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World Photography Day: exhibitions and museums to visit in Paris this August

This Wednesday, August 19, 2026, World Photography Day is being celebrated. It’s a perfect excuse to race over to the capital’s art galleries and museums to check out the latest photography exhibitions.

Les Traversées du Marais 2026: free cultural programming to discover in the heart of Paris

Les Traversées du Marais, the cultural itinerary that spotlights the Marais' most beautiful spots, is back from September 4 to 6, 2026. This year, around twenty iconic sites in the Parisian district are offering a wealth of free artistic events for everyone!

Ménilmontant Open Studios 2026: discover the artists of the 20th arrondissement

Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant opens its doors to the public from September 24 to 27, 2026: come meet the painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramicists, draftsmen, visual artists and videographers from Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

Easel Tournament 2026: the free art contest in the medieval town of Provins

The medieval town of Provins invites you to take part in the "Tournoi de chevalets" on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Free and open to all amateur artists, this competition invites you to unleash your creativity, whether you’re into painting or drawing!

Nights of Light: the digital art festival returns to the heart of a castle, just a metro ride away, in 2026

A digital art festival rolls into the outskirts of Paris this autumn with the second edition in Vincennes, Nights of Light (formerly Château de Lumière). From October 15 to November 8, 2026, this nocturnal event invites visitors to wander among immersive and interactive artworks before a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Here’s what to expect at this unusual rendezvous.

C.A.P.S 2026: The lineup for Clichy’s XXL urban art festival

The town of Clichy becomes a giant museum for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Mark your calendars from June 27 to December 12, 2026 for an even more incredible sixth edition!

Free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce: reserve now for Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Want to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free after-hours opening, held on the first Saturday of every month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. Next date to mark in your calendar: Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Summer nights at court: summer evening tours to experience at the Château de Fontainebleau

This summer, the Château de Fontainebleau invites you to experience extraordinary after-dark tours, a fresh way to explore the iconic monument. From July 4 to September 10, 2026, come and immerse yourself in this magical nocturnal experience.

Outdoor cinema at the Château d'Écouen: the National Museum of the Renaissance unveils its 2026 program

Each summer, the Château d'Écouen — National Museum of the Renaissance offers warm, family-friendly evenings focused on cinema, with its outdoor screenings. Discover the free films shown on August 21 and 22, 2026.

Louvre Summers 2026: the open-air arts festival between the Pyramid and the Tuileries

This summer, dive into the Louvre Museum’s new open-air festival edition, where extraordinary artistic performances unfold between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Garden, from June 20 to July 25, 2026.

Parcours des Mondes 2026, the international fair of primitive and Asian arts, returns to Paris.

This fall, head to the Saint-Germain-des-Près district for the 25th edition of Parcours des Mondes, the international fair of arts from Africa, Oceania, the Americas, and Asia, plus Archaeology. The event runs from September 8 to 13, 2026.

Louvre Museum: the date of the next free late-night opening to experience on the first Friday of the month

Here's the smart move to take advantage of at the start of each month: the Louvre Museum offers free admission to all visitors on the first Friday of every month after 6 p.m. Next date to note: September 4, 2026.

Palais Galliera Goes to the Movies: Which Films Are Showing in June 2026? - Tickets

When the temperatures rise in Paris, outdoor cinemas reclaim the screens across the capital. But some sets nearly steal the spotlight from the films, as with the Palais Galliera, which will transform its grand courtyard into a black-box cinema from June 11 to 13, 2026, in echo of the ongoing exhibition. Three evenings where cinema meets fashion, under the spotlights… and the stars.

Concert, treasure hunt and a magician: the 2026 Fête des Pîtres program at the Monnaie de Paris

The Monnaie de Paris invites us to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, this Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Throughout the weekend, enjoy a lineup of activities, exhibitions and free concerts for the whole family.

Artists' May 2026: a free urban art trail in Argenteuil.

Take advantage of May’s sun to soak up art in Argenteuil: the city is staging another edition of the Mai des Artistes on May 30–31, 2026. A truly free, must-see art stroll!

Common Worlds: the Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum’s Contemporary Photography Festival.

From May 20 to September 20, 2026, the Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum shines a spotlight on contemporary photography for the new edition of its festival, Mondes en commun.

Asian Spring 2026: dates and program of the Parisian art festival for lovers of Asia

Asian art lovers and collectors are once again delighted by the Asian Spring, now in its 9th edition, running from June 3 to 12, 2026, across Parisian galleries, museums, and auction houses.

Heritage in Resistance: From Timbuktu to Odessa, an Exhibition at the City of Architecture.

In Paris, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine presents the exhibition Patrimoines en résistance : de Tombouctou à Odessa, running from May 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, a look at heritage in wartime, where destruction, safeguarding, and rebuilding come into play.

Open studios at Père-Lachaise: a Parisian stroll to meet the artists

Art lovers are invited to explore the new edition of the Open Studios at Père-Lachaise, with artistic tours on the weekend of May 8–11, 2026. An opportunity to discover local painters, sculptors, and photographers, who will reveal their works and their craft to you!

Grand Palais Summer 2026: celebrations, performances and events, summer happenings at the Grand Palais

Summer in Paris is magical: case in point, the Grand Palais is unveiling a special, festive program from June 2 to September 6, 2026. Discover what awaits you!