For art lovers and the curious of all kinds, Paris is a true paradise: with its many museums and art venues, the capital is bustling with activity every day! There's never a dull moment: there's always a new, exciting, innovative, immersive exhibition to entertain and educate.
At the start of 2025, we've already been able to discover some incredible exhibitions on fashion, sport, travel, contemporary art, photography, architecture, music, history, fun, free and unusual exhibitions...
What other surprises await us over the next six months? To find out, take a look at our selection of not-to-be-missed exhibitions for the second half of the year. We've got some great artistic events lined up for you! So take a look at your next cultural outings, in Paris and Île-de-France.
Cliorama exhibition: an immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® Parade will be transformed into an immersive and emotional experience centered around the legendary Renault Clio. With an exhibition of iconic models, artistic programming, and fun activities, CLIORAMA promises to be a vibrant ode to love, culture, and design. A unique event for enthusiasts of cars, photography, and culture. [Read more]
Christmas at the Paradox Museum: a magical experience to discover with XMAS MINDLIGHT.
Sponsored - The Paradox Museum Paris lights up the winter with XMAS MINDLIGHT, its new luminous and magical Christmas experience, to be discovered from November 22, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Illusions, treasure hunts, nighttime events, a warm atmosphere, and magical decorations immerse you in a world where imagination becomes reality: this is what awaits you in this immersive museum in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
What's Weaving - Stories woven between India and France: a unique exhibition on textile art
Sponsored - From December 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Institut français, the French Embassy in India, and the Manufactures Nationales are organizing an exceptional event to showcase textile creation, at the crossroads of contemporary art and craftsmanship. This event combines an exhibition and a festival, celebrating the textile expertise of India and France. Between artistic craftsmanship and contemporary creation, "Ce qui se trame - Histoires tissées entre l'Inde et la France" (What is being woven - Stories woven between India and France) brings together works, heritage objects, and cross-cultural residencies, revealing a cultural and artistic bridge between two rich and complementary textile traditions. [Read more]
International group exhibition: The Orthodox Icon – The Light of Eternity, at the Bulgarian Cultural Center
Sponsored - An artistic and meditative immersion in the world of iconography and contemporary mosaics. An exhibition open from December 11, 2025, to January 29, 2026. Free admission. [Read more]
Les Étés du Louvre 2025: the open-air art festival between the Pyramid and the Tuileries
This summer, take advantage of the Louvre Museum's new open-air festival to discover exceptional artistic performances, between the Louvre Pyramid and the Jardin des Tuileries, from July 2 to 25, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion Icons: we saw the free exhibition of the original Birkin bag at Sotheby's Paris
Sotheby's Paris unveils the very first Birkin bag, designed for Jane Birkin in 1984, at the "Fashion Icons" exhibition from July 3 to 9, 2025, prior to its auction on July 10. A unique piece to be discovered without delay! [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: Cruzeiro do Sul exhibition at the Senate Orangery
Brazilian artist Cildo Meireles presents his conceptual work, Cruzeiro do Sul, at the Orangerie du Sénat, from July 3 to 14, 2025, as part of the Saison culturelle Brésil-France 2025. An immersion between native myths and colonial history to be discovered in the heart of the Jardin du Luxembourg. [Read more]
Les décadences de l'amour: a colorful and intimate exhibition at Galerie Wawi
Artist Kazybris explores the different forms of love in the LGBTQ+ universe, with the exhibition Les décadences de l'amour, on view from July 3 to August 1, 2025 at Galerie Wawi. [Read more]
Le geste retrouvé: the reproduction of the Celtic torque from Montans exhibited at L'École des Arts Joailliers
The École des Arts Joailliers is hosting a unique exhibition combining archaeology and jewelry-making expertise, based around the spectacular reconstruction of a Celtic torque dating back over 2,000 years, to be discovered free of charge from July 3 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Karl Lagerfeld's free couture exhibition of Chloé, in a sublime private mansion
Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr auction house unveils a free exhibition dedicated to the decade during which Karl Lagerfeld was artistic director of Chloé. A total of 80 emblematic pieces to explore from July 3 to 9, 2025, in the prestigious Hôtel particulier in Paris's 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long. [Read more]
Food-express: the unusual exhibition on train gastronomy at Ground Control - our photos
Ground Control is offering us a little unusual this summer, an exhibition at the heart of bar cars and meals on trains. From July 10 to October 5, 2025, visit the free Food-express exhibition. [Read more]
Olibet cookies, an industrial adventure: the historical and gourmet exhibition at MUS
The Musée d'Histoire Urbaine et Sociale de Suresnes tells the story of Biscuits Olibet, a family business that played a key role in the town's history. The exhibition runs from July 10 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Bestiaire: the exhibition at Galerie La Lison - final days
A plunge into a dreamlike, hybrid world awaits you at Galerie La Lison from July 10 to September 13, 2025, with the exhibition Bestiaire brought to you by Astra Artem. Two artists, Adventice and Trëz, share their visions of the strange and the living. ATTENTION LAST DAYS [Read more]
La nuit de la mode: a nocturnal, musical fashion week at the Louvre this summer
Exhibition, concert, fashion show: the Musée du Louvre invites you to experience an unforgettable evening, with the Nuit de la mode, organized on July 10, 2025. Reservations are now open! [Read more]
Nocturnes at the Palais de Tokyo: free evenings in Paris this summer
This summer, from July 17 to September 4 2025, the Palais de Tokyo opens its doors to us free of charge for special artistic nocturnes, every Thursday evening. [Read more]
Le mignonisme en Seine: Philippe Katerine's free exhibition on a barge in Clichy (92) - final days
Philippe Katerine makes a stopover in Clichy with Le Mignonisme en Seine, a free exhibition as tender as it is wild. Aboard the legendary Touta barge, designed by Le Corbusier, his drawings will be on display until July 31, 2025. [Read more]
Free exhibition Dancing the Earth at the Couvent de l'Annonciation
Marina Balain, aka Dancing The Earth on Instagram, unveils her first exhibition in a mystical, hidden location in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Until Sunday, July 20, 2025, don't miss this free photo exhibition that takes you dancing around the world. [Read more]
Summer at Citéco: free weekends for all at the museum
Citéco, the museum of economics in Paris, is free every weekend during the summer of 2025, from July 19 to August 17! The perfect way to spend an exciting, artistic summer. [Read more]
L'École des Arts Joailliers: the art of jewelry at the heart of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
Discover the fascinating world of jewelry at the École des Arts Joailliers, housed in a sumptuous 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Paris. All year round, free exhibitions and workshops await you to learn more about the art of jewelry. [Read more]
Cité de la Céramique: Sèvres porcelain factory and national ceramics museum (92)
For an artistic getaway just outside Paris, head for Sèvres, where a unique museum invites you to explore the art of ceramics in all its forms, from antique pieces to the most refined porcelain. [Read more]
Maison Elysée: the presidential palace museum celebrates its anniversary with free events
Located opposite the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée is celebrating its very first anniversary. Inaugurated during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this free museum is offering a festive weekend on July 25 and 26, 2025. Entertainment, concerts and tastings will punctuate these two fun-filled days open to all. [Read more]
Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!
Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September. [Read more]
Les Secrets de Nélie: immersive theatrical tours at the Musée Jacquemart André
Immerse yourself in Les Secrets de Nélie, an immersive theatrical visit to the Musée Jacquemart-André on August 4, 11, 18, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2025. Period costumes, intimate stories and Belle Époque heritage take you into the world of Nélie Jacquemart. [Read more]
Maurice Ravel House-Museum: the Boléro composer's haven of peace in Montfort-l'Amaury (78)
In Montfort-l'Amaury, in the Yvelines department, Maurice Ravel's home can be visited like a jewel box, untouched since the composer's death. With rare objects, carefully selected furnishings and a piano ready to sound, you can enjoy an intimate visit to the place where his music was born. [Read more]
World Photography Day: exhibitions and museums in Paris today
This Tuesday, August 19, 2025, is World Photography Day. It's an excellent excuse to head off to the capital's art galleries and museums to enjoy the latest photo exhibitions. [Read more]
La Monnaie de Paris by night: go behind the scenes of the collections every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening until 9pm, the Monnaie de Paris, a veritable Parisian monetary institution and museum, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
The Palais Galliera by night: visit the backstage world of fashion every Friday evening
Every Friday evening, until 9pm, the Palais Galliera, musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Daria Schmitt and Josep Homs exhibition at Daniel Maghen Gallery - our photos
This autumn, the Daniel Maghen gallery in Paris is honoring the work of two talented comic strip artists. Visit us until September 20, 2025 to discover this free exhibition and admire the works of Josep Homs for the "SHI" series, and Daria Schmitt for her new album "La Tête de mort venue de Suède". [Read more]
The Bourse de Commerce by night: an evening of contemporary art every Friday night
Every Friday evening, until 9pm, the Bourse de Commerce, temple of contemporary art, welcomes you for a nocturne through the exhibitions and installations of the moment. [Read more]
Musée Maillol by night: discover the sculptor's works every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening, until 10pm, the Musée Maillol welcomes you for a nocturne through the permanent collections of the sculptor's works and current exhibitions. [Read more]
Quai Branly Museum by night: a journey through civilizations every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 10pm, the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections from around the world and its temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
The Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine by night: visit the collections every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections, architectural features and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Musée Marmottan Monet by night: discover Impressionist works every Thursday evening
Every Thursday evening, until 9pm, the Musée Marmottan-Monet, temple of Impressionism, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Nocturne David Hockney 25: the closing night of the exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton treats us to a colorful and offbeat final evening around the David Hockney 25 exhibition! Join us this Friday, August 29, 2025 for a musical and arty nocturne on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. [Read more]
Versailles from the air II: our photos of the exhibition at the Ancienne Poste de Versailles
Ready to take to the skies? From August 30 to November 16, 2025, the Ancienne Poste de Versailles invites you to discover "Versailles from Above II", an immersive exhibition revealing the royal city from above, through aerial images, a historical model and a never-before-seen film. [Read more]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game: the arty exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet Orangerie
From August 30 to September 7, 2025, the Musée Carnavalet's Orangerie will be hosting an art exhibition based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game, entitled Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game. A unique visual immersion in the world of the cult game, with iconic works, giant statues and exclusive gifts! [Read more]
Rock'n' Drôle: Antoine de Caunes' free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche - last days
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche goes rockin' back to school with Rock'n'Drôle, a free, offbeat exhibition by Antoine de Caunes. From August 30 to October 19, 2025, riffs, fashion, curiosities and installations electrify this Parisian shopping mecca on the Left Bank. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the legends? [Read more]
The spirit of Japanese gardens: a free photo exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris
This autumn, zenitude is the order of the day at the Maison de la culture du Japon. The famous Japanese center in Paris invites you to come and relax through the free exhibition "The Spirit of Japanese Gardens", and the photographs of Frédéric Soreau. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: Le Labyrinthe, the monumental fashion installation at Hôtel de la Marine
To mark Paris Design Week and the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a monumental installation by designer Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau, from September 3 to 21. From the main courtyard to the loggia, via the salons d'apparat, follow this immersive, free tour of the Hôtel de la Marine, the must-see design event of the autumn! [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: "Folie", a free multi-sensory installation at the Hôtel de Sully
Paris Design Week 2025 returns from September 4 to 13, coloring Paris with free, interactive installations. In the midst of all this, "Folie" by Lucas Huillet and Alexandre Helwani invites you to lie down, let yourself be carried away and awaken all your senses, on a strange couch, planted on the terrace of the Hôtel de Sully. [Read more]
The Musée du Service de Santé des Armées: a little-known site on the history of military medicine
The little-known Musée du Service de Santé des Armées retraces four centuries of military medical history in the heart of the former Val-de-Grâce abbey, featuring medical instruments, casts and scientific developments. [Read more]
Blazing Grace: the free exhibition at the Swedish Institute for Paris Design Week, our photos
As part of Paris Design Week, the Swedish Institute in Paris is opening its doors to five Scandinavian glass artists. Join us in the Marais district of Paris from September 3 to 21, 2025 to discover this free exhibition entitled "Blazing Grace", featuring works by Maria Bang Espersen, Hanna Hansdotter, Peter Hermansson, Fredrik Nielsen and Kirsten Vikingstad Hermansson. [Read more]
Good plan: Citéco offers a free nocturne on the first Thursday of every month
An evening at the museum is even better when it's free! Every first Thursday of the month, Citéco opens its doors free of charge for a lively cultural evening. [Read more]
Bag, bag, bag. More Than a Bag: the new free fashion exhibition at Printemps Paris Haussmann
This fall, Printemps Haussmann is unpacking everything with "Sac, sac, sac. More Than a Bag", a free fashion exhibition on view from September 4 to October 26, 2025 in the department store's art deco cupola. 200 iconic bags, from Louis Vuitton to Coperni, retrace the history of a cult accessory between heritage, design and leather goods workshops. A couture rendez-vous where each bag tells the story of a style, an era, an allure. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: three installations in the heart of the Bibliothèque historique de Paris
For this year's Paris Design Week, head to the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris to discover three free installations. From September 4 to 13, 2025, the handsome townhouse will unveil the varied creations of talented designers, collectives and studios. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: "577 chaises: l'hémicycle citoyen", the installation at the Archives nationales
To coincide with Paris Design Week 2025, from September 4 to 13, the courtyard of the Archives nationales will host the monumental, free, interactive work "577 chaises: l'hémicycle citoyen" (577 chairs: the citizen's hemicycle). Echoing the 577 seats of the French National Assembly, each unique reused chair becomes a voice for sitting... and thinking. The installation runs until September 21 for the Journées du Patrimoine and the Festival du Monde. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: a textile work invites itself into the Colonne de Juillet, place de la Bastille
Paris Design Week weaves its creativity once again from September 4 to 13, 2025, in every nook and cranny of the capital. Ten days of design on the move, with cutting-edge exhibitions and free installations in unusual locations. And for the first time, the Colonne de Juillet is transformed into an "art gallery" in the heart of the Place de la Bastille. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: a colorful, immersive installation in a Marais townhouse
From September 4 to 13, 2025, Paris Design Week gets the capital buzzing with exhibitions, workshops and installations. Not to be missed: Marianna Ladreyt's Plastic Glamping, an ultra-colorful, upcycled tent nestled in the courtyard of the Hôtel d'Albret. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: two unusual installations at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Paris Design Week 2025 takes place from September 4 to 13, and puts the capital in "design à gogo" mode! Exhibitions, workshops and installations are all free and open to all, making for a colorful back-to-school experience. At the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, two installations chase away the banality to capture the eye and awaken the senses of curious strollers, with free workshops to boot! [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: the Prix du Design finalists' exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe
Paris transforms itself into an open design stage from September 4 to 13, 2025 for Paris Design Week, where creativity and innovation take to the streets. Galleries, museums and unusual places become gateways to inspiration. At the heart of the festival, the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) celebrates Arab boldness and talent with its emblematic Design Prize, unveiled in a free exhibition. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: exhibitions dedicated to the art of glass and textiles at the Czech Centre
Paris Design Week is back, and Paris is alive with design in all its forms. Among this year's stops, the Centre tchèque, in the 6th arrondissement, invites you to explore a blue universe through exhibitions combining textiles, glass and contemporary design. A creative immersion to be discovered from September 5 to October 18, 2025, with a vernissage on September 4. [Read more]
The Musée de l'Armée at night: visit the collections on the first Friday evening of each month
On the first Friday of every month until 10pm, the Musée de l'Armée and the Hôtel des Invalides welcome you for a nocturne through the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
The schooner Tara moored in Paris: visits on board and exhibition on the quayside for a dive into the Arctic
Before setting off on a two-year expedition to the Coral Triangle, the famous schooner Tara makes a stopover in Paris. Docked at the Alexandre III bridge for a month, the scientific vessel awaits young and old alike for a series of free on-board tours and an exhibition taking us on a voyage to the heart of the Arctic, to be discovered on the quayside. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: the DESIGN DISCO CLUB exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
Design is back! From September 4 to 13, 2025, Paris Design Week electrifies Paris with an XXL creative itinerary. From exhibitions to talks, from galleries to hidden spots, the city is buzzing with design - and this year, Lafayette Anticipations is once again on the alert with the supercharged DESIGN DISCO CLUB exhibition. [Read more]
Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées
An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Bel Ouvrage: 95-piece Collectible Design exhibition in a private mansion in the 6th arrondissement of Paris
French design comes to Paris from September 8 to 10, 2025 with the second edition of Bel Ouvrage, echoing Paris Design Week. On 450 m2 of a heritage site rarely open to the public, 95 pieces of collectible design and works of art will be on display in a scenographically designed trail, blending art, luxury and innovation. [Read more]
Parcours des mondes 2025: the international exhibition of primitive and Asian arts returns to Paris
This autumn, head for the Saint-Germain-des-Près district for the new edition of Parcours des mondes, the international art fair for Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and Archaeology. Join us from September 9 to 14, 2025 to enjoy this artistic journey. [Read more]
Salon des Beaux-Arts 2025: dates and programme for this free event in Paris
The Salon des Beaux-Arts 2025 takes place at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. This free event takes place in two sessions: from December 3 to 7 for Painting, Sculpture and Textiles, then from December 10 to 14, 2025 for the Naturalist, Paper-Paper, Photography and Sculpture sections. [Read more]
Lygia Pape, Weaving space: a delicate exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce - our photos
The Bourse de Commerce presents "Weaving Space", the first French retrospective of Lygia Pape, a major figure of the Brazilian avant-garde, with an immersive light installation and emblematic works. On view from September 10, 2025 to January 26, 2026. The exhibition is part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. [Read more]
JonOne: a free exhibition of the street artist on Fluctuart in Paris - our photos
New installation and new street artist featured on Fluctuart! From September 11 to December 21, 2025, the famous floating barge hosts the "Carte blanche" exhibition by John Andrew Perello aka JonOne. An opportunity to delve into the career of this major urban art artist through old and new works. Discover our photos of this free exhibition! [Read more]
The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum at night: discover the collections on the second Thursday evening of the month
Every second Thursday of the month, until 9pm, the Musée Jean-Jacques henner welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Georges de la Tour: the French painter reveals himself in an exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André
Discover the painter Georges de la Tour, French heir to Caravaggio and master of light and shadow, in a retrospective exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André from September 11, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Contexte: Akim Omiri's new show at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Contexte," Akim Omiri's second show, scheduled for Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Théâtre des Mathurins. [Read more]
Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's new fashion exhibition
Under its historic glass roof, the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa presents the fashion exhibition "Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté", a tribute to the Summer-Autumn 2003 collection, which marked the couturier's comeback after eleven years of silence. Upstairs, it is enhanced by Bruce Weber's black-and-white photographs, which delicately capture the volumes and reinvented femininity of each creation. [Read more]
L'Étoffe des Rêves, the exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre
From September 12, 2025 to July 31, 2026, La Halle Saint Pierre presents "L'étoffe des rêves", a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 artists and over 300 textile works ranging from art brut to surrealism and poetic experimentation. [Read more]
Musée Jacquemart-André by night: explore this unique private collection every Friday evening
Every Friday evening, until 10pm, the Musée Jacquemart-André welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of fine and decorative arts. [Read more]
Photoclimat: final days for the Place de la Concorde art biennial in Paris
The Photoclimat biennial, which combines the environment and art, is back for a new 3rd edition on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Discover the program of this free event, to be experienced from September 12 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]
Free exhibition by Christian Lapie at the Domaine de Saint Cloud
Un temps infini, Christian Lapie's free exhibition at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, France, unveils fifteen monumental sculptures on a 460-hectare site. This contemporary art trail runs from September 12, 2025 to September 30, 2026. [Read more]
Germinations, the new free arts festival that transforms a Yvelines village
GERMINATIONS is the name of the first ecological arts festival to transform Raizeux (Yvelines) into an open-air gallery. 24 French and international artists will take over 4 sites in the village from September 13 to 28, 2025, all with free access. [Read more]
Hans Op de Beeck: "On Vanishing" exhibition at Galerie Templon in Paris - our photos
This autumn, the Galerie Templon in Paris offers a unique project by inviting Hans Op de Beeck. For the occasion, the Belgian visual artist transforms the two spaces of the Paris gallery with his sublime sculptures, as realistic as they are enigmatic. This free exhibition, entitled "On Vanishing", is not to be missed from September 13 to October 31, 2025. [Read more]
Street art: a free Bombasphères exhibition in Paris featuring 80 artists, our photos
The Les Bombasphères art group is back in Paris with a new event to be discovered at the Lab galerie in Paris. On the program? An exhibition featuring over 120 paint bombs customized by 80 urban artists! [Read more]
Journées nationales des artistes: meet designers in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Discover the first edition of the National Artists' Days, an event that allows us to meet designers and visit their studios in Paris and the Île-de-France region. See you on September 13 and 14, 2025. [Read more]
Teyvat Expo: Genshin Impact at the heart of a new exhibition at Les Halles
Genshin Impact comes to Paris with Teyvat Expo, an immersive exhibition at Les Halles, from September 13 to 21, 2025. Never-before-seen illustrations, reconstructions of the nations and exclusive products await you in the Teyvat universe. [Read more]
Paris: Hopare creates a monumental fresco this weekend at the Shack
Urban Signature creates an event by teaming up with Hopare! This Sunday, September 14, 2025, the famous street artist will take over the Shack to create a monumental live fresco on a set of 100 skateboards glued together! For collectors, an original fragment of this work is available for sale. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Exhibition of regional costumes at Château de Breteuil
Discover an extensive collection of regional costumes at the Château de Breteuil from September 15 to November 14, 2025. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: contemporary sculptures at the Palais-Royal
The Palais-Royal in Paris hosts an open-air exhibition as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. From September 16 to October 26, 2025, discover contemporary sculptures by three Brazilian artists, at the crossroads of modern art and historical heritage. [Read more]
Childhood in the spotlight: Greuze, the forgotten artist, reveals himself in an exhibition at the Petit Palais
The artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze was born 300 years ago: to celebrate this anniversary, and bring this unjustly forgotten painter back into the limelight, the Petit Palais is organizing a brand-new exhibition from September 16, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Biennale d'Issy 2025: contemporary art in the spotlight at the Musée de la Carte à Jouer
The Issy Biennial is back for its 16th edition at the Musée de la Carte à Jouer in Issy-les-Moulineaux. This contemporary art rendez-vous awaits us from September 17 to November 9, 2025. Discover the program. [Read more]
Finding your world: the new free exhibition at Galerie du 19M, Manufacture de mode Chanel
The group exhibition "Trouver son monde" (Finding one's world) blends arts and crafts with contemporary creation in the heart of the Galerie du 19M (Manufacture de Mode Chanel). The exhibition features original collaborations between resident houses (Atelier Montex, Maison Lesage, Paloma, Lemarié, Atelier Lognon) and emerging artists. Free to discover from September 17 to December 14, 2025. [Read more]
Pierre Soulages, another light: the painter's works on paper on show at the Musée du Luxembourg
Pierre Soulages' works on paper are featured in a ground-breaking exhibition entitled "Soulages, une autre lumière", not to be missed at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris from September 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026. It's an opportunity to discover a little-known facet of the man many nicknamed the master of outrenoir. [Read more]
Born to Rise: Constance Lafonta's superb free exhibition in Paris' Marais district
Constance Lafonta presents "Born to Rise", an immersive scenographic book exhibition to be discovered in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, from September 18 to 26, 2025. This French Beaux-Arts graduate transforms space into an initiatory journey through four chapters dedicated to metamorphosis and transcendence. [Read more]
Japan Art Festival 2025: the Paris-Tokyo art exhibition at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux
Attention all Japanese art lovers! The Japan Art Festival returns to Paris and takes over the Halle des Blancs Manteaux for three days of exhibitions. Join us in the 4th arrondissement of Paris from Friday September 19 to Sunday September 21, 2025, to admire over 280 free works by Japanese and Parisian artists, featuring calligraphy, photography, painting and sculpture. [Read more]
Recto Verseau exhibition by Baptiste Hersoc at La Lison gallery
Galerie La Lison in Paris unveils Recto Verseau, Baptiste Hersoc's exhibition of oil paintings, dream imagery and visual psychoanalysis, in an intimate exploration of the human psyche, from September 19 to November 1, 2025. [Read more]
Guardians of the Ocean: Inuuteq Storch's free photo exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark
From September 19 to November 23, 2025, Bicolore, the cultural center of the Maison du Danemark in Paris, presents the free exhibition "Guardians of the Ocean". An opportunity to discover the striking images taken by Inuit photographer Inuuteq Storch. [Read more]
Trésors et coulisses du Château: an exhibition of secret works at the Domaine départemental de Sceaux
The Anciennes Écuries of the Domaine départemental de Sceaux will be hosting the "Trésors et coulisses du Château" exhibition from September 19, 2025 to March 22, 2026, an opportunity to admire works and objects that have long remained unknown and secret. [Read more]
Parenthèses urbaines 2025: the street art festival in Roissy-en-Brie
A new 3rd edition of the "Parenthèses urbaines" street art festival. Join us in Roissy-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, from September 20 to October 3, 2025 to discover a series of works by Le Cyklop, Demoisellemm, Djalouz, Emyart's, Kaldea and Nasty. [Read more]
Visit the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris: reopening with a new itinerary
The towers of Notre-Dame de Paris reopen to the public on September 20, 2025, to coincide with the Journées du Patrimoine. Climb to a height of 69 meters to rediscover one of the capital's most emblematic monuments, thanks to a new, enriched tour. A unique experience at the heart of Parisian heritage. [Read more]
The art of perfumers: the free sensory exhibition at Château d'Asnières (92) - our photos
From September 20 to October 19, 2025, the Château d'Asnières-sur-Seine is hosting a free, sensory exhibition dedicated to the art of perfumery. Antique bottles, workshops and lectures reveal the evolution and secrets of this unique savoir-faire. [Read more]
Plaza Athénée: a free XXL design installation by Uchronia on display in the palace courtyard
The Plaza Athénée is going to bed... but in a big way! Uchronia installs a monumental bed that transforms the Cour Jardin into a dreamlike stopover until November 11, 2025. Red, green, elegance and design mingle in this Day Bed open to all, where every detail invites you to stroll, contemplate and dream in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
Plunge into the heart of medieval know-how at the Musée de Cluny
The Friends of the Musée de Cluny are joining forces with the Compagnons du Tour de France and the Mairie du 5 arrondissement to celebrate the transmission and restoration of heritage on September 20 and 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Musée de Cluny - Musée National du Moyen Âge. [Read more]
FAB Paris, the international art fair kicks off the new cultural season at the Grand Palais
The FAB Paris art fair, which brings together a hundred art galleries from all over the world, returns to the Grand Palais from September 20 to 24, 2025, for a new edition. Discover the program. [Read more]
Marie-Antoinette, a queen at Saint-Cloud: the Musée des Avelines historical exhibition
The Musée des Avelines tells the story of Marie-Antoinette in Saint-Cloud, in a free historical exhibition on view from September 20 to December 14, 2025. [Read more]
We saw "Excellences!", the exhibition on French diplomacy at Versailles
The "Excellences!" exhibition at the Choiseul Library in Versailles, from September 20 to December 20, 2025, retraces three centuries of French diplomacy. Produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, it highlights the central role played by ambassadors in diplomatic history. [Read more]
Les mondes de Colette: the exhibition on the inspirational woman of letters at the BnF François-Mitterand
From September 23, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, on the François-Mitterand site, celebrates a major figure in French literature, Colette, in an original and moving exhibition. [Read more]
John Singer Sargent exhibition dazzles Paris at the Musée d'Orsay
From September 23, 2025 to January 26, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay is devoting an unprecedented exhibition to the American painter John Singer Sargent. This retrospective highlights his Parisian years through 90 works, including 66 paintings. [Read more]
Destination Moon: an immersive journey into the stars at the Atelier des Lumières—our photos
A unique creation awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières: from September 24, 2025, until December 4, immerse yourself in "Destination Moon: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks," an immersive documentary by Lightroom. [Read more]
Fête de la Science 2025 at Saint-Ouen in Seine-Saint-Denis, discover the program
Discover the Fête de la science 2025 program in Saint-Ouen: interactive workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and scientific encounters at emblematic sites around the city. A fun-filled family outing to get to the heart of discoveries and explore science in a whole new way! [Read more]
Open house at the Ménilmontant 2025 studios: meet the artists of the 20th arrondissement
Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant open their doors to the general public from September 25 to 28, 2025: come and meet the painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramists, draughtsmen, visual artists and video artists of Paris' 20th arrondissement at this artistic event. [Read more]
The hijacked museum: a fun, free exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village
Painter Pierre-Adrien Sollier takes on art's masterpieces in a "Playmobil ®" version, with the exhibition Le musée détourné, to be discovered free of charge from September 25, 2025 to January 18, 2026 at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Art3F 2025: the autumn edition of the international contemporary art fair at Porte de Versailles
The Art3F contemporary art fair is back for another Parisian edition: from September 26 to 28, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the fair is aimed at all art enthusiasts. [Read more]
Éditions Artaïs 2025: emerging artists exhibition at Romero Paprocki gallery
Galerie Romero Paprocki hosts Éditions Artaïs 2025, an exhibition and sale of original works signed by 13 emerging artists, from September 26 to 29, 2025. A unique opportunity to support contemporary creation in Paris. [Read more]
Fin DAC at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery: carte blanche between street art and Japonism - closing event
Fin DAC is holding his first solo exhibition in Paris with carte blanche at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery from September 26, 2025, unveiling 22 original works with Japanese, Art Nouveau, and Belle Époque influences. Closing on November 27, 2025, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. [Read more]
Louis Vuitton Art Déco: the new free & immersive LV Dream exhibition in Paris - our photos
Louis Vuitton celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes with its new free exhibition, Louis Vuitton Art Deco, from September 26, 2025 at LV Dream, in the 1st arrondissement. On this immersive tour, leather, canvas and geometric lines meet in eight themed rooms, with over 300 heritage pieces and never-before-seen archives! [Read more]
Etienne de Crecy, Benjamin Diamond, Jacques: DJ sets and concerts in an immersive exhibition in Paris
Imagine, concerts and DJ sets at the heart of an experimental exhibition in Paris. This is what awaits you on July 3 and 10, 2025 at Porte de la Villette. The Into The Light exhibition invites Etienne de Crécy, Benjamin Diamond and Jacques for two special evenings. [Read more]
Nuit d'été à la cour: summer evening visits at the Château de Fontainebleau
This summer, the Château de Fontainebleau is inviting us to experience exceptional nocturnes, to visit the monument in a whole new way. Join us from July 10 to September 11, 2025 for this magical nocturnal experience. [Read more]
Open-air cinema: the ciné 2025 program at Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance
Every summer, the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance offers family-friendly evenings around the 7th art, with its open-air cinema. Discover the free films shown on Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23, 2025. [Read more]
Paris Design Week 2025: our selection of free decorating and design events - last day
Paris Design Week, the event for lovers of design and ultra-stylish decor, returns to the capital from September 4 to 13, 2025! For 10 days, explore the capital and discover the latest trends in design, in galleries, prestigious institutions and unusual venues. It's a truly arty journey, entirely free of charge, and we'd like to share our picks with you ... [Read more]
Palais Galliera Film Festival 2025: exhibition and open-air cinema at the fashion museum
An open-air cinema from a sublime Parisian museum: that's the experience offered by the Palais Galliera, dedicated to the history of fashion in Paris. Join us on September 4, 5 and 6, 2025 to enjoy open-air screenings. [Read more]
Les Traversées du Marais 2025: the free cultural program to discover this weekend in Paris
Les Traversées du Marais, the cultural itinerary showcasing the finest venues in Paris' Marais district, is back from September 5 to 7, 2025. This year, some twenty emblematic sites in the Paris district will be offering a wide range of free artistic events for all to enjoy! [Read more]
Echelle Humaine 2025: the contemporary dance and performance festival at Lafayette Anticipations
The Lafayette Anticipation Foundation is organizing the 8th edition of its "Échelle Humaine" performance festival, from September 19 to 21, 2025. A weekend of art and live performance awaits you in the center of Paris. Are you ready to be amazed? [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the full program for this year's event in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025, for their 42nd edition. In Paris and Île-de-France, it's a chance to visit free museums and castles, places that are exceptionally open, unusual guided tours and other great activities, on the theme of "Architectural Heritage". [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: the Fondation Coubertin unveils its treasures in Yvelines (78)
At Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse in the Yvelines, the Fondation de Coubertin is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. This exceptional 30-hectare estate unveils its bronze garden and a tribute trail. [Read more]
La Nocturne: an evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton to discover all its secrets
Enjoy an unusual and playful evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, with the special nocturne organized on Friday, October 3, 2025. [Read more]
A Belle Epoque de Vaux, an immersive evening at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Experience an unforgettable immersive evening at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a social gathering in the style of the Belle Epoque. See you on October 4, 2025. [Read more]
Pré Saint-Gervais 2025 artists' studios open house: the weekend program
The artists' studios of Le Pré Saint-Gervais open their doors to the public for an exceptional 14th edition, on the theme of "Echoes and Reflections". Come and meet around a hundred artists and discover Pré Saint-Gervais, its street-art and its exhibitions over the weekend of October 4 and 5, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Châteaux 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: the program for this year's event
Nuit des Châteaux is back for another edition, on October 17, 18 and 19, 2025. In Paris and the greater Paris region, several castles and monuments open their doors to you for a lovely stroll under the stars. Are you ready for a magical nocturnal adventure? [Read more]
Monument Jeu d'enfant 2025: the full program for the weekend at national monuments in Paris
Monument Jeu d'Enfant, a weekend of free events at national monuments, returns to 58 French monuments on October 18 and 19, 2025. For two days, families can enjoy a wide range of visits, activities and playful discoveries. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, more than a dozen monuments are opening their doors to us this weekend! [Read more]
Art Basel 2025: the programme of not-to-be-missed off-site exhibitions in Paris
What are these monumental installations blooming in Paris? These are the works featured in the "hors les murs" program at Art Basel Paris, the must-attend event for contemporary art in Paris. From October 20 to 26, 2025, come and admire these unusual installations in the capital. [Read more]
Outsider' Paris 2025: a new edition of the art brut fair at the Bastille Design Center in Paris
Outsider' Paris, the art brut fair, returns for a third edition at the Bastille Design Center, from October 21 to 26, 2025. A free event for art lovers and the curious. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: contemporary artists exhibit at the Cité de l'architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is also participating in the Art Basel Paris 2025 fair, hosting two new contemporary exhibitions from October 22, 2025, to February 16, 2026. [Read more]
Asia Now: the most Asian of art fairs at La Monnaie de Paris
Asian art fair Asia Now returns to Paris! The fair takes up residence at the Monnaie de Paris from October 22 to 26, 2025, for its 11th edition, with a packed program. [Read more]
The Louvre Museum in music: concerts at the heart of the Paris museum
What if your next concert was held in one of Paris's most famous museums? The Louvre regularly organizes musical events. Find out more about the big musical events coming up. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: the contemporary art fair opens at the Grand Palais and in Paris
The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is finally back at the Grand Palais for a new and fourth edition. The event awaits you on the weekend of October 24-26, 2025. [Read more]
Menart Fair 2025: dates of the international fair dedicated to art from the Middle East and North Africa
The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are teeming with talented contemporary artists: come and discover them from October 25 to 27, 2025 at the Menart Fair, the international art fair organized at Galerie Joseph-Turenne, in the Marais district of Paris. [Read more]
Salon d'Automne 2025: contemporary art on the Place de la Concorde
The Salon d'Automne is the must-attend event for all contemporary artists, from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Over 1,000 works will be on display at Place de la Concorde, just a stone's throw from the Petit Palais, where the Salon was born in 1903. [Read more]
Photo Days 2025: the contemporary photo festival to be experienced throughout Paris
Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 3 to 30, 2025, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. Here's the program! [Read more]
PhotoSaintGermain 2025: the great Left Bank photo festival returns this autumn
It's back: head for the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event not to be missed in Paris, from November 6 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
In the process of illumination: Lumières de la nature: the winter nocturnal festival at the Jardin des Plantes
This winter, from November 12, 2025 to January 18, 2026, don't miss En voie d'illumination: Lumières de la nature, a magical nocturnal tour of Paris for young and old alike. [Read more]
Mira Art Fair 2025: discover contemporary Latin American art at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine
Mira Art Fair, the contemporary art fair, invites us to travel and discover new artists, from November 13 to 16, 2025, with a new edition of this unique cultural event, to be held at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine in Paris. [Read more]
Paris Photo 2025: the program for this year's art fair at the Grand Palais
Paris Photo unveils itself for another exceptional edition, from November 13 to 16, 2025 in the capital. The Grand Palais welcomes photo professionals and enthusiasts alike, happy to meet and exchange ideas in Paris' cultural mecca! [Read more]
Open house at the studios of the Anvers aux Abbesses artists: this year's program
Get out your calendars, you have a date with the artists of the Antwerp Association at Les Abbesses from November 14 to 17, 2025. These free open houses are an opportunity to discover contemporary artists in the Montmartre district of Paris. [Read more]
The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program
Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists. [Read more]
Un week-end à l'Est, the arts and culture festival in Paris: the full program for the event
The Un week-end à l'Est festival celebrates the cultures of Eastern European countries through a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, screenings, and more. Discover the events not to be missed during this 9th edition, organized from November 18 to December 1, 2025. [Read more]
Nocturne de lumière at the Musée du Luxembourg: free concert and evening exhibition on Soulages
Enjoy a free evening and concert at the Musée du Luxembourg during the exhibition dedicated to Pierre Soulages. Don't miss this Nocturne de lumière on Saturday, November 29, 2025. [Read more]
The IMA is hosting its own festival: a vibrant cultural program to experience in Paris in December.
The Arab World Institute celebrates all forms of art, from music to cinema, photography, and fashion. From December 2 to 14, 2025, immerse yourself in contemporary artistic creation from the Arab world in Paris. [Read more]
Craftsmanship excellence comes to the Carreau du Temple for an exceptional exhibition and sale.
Sponsored - From December 4 to 7, 2025, the Carrousel des Métiers d'Art et de Création returns to the Carreau du Temple for its 13th edition. This is a must-see event for anyone who loves craftsmanship and beautiful materials, or who wants to find unique gifts as the holidays approach. Organized by the Île-de-France Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the Carrousel also marks the institution's 100th anniversary, a symbolic year celebrating a century of craftsmanship and innovation. [Read more]
Carrousel des Métiers d’Art et de Création 2025: everything you need to know about this edition at the Carreau du Temple
The Carrousel des Métiers d’Art et de Création returns to the Carreau du Temple from December 4 to 7, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover and purchase the work of 140 French artisans in the fields of interior design, fashion, and accessories. Here's what's in store for you at this 13th edition. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter Nocturne #2: an intimate artistic evening at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation invites us to visit its exhibition on Gerhard Richter during a special artistic evening. Discover the program for this second late-night opening on Friday, December 5, 2025. [Read more]
A special Christmas ball to celebrate Saint Nicholas at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
Come and dance the Charleston at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner this Sunday, December 7, 2025: the museum is organizing a Christmas ball to celebrate St. Nicholas. [Read more]
Free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce: an evening of art on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Want to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free evening opening on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Les Puces de l'Illu 2025: the contemporary illustration festival at the Campus Fonderie de l'Image
The Campus Fonderie de l'Image is organizing the 13th edition of the Puces de l'illu on December 6 and 7, 2025. Come and discover a selection of illustrators, screen printers, engravers, publishers, gallery owners, and independent booksellers, and find an original work of art! [Read more]
Père Lachaise Open Studio Days: discover Parisian artists this weekend
Art lovers are invited to discover the new edition of the Père-Lachaise Open Studio Days, which await us for free artistic visits on the weekend of December 6 and 7, 2025. This is an opportunity to discover local painters, sculptors, and photographers, who will reveal their works and their expertise! [Read more]
Free museums and monuments on Sundays: great deals for December 7 in Paris and Île-de-France
Which free museum can you visit in Paris or Île-de-France on the first Sunday of the month, December 7, 2025? We are delighted to resume our little ritual at the beginning of each month: discovering a museum or monument without spending a penny! Don't miss out on this Sunday's great deals... [Read more]
Japan in Lights: the Jardin d'Acclimatation's luminous trail and lantern festival 2025
When winter envelops Paris, the Jardin d'Acclimatation lights up for its third edition of the Festival des Lanternes: Le Japon en Lumières. From December 10, 2025 to March 8, 2026, 2,000 glittering lanterns transport you from Mount Fuji to the bustling streets of Tokyo, between age-old traditions and kawaii heroes. A magical interlude in the Land of the Rising Sun, just a stone's throw from the capital. [Read more]
Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours
La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt! [Read more]
We hope you've made a note of all these great events in your diary! To tide you over until the exhibitions begin, here's another selection of the must-see exhibitions of the moment. Enjoy your visit to the museums and art venues of the Paris region.
Dates and Opening Time
From July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
