Festive criterion

Very Food Trip, 17 food trucks set up in La Défense for three festive after-work events

From June 2 to 4, 2026, La Défense is back at it with the return of Very Food Trip. For its fourth edition, the festival gathers 17 world-flavor food trucks and launches three festive after-work events featuring live concerts and DJ sets in the heart of Europe’s largest business district.

The Lionesses, the pop-up terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée for summer 2026

Starting May 22, 2026, a new pop-up terrace pops up at the foot of the Palais de la Porte Dorée. Conceived by La Bellevilloise, Les Lionnes promises all summer a festive, cultural interlude blending live music, cuisine, and a bohemian vibe in one of the capital’s finest Art Deco settings.

Le Kilomètre25 is back for a new season

Kilomètre25 is open: the open-air season is kicking off under the beltway! Paris’s must-visit outdoor club is open all summer to dance the night away beneath the Parisian ring road.

Paris Queer Festival 2026: drag, music and LGBTQIA+ market at Kilowatt

The Paris Queer Festival is taking over Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine, delivering drag shows, concerts, a queer market, workshops and panel discussions on May 30–31, 2026. Formerly known as the Drag & Queer Market, the event brings together artists, LGBTQIA+ collectives, and DJs for a cultural, festive weekend just outside Paris.

Buthiers' guinguette, the latest hotspot nestled in a forest in Seine-et-Marne

A new guinguette awaits you this year in Buthiers, in Seine-et-Marne, set in a surprising woodland and rocky landscape. Concerts, casual dining and a friendly atmosphere are on the menu on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, the eves of public holidays and the public holidays in May, then daily starting in June 2026.

Asian Pop Culture Festival 2026 in Montreuil: food, K-pop, cosplay and Asian cultures

The Asian Pop Culture Festival, the first pan-Asian festival, is set to take over Paris Montreuil Expo on May 30–31, 2026. This event dedicated to Asian cultures brings together K-pop, cosplay, karaoke, food, martial arts, exhibitors, a parade, and family-friendly activities, just a stone’s throw from Paris. And as a bonus: PSG’s final will be shown on a giant 6.7-meter diagonal screen!

Nuit Blanche 2026: Villa Mais d’Ici hosts a night mixing cabaret, a funfair and performances

La Villa Mais d’Ici grants carte blanche to the collective Les Allumeur·e·s for Nuit Blanche 2026, unveiling a free, nocturnal route that blends shows, performances and a visual universe in Aubervilliers, on June 6–7, 2026.

The Bal de l'Amour 2026 is back at Place de la Bastille: here’s the lineup.

After three successful editions, Bal de l’Amour makes its grand return to Paris, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Place de la Bastille.

Richie Hawtin at Mia Mao: a night honoring the vision of a techno master

On June 13, Mia Mao welcomes Richie Hawtin for MODEL, a night conceived as a tribute to one of the most influential figures in the history of electronic music.

Partouche Casino Club in Paris, the new temple of gaming and an XXL lifestyle venue with bars and a restaurant

Avenue de la Grande-Armée, in the 17th arrondissement, the Partouche Casino Club opens its doors on May 12, 2026. Poker, blackjack, restaurant, bars... We’ve got an exclusive first look at this sprawling gaming club, not quite like the others, and here’s what to expect.

Jardin Bonheur 2026: the festival of gardens and nature, with free workshops and rides in Levallois

Jardin Bonheur is the nature festival organized every year by the city of Levallois-Perret. For its 20th edition, the event goes all out with a Mexico-inspired theme and plenty of free activities for kids and adults alike. Meet us at Parc de la Planchette for the weekend of May 29–31, 2026.

PSG–Arsenal final on giant screens and on terraces in Paris

Get ready for PSG vs Arsenal at Chalet du Lac: Champions League final on giant screens and on the terrace, with DJ sets and activities in Paris. Reserve your spot now for the Fan Zone at Chalet du Lac in the 12th arrondissement.

Vietnam 2026 is here: the Vietnamese Food Market and Book Festival return to Paris' 5th arrondissement.

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.

Le Melville "Hors-les-murs" 2026: the return of dinner-concerts in a prestigious setting

Le Melville returns to Bagatelle for a second edition: jazz & gastronomy under the stars from June 2 to July 29, 2026. Discover the lineup and the menu for these evenings.

Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris

In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event.

Family Pride Festival 2026: a massive party, a drag show, and a host of family-friendly and inclusive activities.

May 23 and 24, 2026, the Family Pride Festival will once again bring together thousands of people for round-table discussions, performances, and workshops, to inform and raise awareness about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ families. It takes place at Ground Control, and it’s entirely free!

The loveliest terraces at Fitz Group restaurants to soak up the sunny days in Paris

May is here, and with it the irresistible urge to enjoy terraces at the first hint of sun. Good news: the Fitz Group’s terraces are open. Five spots ready for sunny lunches, lingering breaks, and open-air dinners.

Free 1980s party in the heart of Paris with a live concert and a costume twist! Registration opens.

The 17th arrondissement is hosting a free street party on Place Richard Baret, Friday, May 29, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Expect a concert, an 80s DJ set, activities for kids, and a costume contest.

Sparkling Night at Sparkling VR: a festive VR party in Paris

In Paris, Sparkling Night offers the private rental of a 400 m² loft near Saint-Lazare, featuring unlimited virtual reality, a buffet, drinks, and a dance floor. An all-inclusive package designed for groups.

The Villarceaux Castle Histories 2026: a free medieval and costume festival

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d'Oise department, invites you to step back into the Middle Ages and the Second Empire for the weekend of Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. Ready to travel through time? A parade, a picnic, reenactments, performances and an artisan market await you.