June 21st - World Music Day

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.