Festival summer children family guide

Thailand comes to Paris's doorstep for an exceptional weekend!

Craving a trip to Thailand without leaving Île-de-France? On June 27–28, 2026, discover the Sawasdee Thailand Festival at Wat Pho Paris in Breux-Jouy (Essonne 91), for a weekend of street food, traditional performances, Muay Thai, crafts and immersive activities. Admission is free.

Enghien Jazz Festival 2025: complete program and concert times

The Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival returns this summer with a new edition to be enjoyed from Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program this year? Shows by Ibrahim Maalouf and Yun Sun Nah, plus free concerts by Aloe Blacc, The Avener, UB40 and Eagle-Eye Cherry, to be discovered on the lake stage!

MegaWATT 2026: the free performances festival in Paris and Seine-et-Marne

Le festival MégaWATT takes over public spaces in Paris's 13th arrondissement and in Seine-et-Marne with free circus, dance, and theatre performances. An outdoor program to experience this spring-summer through June 27, 2026.

A free festival celebrating Spain, featuring fireworks, paella, and flamenco in the Val d'Oise.

The Iberian Peninsula comes to the gates of the capital! A free festival settles in Saint-Gratien, in Val-d'Oise, blending street performances, film screenings, blazing rhythms and traditional flavors. A summer rendezvous, ideal for a lively, family-friendly escape with a rich program that's accessible to all.

Nights of the Forests 2026: 17 days to listen to the living world in Île-de-France

From June 5 to 21, the Nuits des Forêts festival invites you to rediscover the forgotten sounds of nature, for a free, immersive experience in the heart of the Île-de-France woods. 250 sites across France, 48 in Île-de-France, one theme: listening.

Fête de la Nature 2026 at the National Museum of Natural History, free activities at the Jardin des Plantes

The Nature Festival 2026 takes over the Jardin des Plantes on May 23 and 24, 2026, featuring a Nature Village, workshops, guided tours, performances, and free activities for the whole family in the heart of Paris’s 5th arrondissement.

Paris Summer Festival: dance, exhibitions, magic, music... The lineup for the 2026 edition

As with every year, the Festival Paris l’été charms the capital this summer. Save the dates: July 11 to August 4, 2026, across Paris (and even beyond, in the suburbs) to discover a sharp, curated cultural program spanning dance, circus, theatre, installations, and music.

A guinguette and free apéro-concerts all summer, in a shepherd's barn in the Yvelines.

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?

Garden Parvis 2026: the summer festival returns to Paris La Défense

Garden Parvis returns to Paris La Défense with a new edition—the seventh—running from June 18 to July 30, 2026. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis gives locals and visitors a space to party, but also to unwind and soak up the summer!

Vent d’été Festival 2026 at Hangar Y: a weekend of art, nature and DJ sets in Meudon (92)

The Vent d’été Festival at Hangar Y launches a new artistic and family-friendly event on the outskirts of Paris, weaving together art, nature, live performance and DJ sets, on June 13 and 14, 2026.

Paris Jazz Festival 2026: Free concerts return this summer at Parc Floral — the lineup

The Paris Jazz Festival is back this summer at Parc Floral, bringing plenty of musical talent to see and hear in a bucolic setting. Here is the lineup of free concerts to discover from June 24 to September 6, 2026!

The Canal Summer 2026: the must-attend summer festival along Paris's canals, dates & program

Summer on the Canal is Paris's quintessential summer event. And great news: this Parisian summer staple is back from June 27 to August 9, 2026. This edition features free workshops, street art, open-air cinema, and strolls along the canals.

Great tip: a kite festival with spectacular demonstrations at Base 217

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!

Impressionist Lights Festival 2026: Honoring Monet in Chatou (78)

For its 6th edition, the Impressionist Lights Festival will pay tribute to Claude Monet as part of the artist's centenary celebration. Join us at the Fournaise Museum in Chatou (78) on September 11th and 12th, 2026.

The Medieval Fair of Provins 2026: Dates and Program

The Medieval Festival of Provins is making an eagerly anticipated return on June 13 and 14, 2026, in the historic medieval city of Provins, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For its 41st edition, troubadours, street performers, and artisans will welcome visitors for a timeless journey through the heart of Seine-et-Marne.

Fête de la Science 2025: a host of events at the Exploradôme in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)

During the Fête de la Science on October 10 and 11, 2025, the Exploradôme in Vitry-sur-Seine will be opening its doors to the whole family for a wide range of scientific activities.

Mini Rock: the kids' section of Rock en Seine 2025, the program

At the heart of the Rock en Seine festival is an area dedicated to children: this is Mini Rock, offered every year to kids. For three days, from Friday August 22 to Sunday August 24, 2025, children aged 6 to 11 enjoy a space with programming adapted to their age. While parents enjoy the thrills of the concerts, the youngest enjoy free workshops. Something for everyone!

Les Créneaux de la nuit de Blandy 2025, free open-air cinema at Château de Blandy in August

Open-air cinema invites itself to the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 13, 20 and 27, 2025. On the program: family films and films for the general public, projected onto the ramparts of this medieval castle, offering a unique, free experience. We'll tell you all about it!

Montreuil Paradise 2025: a free festival in the Parc des Beaumonts

On Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, Montreuil Paradise makes its comeback with a great program, as family-friendly as it is festive.

Festival des Places transforms Place d'Italie into a living stage on June 29

The Place d'Italie is transformed into a festive and cultural stage on Sunday June 29 for a free day of dance, music and performance at the Festival des Places.