Music Festival in Chartres
Dozens of free stages in the city center on June 21, 2026
About Music Festival in Chartres
Every June 21, Chartres celebrates the Fête de la Musique: from mid-afternoon until midnight, free concerts take over the streets, alleys, squares, and terraces of the city center, from the cathedral square to the banks of the Eure. Organized by the City of Chartres, the day is entirely free and brings together local amateur and professional artists, in all styles: rock, reggae, gospel, electro, French chanson, metal, world music, and early music.
The Fête de la Musique in Chartres
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Chartres into an open-air stage every June 21. In Chartres, free concerts take place in the streets, alleys, bars, and cultural venues, from mid-afternoon until midnight. Coming from the local pool of musicians and pre-selected beforehand, many artists, both amateur and professional, showcase the full extent of their talents.
A celebration throughout the historic center
The city sets up a multitude of stages from one end of the city to the other: Place des Épars and Boulevard Chasles, Place du Châtelet, Place des Halles, the cathedral area (Royal, South, and North portals), Rue de la Volaille and Rue de la Poêle-Percée, Butte des Charbonniers, or the banks of the Eure. The city's bars and restaurants also participate in this musical evening, with concerts on terraces or inside establishments. All styles coexist without hierarchy, from blues to metal, from reggae dub to medieval music, from gospel to electro.
Music Festival in Chartres — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Chartres will take place on Sunday, June 21st, from mid-afternoon until midnight, free of charge throughout the city center. Dozens of stages will liven up the squares and streets, from the cathedral forecourt to Boulevard Chasles, with a program covering all musical genres.
Programme Music Festival in Chartres 2026
Overview of the stages announced for the 2026 edition, sector by sector (the program is subject to change):
Place des Épars and Boulevard Chasles
- Place des Épars (2 PM-midnight): Association EMA Chartres (blues, rock, and contemporary music).
- Boulevard Chasles — Cinéma (5 PM-12:30 AM): Karlos Elektrochock (electro hard tech).
- Boulevard Chasles — Mission Locale (5 PM-11 PM): Infinity (vinyl DJ: hip-hop, reggae, rock, techno).
- Boulevard Chasles — Parking Intérim (7:45 PM-10 PM): Benkay (rap, hip-hop) then L'Ogresse Nevimbumbão (alternative rock).
- Boulevard Chasles — Sortie Parking Théâtre (6 PM-10:15 PM): Pasqualmusique (French song), Gates of Autricon (metal), and Cactus Lord (rock, metal).
- Boulevard Chasles — MMA (8:30 PM-11:30 PM): Crazy Adders (70's rock).
- Boulevard Chasles (near Place des Épars) (9 PM-11 PM): Larsen (pop rock).
- Boulevard Chasles — n°14 (9:30 PM-10:30 PM): Khaos Karma (fusion rock, electro, hip-hop).
Cathedral Surroundings
- South Portal: Amoris Laetitia (choir, 4 PM), Vagabond des Étoiles (French song, barrel organ, 5:45 PM), and Pères, Filles & Friends (rock, pop, 9 PM).
- North Portal (8 PM-9:30 PM): L'Atelier Gospel (gospel).
- Royal Portal (8:30 PM-10 PM): Savannah (rock, international varieties).
- Église Saint-Martin-au-Val (5 PM-6 PM): Les Musiciens de l'Instrumentarium and Le Médiéval de Chartres (Middle Ages, Renaissance).
Place du Châtelet and Place des Halles
- Place du Châtelet: Lady Montaigne (pop rock, folk, 5 PM) then Gentioizo (DJ, pop, 9 PM).
- Place des Halles (8 PM-11:30 PM): Cool Rat (rock, blues, reggae, song) and TheRedSands (rock, folk).
Butte des Charbonniers
Artikal Roots and Skank Addikts Sound System (reggae, roots, dub, 3 PM-12:30 AM), then the bandstand with Balais Brosses (pop rock, French song) and Numb9r Nine (pop rock) from 8:30 PM.
Rues de la Volaille, de la Poêle-Percée, and du Bourg
- Rue de la Volaille — Le Très Superbe: Sound of Ska (5 PM), Old Mill (punk rock, 7 PM), Patatrack (pop rock, 9 PM), and No Remorse, Metallica tribute (10:15 PM).
- Rue de la Poêle-Percée (5 PM-12:30 AM): Les Amis du Rustic (rap, rock, reggae, jazz).
- Rue du Bourg (6:30 PM-12:30 AM): Le Smile (pop rock, French variety).
Other Stages in the Center and along the Eure
- Place Sémard (2:30 PM-12:30 AM): PSK (hip-hop, electro, hardcore).
- Place du Général-de-Gaulle: Elveronne Ndinga (traditional-modern from Congo, 4 PM) and Samson Johan (percussion, 9 PM).
- Place de la Porte Saint-Michel (8:30 PM-11:30 PM): Impulsions (pop rock).
- Esplanade de la Résistance (7:30 PM-11:30 PM): Challenger (pop rock, blues rock).
- Pont Bouju (7 PM-10 PM): Iconic (acoustic duo).
- Rue de la Poissonnerie — Maison du Saumon (8 PM-11 PM): Chips Lovers (funk, soul, pop).
- Rue Noël-Ballay (9:30 PM-11:30 PM): Lili Kochkine (pop rock).
Many other neighborhood stages, bars, and terraces complete this program throughout the city center.
Highlights Music Festival in Chartres 2026
- Dozens of free stages spread throughout Chartres' historic city center.
- The cathedral area, from gospel at the North Portal to medieval music at Saint-Martin-au-Val.
- The reggae-dub sound system at Butte des Charbonniers, from 3 PM to half past midnight.
- Boulevard Chasles and its many stages, from electro to metal, including hip-hop.
- 100% free event, from mid-afternoon until midnight.
Prices Music Festival in Chartres 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Chartres
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from mid-afternoon until midnight depending on the stages.
Where: Throughout Chartres city center — Place des Épars, Boulevard Chasles, Place du Châtelet, Place des Halles, surroundings of the cathedral and the Eure.
Price: Free admission to all stages.
Good to know: The program is subject to change; prefer walking in the historic center, which is partly pedestrianized for the occasion.
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Centre-ville et abords de la cathédrale