From June 20 to 22, the 17th Fête de la Musique lit up Shunde District of Foshan, delivering three consecutive nights of free, high-quality musical experiences to local audiences.
The 17th Fête de la Musique in Shunde. Jun 20, Foshan. (Photo provided to GDToday)
Nine acclaimed bands from both China and France took to the stage, presenting a vibrant fusion of genres including pop, folk, rock, electronic, house, and R&B.
Highlights included performances by rising French singer-songwriter Lize, new pop sensation BRÖ, and avant-garde electro duo ATOEM.
French singer-songwriter Lize. Jun 20, Foshan. (Photo provided to GDToday)
They were joined by uniquely Chinese acts such as Liang Zheng & Shang Neng Fan—known for their Cantonese poetry-infused rock—as well as local favorites like electronic rock legends Non-Linear (与非门+) and Shunde’s own traditional Donghu ensemble.
Beyond the music, the event featured an immersive cultural experience with a creative food and lifestyle market, intangible cultural heritage workshops, and a "Shared Piano" public art initiative.
Food and lifestyle shops during the festival. Jun 20, Foshan. (Photo provided to GDToday)
Twelve well-known restaurant brands collaborated to launch exclusive “Sino-French fusion” menus, showcasing the culinary creativity and bold experimentation of Shunde’s renowned chefs.
As one of the highlights of the 2025 Croisements Festival, this year marks the 17th edition of the Fête de la Musique in China. From June 19 to 29, the festival spans 11 cities—including Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Wuhan, Changsha, Shenyang, Foshan, and Shenzhen—offering a series of free concerts that celebrate music and cultural exchange.
Launched in 2006, the Croisements Festival is one of the largest French cultural events outside of France and one of the largest foreign cultural festivals in China.
Reporter: Xie Hongzhou
Photo: Provided to GDToday
Editor: James, Yuan Zixiang, Shen He
