Fête de la Musique de Perpignan
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Fête de la Musique de Perpignan

Music invades the streets and squares of Perpignan on June 21st

Perpignan — Pyrénées-Orientales (66) Since 1982
Dates 21 Jun — 21 Jun 2026
Location Perpignan (66)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Fête de la Musique

The Fête de la Musique de Perpignan celebrates the summer solstice every June 21st with music, featuring five main stages and ten "Discovery" stages set up in the streets and squares of the city center. From Les Tambours du Bronx to the Orchestre Perpignan Catalogne, including Soul Train and local artists, the eclectic program offers a free evening for all musical tastes.

The Fête de la Musique in Perpignan: A Night of Music Under the Catalan Stars

Every June 21st, Perpignan vibrates to the rhythm of the Fête de la Musique. The city deploys an ambitious setup with five main stages and ten "Discovery" stages located in the streets and squares of the city center, offering an eclectic and free program for all audiences.

Five Main Stages for All Styles

The main stages of the Fête de la Musique in Perpignan take over the city's emblematic locations:

  • Place de la Victoire: Les Tambours du Bronx and their spectacular urban percussion
  • Place de la République: Soul Train, a musical journey through the history of soul and funk
  • Place Gambetta: The Orchestre Perpignan Catalogne
  • Avenue Leclerc: Electronic stage with DJs from Les Ânes Têtus
  • Allées Maillol: Youth stage with percussion, tap dance, and flamenco shows

The "Discovery" Stages

In addition to the main stages, ten "Discovery" stages are scattered throughout the city center, highlighting local and emerging talents. Amateurs, local bands, and aspiring artists find a showcase here to gain recognition from the Perpignan public.

A Popular and Unifying Event

The Fête de la Musique in Perpignan is a moment of sharing and conviviality, bringing together thousands of music lovers in the city's streets. From jazz to rock, classical music to electro, flamenco to reggae, all styles coexist in a festive and warm atmosphere.

Fête de la Musique — edition 2026

The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Perpignan takes over the city center on Sunday, June 21, from 11 AM to 1 PM and then from 5 PM to midnight, with main stages (Allées Maillol, Place Gambetta, Place de la Victoire, Place de la République, electro stage Avenue Leclerc), a classical carte blanche at Loge de Mer, concerts in the patios, and the "Discovery" stages of the old town. Free concerts for all audiences.

2026 Edition — Sunday, June 21

The Fête de la Musique returns on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to the streets, squares, and patios of Perpignan, from 11 AM to 1 PM and then from 5 PM to midnight. The City offers a generous program mixing professional musicians and amateur artists: concerts, strolls, karaoke, contemporary music, groove, electro, singing, dancing, and classical music.

On the program: Daniel Tosi and the Orchestre Catalogne at Place Gambetta, the «Soul Train groove museum» at Place de la Victoire, a mystery karaoke by DJ Melle Gwen at Place de la République, a new electro stage presented by Les Ânes Têtus on Avenue Leclerc, a classical carte blanche with Dinh Barbry at Loge de Mer, concerts in the patios (artists from La Fabrica), and the "Discovery" stages spread throughout the old town. All stages and activities are free.

Programme Fête de la Musique 2026

For the 2026 edition, the City of Perpignan presents its Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM (musical strolls in the city center) then from 5 PM to midnight on the main stages and the "Discovery" stages. Program announced by the City of Perpignan. Free admission.

Daytime — 11 AM to 1 PM

  • Musical strolls in the city center

Allées Maillol

  • 5 PM — Pilule & André
  • 6 PM-8 PM — Zykatok
  • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM — Clover
  • 5 PM-11 PM — Giant wooden games

Place Gambetta

  • 8 PM-9 PM then 10 PM-11 PM — Daniel Tosi and the Orchestre Catalogne

Place de la Victoire

  • 8 PM-midnight — Soul Train groove museum

Place de la République

  • 8 PM-midnight — Mystery karaoke hosted by DJ Melle Gwen

Avenue Leclerc — electro stage (new for 2026)

  • 5 PM-midnight — Program presented by Les Ânes Têtus

Loge de Mer — classical carte blanche

  • 5 PM-9 PM — Dinh Barbry on grand piano

Patios — 5 PM to 9 PM (artists from La Fabrica)

Hôtel de Ville, musée Rigaud, Hôtel Pams, and Casa Xanxo notably host the trio «Les Muses des Arts», the string quartet «Melting Pop», a folk trio and Catalan songs, as well as the trio «88 cordes & 2 souffles».

"Discovery" Stages

Located in the squares and quays of the city center: Place Arago, Place du Campo Santo, Quai Vauban, Place des Poilus, Place Rigaud, Place de Verdun, Place de Catalogne, and Place de la Loge — showcasing local and emerging talents.

Highlights Fête de la Musique 2026

  • Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM and then from 5 PM to midnight
  • Daniel Tosi and the Orchestre Catalogne, Place Gambetta
  • «Soul Train groove museum» at Place de la Victoire and mystery karaoke (DJ Melle Gwen) at Place de la République
  • New electro stage Avenue Leclerc (Les Ânes Têtus)
  • Free concerts in the city center, main stages and "Discovery" stages

Prices Fête de la Musique 2026

Free entry for all stages and activities.

Practical information — Fête de la Musique

Practical Information

Date

Sunday, June 21, 2026 (summer solstice).

Hours

From 6 PM to 11 PM in the city center. By municipal decree, music stops at 11 PM. Some "Discovery" stages start in the afternoon (from 5 PM).

Locations

For the 2026 edition, the City of Perpignan distributes the stages across the squares and streets of the city center: Place Arago, Quai Vauban, Place des Poilus, Place Rigaud, Place de Verdun, Place de Catalogne, Place du Campo Santo, Parvis des Galeries Lafayette, Rue de la Révolution Française, Loge de Mer and Place de la République. The final distribution of artists by location is established by the City's Event Department.

Prices

Free admission for all stages and activities.

Access

By car: City center parking lots. Be aware of traffic restrictions.

By bus: Sankéo network, enhanced service on the evening of June 21.

Tips

  • Consult the full program on the City of Perpignan website.
  • Wander between the different stages to discover a variety of musical styles.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.

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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique

Centre-ville de Perpignan - Scènes multiples

Place de la Victoire, 66000 Perpignan

Contact Fête de la Musique

Tel
+33 4 68 66 30 30

Fête de la Musique in brief

Music Rock Electronic Jazz Classical French Chanson World Music Funk Family Outdoor Free Participatory Multidisciplinary Pyrénées-Orientales

History of Fête de la Musique