Music Festival in Paris: 16 Ways to Dance Nonstop, from the Carnavalet to the Plantation Rooftop
On June 21 is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the most anticipated nights of the year. This year, Paris’s Fête de la Musique celebrates its 44th anniversary and promises, once again, to transform the capital’s streets, courtyards, and rooftops into giant dance floors. Free concerts, DJ sets, live performances, and block parties: here are 16 ways to dance nonstop from morning until night.
From gardens to rooftops: Music Festival in Paris, as seen from every angle
This year, the festival extends far beyond the official venues. As a result, unexpected locations are opening their doors for the occasion—from museums to Spanish restaurants, urban farms, and the tracks of the Petite Ceinture.
The Recherche & Développement collective is taking over the gardens of the Carnavalet Museum (16 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 4th arrondissement) for eight hours of festivities, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a lineup that includes Miel de Montagne, PPJ, Ethel, Paul Prier, Luxie, and Civile. Admission is free with a reservation.
In addition, the large terrace at Ground Control (81 Rue du Charolais, 12th arrondissement) hosts Vénus Club from noon to midnight, featuring sets ranging from House, Trance, Dark Disco, UK Garage, Batida, Disco, Zouk, and Electro. There’s something for everyone to keep the party going all day long.
Saint-Denis is also joining the fray
The Cité du Cinéma (20 Rue Ampère, Saint-Denis) is hosting a free event from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., featuring concerts, DJ sets, food trucks, and chill-out areas. Formerly a thermal power plant that became a legendary film studio and then served as the athletes’ dining hall during the 2024 Paris Olympics, the venue is set to officially reopen in September.
This is, therefore, a rare opportunity to visit this extraordinary site before its official opening. What’s more, the sunset along the banks of the Seine promises to be memorable.
“A free-spirited, joyful, overdressed, and somewhat chaotic party, open to everyone on the dance floor.”
16 Must-Visit Spots So You Don’t Miss a Thing on June 21
Whether you’re into nostalgic pop, minimal techno, or groovy disco, Paris’s Fête de la Musique has something for you. Here are the must-visit spots to note down before heading out.
- HOBA (43 Bernard Buffet Street, 17th arrondissement) – Faticonfetti, a maxi-pop-dance party featuring music from the ’90s to the present, starting at 4 p.m.
- Cupra City Garage (1 Boulevard de la Madeleine, 1st arrondissement) — El Grande Toto, Vacra, Genezio, Miimii KDS, and High Klassified, from 6 p.m. to midnight
- Le 153 (153 Saint-Martin Street, 3rd arrondissement) – Todo Nasty, 13 DJ sets and 6 live performances, starting at 2 p.m.
- Théâtre Michel (38 Rue des Mathurins, 8th arrondissement) — Louga, Ayoub Ben Ammar, and Mellow, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Plantation Paris (37 Rue des Cheminots, 18th arrondissement) – DiscoStormy on the rooftop, in the heart of a 7,000 m² urban farm, from noon to midnight
Also, the Alarma collective will be spinning at Rosario (96 Rue de Richelieu, 2nd arrondissement) from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., playing a mix of house and minimal techno, with tapas, sangria, and Spanish beer on the menu. Meanwhile, the cocktail bar G Five (67 Rue d’Aboukir, 2nd arrondissement) is hosting Le Cercle & Friends from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. for an intimate yet festive evening.
Over in the 10th arrondissement, Red Sauce (9, Cour des Petites Écuries) is hosting a Gertrude-curated block party from 4 p.m. to midnight, culminating in Omizs’ highly anticipated set. Meanwhile, Bomaye (15, rue Charonne, 11th arrondissement) and Hypemedia are teaming up for two days of festivities, from Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m. to Sunday, June 21 at 10:30 p.m., bringing a taste of Madagascar to the 11th arrondissement.
When Music Meets Gastronomy
Some events planned for June 21 in Paris combine musical and culinary delights. For example, L’Assiette (181 Rue du Château, 14th arrondissement) is hosting its Pop Romance Party: a DJ set by Poppie de Paris, intergenerational pop music, and appetizers prepared by chef David Rathgeber. Admission is free with a reservation.
Similarly, at Joe & the Juice (53 Avenue Kléber, 16th arrondissement), Ed Banger Records will be spinning from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission, free drinks, and free merchandise: a trio that’s hard to beat for a summer night out.
From Cabaret to the Rails: Paris’s Fête de la Musique at Its Wits’ End
For a truly unique way to experience the Fête de la Musique in Paris, two venues stand out from the crowd. Madame Arthur (75 bis, rue des Martyrs, 18th arrondissement) brings the entire rue des Martyrs to life from its balconies from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the cabaret style that made the venue famous in Pigalle.
At TLM (105 Curial Street, 19th arrondissement), the summer solstice will be celebrated along the Petite Ceinture railway tracks, from 3 p.m. to midnight. The collectives La Butte and Fanfare Rosa Villette, along with DJ sets by Renva and Foxin, will set the pace for this analog journey featuring vinyl records played outdoors.
So whether you prefer historic gardens, overgrown rooftops, or cobblestone courtyards, this year’s Fête de la Musique in Paris offers 16 opportunities to dance from morning until the next day. Some venues are free and don’t require reservations, while others require advance registration: it’s best to check before you go.
