Free show guide

Tour de France 2026: a French Cancan spectacle outside the Moulin Rouge this Sunday

The Moulin Rouge is marking the Tour de France 2026’s stop in Montmartre with a free French Cancan, on Sunday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m., at Place Blanche, before the three ascents of Rue Lepic.

Contemporary ballets at La Seine Musicale for Été en Seine

La Seine Musicale is presenting a free evening of contemporary ballet on July 25, 2026, as part of Été en Seine, featuring works by Balanchine, Béjart and Crystal Pite.

Jour de Fête 2026 and Music Day in Créteil, featuring circus, concerts and fireworks - 94

Music Day and circus arts come together in Créteil on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for Day of Celebration, featuring aerial acts, concerts, equestrian performances and a fireworks display on the town hall plaza.

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.

We Cirk ! 2026, the free circus festival in Seine-et-Marne

We Cirk! is back for its 8th edition in the grounds of the Château de Quincy-Voisins, in Seine-et-Marne, with a public day on June 27, 2026, entirely free and open to everyone.

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.

Par has'Art! 2026: the free street arts festival in Seine-et-Marne is back

The Par has'Art! festival returns from June 26 to July 4, 2026 for its 8th edition across 12 towns in Seine-et-Marne. Fifteen free performances—circus, dance, street theatre and music—will bring public spaces to life.

Essonne: 18 free open-air shows in 14 towns, the program!

The Day // Night Festival returns to Essonne for its 15th edition, presenting 18 free open-air performances, blending street theatre, dance and circus across 14 towns from May 22–25 and May 29–31, 2026.

Festival des Places 2026: free dance and concerts at Place du Châtelet and various venues across Paris

Every weekend from April through October 2026, the Festival des Places takes over Place du Châtelet and several other Paris squares, offering free dance workshops, concerts and performances presented by the Théâtre de la Ville.

Smart tip: attend a dance class and the Paris Opera Ballet's rehearsal.

Access to the Paris Opera isn’t necessarily a luxury. On the fringe of the performances of Rudolf Nureyev’s La Bayadère, the institution opens its doors for exceptional moments: the ballet company’s dance class and public rehearsals, accessible for free or for just a few euros.

Onze Bouge 2026, the outdoor arts festival, is making a mark again in the 11th arrondissement of Paris

The Onze Bouge festival is back for a new edition in the streets of the 11th arrondissement of Paris, from May 28 to 31, 2026. Expect a mix of dance, theatre, music, and comedy performances... Street arts take center stage in this free festival!

Chinese New Year: a free sound and light show at the China Cultural Center — our review

For the Lunar New Year, the Chinese Cultural Center is inviting you to experience its free sound and light show from February 16 to 25, 2026. This immersive visual display transports visitors back in time to the ancient caves of Yungang, showcasing the stunning Buddhist sculptures and historic architecture on the building’s façade.

Great deal: a free opera featuring 100 musicians at La Défense shopping center

What if the opera took center stage... among the shops? On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 4 p.m., the clearing at Les Quatre Temps in La Défense will host a free opera open to everyone—no ticket required, no dress code needed. This is a rare opportunity to experience Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in an immersive and accessible format, right in the heart of the shopping mall.

Chinese New Year 2026: Free Traditional Dance Performance at the Point Fort in Aubervilliers

Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers comes alive to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a free, family-friendly event, offering a vibrant immersion into Chinese performing arts. Visitors can experience traditional dances, martial arts demonstrations, and contemporary performances on February 14, 2026.

New Year's Eve 2026 on the Champs-Élysées: fireworks and video mapping at the Arc de Triomphe

For New Year's Eve 2026 in Paris, the Champs-Élysées will be celebrating as it does every December 31. What's on the program? A video mapping show and fireworks that will light up the Arc de Triomphe.

An exceptional drone show for Lueurs de Mantes 3 in the Yvelines

For the third edition of Lueurs de Mantes, a fantastic drone show awaits us on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Disneyland Paris' official partner, Dronisos, will be piloting the show that inaugurates the dazzling light trail in Mantes-la-Jolie in the Yvelines.

Show at the Centre Pompidou: spectacular farewell fireworks by Cai Guo-Qiang

The Centre Pompidou continues to bid farewell in style with a spectacular fireworks display by Cai Guo-Qiang on October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm. This free pyrotechnic performance created with artificial intelligence marks the building's closure for renovation.

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.

Octobre Rose 2025: a free show on the Champ de Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower

To mark the launch of Pink October, breast cancer awareness month, the Ruban Rose association unveiled a free show on the Champ de Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower, illuminated in pink for the occasion, this Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Cergy Soit! 2025: the free circus arts festival returns

From September 12 to 21, 2025, Cergy-Pontoise hosts the 27th edition of the Cergy Soit! festival. This year's international festival of circus and street arts features Pitt Ocha from Les Ogres de Barback and artists from Benin, with over 40 companies giving nearly 160 free performances.