Events in Chamonix, Mont Blanc
Chamonix nightlife
Today, Sunday 21st June is the longest day and it has become a tradition to celebrate music throughout the world with Fete de la Musique and this year is no exception with Chamonix bringing music to the streets.
In Chamonix centtre, there will be two outdoor stages set up. The stage in front of the Tourist Office at the Place de l’Amitie will host classical music from the town’s school of music, so if you like a bit of Bach or Strauss that’s the place to be from 16:30 to 21:30.
Several local bands will be playing at a stage in the Place Mont Blanc if you want something a bit more modern. The fun starts at 18:00 and goes on to the early hours of Monday morning.
But the place to be is definitly rue du Moulin. Every year the tiny cobbled street is crammed with people, but the atmosphere is fun and friendly. There’s usually live music at the top end by Privilege, DJs at Soulfood, Mix Bar and Bar’d Up, so take your pick - it’s sure to be ggreat fun.
Fete de la Musique was originally an idea by Maurice Fleuret that was picked up by the then minister for culture in France, Jack Lang in 1981. Lang liked Fleuret’s idea of ‘music and concerts everywhere’. The first Fete de la Musiique was held on 21st June 1982. Since then, the idea has spread and the 21st June has become a night for music, dancing and fun on over 100 countries.
