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Fête de la Musique Johannesburg returns for its 15th edition
The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), a member of the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI), in partnership with Bassline, will present the 15th Johannesburg edition of Fête de la Musique on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at Victoria Yards.
Originally launched in France in 1982, Fête de la Musique is an international celebration of live music which supports both amateur and professional musicians through free public performances and cultural exchange.
This year’s Johannesburg programme will feature headliners Zoë Modiga, The Brother Moves On and lordkez, alongside artists selected from more than 300 applications by a jury of South African and international music professionals.
The line-up also includes Renaissance, [kimetsu.], Zykes Madiga, Thoknique, Namakau Star, Tessi Nandi, Thula Khumalo, Measuretutti Vocal Ensemble, Little Music School in the Valley and Khulu.
Selected artists will additionally perform at the Pretoria edition of Fête de la Musique at the Alliance Française of Pretoria on Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 3pm to 6pm.
The 2026 edition is organized by IFAS and co-produced by Bassline, with the support of TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa and partners including TEDxJohannesburg and the Alliance Française of Pretoria.
FSACCI members are encouraged to attend both the Pretoria and Johannesburg editions of the festival, which are free and open to the public.
The full programme will be announced shortly.
Read more here: https://frenchinstitute.org.za/arts-and-creative-industries/performing-arts/music/fetemusique/fete-de-la-musique-2026-line-up-announced/
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This article is an external contribution and was not produced by the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI). The views, opinions, and statements expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of FSACCI.
