Festival été guide - activities

Festival Manifeste 2024: a meeting place for emerging talent in Paris

The Festival Manifeste, Paris's festival of creation and emergence, is back again this year, from May 30 to June 22, 2024, at several of the capital's leading venues, including IRCAM, Centquatre, Salle Pleyel, Centre Pompidou and Cité de la Musique. Theater, dance, cinema, digital arts and more will be on the program.

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!

The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course.

Printemps des Rues 2024, the free, festive street arts festival

Printemps des Rues, the festival offering free circus, dance and theater performances, is back for all to enjoy on May 25 and 26, 2023.

Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival 2024: Richard Galliano, Alfredo Rodriguez... here's the line-up

The Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival returns this summer to delight jazz music fans! Join us from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 23, 2024, for live performances by such prestigious artists as Richard Bona, Pierrick Pédron, Richard Galliano, Alfredo Rodriguez and Brooklyn Funk Essentials!

Tip: Un neuf trois Soleil 2024, the free festival for toddlers in Seine-Saint-Denis

From May 13 to June 16, 2024, the Seine-Saint-Denis département is organizing a festival dedicated to babies and toddlers: with an entirely free program and dozens of shows presented in the département's various parks, it's the best deal of these months of May and June not to be missed with the kids!

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater at its leisure resorts from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).

L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette.

Wonderland Clichy: the big open air electro - funfair, next dates

Wonderland, the gigantic open-air event that's part electro-festival, part funfair, awaits you in the Paris region. On the program? Attractions and rides, DJ sets and a food court to explore with friends and family! Find out about upcoming dates.

Touquet Music Beach Festival 2024: Bon Entendeur, Feder, Lost Frequencies, ... the program

The Touquet Music Beach Festival returns for its 52nd edition on August 23 and 24, 2024! Come and ride the wave of seaside electro, with two vibrant stages featuring the cream of electro, including Bon Entendeur, Feder and Lost Frequencies. It's an insane way to end the summer!

Madame Loyal, the open-air funfair-style electro festival in Paris: upcoming dates

When the world of electro meets that of the funfair, the result is Madame Loyal, the unusual festival that awaits you in the Paris region. With its mix of circus, cabaret and fairground arts, this concept has become a must for Parisian parties. Discover the next dates!

Rock en Seine 2024: Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... join the line-up

After a great edition in 2023, the Rock en Seine festival announces its return for five days of not-to-be-missed festivities on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2024 at the Domaine national du Parc de Saint-Cloud. On the program? Lana Del Rey for a concert-event, the talented PJ Harvey, the duo The Kills and the Italians from Måneskin, as well as The Offspring, The Smile, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The Hives, Gossip, Kasabian, 2manydjs, Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... Here's the 2024 line-up by day!

Les Pestacles 2024, the music festival for kids in the Parc Floral

Les Pestacles at the Parc Floral de Paris is the must-see summer event for families from June 26 to September 4, 2024. Imagine concerts of all kinds, shows, dance, workshops and discovery trails, all set in the pleasant, flower-filled surroundings of the Bois de Vincennes.

Marsatac 2024: everything you need to know about the 25th edition of the festival

Marsatac celebrates its 25th anniversary this year on June 14, 15 and 16! The festival, which will take place in the superb setting of Marseille's Parc Borely, has unveiled its program. Are you a fan of rap or electro? Marsatac is sure to please.

Champs-Elysées Film Festival 2024: poster and dates

The Champs-Elysées Film Festival returns to the world's most beautiful avenue, from June 18 to 25, 2024 for its 13th edition. This festival, which showcases the best of French and American independent cinema, is a must-see!

Paris Jazz Festival 2024 at the Parc Floral: the program of free concerts

The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 26 to September 8, 2024, with just as many musical talents to discover in a bucolic setting. Here's the program of free concerts!

La Défense Jazz Festival 2024: free concerts return this summer

La Défense Jazz Festival returns to the Parvis de Paris La Défense from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 June 2024. The opportunity to enjoy new free outdoor concerts at the foot of the Grande Arche de La Défense. See you soon to discover the first names of this new edition!

Paris est Ludique 2024: Paris games festival cancelled this year

Paris est Ludique, Paris' major board game festival, was due to return on June 28 and 29, 2024. However, the Olympic Games got the better of the festival, which was reluctantly canceled by the organizers, who were unable to find a venue to welcome visitors (the Pelouse de Reuilly was occupied for the Olympic Games). Whether you're with family or friends, you'll have to wait until 2025 to take advantage of this major open-air games fair, where you can discover the best board games and the latest releases in the field!

The Tropical Carnival of Paris 2024

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returns to the capital in early July 2024. This colorful parade takes over the Champs-Elysées avenue with music, dance and traditional costumes representing cultures from all over the world.

The free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2023 transports us to Japan

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 3rd edition from September 7 to 9, 2023, on the theme: A Dream in Japan! This free, festive event will once again take over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines region (78), with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, nocturnes and a Japanese pavilion.

Food Temple Végétal at Carreau du Temple, a festival of cuisines with market and workshops

To celebrate the return to school in style, the Carreau du Temple is once again transformed into a Food Temple for a weekend. From September 22 to 24, 2023, the spotlight is on plants. You're invited to join us for chefs' dishes, masterclasses and a produce market!