Music Festival in Houilles
Free concerts on Gambetta street on Sunday, June 21, 2026
About Music Festival in Houilles
Every June 21, Houilles celebrates the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival): Gambetta street and Place du 14 juillet transform into an open-air stage, featuring local bands and headliners. Organized by the City of Houilles, the evening is entirely free and blends pop, rock, funk, metal, and world music.
The Fête de la Musique in Houilles
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Houilles, in the Yvelines, into an open-air music stage every June 21. The highlight is concentrated on Gambetta street and Place du 14 juillet, in the heart of the city, where amateur groups from Houilles and invited artists perform for free, from early evening until late into the night.
A local stage and a headliner
In 2026, the festival highlights local Houilles bands before giving way to a more ambitious concert. The evening of Sunday, June 21, opens at 6 PM with the Chœur du Sud, then continues from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM with the local scene featuring Houille's Band, The GRAP, Tales of Memorys, and Hypersthène, in styles ranging from pop-rock to symphonic metal. The headliner, Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos, closes the evening at 9:45 PM: the Venezuelan bassist and composer fuses African and Venezuelan traditions, psychedelic funk, jazz, and experimental electronic music.
The day before, Saturday, June 20, the festival continues during the day with a puppet parade «NUEE» at 10:45 AM and a classical music concert at the bandstand at 11:30 AM.
Music Festival in Houilles — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Houilles takes place on Sunday, June 21st, starting at 6 PM, for free on rue Gambetta and place du 14 juillet. The local Houilles scene precedes the headliner Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos. Activities take place from Saturday, June 20th.
Programme Music Festival in Houilles 2026
Saturday, June 20th — during the day
- 10:45 AM: "NUEE" puppet parade.
- 11:30 AM: classical music concert at the bandstand.
Sunday, June 21st — rue Gambetta and place du 14 juillet
- 6:00 PM: Chœur du Sud (choral singing).
- 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: local Houilles scene with Houille's Band (pop-rock), The GRAP (pop / funk), Tales of Memorys (symphonic metal) and Hypersthène (rock).
- 9:45 PM: Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos, headliner — fusion of African and Venezuelan traditions, psychedelic funk, jazz, and experimental electronic music.
City bars and restaurants also participate in the celebration with outdoor and indoor concerts.
Highlights Music Festival in Houilles 2026
- 2026 Headliner: Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos (psychedelic funk, jazz, world music) at 9:45 PM.
- A local stage dedicated to Houilles bands, from pop-rock to symphonic metal.
- Concerts on rue Gambetta and place du 14 juillet, in the heart of the city.
- Activities from Saturday, June 20th (puppets, classical music at the bandstand).
- 100% free event, accessible by RER A.
Prices Music Festival in Houilles 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Houilles
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 6 PM (activities starting Saturday, June 20, in the morning).
Where: Gambetta street and Place du 14 juillet, in Houilles (Yvelines).
Price: Free admission.
Access: RER A, «Houilles - Carrières-sur-Seine» station.
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Rue Gambetta et place du 14 juillet