération Étampois Sud-Essonne

The Communauté d'Agglomération Étampois Sud-Essonne (CAESE) plays an important role in the cultural coordination of the territory. On the occasion of the Fête de la Musique, it relays events from the 24 member municipalities and can organize inter-municipal events. Étampois Sud-Essonne highlights music throughout the territory, beyond just the town of Étampes.

The Étampois Music School

Music is vibrant in Étampes, thanks in particular to the inter-municipal music school and numerous local music associations. The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity for students and local musicians to perform in public for the first time or to share their passion with the population.

2025 Edition

The 2025 Fête de la Musique in Étampes was held from June 20th to 22nd, 2025. Many artists and music groups offered free concerts in the streets, squares, and cultural venues of Étampes and Étampois Sud-Essonne. The CAESE coordinated the events on an inter-municipal scale. Free admission.

2026 Edition

The 2026 Fête de la Musique in Étampes will be held around June 21st, 2026. Free concerts in the medieval streets and historic squares of Étampes. Full program announced on mairie-etampes.fr and caese.fr. Free admission.