Free exhibition guide

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.

The Cave Sketches: JR's free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery — Our Photos

At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge.

Roma, City of Light: the free photo exhibition to see this summer outdoors in Paris

The Roma, City of Light exhibition offers a portrait of the Italian capital through cinema’s seventh art, and examines its role as a backdrop in film. The free exhibit runs from July 2 to 6, 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce, then continues until August 30 along the banks of the Seine.

Free exhibition and auction dedicated to items formerly owned by Michael Jackson - photos

Gleaming glove, moccasins, stage jackets… In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the auction house Aguttes is staging a free exhibition and a sale of items once owned by Michael Jackson, running until June 3, 2026. A rare chance to see, and perhaps buy, a piece of pop legend.

Vhils presents "Interstice", his new solo exhibition at the Danysz Gallery in Paris — our photos

Fans of Vhils’ work have a date in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. The Danysz Gallery presents “Interstice,” the renowned Portuguese street artist’s new solo show. Free to visit from May 22 to June 20, 2026, the installation unveils a series of works crafted from materials sourced from the capital.

JACE unveils his "Sensitive Heart" — a groundbreaking, free exhibition by the street artist in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

Street artist Jace, renowned worldwide for his famous Gouzous, returns to Paris with a new solo exhibition in collaboration with Mathgoth Gallery. This time, the French urban artist takes over a 300 m² pop-up space in the 13th arrondissement to present his "Cœur Sensible." A chance to view around sixty works brimming with humor and love.

The free photo exhibition focused on Sebastião Salgado extended at Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville in Paris pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major exhibition, free to the public from February 21 to June 6, 2026.

Simulacres: the free exhibition at Magasins Généraux (93) that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Reality takes on a slight blur in Pantin, at the Magasins Généraux, from June 25 to September 27, 2026. With the free exhibition “Simulacres,” certainties falter and images sometimes hold the upper hand. Here, seeing isn’t always enough to understand.

The Rallye des Princesses showcases its collection cars on Place Vendôme — our photos

Engines, elegance and classic cars: the Rallye des Princesses lands on Place Vendôme on May 23, 2026. On Saturday, the public is invited to freely observe the crews’ technical and administrative checks, alongside an open-air display of the cars. Sunday morning, the 100% women’s race gets under way from the iconic square, bound for Saint-Tropez.

Major Design at Sotheby’s Paris: the exhibition that brings together Lalanne, Mucha and Giacometti

In Paris, Sotheby’s unveils Important Design, an exhibition‑sale imagined by Ellie Peugeot, featuring about 189 landmark design pieces—from antique furniture to contemporary creations—from May 22 to 27, 2026. A rare journey to discover Lalanne, Mucha, Chareau, Giacometti, and Charlotte Perriand before the live sale on May 28.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes.

Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits

The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments.