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Kiosque en fête at Square Jean Chérioux
Your weekend walks are getting an upgrade thanks to the historic bandstand turning into a local musical hub. Grab a spot on the grass and soak up everything from smooth jazz standards to energetic pop sets under the leafy trees of the 15th.
Square Jean Chérioux (Paris 15th)
About
The Kiosque en fête series brings live music to Square Jean Chérioux from April 18 to October 25, 2026. This selection of free open-air concerts features a diverse range of genres, including French chanson, jazz, gospel, and classical performances. Whether you want to explore local talent or enjoy familiar pop covers, these weekend events offer a relaxed setting in the heart of the 15th arrondissement. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and equipped to support deaf or hard-of-hearing guests, ensuring that everyone can comfortably enjoy these varied musical performances throughout the spring and summer months.
APRIL
• SATURDAY APRIL 18 — from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
French Songs — concert, French songs, from Trenet to Leprest
• SUNDAY APRIL 26 — from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
The Music Walk — Concert by the duo La Promenade
JUNE
• SUNDAY JUNE 7 — from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
transverse flute concert — classical concert with transverse flutes, vocals,
• SUNDAY JUNE 7 — from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
festival - the beautiful sleeper — Highlighting the artistic talents of the 15th arrondissement
• SUNDAY JUNE 14 — from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Jazz Concert — jazz standards, blues, bossa…
• SUNDAY JUNE 21 — from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Concert by students of the 15th arrondissement Academy — Concert by students of musical academies
• SATURDAY JUNE 27 — from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Hit rewind group pop covers from the 80s to today — Pop variety covers from the 80s to today
JULY
• SATURDAY JULY 4 — from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The 15th in music — Gospel songs during the Summer
• SUNDAY JULY 5 — from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Festival - the beautiful sleeper — Highlighting the artistic talents of the 15th arrondissement
AUGUST
• SUNDAY AUGUST 30 — from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Festival - the beautiful sleeper — Highlighting the artistic talents of the 15th arrondissement
SEPTEMBER
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 — from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
O2Vie concert — Piano vocal duo
• SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 — from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Jazz Concert — jazz standards, blues, bossa…
Our take on this event
From late April through October 2026, Square Jean Chérioux hosts a vibrant schedule of free concerts. The Kiosque en fête program invites the public to enjoy outdoor music ranging from French chanson on April 18 to jazz and bossa nova standards on June 14 and September 27. Classical music fans can look forward to flute performances on June 7, while those interested in local artistry can attend the Le Bel Endormi festival on June 7, July 5, and August 30.
The schedule also includes performances by students from the 15th arrondissement music academy on June 21 and a pop cover band on June 27, with gospel music scheduled for July 4. Start times vary by date, spanning from 09:30 morning sessions to late afternoon performances ending at 18:30.
Located at 260 rue de Vaugirard, the square is designed to be inclusive for all attendees. The site is wheelchair accessible and specifically adapted for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, providing a welcoming environment for the community to experience this wide array of musical talent.
