Fête de la Musique d'Angers
The free musical event of the summer solstice in Angers
About Fête de la Musique d'Angers
The Fête de la Musique in Angers: a popular tradition
For over forty years, the Fête de la Musique has been a major national event, and Angers is one of its most festive cities. Every June 21st, the day of the summer solstice, the city comes alive with dozens of free concerts that take over the pedestrian streets, squares, parks, café terraces, and courtyards in the city center.
An eclectic program
The richness of the Fête de la Musique in Angers lies in the diversity of its programming. Official stages, set up on the city's main squares, host local and regional artists across all musical genres: rock, pop, jazz, blues, swing, French chanson, world music, classical, choir, hip-hop, electro, and many more. In parallel, amateur musicians freely occupy the streets and public spaces, creating a spontaneous and warm atmosphere.
The City of Angers coordinates the organization of the event, in partnership with local cultural associations and music venues in the city. Several stages are set up in different neighborhoods, allowing a wide audience to enjoy music close to home.
A moment of sharing and conviviality
The Fête de la Musique in Angers is a special moment of intergenerational sharing. Families, students, retirees, and tourists gather to celebrate music in all its forms. The festive atmosphere continues late into the evening, making this solstice night one of the liveliest of the year in Angers.
A reach across the metropolitan area
While the heart of the festival beats in the city center of Angers, many towns in the metropolitan area also organize their own musical events on the same evening, creating a festive network across the territory. Public transport on the Irigo network is reinforced for the occasion, facilitating festival-goers' travel.
Fête de la Musique d'Angers — edition 2026
The 44th edition of the Fête de la Musique will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Angers, from 7 PM to midnight (with early starts from 3 PM in certain pedestrian areas). As every year for the summer solstice, the city center transforms into an open-air stage with dozens of free concerts in the streets, squares, and gardens of the Angevin city.
44th edition — Sunday, June 21, 2026
The 44th Fête de la Musique will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Angers. Coordinated by the City of Angers, the event freely takes over the city center: pedestrian streets, squares, gardens, cafe terraces, and shops welcome amateur and professional musicians, in all musical styles. Artists, alone or in groups, perform freely in the participatory and open spirit of the Fête de la Musique.
Times and organization
Concerts run from 7 PM to midnight throughout the city center. A pedestrian perimeter closed to car traffic is delimited from 7 PM to midnight. By exception, certain strictly pedestrian and secured locations can start from 3 PM, with priority given to instrumental music: the Jardin du Mail, place Giffard-Langevin, place Saint-Éloi, place de la République, place du Pilori, place Michel-Debré, cale de la Savatte, and promenade du Bout-du-Monde.
"Let's sing together" at place du Ralliement
From 7 PM to 9:30 PM, place du Ralliement hosts a major choral gathering: several choirs take turns presenting their repertoire, followed by a participatory moment where the public is invited to sing all together to celebrate all music (lyrics shared via QR code).
Details of the stages and participating groups will be published by the City of Angers in the days preceding the event on angers.fr.
Programme Fête de la Musique d'Angers 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- From 3 PM — Early starts (instrumental music priority) in secured pedestrian areas: Jardin du Mail, place Giffard-Langevin, place Saint-Éloi, place de la République, place du Pilori, place Michel-Debré, cale de la Savatte, promenade du Bout-du-Monde
- 7 PM → midnight — Free concerts throughout the city center: streets, squares, gardens, terraces, and shops. Pedestrian perimeter closed to traffic.
- 7 PM → 9:30 PM — "Let's sing together", place du Ralliement: presentation of choirs followed by a major participatory moment of collective singing
Open and participatory program: the detailed list of stages and registered artists will be published by the City of Angers a few days before the event on angers.fr.
Highlights Fête de la Musique d'Angers 2026
- 44th edition — Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 7 PM to midnight
- Early starts from 3 PM in 8 pedestrian areas of the city center
- "Let's sing together" at place du Ralliement (7 PM-9:30 PM)
- Dozens of free concerts, all musical styles
- Secured pedestrian perimeter in the city center
Prices Fête de la Musique d'Angers 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique d'Angers
Practical Information
Date and times
The Fête de la Musique takes place every year on June 21st, from approximately 7 PM to midnight. Some concerts and activities start as early as 5 PM in certain neighborhoods.
Access
By tram: The Irigo network offers extended hours on the evening of the Fête de la Musique. Recommended stops: Ralliement, Place du Président Kennedy, Molière.
By car: The city center of Angers is largely pedestrianized on the evening of the Fête de la Musique. Prefer park-and-ride facilities on the outskirts.
By train: Angers Saint-Laud station, a 15-minute walk from the city center.
Practical tips
- All concerts are free and open to all.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the streets.
- Consult the detailed program on the City of Angers website a few days before the event.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique d'Angers
Centre-ville d'Angers
Centre-ville d'Angers, 49000 Angers