Fête de la Musique de Saint-Étienne
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Edition 2025 — Fête de la Musique
The 43rd edition of the Fête de la Musique took over Saint-Étienne from June 20th to 22nd, 2025. Over 50 free concerts spread across nine stages animated the city center, from Parc Joseph Sanguedolce to Place Jean Jaurès, Dorian, Hôtel-de-Ville, and Chavanelle. The kickoff was on Friday, June 20th at 6 PM with Brass N' Gandaïa for the 12th edition of Les Sons de la Mine at Puits Couriot, followed on Saturday by a day of concerts mixing rock, jazz, electro, rap, French chanson, and world music, with over 50,000 people gathered in the streets of Saint-Étienne.
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43rd Edition — June 20-22, 2025
The 43rd edition of the Fête de la Musique unfolded in Saint-Étienne from Friday, June 20th to Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, offering three days of free concerts throughout the city. With nine stages, about fifty concerts, and thirty artists, this edition confirmed the eclectic and popular nature of the event.
Friday, June 20th — Les Sons de la Mine #12 at Puits Couriot
The kickoff was at 6 PM with Brass N' Gandaïa, a brass and percussion ensemble, which paraded from Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville to Parc Joseph Sanguedolce. The 12th edition of Les Sons de la Mine then took over with twelve artists on two stages — Chevalement and Guinguette — mixing techno, dub, hip-hop, and world music until 2:30 AM. The Guinguette stage 'La Relève!' showcased five young Saint-Étienne rap and electro projects.
Saturday, June 21st — The City Center Celebrates
Saturday, the main day of the Fête de la Musique, saw the city center transform into a huge open-air festival starting at 3 PM:
- Processions: Gentlemen Square (electro funk mobile) from 3 PM, followed by Onça Preta (batucada) at 4:30 PM
- Place Jean Jaurès — Emerging Stage: Black Plant (rock), Salut l'Orage (rock), Sabaly (afrobeat reggae), They Call Me Rico (raw blues) from 6:45 PM to 10:15 PM
- Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville — Chanson and World Music Stage: Blu Wulu (world brass band), Tachka (chanson), Yvan Marc – L'Ancien Soleil feat. Lauris Martin (chanson), Les Mécanos (polyphonies & percussion)
- Place Dorian — Jazz Stage: Jazz classes from Conservatoire Massenet, Trio Sanfonando, Baile Bom from 7 PM, in partnership with Gaga Jazz and Le Solar
- Place Chavanelle — Amateur Stage: Emerging talents in contemporary music from 6 PM, including Marla Fredonne, KER, and August is Gone
- Temple, rue Élisée Reclus: Vocal ensembles Mélocotone and Les Anges Passent
- Conservatoire Massenet: Participatory workshops from 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Confirmed artists on the main stages included Green Tingz (reggae), RCZ (Saint-Étienne rap), Sunt (techno), Tracy De Sà (electro rap), and Bloody Beetroots (electro punk). In total, 14 Saint-Étienne bands were featured in this 43rd edition.
Sunday, June 22nd — Musical Naps
On Sunday, the Cité du Design hosted musical naps and shows in the Jardin Michel-Olagnier, extending the festivities in a softer, more contemplative atmosphere.
Programme
Full Program 2025
Friday, June 20th — Puits Couriot / Parc Sanguedolce
- 6 PM: Brass N' Gandaïa (brass and percussion procession from Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville)
- Les Sons de la Mine #12 — Chevalement Stage and Guinguette Stage: 12 artists (techno, dub, hip-hop, world music) until 2:30 AM
- Guinguette Stage 'La Relève!': 5 young Saint-Étienne rap and electro projects
Saturday, June 21st — City Center
- 2 PM - 4:30 PM: Participatory workshops at Conservatoire Massenet
- 3 PM: Gentlemen Square procession (electro funk mobile)
- 4:30 PM: Onça Preta procession (batucada)
- Place Jean Jaurès (Emerging Stage):
- 6:45 PM: Black Plant (rock)
- 7:30 PM: Salut l'Orage (rock)
- 8:15 PM: Sabaly (afrobeat reggae)
- 9:15 PM: They Call Me Rico (raw blues)
- Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville (Chanson / World Music):
- Blu Wulu (world brass band)
- Tachka (chanson)
- Yvan Marc – L'Ancien Soleil feat. Lauris Martin (chanson)
- Les Mécanos (polyphonies & percussion)
- Place Dorian (Jazz):
- 7 PM: Jazz classes from Conservatoire Massenet
- Trio Sanfonando
- Baile Bom
- Place Chavanelle (Amateur / Emerging):
- 6 PM: Marla Fredonne, KER, August is Gone
- Temple, rue Élisée Reclus: Mélocotone, Les Anges Passent (vocal ensembles)
Sunday, June 22nd — Cité du Design
- Jardin Michel-Olagnier: Musical naps and shows
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- 12th edition of Les Sons de la Mine at Puits Couriot with 12 artists on two stages
- Inaugural procession by Brass N' Gandaïa (brass and percussion)
- Bloody Beetroots (electro punk) and Tracy De Sà (electro rap) among the headliners
- Emerging stage at Place Jean Jaurès with Salut l'Orage, They Call Me Rico, and Sabaly
- Jazz stage at Place Dorian with Trio Sanfonando and Baile Bom
- 14 Saint-Étienne bands programmed, showcasing the local scene
- Over 50,000 people gathered in the streets on Saturday, June 21st
- Yvan Marc, a figure of Saint-Étienne chanson, on the Hôtel-de-Ville stage
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique
Places, rues, terrasses et bars du centre-ville de Saint-Étienne
Place Jean Jaurès, 42000 Saint-Étienne