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Kiosque en Fête at Square Edouard Vaillant
Some of the best weekend memories in the city happen by chance near a gazebo in a quiet neighborhood park. From energetic brass bands and folk melodies to open-air ballroom dancing, the diverse lineup here keeps the vibe fresh all season long. Grab a spot on the grass, slow your pace, and let the live sounds provide the perfect soundtrack for your day.
Square Edouard Vaillant (Paris 20th)
About
Square Édouard Vaillant in the 20th arrondissement becomes a vibrant outdoor stage with the Kiosque en Fête series. From April 18 to October 25, 2026, this green space hosts an eclectic range of performances, including jazz concerts, forró dances, classical music, and interactive theater. Whether you enjoy acoustic music or rhythmic dance, this free event invites everyone to experience culture in the heart of the Gambetta district. All performances are held in the open air, and since access is completely free with no booking required, you can simply drop by the park's kiosk to enjoy the show whenever you like.
APRIL
• SUNDAY, APRIL 19 — from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The Geek Singers, the video game choir — Concert by The Geek Singers
• SUNDAY, APRIL 19 — from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Play: Heroines Without Borders — Participatory and multilingual play
MAY
• SUNDAY, MAY 3 — from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Early Birds - Rock, folk, blues concert — Early Birds - Rock, folk, blues concert
• SATURDAY, MAY 30 — from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Big band jazz and brass band concert by Musique ensemble — Jazz and brass band by Musique ensemble
• SUNDAY, MAY 31 — from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Forro dance — dance party
JUNE
• SUNDAY, JUNE 7 — from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
The Byger's - Jazz group — Jazz, quavers, syncopations, and swing
• SATURDAY, JUNE 13 — from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The SixCopators - Traditional jazz orchestra — Acoustic traditional jazz concert as a sextet
• SUNDAY, JUNE 14 — from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Classical classics — Acoustic music
• FRIDAY, JUNE 19 — from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Student Symphony Orchestra — Promotion of a classical music repertoire
• SATURDAY, JUNE 20 — from 5:33 PM to 6:33 PM
Soul Funk Jazz concert — Soul Funk Jazz concert by 5 passionate musicians
• SATURDAY, JUNE 20 — from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Diatopotes celebrate music — Traditional French dances and songs
• SUNDAY, JUNE 21 — from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Traditional Music and Dances of Cuba — Dance concert
• THURSDAY, JUNE 25 — from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Concert by the Guardians of the Peace Band — Concert of varied music
• SUNDAY, JUNE 28 — from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Classical classics — Acoustic music
AUGUST
• SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 — from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Forro dance — dance party
SEPTEMBER
• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 — from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
RATP Harmony Concert — Film music and variety concert
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 — from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Forro dance — dance party
OCTOBER
• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 — from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Cosmic Pool Pop Rock Concert — Covers of great Pop Rock hits
Our take on this event
Kiosque en Fête brings life to Square Édouard Vaillant throughout the spring and summer season, running from April 18 until October 25, 2026. The schedule features a wide variety of artistic performances. In April, you can catch the video game-inspired choir Geek Singers or the participatory theater piece Héroïnes sans Frontières. May highlights include folk rock from the Early Birds, jazz ensembles, and energetic forró dance sessions.
June offers an even wider array of entertainment, ranging from traditional acoustic jazz by The SixCopators and classical symphonies to soul, funk, and French traditional dance with Les Diatopotes, alongside Cuban music and dance. The momentum continues through the summer and autumn with recurring forró balls in August and September, an appearance by the RATP Harmony Band, and a final pop-rock concert by Cosmic Pool on October 4.
All events take place at 50, avenue Gambetta. Admission is free, and there is no need to reserve tickets in advance. Please check the specific event times, which vary throughout the season, usually taking place between morning and late afternoon, to plan your visit accordingly.
