Fête de la Musique Ajaccio

This solstice celebration consists of free open-air concerts throughout the city streets involving hundreds of professional and amateur musicians. Rooted in the national French tradition the Ajaccio edition is uniquely characterized by the omnipresence of Corsican choral groups and folk bands. The regional identity is expressed through the soundscape of polyphonic voices echoing against the baroque architecture of the southern capital. Visitors enjoy a vibrant city-wide party where every square and beach becomes a stage for jazz rock and traditional music. The social impact promotes the democratization of culture and unites all generations of Ajaccians in a festive atmosphere. For researchers it serves as an annual barometric for the health and diversity of the island’s living musical practices. Safeguarding this day of free expression ensures that the island’s identity remains loud and accessible to all.