Free exhibition guide

Sumo initiation in Paris at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery for the closing of the Writers of Legend exhibition.

Street art comes to Paris with Writers of Legends, a graffiti exhibition bringing together COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, running June 4 to July 4, 2026. Closing on June 4 by reservation.

This Italian jeweller is at the heart of a free exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — review & photos

Stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern take on jewelry: with "The Revolutionary Jeweler," Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free exhibition, accessible by appointment from June 27 to July 20, 2026, revisits the history of the Milanese house through its signature pieces, defining images, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

Genki-nobori banners fill the sky over the Hôtel de la Marine: a colorful, free installation this summer

A colorful, poetic installation transforms the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine: Japanese artist Susumu Shingu and child artists present the Genki-nobori, from June 26 to August 24, 2026.

Saype, a leading figure in contemporary land art, is exhibiting his “Constellations” in Paris.

This summer, Saype returns to Paris to present his new solo exhibition, “Constellations.” Discover the remarkable work of this iconic figure in land art from July 4 to August 1, 2026 at the Danysz Gallery.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: Final days to discover JR's giant installation — reviews and photos

Only a few days left to experience JR’s La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. Until June 28, 2026, this monumental installation reimagines Paris’s oldest bridge as a dark, mineral corridor, alive with sound, scents, and augmented-reality moments. An immersive work you can explore for free, around the clock, before it closes.

Chris Morin-Eitner: first solo exhibition by the photographer-artist at Nature Forte Gallery

Until July 11, 2026, Nature Forte Gallery in Paris is exhibiting the prints by Chris Morin-Eitner, a photographer-artist who probes the ecological consequences of human activities on Earth.

Two fashion photographers take the spotlight in a chic, free exhibition at Galerie Rouge.

La Galerie Rouge invites us to discover the work of two American fashion photographers, in a free exhibition running from May 29 to September 19, 2026.

We are (still) here : street art takes over the Petit Palais in a free exhibition this summer

After a first edition in 2024, the We are here exhibition is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich urban-art journey right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition is free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026.

Javier Calleja's big-eyed characters come to Paris for a free exhibition.

Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026.

Women sculptors honored in Prune Nourry's Visionaries exhibition at the Petit Palais

Artist Prune Nourry is set to spotlight forgotten women sculptors in the history of art with an exhibition at the Petit Palais, running from October 20, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

Sax unveils La Caverne, a free street-art exhibition at La Madeleine

Street art invades the crypt of the Madeleine church as Sax opens there on June 18, 2026. La Caverne, a free, immersive exhibition of fifty works, runs in the 8th arrondissement until June 28.

A free exhibition in Paris this July will unveil more than 1,000 previously unseen fashion drawings by Karl Lagerfeld.

Before they go under the hammer, more than 1,000 unreleased Karl Lagerfeld drawings are unveiled in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s Paris from July 2 to 7, 2026.

Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation gallery — our photos

His screen prints and concert posters have toured the world: discover Chuck Sperry’s work through the Archetypes exhibition, on view free of charge at the Art Generation gallery from June 13 to August 1, 2026.

Urban Music: More than 20 street artists celebrate Fête de la Musique at a gallery in the Marais

Urban Signature is back in Paris with a new group exhibition free to visit from Wednesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21, 2026 in a Marais gallery. Entitled "Urban Music," the installation showcases the work of around twenty urban artists centered on music. A fresh, original way to celebrate music this year!

Sumo, Sacred Forces: a photo exhibition worth seeing at the Maison de la culture du Japon

As the capital welcomed the Paris Sumo Tournament, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is hosting a free exhibition dedicated to this ancient martial art. Be sure to visit through September 26, 2026 to discover "Sumo, Sacred Forces", a photographic installation by Bruno Aveillan.

A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.

The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées.

Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.

The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.”

Night-time Paris of the 20th century unfolds in a free photo exhibition at the Roger-Viollet Gallery.

Paris shines as much by day as by night: discover the capital’s rich nocturnal life, with the exhibition "Paris, Open at Night," on view for free from June 11 to October 3, 2026 at the Roger-Viollet Gallery.

Serena Carone exhibition at Perrotin Gallery: a world of faience and illusions - photos

In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026.

Twingo Live Show: free concerts and DJ sets on the Champs-Élysées, along with artistic performances

From June 18 to 21, 2026, Renault will transform the renault® parade on the Champs-Élysées into an open music stage for everyone, with concerts, DJ sets, and artistic performances, as part of a show directed by Manon Savary and Marc Zaffuto. Miki, Disiz, MC Solaar, Santa, as well as Kungs and The Avener, among many others, will take the stage. And it’s free (registration required, limited seats). Also enjoy activities celebrating all generations of the Twingo, with even the chance to try the Renault Twingo E-Tech electric.