Fodor's Expert Review Fête de la Musique
Paris
Arts Festivals
Also known as World Music Day, Fête de la Musique is an international festival founded in 1981 by French minister of culture Jack Lang. On June 21 (the summer solstice), free concerts by amateurs and professionals alike are performed on city streets and in village squares throughout France. In Paris, it's an all-night party (literally, noise regulations are overlooked) and a great opportunity to join in the fun, hear some great music, and blend in like a Parisian.