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Fête de la Science 2026 at Université Paris Cité: the must-attend events you won’t want to miss!

From Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, Université Paris Cité celebrates the Science Festival! This year’s theme, “Scholarly Flavors,” shines a light on a program that features no fewer than 80 free events—just as original and playful as they are educational: interactive workshops, lab tours, roundtables, and even a theatre performance!

The 2026 Triporteur Race rolls into town this Sunday—don’t miss the quirky parade.

The Triporteur Race returns to the Cours de Vincennes in Paris on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for its third edition. These prewar delivery tricycles take on a 28.4 km course this time, and registration is free.

Vietnamese Parade in the 13th arrondissement: we were there, the sunlit parade in photos and video

The Vietnamese parade in Paris's 13th arrondissement rolled out its áo dài and drums along the stretch from Avenue d'Ivry to Place d'Italie this Saturday, September 12, 2026. We were along the route of this free parade—here's what we saw.

The 17th’s Retro Days: vintage cars face the Arc de Triomphe this Saturday

The 17 Retro Show transforms Carnot Avenue into a showroom of vintage cars and collectible motorcycles, with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement.

Science Festival 2026: hands-on experiments and guided tours at the Collège de France

La Fête de la Science runs from October 2 to 12, 2026! Across France, numerous free events for all ages will highlight scientific culture, and the same goes for the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to everyone on October 3.

Free access to châteaux and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, September 6, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month.

On the first Sunday of the month, several châteaux, museums and monuments in Seine-et-Marne open their doors free of charge. Here’s our pick of free outings for this Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the department.

BACK TO MR CUTE : the season’s opening exhibition that will have all pop culture and street art lovers swooning.

What if your fondest childhood memories came to life in the heart of Paris? With BACK TO MR CUTE, discover the very first pop-up gallery dedicated to the world of artist Mr Cute. This immersive exhibit blends pop art and street art to playfully reimagine the iconic figures of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Goldorak, Candy, Marilyn, Amicalement Votre, Daft Punk, and many more await for a journey that’s as nostalgic as it is surprising… on view for only a few weeks.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks are set to light up the sky on September 12, 2026.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks display, postponed this summer at the prefecture’s request, has finally been rescheduled: the Seine-Saint-Denis commune will light up the sky again for a free event this fall 2026.

The Carnavalet Museum marks its 160th anniversary with a weekend of free events.

The Carnavalet Museum marks its 160th anniversary with a fully free, festive weekend in the heart of the Marais, on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026, featuring quirky tours, a nocturnal opening, and surprises for the whole family.

Invitation-only concert « LA VOIX D'UNE ÉPOQUE » in Paris, September 18 at 7:00 PM

The Kazakh Abaï National Opera and Ballet Theatre is bringing together about a hundred artists (singers and musicians) from Kazakhstan. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about this Central Asian country! This concert, on Friday, September 18, will be held at a landmark venue: the UNESCO House. Come in large numbers: admission is free, but registration is required.

Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!

Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.

Netflix Book Festival : its first-ever free festival about books adapted for the screen lands in Paris

After turning many novels into screen adaptations, Netflix is dedicating its first free festival in Paris to them. From October 16 to 18, 2026, the Netflix Book Festival will take over Ground Control, with, by reservation, three days of author encounters, debates, reading clubs, musical performances, and activities centered on books adapted into films and TV series.

Fan zones Spain-Argentina in the Yvelines: where to watch the final this Sunday?

Certain fan zones in Yvelines switch on their giant screens, but not all, for Spain-Argentina, the 2026 World Cup final to be played this Sunday, July 19, 2026: here's a rundown of the free spots confirmed in the 78.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation for cinema fans.

For the 43rd edition of Journées du Patrimoine, the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation will open its doors free of charge on 19 and 20 September 2026, offering a program that ranges from silent-film screenings in ciné-concert format to guided tours. A must for cinema enthusiasts!

Orientation Night 2026 at the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry: an event to explore careers and shape your future, free admission

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Nuit de l’orientation moves into the new premises of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, near République: a free, open-to-all afternoon to meet professionals, explore different careers, and even try adaptive sport. Free entry, registration recommended.

Île-de-France celebrates theater 2026: the free festival marks its tenth anniversary.

From July 3 to August 5, 2026, Île-de-France celebrates theater, marking its 10th edition on the leisure islands of Créteil, Port aux Cerises, and Cergy-Pontoise with free performances of circus, dance, theatre, and puppetry.

What’s happening on the Champs-Élysées today to make it unusually pedestrian-friendly?

The Champs-Élysées go futuristic this Sunday, June 14, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m., with a major, free event open to everyone, spotlighting startups, robots, AI and innovations. An open-air tech afternoon on the pedestrian avenue.

A rustic country fair on a farm with workshops, a market and walks this weekend in Essonne

La Ferme de l'Envol, located on Base 217 in Essonne, is hosting the 5th edition of the Fête champêtre: two days of workshops, a producers' market, and scenic bike rides through the countryside, all free to enjoy on June 13–14, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Villarceaux Estate and Its Two Castles

The Villarceaux estate, open to the public free of charge in Chaussy, Val d'Oise (95), houses two classified châteaux set in a 70-hectare park and offers, through November 2026, a program of free activities: concerts, night-time strolls, performances and nature. We went to explore the site and here’s everything.

Bonjour Vietnam 2026: A free Vietnamese cultural weekend in Paris

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.