Fête de la Musique in Neuilly-sur-Seine: free family concerts on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt
Every June 21st, the town of Neuilly-sur-Seine, an elegant residential commune in Hauts-de-Seine just west of Paris, celebrates the national Fête de la Musique. The event takes place from 6 PM to 11 PM on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, at 96 avenue Achille Peretti, with free and open access.
The Fête de la Musique in Neuilly-sur-Seine is distinguished by its resolutely family-friendly nature. The town chooses a balanced program, accessible to all ages, making this event a true moment of community gathering for the town's residents.
The Hôtel de Ville forecourt is the central location for the Fête de la Musique in Neuilly. Transformed into a large open-air stage, it hosts the musical groups invited by the town from 6 PM to 11 PM. The capacity of the forecourt allows for several thousand spectators to gather in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of the Fête de la Musique founded in 1982.
Beyond the Town Hall forecourt, the Fête de la Musique extends throughout Neuilly. Concerts are organized in the streets, squares, boulevards, parks and gardens, cafes, bars, restaurants, and even churches in the commune. This dissemination ensures that every neighborhood in Neuilly vibrates to the rhythm of music on June 21st.
Neuilly-sur-Seine is one of the wealthiest towns in France, known for its Haussmannian architecture, private mansions, and bourgeois neighborhood life. It borders the Bois de Boulogne and the Pont de Neuilly, offering a remarkable natural setting. The île du Pont de Neuilly, nestled in the Seine between the eponymous bridge and the Pont de Levallois, is a particularly popular spot for open-air cultural events.
The Fête de la Musique is an opportunity for this town—which also has many artists and musicians among its residents—to open up and bring together all generations in a shared celebration.
The 2025 Fête de la Musique in Neuilly-sur-Seine was held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 6 PM to 11 PM on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, at 96 avenue Achille Peretti, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine. The festive and family-friendly program attracted many residents of Neuilly and neighboring towns for an evening of free concerts throughout the town.
The 2026 Fête de la Musique in Neuilly-sur-Seine will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Free concerts on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and throughout the commune, for another edition of this festive and family-friendly annual event.
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Neuilly-sur-Seine takes place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville (96 avenue Achille Peretti). The program announced by the city includes: a parade by the Casse Noisette brass band from the Hôtel de Ville to Square Jean Mermoz (6 PM - 7 PM), followed by the Show Time concert covering great pop hits (7 PM - 10:20 PM), with giant wooden games and workshops for all ages. Free open-air concerts. The day before, Saturday, June 20, the Sablons district will be inaugurated with the musical evening « Dînons en musique ».
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Neuilly-sur-Seine returns on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, at 96 avenue Achille Peretti. The city is organizing a free, family-friendly, open-air evening, complemented by concerts scattered throughout the commune. Free admission.
Throughout the evening, XXL wooden games (foosball, pick-up sticks, Connect Four, etc.) and workshops are offered for all ages.
The day before the Fête de la Musique, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 7 PM to midnight, the city will inaugurate the new Sablons district with music, in a friendly guinguette atmosphere. On Place Parmentier (which has become pedestrianized and decorated with garlands), restaurant terraces will extend, and the stage will host L'Épicerie du Jazz and Red Pop Chili Bossa from 7 PM to midnight, with a jazz, pop, and bossa nova program. Additionally, strolling concerts will animate Rue Michelis to Place du Marché from 7 PM to 10 PM, featuring the Clap Fanfare and a Jazz Trio.
Free concerts are also organized throughout the commune (streets, squares, parks, cafés, and restaurants) on June 21.
Hôtel de Ville Forecourt
96 avenue Achille Peretti, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
June 21st — National Fête de la Musique
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Hôtel de Ville forecourt)
Free for all concerts
Town of Neuilly-sur-Seine
Website: neuillysurseine.fr
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Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Neuilly-sur-Seine
96 avenue Achille Peretti, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine