Fête de la Musique in Suresnes

The Fête de la Musique in Suresnes: several days of free concerts

Suresnes is one of the towns in the Hauts-de-Seine region that most generously celebrates Music Day. Each year, the town extends the festivities over several days around June 21st, transforming its streets, squares, and green spaces into stages open to all musical styles.

A town with multiple cultural dimensions

Suresnes is a town with a strong cultural ambition. It is home to the Théâtre Jean Vilar, one of the most renowned theaters in the Paris region, as well as numerous cultural and associative structures. The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity to bring all these cultural forces together in a grand common celebration.

The street scene: the heart of the party

The Fête de la Musique in the streets of Suresnes is above all a celebration of spontaneity and sharing. Amateur and professional music groups set up at crossroads, in front of cafes, in parks, and on squares to offer impromptu concerts to passers-by. Participating restaurant terraces also offer their own programs, combining gastronomy and music.

Artists of all styles

The Fête de la Musique program in Suresnes covers a very wide musical spectrum:

• Classical music — string quartets, piano recitals, chamber music concerts
• Jazz and contemporary music — outdoor concerts on squares and in cafes
• Rock and pop — local and regional bands
• World music — Latin, African, Oriental music ensembles
• Choral singing — choirs and vocal ensembles

A remarkable natural setting

Suresnes is a town perched on the heights of the Seine loop, facing the Bois de Boulogne. Its Mont Valérien, its sloping streets, and its residential neighborhoods offer a unique setting for an outdoor Fête de la Musique. In good weather, the summer solstice in Suresnes is a magical moment where music and nature blend for the delight of the senses.

The 2025 edition

The 2025 Fête de la Musique in Suresnes was held from June 20 to 22, 2025. Among the notable concerts, the Trio Michela Musco, Elio Germani, and Thomas Devred performed on June 21st, as well as the group Melting Pot in a free concert on a restaurant terrace. Many other ensembles animated the streets and squares of the town over the three days.

The 2026 edition

The 2026 Fête de la Musique in Suresnes will be held around June 21, 2026. Free concerts in the streets, squares, and cultural venues of the town, for a new lively and popular celebration of music.