Fête de la Musique in Vitry-sur-Seine

The Fête de la Musique in Vitry-sur-Seine: a diverse and festive celebration

Every June 21st, Vitry-sur-Seine vibrates to the rhythm of the Fête de la Musique. The city, known for its cultural commitment and artistic dynamism, offers a rich and diverse musical program that unfolds across several open-air venues, from afternoon until late at night.

The Conservatory Celebrates

The Municipal Artistic Schools (EMA) of Vitry-sur-Seine traditionally kick off the day with a festive program allowing students of all levels to perform for their families and friends. From 1 PM to 7 PM, choirs, guitar ensembles, chamber ensembles, and symphony orchestras take turns on stage in a celebration of musical education and artistic sharing.

The EMA program includes:

• Choir concerts (first and second cycle)
• Conservatory guitar ensemble
• Music class concerts
• Guitar Consort
• First cycle string orchestra
• Junior symphony orchestra

Parc du Coteau-Marcel-Rosette

Starting at 6 PM, the celebration moves to the Parc du Coteau-Marcel-Rosette, one of the city's most popular green spaces. The program for this evening reflects the cultural diversity of Vitry-sur-Seine:

• A DJ set to warm up the crowd
• D2Bleya: rap and afrobeat, blending French and African influences
• Aïteka: Afro-Caribbean music with danceable and festive sounds
• Barrio del Este: salsa and Latin rhythms to make the park dance

The SUB Stage: Reggae and Dancehall Night

The Fête de la Musique night continues at the SUB, an underground performance venue, with a nocturnal reggae and dancehall program particularly appreciated by fans of the genre. Local and regional artists take turns on the mic in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere.

Fête de la Musique as a Launchpad for the Cultural Summer

The Fête de la Musique in Vitry-sur-Seine also marks the launch of the city's cultural summer season, with the first performances of the summer stage running until July. Vitry-sur-Seine, a city labeled "City of Contemporary Art" for its numerous murals and its MAC/VAL (museum of contemporary art), confirms with this event its vocation as an open and popular cultural hub.