Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô
Saint-Lô vibrates to the rhythm of music every June 21st
About Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô
The Fête de la Musique in Saint-Lô: the city's biggest popular festival
The Fête de la Musique is undoubtedly the most unifying popular event in Saint-Lô. Every June 21st, the prefecture of Manche transforms into a huge open-air music stage, hosting over 40 bands and artists in the streets, squares, and bars-restaurants of the city center, which is entirely closed to traffic for the occasion.
The Plage Verte takes center stage
The highlight of the evening takes place on the Plage Verte, the emblematic green space overlooking the city. A large stage is set up there for an exceptional concert of nearly four hours, featuring the greatest international hits of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s performed by renowned artists. This free concert attracts thousands of spectators each year in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
The music department in the spotlight
From 6:30 PM, students from the city's music department take over the Place du Général de Gaulle for a concert that highlights the diversity of musical education: jazz, percussion, amplified contemporary music. These young musicians kick off an evening that will last until the early hours of the morning, with local bands performing in the numerous bars and restaurants in the city center.
A city center in celebration
The center of Saint-Lô, entirely pedestrianized for the occasion, becomes a vast space for musical wandering. Ephemeral stages are set up at several strategic intersections, while café and restaurant terraces host acoustic groups and DJ sets. The event is entirely free, in keeping with the tradition of the Fête de la Musique initiated by Jack Lang in 1982, and contributes to the animation and dynamism of Saint-Lô's city center. This evening has become a must-attend event for the residents of the metropolitan area.
Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô — edition 2026
2026 Edition — Sunday, June 21
The Fête de la Musique returns on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to Saint-Lô. The main stage at Plage Verte, set up at the foot of the ramparts along the Vire, hosts nearly 5 hours of free concerts: DJ Matt'U opens the evening around 7:30 PM, followed by Saint-Lô singer Jayde (revealed in « La France a un incroyable talent »), then the pop-rock band Les Wampas for nearly 1h30 of concert, before Maddy Jay's closing electro set.
About thirty groups also perform throughout the pedestrianized city center, in the streets, squares, and in the bars and restaurants. Between 20,000 and 30,000 people are expected for this entirely free evening.
Programme Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Plage Verte Stage
The main stage, set up at the foot of the ramparts, along the Vire, offers nearly 5 hours of free concerts:
- 7:30 PM — DJ Matt'U opens the evening
- Jayde — singer from Saint-Lô, revealed in « La France a un incroyable talent »
- Les Wampas — pop-rock / punk-rock band, nearly 1h30 of concert
- Maddy Jay — closing electro set
Throughout the city center
In addition to the main stage, about thirty groups and artists perform in the streets, squares, and in the bars and restaurants of the city center, which will be pedestrianized for the occasion.
Highlights Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô 2026
- Main free stage on Plage Verte, along the Vire: DJ Matt'U, Jayde, Les Wampas and Maddy Jay
- Nearly 5 hours of open-air concerts
- About thirty groups spread throughout the city center
- Between 20,000 and 30,000 people expected
Prices Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô
Practical Information
Access
Main venue: Saint-Lô city center, Plage Verte, Place du Général de Gaulle.
By car: Saint-Lô is accessible via the A84 (exit 37) and the RN174. Please note: the city center is closed to traffic on the evening of June 21st.
By train: Saint-Lô SNCF station, a 10-minute walk from the city center.
Schedules
From 6:30 PM on Place du Général de Gaulle. Grand concert on the Plage Verte in the evening. Concerts in bars until late at night.
Prices
Free and open access.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique de Saint-Lô
Centre-ville de Saint-Lô et Plage Verte
Place du Général de Gaulle, 50000 Saint-Lô