Fête de la Musique in Issy-les-Moulineaux

Fête de la Musique in Issy-les-Moulineaux: 8,000 spectators under the stars

For over forty years, the city of Issy-les-Moulineaux has passionately celebrated Fête de la Musique every June 21st. This free event, which brings together over 8,000 spectators each year, is one of the highlights of Issy's cultural life. From the Place de la Mairie to the neighborhoods furthest from the city center, music literally invades every corner of the municipality.

The Big Stage for Current Music

The unmissable highlight of Fête de la Musique in Issy-les-Moulineaux is the Big Stage for Current Music organized at the Place de la Mairie. Led by Le Réacteur — the city's venue for current music — this professional stage hosts a quality program each year with local and regional artists performing successively from 4 PM to midnight.

In 2025, the programming for the Big Stage featured a diverse range of styles: Hivemind (pop rock), Jeff Rockker, Kimra (folk pop groove), Oxygen (French rock), Deylise (pop rock), STR (funk soul groove), and Fil Rouge (rock / French chanson). A true musical journey from the afternoon until the last moments of the night.

The Musée de la Carte à Jouer: music and heritage

The Musée de la Carte à Jouer in Issy-les-Moulineaux offers a program combining music and heritage each year for Fête de la Musique. In the afternoon, flute and guitar ensembles from the conservatory perform in the elegant setting of the museum. In the evening, a light show projects the museum's collections in mapping on its facade, accompanied live by the music of a cellist.

Concerts in all neighborhoods

The strength of Issy's Fête de la Musique lies in its ability to reach all residents, including those in neighborhoods far from the center. Several venues host neighborhood concerts organized by local associations: Place Corentin Celton, Courts de tennis des Glacières, Allée Sainte-Lucie, and Place Paul Vaillant-Couturier become ephemeral stages where Issy's association musicians express themselves starting at 6:15 PM.

The downtown media library

The downtown media library offers musical activities for families during the day, with concerts suitable for children and music discovery workshops that extend the sharing spirit of Fête de la Musique.

Issy-les-Moulineaux: a city focused on digital and musical culture

Issy-les-Moulineaux is known for being one of France's most innovative cities in digital culture. Home to many media and technology companies, it also boasts quality cultural facilities: Le Réacteur (current music), the Musée de la Carte à Jouer, the Espace Culturel Victor Hugo, and numerous active associations. Fête de la Musique crystallizes this cultural vitality each year in a popular and generous celebration.