Fête de la Musique de Céret

The music festival in the capital of cherries and modern art

Céret — Pyrénées-Orientales (66)
Fête de la Musique de Céret
Edition
2026
Fête de la Musique Céret

About Fête de la Musique Céret

Each year, on the occasion of the summer solstice on June 21st, Céret celebrates the Fête de la Musique in the streets and squares of its historic center. This city of art, made famous by the stays of Picasso, Braque, and Soutine, vibrates to the rhythm of free open-air concerts, mixing contemporary music, jazz, Catalan music, rock, and French chanson. The Fête de la Musique de Céret brings together amateur and professional musicians for a festive evening open to all, in the warm atmosphere of the Vallespir.
Dates 20 Jun — 21 Jun 2026
Location Céret (66)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Fête de la Musique Céret — edition 2026

The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Céret will take place on June 20 and 21 in the historic city center, with free open-air concerts on the boulevards and emblematic squares of the city, in the national tradition of the summer solstice.

Fête de la Musique 2026 in Céret: two evenings of free concerts in Vallespir

The Fête de la Musique 2026 will take over the streets and squares of Céret on June 20 and 21, 2026. The historic city center of the capital of cherries and modern art will host numerous free open-air concerts, in a festive and friendly atmosphere dear to Vallespir.

Stages set up throughout the historic center

As every year, local groups, choirs, brass bands, artists of contemporary music, gospel or traditional music will take over the streets, squares and open-air stages to make the heart of the city vibrate. The main arteries mobilized by the event are boulevard Maréchal Joffre, boulevard Jean Jaurès, place Chaïm Soutine, place Picasso, avenue Michel Aribaud, rue Saint-Ferréol (from n°29) and rue Victor Hugo.

Practical information

Concerts take place in the evening, until midnight. Traffic is prohibited from 5:00 PM to midnight on the streets and squares concerned by the event, and parking is prohibited from 8:00 AM to midnight on these same roads. Admission is free on all stages.

The detailed program (artists, groups, schedules per stage) has not yet been published by the Céret Town Hall as of this verification date. It is generally disseminated by the city's cultural department a few weeks before the event.

Highlights Fête de la Musique Céret 2026

  • Free open-air concerts on the boulevards and squares of the historic center
  • Contemporary music, jazz, gospel, traditional and Catalan music
  • Event organized by the Céret Town Hall as part of the national Fête de la Musique on June 21

Prices Fête de la Musique Céret 2026

Free admission on all stages.
Edition 2027

Fête de la Musique Céret — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 20 June to 21 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Fête de la Musique Céret

Practical Information

Access

By car: Céret is accessible via the D115 from Perpignan (approximately 30 minutes). Free parking available on the outskirts of the town center.

By bus: Regular bus line from Perpignan via the liO network (line 340).

Schedule

Concerts take place in the evening, generally from 6 PM until midnight, at various locations in the town center. Admission is free.

Contact

Mairie de Céret: 04 68 87 00 00
Céret Tourist Office: 04 68 87 00 53

The Fête de la Musique in Céret: a musical evening in the heart of the Vallespir

Every June 21st, Céret, the capital of cherries and modern art, opens its streets and squares to music. The Fête de la Musique de Céret is a must-see event in the cultural life of this town in the Vallespir, in the Pyrénées-Orientales.

Free concerts throughout the town center

Numerous stages are set up in the historic center of Céret, particularly along the boulevard Maréchal Joffre and in the town's emblematic squares. Local and regional bands perform in all musical styles: rock, jazz, Catalan music, French chanson, world music, and many others. The friendly and festive atmosphere attracts families and music lovers from all over the department.

An event rooted in Céret's musical tradition

Céret, known for its Museum of Modern Art and its rich cultural heritage, welcomes the Fête de la Musique with particular enthusiasm. The town, which experiences numerous festivals throughout the year—from sardanes to bandas to jazz—offers an ideal setting for this national celebration of live music.

Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique Céret

Centre-ville de Céret
8 boulevard Maréchal Joffre, 66400 Céret

Fête de la Musique Céret in brief

Music Rock Jazz French Chanson Folk World Music Outdoor Free Participatory Pyrénées-Orientales

History of Fête de la Musique Céret

Edition 2025 Jun 2025

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Tel +33 4 68 87 00 00

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