Music Festival in Pau
Free open-air concerts on June 21, 2026
About Music Festival in Pau
Every June 21st, Pau celebrates the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival): amateur musicians, conservatory students, and professional artists play for free in the streets, squares, and parks of the city center. From Square Georges V to Place Royale, passing through Parc Beaumont and Les Halles, the day is entirely free and blends all styles, from jazz to soul, brass to rock, and world music.
The Fête de la Musique in Pau
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Pau into an open-air stage every June 21st. Music freely takes over public spaces, from morning until the heart of the night, in all genres and for all audiences. In 2026, the national event falls on a Sunday, June 21st.
A festival throughout the Bearnese city center
Concerts and street performances are spread across several emblematic locations in the center of Pau: Square Georges V, Place Royale, Parc Beaumont, Les Halles de Pau, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, and Place de la Déportation. The Conservatory and associated music schools are at the heart of the celebration, with ensembles bringing together more than 200 young musicians.
The program features a dialogue of aesthetics: marching bands and Brazilian batucadas in procession, jazz and brass, soul-funk, rock and pop-rock, electro, and world music. A musical and sensory morning is also offered for toddlers.
Music Festival in Pau — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Pau will take place on Sunday, June 21st, free of charge throughout the city center. Dozens of concerts and street performances will enliven Square Georges V, Place Royale, Parc Beaumont, Les Halles, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, from morning until night.
Programme Music Festival in Pau 2026
Overview of the events announced for the 2026 edition in Pau:
Parc Beaumont — young audience, from the morning
Musical and sensory morning « Bulles en Musique » dedicated to toddlers (9 AM - 12 PM), with original installations and accompaniment from brass bands and the junior Harmony orchestra.
Conservatory and music schools — city center
Concert bringing together over 200 young instrumentalists: string ensemble (violins, violas, cellos, double basses, guitars, harps) and the Conservatory's Brass Band, featuring world music and dance music.
Street Performances
Festive parades of Brazilian percussion led by the batucadas Les 400 Coups and L'Étoile Métisse, winding through the city center.
City Center Stages — jazz, brass, soul-funk, rock, electro
- Brass and jazz: Groove Syndicate (soul-funk-jazz, nine musicians), Dixie Biarnés, Three Pieces of Trash (jazz trio).
- Rock and pop-rock: Vintage Raptor, Son of a Bleach, Hyacinthe, Sebbens.
- Soul and funk: The SuperSoul Brothers, Molotov Brothers.
- World music: Buen Rollito, Cuba do Ré, Ricky Amigos.
- Electro: Paradome.
The Centre des Musiques Actuelles de Pau also offers an evening concert (from 8:30 PM).
Other concerts in bars, cultural venues, and city center streets complete this program.
Highlights Music Festival in Pau 2026
- 100% free event, from morning until night throughout Pau city center.
- Over 200 young musicians from the Conservatory and music schools on stage.
- Brazilian batucada street performances (Les 400 Coups, L'Étoile Métisse).
- An eclectic program: jazz, brass, soul-funk, rock, electro, and world music.
- A musical morning dedicated to toddlers at Parc Beaumont.
Prices Music Festival in Pau 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Pau
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, with activities from morning until night depending on the stages.
Where: in the city center of Pau — Square Georges V, Place Royale, Parc Beaumont, Les Halles de Pau, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and Place de la Déportation.
Price: free admission to all stages.
Access: favor public transport and walking, as the city center is largely pedestrianized during the festival.
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Vous avez repéré une erreur ou une information manquante ?
Aidez-nous à garder cette fiche à jour. Toute proposition est relue par notre équipe avant publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Where does it take place — Music Festival in Pau
Centre-ville : Square Georges V, Place Royale, Parc Beaumont et Halles