Fête de la Musique in Éragny

Éragny celebrates music every June 21st

Éragny-sur-Oise is a commune in the Cergy-Pontoise urban area on the banks of the Oise river, between Pontoise and Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône. With modern cultural facilities and an active community life, the town of some fifteen thousand inhabitants celebrates the Fête de la Musique every June 21st with a program worthy of its cultural dynamism. The event, free and open to all, takes place in the public spaces of the commune to bring music and residents closer together in the spirit of sharing that has guided this national celebration since 1982.

Concerts for all tastes

The Fête de la Musique in Éragny offers a deliberately eclectic and inclusive program, giving pride of place to all musical styles without distinction of genre or generation. Rock, pop, jazz, electronic music, world music, French chanson, classical, and soul follow one another on the town's various stages. Local bands form the heart of the program, alongside artists from the urban area and a few invited professional ensembles. Students from conservatories and music schools in the region benefit from a valuable showcase on this day, presenting the results of a year's work to an attentive and supportive audience.

The town taken over by music

On June 21st, Éragny transforms: the usually quiet streets and squares come alive with the sound of guitars, brass, and percussion. Stages are set up in the municipal parks, on shopping squares, and in front of cultural facilities. Traveling musicians roam residential neighborhoods to bring music to people's doorsteps. Cafés and restaurants participate by hosting concerts indoors or on their terraces. This omnipresence of music in public spaces is what distinguishes the Fête de la Musique from any other cultural event: the entire town becomes an open-air concert hall.

A community and solidarity event

The Fête de la Musique in Éragny is organized by the municipality in close partnership with local cultural associations, neighborhood committees, and passionate volunteers. The event is designed as a social connector between the different communities that make up the town, in a spirit of openness and tolerance. Association stands offer information and activities related to music education. Instrumental practice workshops allow anyone to try an instrument for the first time. The evening sometimes extends with improvised jam sessions and informal encounters between musicians of different styles.

Practical Information

Date: June 21st each year.

By car: Éragny is accessible via the D14 from Pontoise or via the roads of the Cergy-Pontoise urban area. Parking available near the stages.

By public transport: Bus from Pontoise (SNCF and RER C station) or from the RER A stations in the urban area.

Free admission for all concerts.