Fête de la Musique in Nîmes
Five municipal stages and free concerts throughout the city on June 21, 2026
About Fête de la Musique in Nîmes
Every June 21, Nîmes celebrates the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival) throughout its historic center: from Place de la Maison Carrée to Place d'Assas, from the small squares of the Écusson to churches and temples, squares and streets transform into open stages. Organized by the City of Nîmes, the day is entirely free and blends all styles, from rock to rap, from salsa to afrobeat, from classical to electronic music.
The Fête de la Musique in Nîmes
Since its national creation in 1982, the Fête de la Musique has become one of Nîmes' major popular summer events. On June 21, music freely takes over public spaces: amateurs, conservatory students, and established artists perform in the squares, forecourts, and small squares of the city center, from late afternoon until the heart of the night.
Five municipal stages and numerous partner stages
For the 2026 edition, the City of Nîmes is setting up five large municipal stages: Place de la Maison Carrée, Place d'Assas, Place Questel, Place du Chapitre, and Place de la Calade. These are complemented by numerous partner and associative stages spread throughout the center — Square Antonin dedicated to metal, Place Bellecroix, neighborhood stages, participating bars and restaurants.
The Nîmes conservatory animates Place du Chapitre (strings, brass, chamber music, harmony, saxophone), while the temples and churches in the center (Temple de l'Oratoire, Cathedral, Église Saint-Charles) host classical and organ concerts. Genres coexist without hierarchy: rock, pop, metal, French chanson, salsa, afrobeat, rap, house, techno, folk, and traditional Occitan music.
Fête de la Musique in Nîmes — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Nîmes will take place on Sunday, June 21st, free of charge throughout the city center. The City of Nîmes will set up five municipal stages — Maison Carrée, place d'Assas, place Questel, place du Chapitre, and place de la Calade — complemented by numerous partner and associative stages.
Programme Fête de la Musique in Nîmes 2026
Overview of the stages announced for the 2026 edition, square by square:
Place de la Maison Carrée
- 6 PM — Yunah Foster (Young Talents Award — Hope Award)
- 6:30 PM — Ethane (Young Talents Award — Jury's Award)
- 7 PM — Les UnsDifférents (rock/pop, inclusive project)
- 8 PM — Tainted Light (pop-rock/rock/metal)
- 9 PM — Philippe Noukoue (pop/RnB)
- 10 PM-11:45 PM — Onda Ya (Afro-Latin music)
Place d'Assas
- 7 PM — Les Salmonelles (pop-rock/French song)
- 8 PM — Bombo (salsa)
- 9 PM — Queen's Bath (rock)
- 10 PM — Alena Siren (variety)
- 11 PM — Stéréotypes (pop-rock)
Place Questel
- 4 PM-6 PM — Children and teenagers singing competition (8-13 years old)
- 7 PM — Le Bal à bretelles (traditional/folk music)
- 8 PM — FlÔrélie (pop-rock)
- 9 PM — Little Sisters (acoustic folk/French covers)
- 10 PM — DAJ Swing (French song)
- 11 PM — Blind (rock)
Place du Chapitre — Nîmes Conservatory
From 7 PM to 9:45 PM: performances by the conservatory ensembles (strings, brass, chamber music, harmony, saxophone).
Place de la Calade — Paloma stage (contemporary music)
- 7 PM — Lampyre (rock)
- 8 PM — Muyiwa Kunnuji (afrobeat)
- 9 PM — Leio (rap)
- 10 PM — Deethan (house/techno)
- 11 PM — Mellanie (DJ/electro/techno)
Square Antonin — metal stage
From 7 PM to 11 PM: five metal and alternative music bands perform consecutively.
Place Bellecroix
From 8 PM to midnight: La JAM (pop/pop-rock, medical students' association).
Churches and temples in the center
Classical and organ concerts at the Oratoire temple, the cathedral, and Saint-Charles church.
Many other partner stages, small squares, bars, and associative initiatives complete this program throughout the city center (Placette, place Montcalm, Maison du Protestantisme, Plan de l'Aspic, place Esclafidou, lavoir du Puits Couchoux and traditional Occitan singing, among others).
Highlights Fête de la Musique in Nîmes 2026
- Five municipal stages set up by the City of Nîmes: Maison Carrée, place d'Assas, place Questel, place du Chapitre, and place de la Calade.
- The stage at Place de la Maison Carrée and its Young Talents platform, a highlight of the evening.
- Square Antonin entirely dedicated to metal and alternative music.
- The Nîmes Conservatory at Place du Chapitre and classical and organ concerts in churches and temples.
- 100% free event, from late afternoon until past midnight.
Prices Fête de la Musique in Nîmes 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique in Nîmes
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from the first concerts in the late afternoon until past midnight depending on the stages.
Where: Throughout the center of Nîmes — Place de la Maison Carrée, Place d'Assas, Place Questel, Place du Chapitre, Place de la Calade, Square Antonin, Place Bellecroix, and numerous small squares, churches, and temples.
Price: Free admission to all stages.
Access: Favor public transport and walking, as the historic center (Écusson) is largely pedestrianized.
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Cinq scènes municipales et scènes partenaires dans tout le centre