Fête de la Musique in Antony

The Fête de la Musique in Antony: musical diversity in a dynamic city

Every June 21st, the city of Antony enthusiastically celebrates the Fête de la Musique in its various neighborhoods and cultural facilities. Antony, a town of 65,000 inhabitants in the southern Hauts-de-Seine department, is a city with a dense associative and cultural life, which finds in the Fête de la Musique the ideal opportunity to showcase its talents and share its inhabitants' passion for music.

Parc Bourdeau and Château Sarran: celebration in green

Parc Bourdeau and Château Sarran are the emblematic venues for the Fête de la Musique in Antony. These green spaces, appreciated by the people of Antony, host a high-quality choral and musical program each year:

• The Chorale Les Tournesols (2:30 PM) opens the festivities with its warm voices
• The Chorale Amazing Grace (7:00 PM) offers gospel and inspiring songs
• The band OHVA (7:45 PM) brings a touch of rock and French chanson
• Antony Jazz (8:30 PM) concludes the open-air evening with jazz standards

The auditorium of the Darius Milhaud Conservatory

The Darius Milhaud Conservatory in Antony—named after the great French composer—offers a high-level concert by its students each year for the Fête de la Musique, presented at 6:00 PM. This renowned artistic education institution trains musicians in many disciplines, and the Fête de la Musique is an opportunity to share its fruits with the general public.

The auditorium of the Arthur Rimbaud Media Library also hosts concerts by string orchestras and children's choirs at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, by reservation. The Appassionato String Orchestra and the children's choirs directed by Caroline Lecoq offer a program of classical music and choral works particularly appreciated by families.

Espace Vasarely: contemporary music and creation

Espace Vasarely is the other major hub for the Fête de la Musique in Antony. Starting at 7:00 PM, this performance hall hosts concerts of pop, rock, trip hop, punk, and folk music in a more intimate atmosphere, resolutely focused on contemporary music. Local and regional artists present their creations to a curious and enthusiastic audience.

Le Noyer Doré: hip-hop and street culture

The Noyer Doré neighborhood celebrates the Fête de la Musique in its own way, with DJ sets and hip-hop demonstrations starting at 6:00 PM. This program, rooted in street culture, reflects the musical diversity of Antony's youth and contributes to the image of a truly popular and inclusive celebration.

Food and conviviality

The Fête de la Musique in Antony is also a moment of conviviality: food stalls are set up at the main venues, and the city's bars and restaurants join the celebration by offering their own musical entertainment. The atmosphere is that of a large open-air musical picnic, where everyone finds their place.