Strasbourg Music Festival

The Music Festival in Strasbourg: a city in concert

Since its national creation in 1982, the Music Festival has become an unmissable event of the Strasbourg summer. Every June 21st, on the summer solstice, the Alsatian capital transforms into a huge open-air concert hall, offering everyone — amateur and professional musicians, spectators of all ages — an evening of free and friendly musical sharing.

Stages throughout the city center

The City of Strasbourg deploys an ambitious program each year with more than a dozen stages spread across the squares and streets of the historic center. Place Kléber, the beating heart of the city, hosts the main stage with nationally renowned artists. Place Saint-Étienne, Place du Marché Gayot, Square Louise Weiss, Place du Château, Place Saint-Thomas, and rue Sainte-Barbe offer as many stages with varied atmospheres.

An eclectic program

The program mixes all musical genres in a spirit of openness and discovery: rock, jazz, electro, classical music, hip-hop, world music, French chanson, reggae, soul... Three "discovery" stages allow emerging artists to perform, while "partner" stages are programmed by local cultural actors, enriching the musical diversity of the evening.

A popular and accessible event

All concerts are free and accessible without reservation. The stages are open from 7 PM to midnight. The tram network adapts its schedules to facilitate travel in the city throughout the evening. Security measures are in place to ensure the smooth running of this popular festival, which brings together tens of thousands of Strasbourg residents and visitors each year.

Beyond the official stages

The magic of the Music Festival also lies in the spontaneous initiatives that flourish in all neighborhoods: street musicians, concerts in inner courtyards, terraces of bars and restaurants that resonate with live music. It is this effervescence, between the official program and urban surprises, that makes this evening in Strasbourg so uniquely charming.