Fête de la Musique de Coutances
Coutances in music to celebrate the summer solstice
About Fête de la Musique de Coutances
The Fête de la Musique in Coutances: in the vein of Jazz sous les Pommiers
Coutances has a special connection with music. Host city of the renowned Jazz sous les Pommiers festival, this Norman cathedral city extends this musical tradition every year during the Fête de la Musique. The event spans several days around June 21st, taking over the streets, squares, bars, and cultural venues of the city for free concerts and open stages.
Concerts throughout the city
The Fête de la Musique program in Coutances is distinguished by its diversity. The downtown concerts on June 21st are the heart of the event, with stages set up on the main squares. The Musée Quesnel-Morinière hosts an original open stage, blending music and heritage in a historic setting. Bars and cafes in the city also feature artists, creating a musical trail through the city's alleys.
An eclectic program over several days
In Coutances, the Fête de la Musique is not limited to June 21st alone. Festivities extend over several days, with concerts in bars and venues starting on Friday evening. This expanded program reflects the vitality of the local music scene and the attachment of Coutances residents to music in all its forms: rock, pop, French chanson, electronic music, jazz, and world music.
A popular and friendly event
The Fête de la Musique in Coutances is an entirely free event that brings together residents and visitors in an atmosphere of sharing and musical discovery. Cafe terraces fill up, squares come alive, and music resonates through the streets of this city that, from its spring jazz to its summer festival, never stops vibrating to the rhythm of the notes.
Fête de la Musique de Coutances — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Coutances takes place on the solstice weekend, around Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. For the first time, the UCAC (Union of Merchants and Artisans of Coutances) takes over the city center on Saturday, June 20 from 3 PM to 6 PM with five ephemeral stages set up in the squares and streets: Les P'tites Mômes, Tony Martinez, Aurore Baker, Adisko, and Natos. Free concerts and open access in the streets, bars, and cultural venues of the cathedral city.
2026 Edition — the weekend of June 20-21
The Fête de la Musique returns to Coutances for the 2026 solstice weekend. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 3 PM to 6 PM, the UCAC (Union of Merchants and Artisans of Coutances) is organizing a dedicated program in the city center for the first time: five ephemeral stages will be set up in the squares and streets of the cathedral city. Concerts are free and open access, and the city's restaurants and bars extend the celebration into the evening.
Artists programmed by UCAC (Saturday, June 20)
- Les P'tites Mômes — Place Saint-Nicolas
- Tony Martinez — Rue Geoffroy de Montbray
- Aurore Baker — Place du Parvis Notre-Dame
- Adisko — Place Gambetta
- Natos — Rue du Lycée
The National Fête de la Musique, Sunday, June 21
The National Fête de la Musique falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the day of the summer solstice. On this occasion, the vocal ensemble Cosedia Cantabile will perform notably at the Théâtre de Coutances. The city's bars, cafes, and cultural venues will also host artists throughout the weekend, in line with a city already known for its Jazz sous les Pommiers festival.
Detailed Program
The complete program and precise schedules per artist will be published closer to the event by UCAC and the City of Coutances. Free and open admission for all.
Highlights Fête de la Musique de Coutances 2026
- Solstice weekend 2026: Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21
- For the first time, UCAC organizes a city center program on Saturday, June 20 from 3 PM to 6 PM
- Five ephemeral stages: Les P'tites Mômes (Place Saint-Nicolas), Tony Martinez (Rue Geoffroy de Montbray), Aurore Baker (Place du Parvis Notre-Dame), Adisko (Place Gambetta), Natos (Rue du Lycée)
- National Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, notably with Cosedia Cantabile at the Théâtre de Coutances
- Free concerts and open access in the streets, bars, and cultural venues
- City restaurants and bars extending the festive evening
Prices Fête de la Musique de Coutances 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique de Coutances
Practical Information
Access
Main venue: Coutances city center, squares, and Musée Quesnel-Morinière.
By car: Coutances is accessible via the D971 from Saint-Lô (30 km) or the D7 from Granville (30 km). Parking in the city center.
By train: Coutances SNCF station (Paris-Granville line).
Schedules
Concerts on June 21st from the afternoon and evening. Concerts in bars from Friday evening.
Prices
Free and open access.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique de Coutances
Centre-ville de Coutances
Centre-ville, 50200 Coutances