Music Festival in Antibes
Free concerts throughout the city on June 21, 2026, with the free Nuits Carrées evening
About Music Festival in Antibes
Every June 21st, Antibes Juan-les-Pins celebrates the arrival of summer with the Fête de la Musique: music freely takes over the streets of the old town, lively squares, and the Pré des Pêcheurs esplanade. In 2026, the Nuits Carrées festival offers a fourth entirely free evening on June 21st for its 20th anniversary, concluding its anniversary edition. The day is entirely free and mixes all styles, from brass bands to rap, from jazz to pop.
The Fête de la Musique in Antibes
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Antibes Juan-les-Pins into an open-air stage every June 21st. On the occasion of the summer solstice, amateurs and professional artists play for free in public spaces, from mid-afternoon until the heart of the night, in all genres and for all audiences.
A celebration throughout the city
Usually, music unfolds in the historic heart of Antibes and its squares: the kiosk of Place Nationale, Place du Safranier, the Cathedral forecourt, Place Mariejol, Jardin des Poètes, and the Pré des Pêcheurs esplanade host brass bands, jazz groups paying homage to the tradition of Juan, gospel and variety choirs, rock and pop groups, as well as classical musicians in courtyards and gardens. Bars and restaurants extend the celebration into the evening.
The 20th anniversary of Nuits Carrées, highlight of the 2026 edition
For its 20th anniversary, the Nuits Carrées festival takes place from June 18 to 21, 2026, on the Pré des Pêcheurs esplanade and adds, on June 21st, an additional entirely free evening to celebrate the Fête de la Musique. This evening, open to all, highlights artists from the region.
Music Festival in Antibes — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Antibes will take place on Sunday, June 21, free of charge throughout the city. A highlight of this edition: the free Nuits Carrées evening on the Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs, which concludes the festival's 20th anniversary with regional artists.
Programme Music Festival in Antibes 2026
On June 21, 2026, music will freely animate the old town and the central squares of Antibes, culminating in the free Nuits Carrées evening.
Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs — Free Nuits Carrées Evening
For its 20th anniversary, the Nuits Carrées festival (June 18-21, 2026) offers a fourth entirely free evening on June 21, open to all, featuring regional artists: Boom Brass (brass band), Killian Alaari (rap), Yass Sogo (rap), Afrasonic y El G.P.O and More Amour (pop-rock).
Old Town and Central Squares
As every year, fanfares and brass bands will stroll through the streets, jazz groups will pay tribute to the tradition of Juan, gospel and variety choirs will animate the squares, while rock and pop groups and classical musicians will take over bars, courtyards, and gardens. The usual festive locations: the kiosk in Place Nationale, Place du Safranier, the Cathedral forecourt, Place Mariejol, and the Jardin des Poètes.
The complete details of neighborhood stages and schedules will be published by the City a few weeks before the event; this page will be updated upon its release.
Highlights Music Festival in Antibes 2026
- Official national date: Sunday, June 21, 2026.
- The free Nuits Carrées evening at Pré des Pêcheurs, closing the festival's 20th anniversary.
- Boom Brass, Killian Alaari, Yass Sogo, Afrasonic y El G.P.O and More Amour for the free evening on June 21.
- Concerts throughout the old town: Place Nationale, Place du Safranier, Cathedral forecourt, Place Mariejol, Jardin des Poètes.
- 100% free event, from afternoon until late at night.
Prices Music Festival in Antibes 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Antibes
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from afternoon until late at night depending on the stages.
Where: throughout the city of Antibes — old town and central squares (Place Nationale, Place du Safranier, Cathedral forecourt, Place Mariejol, Jardin des Poètes) as well as the Pré des Pêcheurs esplanade for the free Nuits Carrées evening.
Price: free admission to all stages.
Access: favor public transport and parking on the outskirts, as the historic center is mostly pedestrian.
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Vieille ville et esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs