A century later, Paris is once again hosting the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, 2024, and the Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8, 2024. For the occasion, the City of Light is in a frenzy to host this unmissable sporting event, and the least we can say is that it is determined to unveil to Parisians and tourists a fine program of events for the general public alongside the eagerly-awaited trials. As a result, we can expect to discover a capital more hyperactive than ever during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!
FAQ: transportation, practical information, sports, frequently asked questions about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Do you have questions about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? Practical information, transport, the sports on the program, find the answers in this great FAQ, to make your life easier during the Olympics! [Read more]
Visitors and local residents alike will be able to take advantage of a wide range of free events for the general public in all four corners of the capital! Exhibitions, concerts and other events to suit all tastes will be on offer at what promises to be an emotionally-charged event. This is your chance to take advantage of the free events on the program across the many festivities expected during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's the perfect way to experience the atmosphere of the Games without breaking the bank!
Stay tuned: this guide will be updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. Check this page regularly, especially in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, to find out what free events are on the program!
Discover the giant tapestry of the Olympic Games on the façade of the Hôtel de la Marine
On March 12, 2024, the gigantic tapestry for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was unveiled to the general public, after three years of painstaking work by artisans from the national manufactures. On June 21, the general public will be able to admire it free of charge at the Hôtel de la Marine! [Read more]
The Parc des Jeux, France's largest celebration site, with exceptional concerts and free activities!
This summer, it's party time at the Parc des Jeux, Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve! The fan zone will open to celebrate the arrival of the flame with an exceptional concert by Coca-Cola, and for 17 days, you'll be able to rock out to great artists like Soolking and Magic System, and try your hand at a whole host of sports, including climbing, break dancing and canoeing! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: fan zone in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Ofenbach concert and drone show for opening ceremony
For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is being transformed into one of the main fan zones, open from July 27 to August 11, promising free access and festivities for all. The program includes an exceptional opening night with the DJ Ofenbach duo, followed by Vincent Vinel and Broken Back later in the season. [Read more]
Olympics: a fresco in the 18th arrondissement marks the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028
To celebrate the Olympic Games, a fresco can now be seen behind the REcyclerie in Paris's 18th arrondissement, symbolizing the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028. [Read more]
Composition for an Ensemble, or Clive Holden's L'Esprit des Jeux at the Canadian Cultural Centre
New free exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre! In the year of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Centre culturel in the capital's 8th arrondissement invites Canadian filmmaker Clive Holden. A specialist in the digital arts, Holden is interested in the representation of celebrity and fame through the eyes of sports photographers. [Read more]
Paris Plages expands for 2024, a new place to relax and swim
A special edition awaits us this year for Paris Plage 2024. Not two, but 3 sites will brighten up the summer season with different opening dates. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: The Olympic Flame's journey through Paris, the programme
The Paris 2024 Olympics promises us a great crossing with the Olympic Flame's journey through the French capital. This route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route and the free events planned for the occasion. [Read more]
Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Torch Relay in Seine-Saint-Denis - cities, dates and schedule
Seine-Saint-Denis, the department where the Olympic Games will be held, promises a lively and festive torch relay. Discover the detailed route in the different cities and what awaits you on Thursday July 25 and Friday July 26, 2024. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: Decathlon Playground, a free sports experience in the Parc de La Villette
For the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, La Villette is likely to be the place to be! Between Club France and the Decathlon Playground, the 19th arrondissement will be buzzing with sport! [Read more]
An unusual free night at the Musée d'Orsay with dinner and a view of the Olympic opening ceremony
How about an unusual free night at the Musée d'Orsay, with dinner and a view of the Olympic opening ceremony? On July 26, 2024, Airbnb is offering you this incredible experience! [Read more]
Olympic Games, mirror of society: free exhibition at the Shoah Memorial - our photos
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are just around the corner, and many museums are creating exhibitions on the subject, depending on their theme! The Paris branch of the Shoah Memorial is evoking the values and prejudices around sport, in a free exhibition, from March 29, 2024. [Read more]
The 4 Cardinales du Sport: stained glass sculptures on the Canal Saint Martin for the Games
Until November 25, 2024, discover "Les 4 Cardinales du Sport", a series of stained glass sculptures, exhibited on the Belvédère Claude-Gérard Marcus, overlooking the Canal Saint Martin, during the Paris Olympic Games! [Read more]
Beauty and Gesture: six sculptures celebrating Olympism in front of the French National Assembly
From April 2 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six sculptures will be inviting themselves onto the steps of the Palais Bourbon, imagined by artist Laurent Perbos, to represent Olympism. This outdoor installation is free to discover! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: A super fan zone in Créteil, Val-de-Marne
The Val-de-Marne will be vibrating to the rhythm of the Olympic Games this summer, thanks to a super fan zone on the East synthetic pitch of the Duvauchelle stadium in Créteil. From July 26 to August 11, 2024, broadcasts, sports, concerts and food trucks will be on offer. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: an athletics track is installed under the canopy of the Westield Forum des Halles
The Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, starting on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with the installation of an athletics track under its canopy. A free sporting event accessible to all right in the heart of the capital, which will see €1 donated to an association for each sprint, on this first weekend of the opening. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: the Château de Vincennes is transformed into a festive Fan Zone
A free fan zone within the Château de Vincennes to enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? That's what awaits us from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Broadcasting, food but also sports and exceptional visits are on the program. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Africa Station, the African fan zone on Ile-Saint-Denis
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, Île-Saint-Denis will be transformed into Africa Station, a fan zone dedicated to African culture and sport. During the Olympic Games, the site will host not only broadcasts, but also colorful events, concerts, shows, exhibitions and meetings with athletes. [Read more]
Paris 2024: celebrate France's medallists at the Trocadéro Champions Park
Like Club France, Champions Park on the Trocadero, in front of the Eiffel Tower, aims to welcome French supporters and athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Paris 2024: Parc Georges Valbon, sports activities and free celebration venue in La Courneuve
As the central department in the hosting of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Seine-Saint-Denis will be transforming La Courneuve's Georges Valbon Park into a veritable celebration space, complete with giant screens, sports fields and a panoramic tower! [Read more]
Olympics: a fresco in the 18th arrondissement marks the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028
To celebrate the Olympic Games, a fresco can now be seen behind the REcyclerie in Paris's 18th arrondissement, symbolizing the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028. [Read more]
Composition for an Ensemble, or Clive Holden's L'Esprit des Jeux at the Canadian Cultural Centre
New free exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre! In the year of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Centre culturel in the capital's 8th arrondissement invites Canadian filmmaker Clive Holden. A specialist in the digital arts, Holden is interested in the representation of celebrity and fame through the eyes of sports photographers. [Read more]
Paris Plages expands for 2024, a new place to relax and swim
A special edition awaits us this year for Paris Plage 2024. Not two, but 3 sites will brighten up the summer season with different opening dates. [Read more]
The 4 Cardinales du Sport: stained glass sculptures on the Canal Saint Martin for the Games
Until November 25, 2024, discover "Les 4 Cardinales du Sport", a series of stained glass sculptures, exhibited on the Belvédère Claude-Gérard Marcus, overlooking the Canal Saint Martin, during the Paris Olympic Games! [Read more]
Beauty and Gesture: six sculptures celebrating Olympism in front of the French National Assembly
From April 2 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six sculptures will be inviting themselves onto the steps of the Palais Bourbon, imagined by artist Laurent Perbos, to represent Olympism. This outdoor installation is free to discover! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Africa Station, the African fan zone on Ile-Saint-Denis
For the Paris 2024 Olympics, Île-Saint-Denis will be transformed into Africa Station, a fan zone dedicated to African culture and sport. During the Olympic Games, the site will host not only broadcasts, but also colorful events, concerts, shows, exhibitions and meetings with athletes. [Read more]
Paris 2024: Parc Georges Valbon, sports activities and free celebration venue in La Courneuve
As the central department in the hosting of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Seine-Saint-Denis will be transforming La Courneuve's Georges Valbon Park into a veritable celebration space, complete with giant screens, sports fields and a panoramic tower! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 26th, 2024 to September 8th, 2024