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Kiosque en Fête at Jean Morin Square
Forget crowded concert halls; a historic bandstand in a quiet local park is becoming the city's hidden stage. Whether you are craving raw rock, intimate piano ballads, or compelling open-air theater, this green corner is where the neighborhood comes alive. Grab a coffee, find a bench, and let the live performance set the mood.
Square Jean Morin (Paris 12th)
About
Kiosque en Fête returns to Square Jean Morin in the 12th arrondissement, offering a series of free cultural events from April 18 to October 25, 2026. This vibrant program features an eclectic mix of live concerts, dance, poetry readings, and theatrical performances held in the open air. Whether you enjoy pop-rock music, French chanson, or classic plays, these weekend sessions are designed to animate the local park. Designed to be inclusive for all visitors, the entire venue is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy these artistic performances throughout the spring and summer season.
MAY
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
On the paths of spring — a moment of music, singing, dance, and poetry
JUNE
• SUNDAY, JUNE 21 — from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Concert by pop-rock band Alwenn — Pop-rock concert, original compositions and covers
• SUNDAY, JUNE 28 — from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Heading for music!! — musical fresco by students of the music school
• SUNDAY, JUNE 28 — from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
O2Vie Concert — Piano and voice French song duo
SEPTEMBER
• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 — from 3:00 PM to 4:40 PM
The House of Bernarda Alba — Play by Federico García Lorca
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 — from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
COSMOS KIBUN - (Pop-Rock / Fusion) — Modern music concert - Pop, Rock, and Funk oriented
Our take on this event
Between May and September 2026, Square Jean Morin at 213 Rue de Charenton hosts Kiosque en Fête, a seasonal program of free public performances. The calendar kicks off on Wednesday, May 27, from 15:00 to 16:00, with an event combining music, song, dance, and poetry. June highlights include the O2Vie piano-vocal duo on Sunday, June 28, from 11:00 to 12:30, followed by a musical showcase from local music school students on the same day from 15:00 to 16:30. Additionally, the pop-rock band Alwenn will perform on Sunday, June 21, from 15:30 to 17:30.
As the season transitions, Saturday, September 5, features a performance of Federico Garcia Lorca's play La Casa de Bernarda Alba from 15:00 to 16:40. The series concludes on Sunday, September 27, with a concert by COSMOS KIBUN, exploring pop, rock, and funk styles from 15:00 to 16:00. The site is fully wheelchair accessible, welcoming all members of the community to participate in these outdoor events.
