Music Festival in Lyon
Eleven free stages in the 9 districts on June 21, 2026
About Music Festival in Lyon
Every June 21st, Lyon celebrates the Fête de la Musique throughout the city: from Croix-Rousse to Vieux-Lyon, from the banks of the Rhône to the district parks, squares and streets transform into open stages. Supported by the City of Lyon, the day is entirely free and mixes all styles, from tango to hip-hop, from pop to rock, from classical to world music.
The Fête de la Musique in Lyon
Since its national creation in 1982, the Fête de la Musique has become one of Lyon's major popular summer events. On June 21st, music takes over public spaces: amateurs and professionals play for free in squares, forecourts, riverbanks, and parks, from early afternoon until the middle of the night.
A festival spread throughout the city
Each year, the City of Lyon labels about ten stages spread across the nine districts, complemented by initiatives from bars, associations, music schools, and social centers. You'll find everything from the Orchestre national de Lyon to brass bands, choirs, young talent showcases, and DJ sets.
Among the emblematic locations of the festival: the Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse and its multiple stages, Place de la Bourse, Place Guichard, the Auditorium forecourt, Place Saint-Jean in Vieux-Lyon, Place Raspail in La Guillotière, or Parc Roquette in the 9th district. Genres coexist without hierarchy: swing, gospel, classical, garage pop, reggae-dub, electro, rap, and chanson.
Music Festival in Lyon — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Lyon takes place on Sunday, June 21, from 11 AM to midnight, free of charge throughout the city. Eleven stages, officially recognized by the City of Lyon, animate the 9 districts, complemented by concerts from bars, associations, and music schools.
Programme Music Festival in Lyon 2026
Overview of the stages announced for the 2026 edition, sector by sector:
Croix-Rousse (1st and 4th) — Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, 6 PM-midnight
Six stages spread along the boulevard, with about fifteen free concerts (rock, punk, jazz, pop, variety). Opening on Espace 4 at 6 PM: Moins le Quart (punk rock).
Presqu'île (2nd)
- Place de la Bourse (2 PM-8 PM): Sunday Voices (gospel), Affabilis & Etcaetera (classical), ENVOL and the Lyon International Choir.
- Station Mue — Bibabo Fest (4 PM-11 PM): children's activities in the late afternoon, followed by Affreux Mielleuses, Les Caméléons, Brutal Rosettau, and Chick Tips.
Part-Dieu / Préfecture (3rd)
- Place Guichard — Kiwi Festival (5:30 PM-midnight): a musical springboard with four winners and an amateur group (soul, rap, electro).
- Auditorium Forecourt (5:30 PM-10 PM): Mess Around Swing Band (swing), Estoy Jean Pierre (world music), Big's Funk Orchestra, and S'Mart Electro Band.
Vieux-Lyon (5th) — Place Saint-Jean, 5 PM-11:30 PM
Olga Bost (indie dance), Johnnie Carwash (garage pop), Incendie (hyper pop), and DJ Slumaytra.
Brotteaux (6th) — Place du Général Brosset, 6:45 PM-11:45 PM
Taravana Corporation, Canoa, Feedback Cover, and Fol'Klassique, followed by a participatory folk dance to close the evening.
Guillotière (7th) — Place Raspail, 2 PM-10 PM
“Les Grands Sauvages de la musique” Stage: open stage for local talents in the afternoon, then Kossy, Annelise Roche, Mal Armé, and Charles Clottes (committed lyrics, song, rap).
La Confluence / Gerland (9th) — Parc Roquette, 11 AM-11 PM
Reggae, dub, and world music immersion with DJ Kunta, local artists, High Garden Sound System, and Zion High Foundation; Caribbean food available on site.
Other neighborhood stages, bars, and associative initiatives complete this program throughout the city.
Highlights Music Festival in Lyon 2026
- Eleven official stages recognized by the City of Lyon in the 9 districts.
- The six stages on Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse, a historic highlight of the festival.
- The Kiwi Festival springboard at Place Guichard, showcasing young Lyonnais talents.
- The reggae-dub immersion at Parc Roquette, from 11 AM to 11 PM.
- 100% free event, from early afternoon until midnight.
Prices Music Festival in Lyon 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Lyon
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from the first concerts in the early afternoon until midnight depending on the stages.
Where: Throughout the city, in squares, forecourts, riverbanks, and parks of Lyon's 9 districts.
Price: Free admission to all stages.
Access: Prefer public transport TCL (metro, tramway, bus), with enhanced service in the evening.
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Onze scènes labellisées dans les 9 arrondissements