Fête de la Musique

A new music festival at the Fish Ladder Music Park aims to plug Lansing into a global tradition.

The Fête de la Musique is an annual French celebration transforming public spaces into open-air stages. Today, it’s observed in hundreds of cities worldwide.

Lansing’s event will feature live music and interactive activities for anyone wanting to experience the joy of making music together.

“This event is about celebrating music as something everyone can participate in,” event organizer Gaëlle Cassin-Ross said. “Whether you’re a professional musician, someone learning an instrument for the first time or simply someone who wants to kick off summer with some musical fun, Fête de la Musique is for you.”

Cassin-Ross, the owner of local French cultural center Aux Petits Soins, hopes Fête de la Musique becomes an annual tradition for the region. 

“I was surprised when I moved to Lansing to find out that no one had heard of Fête de la Musique before,” she said. “Because Lansing has such a vibrant arts and music scene, it seemed a natural fit for the area, so I’m happy to be able to introduce it to my community.”