EF Festival by VL : Fête de la Musique in Paris 2025
EF Festival by VL : Paris 15e Rewrites the Script for Fête de la Musique
On June 21, while crowds gather around pop-up stages in the Marais or squeeze through the neon buzz of Pigalle, something much bigger is taking over the south of Paris. In the 15th arrondissement, EF Festival by VL. is returning for its eighth edition, and it’s turning the quiet parvis of the town hall into one of the city’s most electrifying dancefloors.
A Free, Massive Electro Concert in the Heart of Paris 15e
This isn’t your average neighborhood jam session. EF Festival by VL., organized in partnership with EF France, is Paris’s largest free electronic concert during Fête de la Musique. The festival is expecting more than 15,000 people to gather for a night of non-stop music, dancing, and open-air euphoria.
Forget unplugged street acts. This is a high-energy, pro-level festival experience, and it’s completely free. The 2025 lineup features major international names, including Alastair Lane, Baccus, Kimotion, and a powerful back-to-back set from Supermassive and Willy William. More artists are expected to join the bill in the coming days.
A Real Festival Vibe, with the Spirit of the Streets
The setup is sleek, the bass is deep, and the production rivals any major summer festival. But what makes EF Festival by VL. so special is its soul. It’s a high-volume celebration that still feels spontaneous and grounded. The crowd is wildly diverse, locals, students, club kids, and curious passersby all swept up in the same pulse.
In just minutes, the entire square becomes a collective dancefloor. There’s no VIP section, no velvet rope, just people moving together, powered by music and the thrill of summer finally arriving.
EF Festival by VL : When the 15e Becomes the Pulse of Paris
The 15th arrondissement is usually known for its calm, residential charm. But for one night, it becomes the beating heart of the city. EF Festival by VL. brings structure and scale, but never loses the raw freedom of Fête de la Musique. It’s a celebration built on rhythm, sweat, and shared joy. A night that’s all about letting go.
There’s no ticket to buy and no excuses to stay home. Just show up when the sun goes down, and let the bass guide you.
Save the Date
EF Festival by VL. takes place on June 21, on the Parvis de la Mairie du 15e arrondissement in Paris.
Entry is free, the music goes all night, and the summer officially begins.
For more details and the full program, visit: fetedelamusique-paris.fr
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Amélie JOUISON is a fashion photographer and art director.
She likes to question the status of the image as a woman, incorporating a point of humour, burlesque and creating discomfort.
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