By Marinel E. Peroy
What first started as a local celebration across the streets of Paris has evolved into a global festivity. Originating in France since 1982, Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, is now being celebrated in over 700 cities and 120 countries, including the Philippines.
Through Alliance française de Manille, Fête highlights not only the French culture and language but also the beauty of music that unites, uplifts, and inspires communities. Fête is more than just a tradition as it spotlights artistic freedom and human connection together.
“Alliance française de Manille and its partners accept a large participation for this year’s 31st Fête de la Musique edition in the Philippines, with names such as Ely Buendia, Armi Millare or James Reid for the main stage at Ayala Triangle Gardens on June 21, 2025. Fête PH has become over the years one of the largest Fête in Asia Pacific,” says Xavier Leroux, Executive Director of Alliance francaise de Manille.
“This year, we can count the exceptional participation of Japanese and British artists and experts. Fête PH is also the largest multi-stage Festival in the archipelago. Come and enjoy with the Alliance française! The festival is free and an open space with a wide range of events throughout June,” he adds.
What to expect from #FêtePH2025’s month-long celebration? Here are the key events:
- JUNE 11: Music Heals Stage — A sanctuary for sound, stillness, and soulful sessions. Expect yoga activities to energy healing sessions from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alliance Française de Manille, Makati City.
- JUNE 13: The Ember Stage — Join its first Fête community celebrating local OPM artists such as Over October, Shanne Dandan, jikamarie, and more! Don’t miss these whimsical performances from 5 p.m. onwards at Shangri-la Plaza, Ortigas.
- JUNE 20: The French Stage — France’s very own jazz trio, Emile Londonien, also gears up for FêtePH2025. Step into the Friday groove by 6:30 p.m. at Long Bar, Raffles Makati.
- JUNE 21: Fête’s Main Stage — Don’t miss this most-awaited night at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati. From 3 p.m. onwards: sing, dance, and share memorable moments with other participants. It’s nationwide (really) as the main stage will also be serenading Cebu and Siargao locations.
- JUNE 26: Sonik Sessions – Atsbury Poblacion, Makati City.
- JUNE 27: Makati Pocket Stages
- Acoustic Stage at Coda Wet Bar, Coro Hotel (4 p.m.)
- Blues Soul Funk Stage at H&J Sports & Bar Restaurant (3 p.m.)
- Final Round Stage at Monarch Manila (6 p.m.)
- Ska Stage at The Astbury (5 p.m.)
- Busking Stage at UNWND Makati Roofdeck
- Emo Stage at Catchin’ Up Pub, Gil Puyat (5:30 p.m.)
- Sonic Frequencies Stage at Social House
- Orion x Comuna Stage at Comuna
- Furiosa Dream Pop/Shoegaze Stage at Mang Rudy’s Tuna Grill & Papaitan
- Good Sh*t Stage at Good Sh*t Coffee
- The Rabbit Hole Stage at Ugly Duck (10 p.m.)
- Bandang X / 90s Band Stage at SaGuijo Cafe & Bar
- Rock Stage at Vice & Other Habits
- BMDM Reggae Stage at Kashmir Live, Poblacion
- House Collab Underground Stage at Lost & Found, Poblacion (11 p.m.)
- Bass Stage at Wok 88 Poblacion
- The Indie Stage at Sari Sari
- New Wave Stage at Bourbon New Orleans PH (3 p.m.)
- FOOTPRINTS – House and Techno Stage at Cova Manila
- Electric Sala Stage at 4F 5767 Ebro St. Poblacion (9 p.m.)
- House of Nations at Transit 5915 (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
- Punk Stage at Lucky Al’s Hideout
- Offkilter Stage at TETSUO
- Jazz & Beyond Stage at The Spirits Library
- Planet – Home Stage at Nokal
- Kampai Stage
- Mono Stage
- Songwriter’s Stage at 1018 Rooftop Bar
- Sparks Stage @ Mamser! UNWND Makati Ground Floor
- House, Funk & Disco Stage @ Z Hostel
- Goth Xperimental Stage at Alibi Music Lounge
- Extra Funky Stage at Annex House
- Big House PH | Last Stage at Babaghanoosh
- The Capo MNL at WYP
- HipHop Stage at The Astbury
- Latin Stage at A’Toda Madre
- JUNE 28: Metro Manila Pocket & Destination Stages
- Pop Punk Stage at Golden R Bar & Restaurant QC (6 p.m.)
- Neutral Ground Stage at Neutral Ground Bar & Kitchen (4 p.m.)
- Escolta Stage @ Hub: Make Lab at Binondo
- World Music Stage at Z Compound QC
- Cubao x Community Stage at Cubao Expo QC (4 p.m.)
- Celestial Stage at Brewing Point Music Lounge (3 p.m.)
- Unstable Stage – Muntinlupa at Bar IX
- Gighouse Stage – Muntinlupa
- This is not a stage QC at Babaghanoosh
- QC underground stage at Mow’s
- Minsan x yellow room stage at Minsan Studio QC
- Ululement des chiants de première” at One Two Three Block Mandaluyong
- Home Stage at Living Room QC
- Blues & Jazz Stage at The Backdoor
- Quicy Indie Stage at Unknown13 Pub
- Progressive & Crossover Rock Stage at Q&A Al Fresco Bar QC
- Lunamare KTV Bar at Lunamare KTV Bar
- P-POP Stage at Farmers Mall, Cubao QC
Not around the Manila area? Fret not—Fête stages will also be in Cagayan, Isabela, Bulacan, Baguio, Dagupan, Baler, Marikina, East Rizal, Antipolo, Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Imus, Calamba, Pagsanjan, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, Los Baños, Batangas, Masbate, Cebu, Boracay, Dumaguete, Siquijor, Siargao, Siquijor, Bukidnon, Davao, Koronadal, and Zamboanga.
Check out more details and the artist lineup on its official website. Secure your slot now by pre-registering at https://feteph.com/.
“We are incredibly excited to bring ‘UN MONDE’ to life for our 31st Fête de la Musique celebration,” says Leroux.
“Music has an unparalleled ability to transcend borders and connect people. This year, we aim to showcase how Filipino music resonates globally, truly making us all ‘One World’ through melody and rhythm,” he adds.
Paris has already set the tone, and now it’s once again in the Philippines.
So, what are you waiting for? RSVP now and join the global stage fun with this year’s French-Filipino celebration of World Music Day!
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Philippine Business and News (THEPHILBIZNEWS) is one of the official media partners for #FeteDeLaMusiquePH.
