Fête de la Musique in Sannois

Sannois, its windmills and its music on June 21st

Sannois, the town of windmills and vineyards, perched on its hills above the Argenteuil plain, celebrates every June 21st for the Fête de la Musique. The silhouette of the windmills, the town's symbol, stands out against the blue June sky while the sounds of guitars, brass, and voices rise from the squares and terraced gardens. The town thus offers a unique sonic and visual tableau to celebrate the summer solstice.

Concerts in the vineyard town

Sannois's unique feature is its hilly terrain: the town is built on slopes that offer clear panoramas over the Argenteuil plain and the loop of the Seine. These high points are ideal natural settings for open-air concerts from which music can spread far into the valley. The town hall square, the terraced gardens, the surroundings of the municipal vineyard, and the esplanades offer numerous natural stages for the Fête de la Musique artists. A musical stroll can be organized from hill to hill, from concert to concert, to enjoy both the music and the exceptional views that Sannois's geographical location makes possible.

An event rooted in local life

The Fête de la Musique in Sannois is organized in close collaboration with the town's cultural and musical associations. The municipal music academy, local choirs, rock and jazz bands that rehearse in the communal halls – all converge on June 21st to offer the people of Sannois a quality musical evening. Partnerships with the town's sports and social associations allow for the integration of other forms of artistic expression – dance, slam, beatbox – to enrich the program and reach diverse audiences. The evening is also an opportunity to showcase the town's emerging talents, those young musicians honing their first artistic skills in front of a supportive audience.

Culture as a driver of social cohesion

Sannois is a diverse and dynamic municipality whose associative vitality is one of its major assets. The Fête de la Musique is part of this tradition of citizen participation and active volunteering that characterizes local life. Volunteers, associations, and municipal elected officials work together for several weeks before the event to ensure a quality evening. Stands run by associations offer food and drinks, the proceeds of which fund solidarity projects. The Fête de la Musique in Sannois is thus not only a cultural celebration but also a civic act that strengthens the social fabric of the municipality.

Practical Information

Date: June 21st each year.

By car: Sannois is accessible via the D192 from Argenteuil. Parking available in the town center.

By public transport: Buses from Argenteuil or Saint-Gratien train stations.

Free admission for all concerts.