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Kiosque en Fête at Square Dominique Bernard (formerly Jules Ferry)
Some of the city's most charming green spots are hiding a revolving stage that brings local culture to life. From energetic fanfares and DJ sets to intimate storytelling sessions, you will find the perfect soundtrack for a laid-back afternoon.
Square Dominique Bernard (Paris 11th)
About
The Dominique Bernard square, formerly known as Jules Ferry, comes alive throughout the warm season with the Kiosque en Fête event series. From April 18 to October 25, 2026, this location in the 11th arrondissement transforms into a local hub for concerts, DJ sets, storytelling, theater, and public discussions. Whether you enjoy electronic music, gospel, pop-rock, or poetry, every weekend offers a fresh experience for visitors. This open-air cultural program is completely free to attend and fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these vibrant community moments in the heart of Paris.
APRIL
• SATURDAY APRIL 18 — from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Morgane — Original songs in French, guitars and vocals
• FRIDAY APRIL 24 — from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Can digital and ecology be reconciled? — Click without polluting: open discussion
• SATURDAY APRIL 25 — from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
NODZ — Pop-Funk with Hispanic influences
• SUNDAY APRIL 26 — from 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Rolland Merguez brass band concert — Rolland Merguez brass band concert
MAY
• SUNDAY MAY 3 — from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Amicale electronic afternoon — DJ set by the Amicale des Dimanches Électroniques
• SUNDAY MAY 10 — from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Music memory — Co-musical set – 25 years of the Taubira law
• SUNDAY MAY 24 — from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Amicale electronic afternoon — DJ set by the Amicale des Dimanches Électroniques
• SATURDAY MAY 30 — from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
We Need A Leader - Live Music — Live music - Pop rock cover band
JUNE
• SATURDAY JUNE 6 — from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Tales from here and elsewhere — Tales for families and adults
• SUNDAY JUNE 7 — from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Concert _ “Les clartés mourantes” — Concert by the young vocal ensemble Amicantus
• SATURDAY JUNE 13 — from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
DJ SET 100ºC SOUNDSYSTEM — Electronic music event
• SUNDAY JUNE 14 — from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Forro ball — dance ball
• SATURDAY JUNE 20 — from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
La Confizerie — La Confizerie concert
• SUNDAY JUNE 21 — from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Mister BlaiZ [Gospel] and his school choir — Gospel performance
• SUNDAY JUNE 21 — from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Soul Funk Jazz concert — Soul Funk Jazz concert by 5 passionate musicians
• SATURDAY JUNE 27 — from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Églantine concert — Feel-good pop rock concert, solo on stage.
• SUNDAY JUNE 28 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Come listen to stories — 4 storytellers tell you stories
JULY
• SATURDAY JULY 4 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Play: Heroines without Borders — Participatory and multilingual play
• SUNDAY JULY 5 — from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Words in celebration: tales, poetry, slam, theater — tales, poetry, slam, theater, music for all
SEPTEMBER
• SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 — from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Open Mic Couleur Béton — Open Mic - Rap/Hiphop Open Stage
• SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 — from 5:39 PM to 7:00 PM
La Confizerie — Brass band
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13 — from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
COSMOS KIBUN - (Pop-Rock / Fusion) —
Modern music concert - Pop Rock Funk oriented
OCTOBER
• SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 — from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Birdy Nasty Brass Band — Birdy Nasty brass band
Our take on this event
The Kiosque en Fête program features a wide variety of artistic genres to brighten your weekends from spring through autumn. Festivities kick off on April 18, 2026, and continue until October 25, 2026, at the Dominique Bernard square, located on Boulevard Jules-Ferry in the 11th arrondissement.
The schedule is packed with diverse performances. Highlights include concerts ranging from gospel and jazz to pop-rock, electronic afternoons curated by the Amicale, storytelling sessions for families, participatory theater, and rap open-mic stages. Themed events such as debates on digital sustainability, vocal ensemble recitals, and forro dance gatherings round out the eclectic offerings. Start times vary by date, ranging from morning sessions at 11:30 to late afternoon and early evening shows.
All performances are free of charge, and there is no need to book in advance. The venue is designed to be welcoming to all, with full wheelchair accessibility. Whether you want to catch a brass band, discover solo artists, or join a slam poetry session, the kiosk serves as a vital cultural crossroads, celebrating artistic diversity throughout the entire season.
