Fête de la Musique in Rouen
Free concerts throughout the city on June 21, 2026
About Fête de la Musique in Rouen
Every June 21, Rouen celebrates the Fête de la Musique: amateur musicians, conservatory students, and professional artists play for free in the streets, squares, and at the foot of the cathedral. From large open-air stages to bar concerts, from rock to jazz, from electro to brass bands, the day is entirely free and open to all.
The Fête de la Musique in Rouen
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Rouen into an open-air stage every June 21. Music freely takes over public spaces, from the afternoon until the heart of the night, in all genres and for all audiences: it's the longest musical evening of the year.
A celebration in the heart of the medieval city
Usually, Rouen's historic center lends itself particularly well to the celebration: the Place de la Cathédrale offers a spectacular Gothic setting, the Place du Général de Gaulle hosts a large stage, and the Place du Vieux-Marché as well as the pedestrian Rue du Gros-Horloge extend the concerts throughout the medieval sector. Cultural venues, starting with the conservatory, also open their doors during the day.
ℹ️ Detailed program to come. The details of the 2026 edition (stages, artists, schedules) are not yet known to date. This page will be updated as soon as it is published.
Fête de la Musique in Rouen — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Rouen takes place on Sunday, June 21st, free of charge throughout the city. The detailed program by stage is not yet known; this page will be updated upon its publication.
Programme Fête de la Musique in Rouen 2026
⏳ Detailed program to be announced. The details for the 2026 edition (stages, artists, schedules) are not yet known as of today. This page will be updated upon its publication.
Usually, the festival unfolds freely throughout the historic center: a large stage in Place du Général de Gaulle, concerts at the foot of the cathedral in Place de la Cathédrale, entertainment in Place du Vieux-Marché and along the pedestrian street of Gros-Horloge, complemented by bar concerts and conservatory ensembles during the day. All styles are represented: rock, jazz, electro, chanson, brass bands.
Highlights Fête de la Musique in Rouen 2026
- Official national date: Sunday, June 21st, 2026.
- 100% free event, throughout the historic center of Rouen.
- Concerts at the foot of the cathedral, in a spectacular Gothic setting.
- Detailed program to be announced — page updated upon its publication.
Prices Fête de la Musique in Rouen 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Musique in Rouen
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, with concerts in cultural venues from the afternoon until large open-air stages and bar concerts in the evening.
Where: throughout the city of Rouen — historic center (Place de la Cathédrale, Place du Général de Gaulle, Place du Vieux-Marché, Rue du Gros-Horloge).
Price: free admission.
Access: prefer public transport (Astuce network), with enhanced service and extended last trams late in the evening.
Program: detailed program to come — this page will be updated upon publication.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Musique in Rouen
Centre historique (place de la Cathédrale, place du Général de Gaulle, place du Vieux-Marché)