There's no shortage of festivals in Paris in August. Between Jazz à gogo, cinema at La Villette, Rock en Seine and Classique au Vert, it would be a mistake to miss out on these often free events. So, between two dance steps at Paris Plages or l'Eté du Canal, let's pick and choose from all the great ideas the capital has in store for us this August 2023.
The Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer terrace, is back with its open-air cinema
La Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer restaurant, will reopen its doors in Paris on May 9, 2023 to allow us to enjoy its magical setting once again. For an idyllic lunch or dinner in a flowery and green setting and why not a movie in June, this is the place to be. [Read more]
Hotel Paradiso and its rooftop with open-air cinema
Cinephiles beware: here's THE terrace not to be missed in Paris this summer 2023! For a new season, the Hôtel Paradiso unveils its green rooftop with open-air cinema and cocktail bar! [Read more]
100 years of Warner Bros at UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles: 84 cult films in the spotlight
UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles, a cinema monster in terms of admissions, honors the centenary of Warner Bros with 84 cult films from June 7 to August 29. [Read more]
UGC cinemas celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros this summer 2023
UGC marks the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros with an exceptional summer program, featuring 100 masterpieces in 20 UGC cinemas across France. [Read more]
Formes olympiques 2023, the free festival between sport and art this summer in Paris
Concert, show, exhibition, sport: with the Formes olympiques festival, from June 23 to September 17, 2023, we're enjoying a host of free events, all over Paris. Here's a selection of not-to-be-missed events. [Read more]
Little Films Festival: the film event for the little ones
From June 24th to September 3rd, the Little Films Festival is back for the fifth time all over France. Something to delight families, children and leisure centers to spend the summer. [Read more]
Ciné sous les étoiles: Seine-Saint-Denis open-air film festival unveils program
The latest edition of the "Ciné sous les étoiles" open-air film festival runs all summer long, from June 30 to September 1. In nine Seine-Saint-Denis towns, free screenings of popular films await you. [Read more]
Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the spellbinding world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 8 to August 27, 2023. This edition features the Aubusson tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound, inspired by the famous Japanese animated film Princess Mononoké directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a unique opportunity to discover this spectacular work of art, and to enjoy a host of free events, including an open-air cinema. [Read more]
Cinéma sur le Toit x Sofilm at Bar à Bulles, free open-air cinema all summer long
Fancy an open-air cinema in a stylish location? Head to the Bar à Bulles, on the roof of the Moulin Rouge, for an unusual screening, every Wednesday from July 12 to August 30, 2023. Cinéma sur le Toit x Sofilm is your chance to catch a free film in one of Paris's most exclusive locations! [Read more]
Free open-air cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly special Studio Ghibli, films on the program
Attention lovers of Studio Ghibli animated films! This summer, from July 13 to August 20, 2023, the Musée du Quai Branly is offering free open-air cinema screenings as part of Jardin d'été! Enjoy Japanese creations in front of the Eiffel Tower. Don't forget to book! [Read more]
DÉPART, the new arts festival at Paris's Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports
A new festival is coming to the Paris region, in a pair of unusual locations where you'd expect to be on a plane rather than admiring artistic performances: Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports. See you from July 14 to August 19, 2023! [Read more]
La Plage de Nanterre, the summer resort of 2023
The city of Nanterre launches the 2023 edition of La Plage de Nanterre from July 15 to August 20. As every year, a wave of sand covers the Gabriel Péri stadium, which is transformed into a free "seaside resort", for a "beach-like" atmosphere with deckchairs, bouncy castles, water games, entertainment, music and open-air cinema! [Read more]
Festival de Cinéma en plein air 2023 de la Villette: program of free screenings this summer
The open-air film festival of La Villette returns from July 19 to August 20, 2023 in Paris! On the program: a month of free and open-air film screenings, to be followed while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette. For this new edition, the theme is Team Spirit! [Read more]
The Magic Cinéma: the open-air immersive cinema experience in Montrouge
Discover Magic Cinéma in Montrouge, a unique summer event featuring immersive outdoor film screenings. Immerse yourself in captivating worlds, dance to the rhythm of enchanting music and savor exotic dishes, all while enjoying an unforgettable cinematic experience. Join us this summer for festive evenings of discovery and fun. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Montrouge: free screenings every Thursday evening this summer
One of the most popular activities in Ile-de-France, open-air cinema is back this summer! Head to Montrouge for an exceptional program of dance and sports, every Thursday evening, for free screenings! [Read more]
Les Musicales du Châtel in Provins, the program of free concerts this summer 2023
Les Musicales du Châtel liven up the summer season in the medieval town of Provins with a series of free concerts every Saturday evening. Come and relax from 7pm to 10pm in the historic setting of Place du Châtel, between July 22 and August 19, 2023. [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2023: a free, committed film festival on the tracks at the REcyclerie
Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 16 to 27, 2023, to enjoy a dozen or so documentaries on powerful subjects such as nature, people, discovery and sharing. [Read more]
Ciné-Jardins: the outdoor film festival in the gardens of Paris returns this summer
Now in its ninth year, the Ciné-Jardin open-air film festival unveils an exciting program of films on the theme of "documentaries and ecology". Join us in the gardens of Paris and its inner suburbs from August 17 to September 9 for a series of free evenings. [Read more]
Les Yvelines font leur cinéma 2023: the open-air cinema program
Yvelines is going into open-air cinema mode with a series of free screenings of mainstream films from August 18 to September 9, 2023 in some 40 communes. Whether you're in Plaisir, Chatou or Mantes-la-Jolie, you'll be able to enjoy a film under the stars! [Read more]
Cinescale 2023: 3rd edition of the Montmartre open-air film festival
The Cinescale open-air film festival returns to Montmartre for its 3rd edition on August 22 and 23, 2023, featuring short films on intergeneration and travel. [Read more]
Vedettes de Paris organizes its free open-air cinema
Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches its first open-air cinema this Wednesday, August 23, with "Ratatouille", "La Tour Montparnasse Infernale" and "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain" to be seen in the heart of the City of Light. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at the Shoah Memorial: educational programming in August
Four French films about the Holocaust can be seen on the forecourt of the Shoah Memorial, from August 23 to 27, as part of a free open-air cinema program. [Read more]
The unusual: open-air cinema in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes
The Château de Vincennes will be hosting a free open-air cinema from August 24 to 26, 2023. The event takes place in the monument's main courtyard, under the stars. Discover the program! [Read more]
Mini Rock en Seine, the kids' section of the 2023 Rock en Seine festival!
At the heart of the Rock en Seine festival is an area dedicated to children: it's the Mini Rock en Seine, offered every year for a moment shared with the whole family. For three days, from August 25 to 27, 2023, children aged 6 to 11 can enjoy a space with a program adapted to their age. While parents enjoy the thrills of a concert, children can take part in a range of free workshops: something for all ages! [Read more]
Festival Silhouette 2023: a festival of free outdoor short films and concerts
The Silhouette festival returns for its 22nd edition to the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 25 to September 2, 2023. On the program? 9 evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates. [Read more]
Cinéma Couture: 20 cult fashion films to (re)see at the Cinémathèque, this fall 2023
Coco avant Chanel, Personal Shopper, Le Diable s'habille en Prada ... This fall, the Cinémathèque Française is showing the 20 most emblematic fashion films in a dedicated retrospective from August 31 to September 22, 2023. Reserve your tickets now to make sure you don't miss out on this celebration of Haute Couture and the seventh art. [Read more]
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Top summer festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region 2023
From the unmissable to the atypical, from the musical to the free... Every summer, festivals flock to the four corners of the capital, delighting the many inhabitants of the Ile-de-France region. Whether it's shows, cinema or music, discover the Paris and Ile-de-France festivals that will be making a splash this summer 2022. [Read more]
There are still plenty of festivals to choose from in September in Paris and the Île-de-France region this autumn 2023. Cinema, concerts, shows, we're filling up with good moods and good deals! [Read more]
Discover the free outdoor film festivals not to be missed in Paris this summer 2023 to enjoy starry screenings. [Read more]
It's often said that music softens the soul. And it does. And it's not for nothing that festivals are springing up all over the capital during the summer. So, for those of you looking for a little sweetness, check out this summer's 2024 music festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Summer in Paris is a time for strolling through parks and gardens, sunbathing on terraces, and enjoying great music. Jazz, classical, electro, rock or French variety... there's something for everyone! Here's an overview of the free concerts and music festivals not to be missed this summer in Paris and the Paris region. [Read more]
Free activities in Paris this summer? We've got just what you're looking for! We've got all the tips you need to get out and have fun for free this summer! [Read more]
With all the talent shows on TV, dance has regained its letters of nobility. As a result, dance shows and festivals (both classical and modern) are multiplying in Paris. Here's a best-of list of current and upcoming shows you won't want to miss. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 1st, 2023 to August 31th, 2023
Recommended age
For all
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