Music Festival in Saumur
Over 50 artists on 4 stages in the city center on June 21, 2026
About Music Festival in Saumur
Every June 21, Saumur celebrates the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival): concerts, choirs, dance demonstrations, and street music freely take over the streets and squares of the city center. Organized by the Ville de Saumur, the 2026 edition brings together over 50 artists spread across four stages, from the main stage in Place de la République to festive wandering throughout the city.
The Fête de la Musique in Saumur
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city of Saumur into an open-air stage every June 21. The city center is given over to musicians and strollers: amateurs and professionals, local talents and established artists play for free, from mid-afternoon until the heart of the night, in all genres and for all audiences.
A Rich and Eclectic Program
For 2026, the Ville de Saumur offers a program bringing together over 50 artists and about twenty musical performances spread across four stages, complemented by concerts from shopkeepers, associations, and music schools. From classical to electronic, from song to hip-hop, from choirs to brass bands, the festival highlights the diversity of musical practices and fosters encounters between artists, shopkeepers, and residents.
The day revolves around the main stage set up in Place de la République, the Small Stage dedicated to local talents in Place Dupetit Thouars, an area dedicated to dance in Place de la Bilange, and a festive parade through the streets, not to mention the twenty or so locations in the city center that host concerts, choirs, and street music.
Music Festival in Saumur — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Saumur will take place on Sunday, June 21, from 3 PM to midnight, free of charge throughout the city center. More than 50 artists will be spread across four stages, centered around the main stage in Place de la République, complemented by concerts and choirs in about twenty other venues.
Programme Music Festival in Saumur 2026
Overview of the stages announced for the 2026 edition:
Place de la République — Main Stage, 6:30 PM-12:00 AM
Four artists will perform consecutively on the main stage: Dreadou Dub (electro world), Waldden (chanson), Gros Monsieur (afro pop song) and House of Brass (techno brass).
Place Dupetit Thouars — The Small Stage, 7 PM-11 PM
Coordinated by Effervescences, this open stage highlights local Saumur talents: Lévine Punker, Vanessa Diane Zhang, Ri Gué Dam and My Only Vice.
Place de la Bilange — Dance Square, 6 PM-9 PM
Open-air dance demonstrations throughout the evening.
Strolling through the city center
Music in motion in the streets with Skyzophoniks (hip-hop and New Orleans jazz), alongside about twenty other city center venues offering concerts, choirs, and street music.
Other concerts by shopkeepers, associations, and music schools complete this program throughout the city center.
Highlights Music Festival in Saumur 2026
- More than 50 artists spread across four stages in the city center.
- The main stage in Place de la République (6:30 PM-midnight): Dreadou Dub, Waldden, Gros Monsieur and House of Brass.
- The Small Stage in Place Dupetit Thouars, showcasing local Saumur talents.
- An area dedicated to dance in Place de la Bilange and a festive stroll with Skyzophoniks.
- 100% free event, from mid-afternoon until midnight.
Prices Music Festival in Saumur 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Saumur
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from the first activities in mid-afternoon until midnight depending on the stages.
Where: In the city center of Saumur — Place de la République, Place Dupetit Thouars, Place de la Bilange, and about twenty streets and squares.
Price: Free admission to all stages.
Access: Prioritize walking in the city center, which will be partially closed to traffic for the occasion.
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Where does it take place — Music Festival in Saumur
Centre-ville — place de la République et quatre scènes