World Day of Music Timeline

1985

The First World Day of Music is Celebrated

The concept of Fete de la Musique is adopted by several countries around the world, and becomes an annual fixture on the global calendar.

1982

Fete de la Musique is Celebrated

Maurice Fleuret, together with Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, announces Fete de la Musique in Paris on June 21, which is also the day of the summer solstice.