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Fête de la Musique – World Music Day 2025

Concert, Festival

© Embassy of France in the United States

La Maison Française
4101 Reservoir Road
Washington, D.C. 20007

Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

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Fête de la Musique returns to Washington, DC on June 21!

Villa Albertine is partnering with Georgetown Heritage and the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) to host multiple musical acts across the Georgetown neighborhood and at La Maison Française.

Each year, over 1,000 cities around the world threw city-wide music celebrations on June 21. It all started 41 years ago in France. In 1982, France’s Ministry of Culture came up with an idea for a new kind of musical holiday, where free live music would be everywhere from street corners and parks, rooftops and gardens, to store fronts and mountaintops. And, unlike a typical music festival, anyone and everyone would be invited to join and play music or host performances. It is called Fête de la Musique. In French, the name means both “festival of music” and “make music!”

Four decades later, the holiday has spread throughout the world and is now celebrated in more than 120 countries. In the same way that the French Fête de la Musique celebrates the start of the summer season, this World Music Day extends an invitation to all music lovers to celebrate across the United States and promotes artists of all genres and backgrounds in the process.

This year, in Washington, D.C., Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education will again partner with Georgetown Heritage and the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) to host concerts throughout the commercial district of Georgetown, DC’s historic neighborhood as well as at La Maison Française.

Find out more on the official Fête de la Musique website !

THE 2025 EDITION

The Embassy of France will host, in three different stages (and more!), a variety of artists with a rich lineup of local and international artists performing jazz, rock, classical, soul, electro, choral music, from 6:00pm until 10:00pm. Join us to enjoy, sing, dance, have a drink, and live the real “Fête de la Musique” as if you were in France!

  • 3:00 to 7:00 PM throughout Georgetown’s commercial district. Discover their schedule here.
  • 6:00 to 10:00 PM on three stages at the French Embassy’s La Maison Française. Discover our schedule below.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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Click on the artist’s name for more information.


6 – 6:30pm CHOIR OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY – French and International Songs 

6:30 – 7pm THE FRENCH CHOIR OF WASHINGTON – French and International Songs

7:15 – 8pm TANYA ANISIMOVA – Classical & Improvisation 
8:15 -9pm FRANK PLUMER –  Piano & Vocals

6:45 – 7:30pm LANAH KOELLE TRIO – Jazz & Pop 
7:45 – 8:30pm SOROCHE – Cumbia Punk 
8:45 – 9:30pm BOB GIBSON BIG BAND – Vintage to Modern Jazz 

6:15 – 7pm SURFTREK – Rock 
7:15 – 8pm SÜPER TUESDAY – Soul, Funk & Rock 
8:15 – 9pm DESA JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Jazz 
9:15 – 9:45pm ONE4U – House/Electro 
9:45 – 10:30pm MASGALLO – French Touch / French Electronic 

6:15 – 7 pm DESA VOCALS – Vocals 5

Important Information

This event is free and open to all, but donations are encouraged to support future cultural programming.

  • Doors open at 5:30 PM. Last entry at 9:00 PM.
  • Entry is first-come, first-served. Please note that Eventbrite registration does not guarantee priority access. If the venue reaches capacity, entry may be paused temporarily for security reasons.

There will be no formal check-in or ID verification at the entrance. Registration mainly allows us to share important updates, including any last-minute changes or cancellations.

To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend arriving early and planning for possible wait times at the entrance.

Security:

All guests will pass through security screening. For security reason large bags, backpacks, animals, liquids, blunt objects, helmets, and any other items deemed dangerous by the Embassy’s security staff are prohibited and will be subject to confiscation.

Parking:

There is no on-site parking. Metered parking is available on Reservoir Road at $2.30/hour (max 4h until 10pm). Garage parking is available at Georgetown MedStar Health (Entrance #2, 2800 Reservoir Road NW), approx. $25 for up to 3 hours.

In partnership with

La Maison Française

Unique among French diplomatic missions, La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., offers an environment that encourages friendly relations between states, promotes outreach and cultural events, and serves as a center for professional and educational activities.

Georgetown BID

The Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the accessibility, attractiveness and overall appeal of Georgetown .From marketing and special events, to transportation, economic development, placemaking and streetscape, the Georgetown BID contributes to the vitality and quality of life in Georgetown. For more information, visit georgetowndc.com

Georgetown Heritage

Georgetown Heritage’s mission is to celebrate and elevate the history, heritage, arts and culture of Georgetown. We are dedicated to creating memorable experiences and opportunities for residents and visitors through educational programs, events, and partnerships. For more information, visit Georgetownheritage.org

Pipkin Creative

Founded by DC resident Tom Pipkin, this creative arts agency is the music producer for the 2nd annual Fete de la Musique. Pipkincreative.com

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