Music
Discover the missions, actions and what the Institut français has to offer in the field of music.
The Institut français plays a key role in supporting and promoting French music internationally. By supporting the mobility of artists, the distribution of musical creations and the development of cultural and creative industries, the Institut français promotes the influence of French music scenes on foreign territories.
A Music & Performing Arts division is dedicated to these issues within the Artistic Creation and Cultural Industries department of the Institut français.
Our missions
The Institut français facilitates the circulation of artists and musical works by supporting international projects in all musical genres: current music, jazz, classical and contemporary music. Its actions aim to:
- Support the mobility of artists and their international development
- Foster encounters and artistic collaborations between French artists and foreign music scenes
- Encourage the French artistic presence at major music festivals and events.
The Institut français promotes French artists by facilitating their contacts with international professionals.
The French Institute supports the music industries in their structuring and international deployment.
The Institut français supports the Francophone music scene and cultural exchanges.
News
The French Institute at MaMA Music & Convention 2025
9 October 2025