Fête de la Musique in Challans
Free concerts at Louis-Claude Roux meadow on June 21, 2026
About Fête de la Musique in Challans
Every June 21st, Challans celebrates the Fête de la Musique in the heart of Vendée. In 2026, the Comité des Fêtes takes over the Louis-Claude Roux meadow with a 100% live and free evening, while the city center hosts amateur musicians and singers the day before. An entirely free day, from pop-rock to tribute, until midnight.
The Fête de la Musique in Challans
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Challans, capital of the Marais breton-vendéen, into an open-air stage every June 21st. Amateur musicians and established groups perform for free in public spaces, from the city center to the Louis-Claude Roux meadow, until the heart of the night.
A two-day celebration
In 2026, the celebration extends over the weekend. On Saturday, June 20th, Challans city center is open to amateur musicians, singers, and choirs, in all styles (variety, funk, classical, jazz, pop-rock). On Sunday, June 21st, the day of the Fête de la Musique, the Comité des Fêtes de Challans orchestrates the big live evening at the Louis-Claude Roux meadow, extended with a bar and on-site catering until midnight.
The day is completed by an urban dance show presented by TKF School, Place Aristide Briand.
Fête de la Musique in Challans — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Challans takes place on Sunday, June 21, free of charge at the prairie Louis-Claude Roux. The Fête Committee offers a 100% live evening starting at 7:30 PM, with a bar and catering until midnight. The town center welcomes amateur musicians the day before.
Programme Fête de la Musique in Challans 2026
The program for the 2026 edition, organized by the Challans Fête Committee:
Prairie Louis-Claude Roux — Sunday, June 21, from 7:30 PM
- 7:30 PM — Amy's Rehab (1h): a tribute to Amy Winehouse, in a universe blending soul, jazz, and pop.
- 9:00 PM — Back to the Police (1h): a tribute to the band The Police, covering Sting's greatest hits.
- 10:30 PM — Rewind (1h30): six musicians for a multi-generational tribute concert featuring pop-rock hits from recent decades, in a 100% live and energetic show.
Bar and catering on site to extend the celebration until midnight.
Town Center — Saturday, June 20
Open stages for amateur musicians, singers, and choirs (variety, funk, classical, jazz, pop-rock, and other styles).
Place Aristide Briand — Sunday, June 21
Urban dance show by the TKF School.
Highlights Fête de la Musique in Challans 2026
- Big free live evening at the prairie Louis-Claude Roux, from 7:30 PM.
- Three tribute concerts: Amy's Rehab, Back to the Police, and Rewind.
- Bar and catering on site until midnight.
- Amateur entertainment in the town center on Saturday, June 20.
- Urban dance show by the TKF School, Place Aristide Briand.
- 100% free event.
Prices Fête de la Musique in Challans 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique in Challans
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, live evening from 7:30 PM at Louis-Claude Roux meadow, until midnight. Amateur entertainment in the city center the day before, Saturday, June 20.
Where: Louis-Claude Roux meadow (1 rue des Plantes, 85300 Challans) for the concert evening; city center and Place Aristide Briand for entertainment.
Price: Free admission.
On site: Bar and catering until midnight.
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