Fête de la Musique is back to mark 30 years of 'beats, culture & pure vibes'
The Fête de la Musique is back and turning up the volume in 2025 with more rhythm, more soul, and even more reason to celebrate. Set against the urban-chic backdrop of Victoria Yards, this year's festival is dialled all the way up — marking 50 years of UNESCO's International Music Day and 30 years of the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS).
The event is taking place on June 21, at Victoria Yards, Lorentzville, Johannesburg.
Expect vibes for days with a curated line-up of more than 20 acts plucked from more than 300 hopefuls by a top-tier panel of national and international tastemakers. This is no ordinary playlist — this is live music magic, with a mix of raw talent and rising stars, all served on a Johannesburg winter afternoon.
Sun-El Musician and Bongeziwe Mabandla — both alumni of Fête stages past — are back to show just how far they've come. Now national icons, they're bringing their signature sounds home to where it all began.
Also on stage will be Akeeda, Jabulile Majola, Namhla Badela, Thabiso Thabete, NdumzDJ, Brandon Aura, IDAHUM, KatzTheSingR, Tumi Dibakoane, Tsoness, Afro Moment, Shepard Brothers, Tshepo Molefe, Thando Nkosi, KGZOO and many others, including some surprise acts.
'As we celebrate 30 years of IFAS in South Africa, we are proud to continue providing platforms like Fête de la Musique that support artistic expression and cultural exchange,' says Dorine Lebreton, cultural attaché and deputy director of IFAS. 'This festival is not only a celebration of music, but also a space where artists can grow, experiment and connect with audiences in meaningful ways.'
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