June 21st - World Music Day

• 22 Jun 2024

On June 21st, 2024, the World Music Day, affectionately known as ‘Fête de la Musique’, is a global celebration that takes place annually to promote music and its universal language.

Key Points

• On this day, musicians from all corners of the world come together to perform in public spaces, sharing their talents and passion for music.
• The theme for this year’s celebration has not been officially announced yet, but last year’s theme (2023), ‘Music on the Intersections’, was a resounding success.
• The concept of World Music Day originated in France in 1981, when Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, along with music composer Maurice Fleuret, and a radio producer and music journalist, proposed the idea of dedicating a day to music.
• The first Fête de la Musique took place in Paris in 1982, with over 1,000 musicians performing throughout the city.