Fête de Montrouge

Montrouge in celebration: a town of overflowing vitality

Montrouge (92120) is one of the most dynamic towns in Hauts-de-Seine. A municipality bordering the 14th arrondissement of Paris, it concentrates a dense and cosmopolitan population, intense associative life, and a particularly rich festive calendar within a relatively small area. Each season, the town offers its residents popular and cultural events that make Montrouge one of the liveliest towns in the department.

Fête de la Musique: Place Émile Cresp buzzing with excitement

On June 21st, Montrouge celebrates the Fête de la Musique with particular intensity. Place Émile Cresp transforms into a large open-air stage from 5:30 PM, with a succession of free concerts mixing all musical styles — rock, pop, jazz, reggae, electro, world music. In the neighborhoods, associations and neighborhood committees organize their own musical events, transforming the entire town into a space for shared celebration. This day is one of the most appreciated by Montrouge residents and attracts a large audience from neighboring towns each year.

Soleillades: a festive return to school

In September, the Soleillades de Montrouge mark the return to school with a large popular and friendly event. Under the late summer sun, the town's squares and parks come alive for a day of collective celebration mixing sports activities, creative workshops, shows, and music. The Soleillades are also an opportunity for local associations to make themselves known and recruit new members during the traditional association fair.

Estivales: a lively summer in Montrouge

Throughout the summer, the Estivales de Montrouge offer a program of free and varied activities for families staying in town. Open-air concerts, open-air cinema, team sports, artistic workshops, and street performances punctuate the weeks of July and August, ensuring continuous entertainment in the town's public spaces.

Montrouge's annual festive calendar

• Spring: Inspirations Végétales — festival dedicated to plants and the environment
• June: Fête de la Musique — free concerts, main stage Place Émile Cresp
• July: Civic Day — citizen and associative day
• July-August: Estivales — weekly free activities
• September: Soleillades — big popular back-to-school festival
• Autumn: Guitares en ville — guitar festival
• Autumn: Salon de Montrouge — contemporary art fair dedicated to young artists

Le Salon de Montrouge: 70 years of contemporary art

The Salon de Montrouge is one of the town's most prestigious cultural events. Founded over 70 years ago, it is entirely dedicated to young contemporary artists and plays a leading role in discovering new talent. Organized annually in the town's cultural venues, it attracts an audience of connoisseurs and the curious eager to discover art in the making.