Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs
Festival of excellence open to all
2026
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Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs — edition 2026
35th edition of the Festival des Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs, from June 26 to July 26, 2026. Five weeks of free world music concerts in Châlons-en-Champagne and neighboring towns, including Sainte-Ménehould (Square place d'Austerlitz). Over fifty free-access concerts, from Tuesday to Sunday.
2026 Edition — 35th Anniversary
From June 26 to July 26, 2026, the Musiques sur la Ville association celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Festival des Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs. For five weeks, over fifty free world music concerts will take place in Châlons-en-Champagne and neighboring towns (Sainte-Ménehould, Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré, Saint-Memmie, Vitry-le-François), from Tuesday to Sunday.
The opening night of the 35th anniversary takes place on Friday, June 26, at Place de la République in Châlons-en-Champagne. In Sainte-Ménehould, the festival stops at Square place d'Austerlitz, in an open-air summer atmosphere. The program, faithful to the spirit of the festival, highlights original creations and discoveries, from traditional music to contemporary aesthetics.
Highlights Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs 2026
- 35th anniversary of the festival, from June 26 to July 26, 2026
- Over 50 free world music concerts over five weeks
- Itinerant festival: Châlons-en-Champagne, Sainte-Ménehould, Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré, Saint-Memmie and Vitry-le-François
- Stop in Sainte-Ménehould at Square place d'Austerlitz
- Free and open access, no reservation required
Programme Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Zalindê (percussions) · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne (35th anniversary opening night)
Saturday, June 27
- 9:00 PM — Mikelyne (DJ, Drum'n'Bass) · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Sunday, June 28
- 5:00 PM — Las Baklavas · Parvis de l'église Saint-Alpin, Châlons-en-Champagne
Tuesday, June 30
- 8:00 PM — Halo Maud · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Wednesday, July 1
- 8:00 PM — Chiendent · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Thursday, July 2
- 8:00 PM — Chester Remington · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Friday, July 3
- 6:30 PM — Julien Chamla · Sacobri Bar
- 8:00 PM — Ladislava · Mail rue Émile-Schmit, Châlons-en-Champagne
Weekend of July 4 and 5
- Grindi Manberg
Wednesday, July 8
- 8:00 PM — Le Gros Tour · Chemin des Sports, Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré
Thursday, July 9
- 7:00 PM — Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo · Square de la rue d'Orléans, Châlons-en-Champagne
- 8:00 PM — East Aces · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Friday, July 10
- 9:00 PM — Bassi Bakambi · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Saturday, July 11
- 9:00 PM — Eben · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Sunday, July 12
- 5:00 PM — A Hue et à Dia · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Monday, July 13
- 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM — Le Bringuebal · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Wednesday, July 15 (Vitry-le-François)
- 7:00 PM — Sun Dance Workshop (introduction to Latin dances)
- 8:00 PM — Who's The Cuban · Jardin de l'Hôtel de ville
Thursday, July 16
- 7:00 PM — Les Poussins Phoniques · Square rue Jean-Sébastien-Bach, Châlons-en-Champagne
- 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM — TO²R (DJ set) · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
- 8:00 PM — Taqsim Driver · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Friday, July 17
- 9:00 PM — Ëda Diaz · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Saturday, July 18
- 9:00 PM — Ina Forsman · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Sunday, July 19
- 5:00 PM — Vicki Kristina Barcelona Band · Parvis de l'église Saint-Alpin, Châlons-en-Champagne
Tuesday, July 21 (Sainte-Ménehould)
- 9:00 PM — Concert · Square place d'Austerlitz
Wednesday, July 22 (Saint-Memmie)
- 7:00 PM — Radio Graceland · Jardins partagés allée Baudelaire
Thursday, July 23
- 7:00 PM — Le Bal Chaloupé · Square rue Lavoisier, Châlons-en-Champagne
- 8:00 PM — Exotica Lunatica · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Friday, July 24
- 9:00 PM — Laura Cahen · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Saturday, July 25
- 9:00 PM — Cut Papers · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
- 10:30 PM — Pajarito Mundo · Place de la République, Châlons-en-Champagne
Sunday, July 26 (closing)
- 5:00 PM — Le Dernier Concert · Parvis de l'église Saint-Alpin, Châlons-en-Champagne
Program communicated by the Musiques sur la Ville association (subject to change). All concerts are free.
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Practical information — Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs
Access
Concerts in Sainte-Ménehould take place at the Square place d'Austerlitz, in the town center (51800). Sainte-Ménehould is accessible via the RN3 from Reims (approx. 1 hour). Other concerts are held in Châlons-en-Champagne, Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré, Saint-Memmie, and Vitry-le-François.
Prices
All concerts are free and open to all. No reservation is required.
Schedules
Concerts take place from Tuesday to Sunday during the five weeks of the festival, generally in the late afternoon or evening. The detailed program is available on the official website musiques-ici-ailleurs.com.
Contact
Association Musiques sur la Ville - Website: www.musiquessurlaville.com
A festival of excellence since 1992
Founded in 1992 by the association Musiques sur la Ville, the Festival des Musiques d'Ici et d'Ailleurs has established itself as an essential national cultural event for local life. For over thirty years, it has developed a demanding yet accessible artistic program, highlighting world music in all its diversity.
An international program
Each summer, the festival welcomes artists from around the world: USA, Madagascar, Guatemala, New Zealand, Greece, Jamaica, Peru, Senegal, Tunisia, China, and many other countries. The program emphasizes original creations, representing nearly 100% of the shows offered. This unique approach allows the public to discover new artistic projects blending musical traditions and contemporary creation.
A traveling festival
Concerts take place in several towns: Châlons-en-Champagne, Sainte-Ménehould, Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré, Saint-Memmie, and Vitry-le-François. In Sainte-Ménehould, concerts are held at the Square place d'Austerlitz in a friendly outdoor atmosphere. This traveling nature brings music closer to residents of priority neighborhoods and rural areas.
A commitment to creation and transmission
The festival is strongly committed to supporting artistic creation through artist residencies and the promotion of emerging projects. Educational workshops are offered to young people in priority neighborhoods, and family-friendly shows are programmed in residential areas, promoting access to culture for all.
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