Free festival guide

Dive Show 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles: a guaranteed underwater experience

The Diving Fair is returning to Paris from January 8 to 11, 2026, featuring over 400 exhibitors, engaging activities, the latest technological innovations, and free introductory dives for everyone.

What's in the works: the textile and fashion exhibition between India and France at the Mobilier National

The Mobilier National will be showcasing the textile creations of India and France, which have been intertwined for centuries, in an exhibition that doubles as a festival, from December 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Christmas has come to the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack... and it's magical!

This winter, experience an unexpected and magical Christmas at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack: thrilling races, magical entertainment, and the holiday spirit like you've never experienced before in Paris!

Festival des Livres, des Artistes 2025: a free celebrity book fair in the 7th arrondissement

On December 6 and 7, 2025, the Maison de la Chimie will host the free festival "Des Livres, Des Artistes" (Books, Artists), where many personalities will meet the public to talk about their works.

A big medieval festival in the Yvelines this Saturday: craft market, shows, and entertainment

If you're looking for a great idea for a free and original outing in the Yvelines, Mantes-la-Jolie will be transformed into a medieval city on Saturday, November 22, 2025. For the 575th Onion Fair, the city center will offer entertainment, shows, and period craftsmen.

The winter season at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: Sundays when Paris trots with pleasure

When the cold weather sets in over Paris, Sundays come alive again at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack. From November 16 to February 22, the winter season returns with a simple promise: to enjoy unique moments to the rhythm of the world's most spectacular trotting races, in a festive, gourmet and warm atmosphere. Download your free tickets!

The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program

Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists.

Informing the world of tomorrow: Reporters Without Borders' free festival at the Gaité Lyrique

On November 15, 2025, the Gaîté Lyrique will host the "Informing Tomorrow's World" festival, organized by Reporters Without Borders to celebrate 40 years of commitment. A day of meetings and workshops, but also a festive evening to defend press freedom.

Japanese Festival and Martial Arts Night: immerse yourself in Japan and discover Pantin's hidden gems.

On November 15 and 16, 2025, Pantin will host the third edition of the Japanese Festival and its Martial Arts Night for two days of immersion in Japanese cuisine, creative workshops, and spectacular martial arts demonstrations.

2025 Niflette Festival in Provins: pastry tastings, workshops, and a gourmet market

The niflette is the specialty pastry of the town of Provins, and on November 11, 2025, the medieval city will honor it by organizing a new edition of its Fête de la Niflette. The program includes tastings and free workshops for the whole family!

Les Puces de l'Illu 2025: the contemporary illustration festival at the Campus Fonderie de l'Image

The Campus Fonderie de l'Image is organizing the 13th edition of the Puces de l'illu on December 6 and 7, 2025. Come and discover a selection of illustrators, screen printers, engravers, publishers, gallery owners, and independent booksellers, and find an original work of art!

Lueurs de Mantes: return of the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2026

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly again this winter with the third edition of Lueurs de Mantes in the Yvelines. This free light show is back in a smaller format from Thursday, January 15, to Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a drone show to kick things off. Here's a rundown of the details.

Pride Festival 2025: a program celebrating LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities in Paris

The festival of LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities will take place in the 12th and 14th arrondissements from November 7 to 23, 2025. This new edition aims to raise public awareness of the fight against discrimination and to celebrate the culture and diversity of the identities concerned.

The 2025 Floating Lantern Festival at Wat Pho temple in Paris

The Festival des Lanternes Flottantes returns for a 3rd edition on October 19, 2025 at the Pagode Wat Pho Paris, located in Essonne. Organized in conjunction with Thailand's tourist office, the event celebrates Thai culture with shows and entertainment open to all, free of charge.

The Banh Mi Women Festival at Ground Control and in the 13th arrondissement with exhibition, market, DJ sets...

The Banh Mi Women Festival, the first French event dedicated to asio-descendant women, takes over Paris from October 9 to 31, 2025. The program includes exhibitions, designer markets, DJ sets, screenings and wellness workshops, including a festive day at Ground Control on October 11.

Free street art and textile festival in a chapel: À la croisée des arts 2025 reveals itself

Village Reille hosts the second edition of À la croisée des arts, a free street art and textile festival to be held from October 10 to 12, 2025 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. This year's event takes up the theme of textile recycling, with some twenty urban artists teaming up with fashion designers for an exhibition, live painting and fashion show. We tell you all about it...

Festival de la Lune 2025 in Belleville: street food and entertainment this weekend

The Belleville district is getting ready to celebrate the thousand-year-old tradition of the Moon Festival this weekend, October 11 and 12, 2025. The program includes Asian street food, workshops, entertainment, spectacular lion dancing and colorful lanterns for a free weekend of festivities in the 20th and 11th arrondissements.

Theodasium 2025: the free esport and gaming festival in Thiais (94)

The temple of video games and esports on the weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025, is in Thais, in the Val-de-Marne region of France! On the program: tournaments on well-known games and free entertainment for all ages.

Fripalooza: a festival of second-hand clothes and luxury items in Ivry-sur-Seine (94)

For non-stop bargain hunting, head for Ivry-sur-Seine, on October 4 and 5, 2025! Over the course of a weekend, the Fripalooza second-hand festival awaits you, with items at 8 euros as well as luxury items, and lots of entertainment!