Festival gratuit guide - activities

Festival des Fiertés, a program celebrating LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities in Paris

After the "14e des Fiertés" in 2021, the festival of LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities extends to two other arrondissements, from November 9 to 26, 2023. The aim of this new edition is to raise public awareness of the fight against discrimination and highlight the culture and diversity of the identities concerned.

Fête de la Niflette 2023 in Provins: pastry tastings and gourmet market

Niflette is the pastry specialty of the town of Provins, and on November 11, 2023, the medieval city will honor it with a new edition of its Fête de la Niflette. The program includes free tastings and workshops for the whole family!

Les Puces de l'Illu 2023, the festival of contemporary illustration at Campus Fonderie de l'Image

For the 11th year, Campus Fonderie de l'Image is organizing the Puces de l'Illu: December 2 and 3, 2023. Come and discover a selection of independent illustrators, screenprinters, printmakers, publishers, gallery owners and booksellers, and find an original work of art!

Explor'Espace: a free immersive astronomy festival under the stars in Montrouge

From November 3 to 5, 2023 at the Beffroi de Montrouge, fans of astronomy and space will be treated to an exceptional, immersive festival open to all, as we conquer the sky and the stars!

Paris Podcast Festival 2023 at La Gaîté Lyrique: dates and program

The Paris Podcast Festival returns to La Gaîté Lyrique. Join us on October 13 and 14, 2023 for workshops, debates and podcast masterclasses. There will also be previews and public recordings. All free of charge.

Paris Fashion Week 2023: DRP, the free festival dedicated to drop culture, is back!

The 1st DRP drop culture festival arrives at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, to coincide with SS24 Women's Fashion Week. From September 30 to October 1, 2023, join communities of fashion, sneaker, gaming, sports and music enthusiasts, in a hype and festive atmosphere!

Techno Parade 2023: the float parade returns to the streets of Paris this weekend

After a great edition in 2022, the Techno Parade announces its return to the streets of Paris! The free musical event, which puts electronic music and culture in the spotlight every year, returns this Saturday, September 23, 2023. For the occasion, the traditional parade of floats will set off from the Place de la Bastille. Find out what's in store this weekend to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this not-to-be-missed event dedicated to electronic music.

Paris Design Week 2023: our selection of free decorating and design events to discover

Paris Design Week, the event for lovers of design and ultra-stylish decor, returns to the capital from September 7 to 16, 2023! For 10 days, explore the capital and discover the latest trends in the field, at the heart of 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 ...

Festival de la Lune 2023 in Belleville: Asian street food, lion dance and calligraphy

The second edition of the Festival de la Lune takes place in Belleville on September 30, 2023. On the program: an avalanche of Asian street-food and the traditional lion dance to kick off the festivities!

La Fête des Jardins 2023 in Paris: Rediscovering nature in the heart of the city

La Fête des Jardins is back from Wednesday September 20 to Sunday September 24, 2023! Something to delight all lovers of nature and green spaces. During these 5 days, workshops, educational games and exceptional openings await you in and around Paris.

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!

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.

Play Sorbonne U, the video and board game festival on the Pierre & Marie Curie campus

Sorbonne Université's Pierre et Marie Curie campus is hosting its video and board game festival, the Play Sorbonne U Festival, on Saturday, September 16, 2023!

Paris Design Week 2023: free opening night at Bon Marché Rive Gauche

Paris Design Week 2023 returns to the capital this autumn, choosing the Bon Marché Rive Gauche as the venue for its opening evening on September 7, 2023. Featuring an exhibition, fascinating meetings with key players in the world of design, and a convivial cocktail reception, this not-to-be-missed event on the Parisian calendar kicks off with great fanfare, and for the first time in the privileged setting of the world's oldest department store.

Press Start 2023: the program for the free video game festival at the Centre Pompidou

The Press Start festival dedicated to video games returns to the BPI at the Centre Pompidou, for its 11th edition, from September 27 to October 2, 2023. This year, the free festival introduces us to sports in video games. On the program: workshops, meetings and video games!

Les Soleillades de Montrouge 2023, a festival of shows, rides and street art

The Fête des Soleillades returns to Montrouge's Allées Jean Jaurès on September 2 and 3, 2023. Come and enjoy a weekend of entertainment for young and old, with shows, music and street art!

Pot au Print, the back-to-school festival dedicated to the graphic arts and culinary arts at Cité Fertile

From September 15 to 17, a micro-festival as unusual as it is unusual arrives at Cité Fertile for a long weekend dedicated to the graphic and culinary arts, cleverly combining cooking and magazine creation workshops, exhibitions and a creators' market.

Pantin sur Mer, free open-air music festival: entertainment, workshops, designers, tattoos ...

Pantin Sur Mer returns in force for its 3rd edition! This free open-air festival is set to rock Pantin's Place de la Pointe from July 29 to 30, 2023. Come and experience two sensational days of music, creativity and conviviality just outside Paris!

Automne impressionniste: guinguette cruise, shows and exhibitions in the Oise valley

For two months, get to know the Impressionist painters between Auvers-sur-Oise, Pontoise and L'Isle-Adam, thanks to exceptional events. Guinguette cruises, shows and exhibitions await you!