The Les Arènes Lyriques classical music festival is returning to Paris from July 22 to August 15, 2026. What’s on the program? No fewer than 16 concerts staged at the Arènes de Montmartre, an idyllic setting for enjoying the great classics.
The Bonjour Vietnam festival is back for its third free edition at the Centre Culturel du Vietnam in Paris’s 13th arrondissement. Music, gastronomy, crafts and photography are on the program on 13 and 14 June 2026.
This summer, like the many that have come before, the National Rambouillet Sheep Farm is gearing up for a wonderful summer season built around a program that is family-friendly, welcoming, and festive. Expect pre-dinner aperitifs, concerts, a guinguette vibe that’s laid-back and unpretentious: could this be the recipe for happiness?
The Ici Vietnam festival returns for its sixth edition on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Place Monge in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. On the program: Vietnamese gastronomy, literature, roundtables, and a DJ set, with free admission.
Italissimo, the festival of Italian literature and culture, is back in Paris for another sun-drenched edition, from April 7 to 12, 2026. It’s a chance to discover the latest from contemporary Italian literature and to dive into this rich culture. Here is the program for this edition.
A sky painted with a thousand colors— that’s what all the family can expect when the Kite Festival returns to Essonne, taking place at Base 217 on May 9 and 10, 2026. The lineup features shows, demonstrations, and workshops!
Never enough board games cluttering your shelves? Discover your next favorite to enjoy with friends and family during the upcoming edition of Villiers en Jeux, a free festival in Essonne happening on April 11, 2026!
The "Livre comme l'air" festival is making its comeback in the Roissy Pays de France metropolitan area, running from March 11 to April 4, 2026. The event celebrates children's literature and illustration across various libraries.
Come explore the craftsmanship of French embroiderers, wool workers, and dyers at the Festival of Wool, a celebration of textile arts. Join us for beginner workshops on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Malakoff.
On November 15, 2025, the Gaîté Lyrique will host the "Informing Tomorrow's World" festival, organized by Reporters Without Borders to celebrate 40 years of commitment. A day of meetings and workshops, but also a festive evening to defend press freedom.
Come and discover a world apart at several cinemas and media libraries in Île-de-France during the Mycéliades science fiction festival, from January 31 to February 15, 2026, on the theme of resilience.
The daily newspaper Libération returns to the Philharmonie de Paris on November 8, 2025, with Les 24h de Libé, an event combining journalism, culture, and music. The program includes debates, concerts, master classes, and live performances.
Dive into the universe of space, between science and science fiction, with the free Star's Up festival, a family event to be discovered at Hangar Y on October 11 and 12, 2025. Here's the program.
The Festival Baroque de Pontoise returns for a 40ᵉ anniversary edition between musical tradition and contemporary creation, from September 27 to December 6, 2025, then from January 10 to June 6, 2026, across numerous communes in the Val d'Oise, with the support of the Département.
Le Lavage de la Madeleine transforms Paris into the capital of Brazilian culture, from September 9 to 14, 2025. Parades, concerts, dances and traditional rituals will punctuate this great popular celebration as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season.
From November 7 to 9, 2025, astronomy and space fans will be at the Beffroi de Montrouge for an immersive festival accessible to all, as we conquer the sky and the stars!
The festival dedicated to contemporary dance, Clignancourt Danse sur les Rails, returns on June 28 and 29, 2025, on the rails of the Petite Ceinture. The free event puts dance centre stage.
Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2025, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 14 to September 28, 2025, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages.
