Fête de la Musique d'Issoire

The Fête de la Musique in Issoire: a popular and free celebration

Each year around June 21st, the city of Issoire celebrates music through a rich program of free open-air concerts. Organized by the City of Issoire and the Agglo Pays d'Issoire, this popular festival takes over the squares, streets, and green spaces of Issoire to offer all audiences a moment of conviviality and musical sharing.

Multiple stages throughout the city

Concerts are held on several emblematic stages in the city:

• Place de la Montagne: main stage hosting headliners and contemporary music groups
• Animatis green theater: a bucolic setting for intimate concerts and musical discoveries
• Streets and squares of the city center: open stages, street musicians, and street entertainment

An eclectic program

The Fête de la Musique d'Issoire offers a varied and eclectic program, mixing rock, pop, jazz, traditional music, French chanson, world music, and electronic music. The event highlights local and regional artists from Puy-de-Dôme and Auvergne, while also welcoming renowned groups.

The festivities take place over several days, opening on the Friday before June 21st, allowing Issoire residents and visitors to fully enjoy this unifying event. The second edition of the extended version, called "Issoire fait la fête à la musique", confirms the city's commitment to making this event a highlight of the Issoire summer.

An event at the heart of the cultural season

The Fête de la Musique marks the start of Issoire's summer cultural season, which continues with "Vendred'Issoire" and many other events throughout the summer. It is part of the cultural dynamic promoted by Agglo Pays d'Issoire through its API cultural season.