The Fête de la Musique was born in 1982 at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture led by Jack Lang. The choice to celebrate music on June 21 is not a coincidence: this day is the summer solstice (i.e., the shortest night of the year) and it echoes the ancient pagan feast of Saint John.
The slogan for the Fête de la Musique was coined in 1983: “Make Music, Fête de la Musique.”
This phrase says it all and this day became an opportunity for professionals, as well as amateurs, to give free concerts (especially outdoors) in all cities of France and in all possible musical genres.
The event has experienced growing success year after year until it has become a must-attend event today. Its success has crossed French borders and has spread widely in Europe and gradually in other countries around the world.
Today, about 130 countries and over 340 cities worldwide celebrate the Fête de la Musique.
The City of Nice offers 5 concerts within the Théâtre de Verdure. Starting at 6:30 PM, groups Les Blondes, Benoît et la lune, Glamory, Miss América, and No Jazz will perform on stage.
Other activities are planned at Saint-Roch Square and in Nice-Nord.
The Centre LGBT Côte d’Azur is organizing the Dolly Street Party, from 6:30 PM to midnight at Place du Pin- rue Bonaparte, which aims to be the most festive and extravagant event of the Fête de la Musique in Nice!
On this occasion, by visiting the stand of the Centre LGBT Côte d’Azur where they can purchase small rainbow items (flags, fans, bracelets…), the people of Nice will provide concrete and financial support to the Centre LGBT Côte d’Azur in its supportive missions of aid and assistance! The Centre LGBT Côte d’Azur helps and supports 2,000 people per year.
The Consulate General has decided to highlight a young Italian virtuoso, Daklen Difato. Aged 15, he is the youngest artist to graduate in piano and was decorated by the President of the Italian Republic.
In the magnificent setting of the Allée des Italiens, under the reproduction of Donatello’s David, the young virtuoso will perform a repertoire ranging from classical to music by Oscar winner Ennio Morricone. The concert will begin at 6 PM.
In turn, UDCFDT06 is setting to music at Place Gautier- Cours Saleya for a festive and convivial evening. Starting at 6 PM, several groups will take turns to enliven the evening.
