Fête de la Musique in Saint-Malo

Fête de la Musique in Saint-Malo

Like everywhere else in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique turns the Corsair City into an open-air stage every June 21st. Streets, squares, and gardens become playgrounds for musical ensembles, choirs, amateur groups, and professional artists, offering an eclectic and entirely free program. Visitors can create their own musical journey throughout the day.

Eight stages across the city

For the 2026 edition, the City of Saint-Malo is setting up eight sites scattered between Intra-Muros and the surrounding neighborhoods:

• Jardin de la Légion d'honneur
• Fosse aux Lions
• Esplanade Saint-Vincent
• Place des Frères Lamennais
• Cathédrale Saint-Vincent
• Place de la Poissonnerie
• Tour Solidor
• Jardin de la Briantais

A day that starts in the morning

Before the stages open at 3:00 PM, the Jardin de la Légion d'honneur, facing the ramparts, will host a Zumba session starting at 11:30 AM, followed by salsa, bachata, and country dance workshops open to all skill levels.

A highlight: the 75th anniversary of Quic-en-Groigne

At 5:30 PM, the day reaches its most anticipated moment with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Quic-en-Groigne, the Saint-Malo ensemble of traditional dance and music that brings together a bagad, a Celtic circle, and an orchestra. The celebration is held in collaboration with musicians from the Conservatoire Claude Debussy de Saint-Malo.

All styles, until midnight

The evening continues across all the city's stages: amateur artists, associations, music schools, and professional bands will take turns performing until midnight. On the Esplanade Saint-Vincent, Chat Tomalo, Cent Z'Escales, and Brise Lame are among the featured acts. Rock, pop, jazz, classical, world music, sea shanties, and contemporary sounds will fill the air throughout the night.