Free summer festival guide

Free 80s concert in Seine-et-Marne this Saturday with Début de soirée and Patrick Hernandez

The commune of Pringy in Seine-et-Marne is organizing a free concert on the theme of the 80s this Saturday, September 13, 2025 in the park of the town hall. Patrick Hernandez, William de Début de Soirée and Jean-Pierre Mader will be performing at this exceptional event, part of the town's patron saint's festival.

Germinations, the new free arts festival that transforms a Yvelines village

GERMINATIONS is the name of the first ecological arts festival to transform Raizeux (Yvelines) into an open-air gallery. 24 French and international artists will take over 4 sites in the village from September 13 to 28, 2025, all with free access.

Festival Terre Avenir 2025: the free eco-festival in Seine-et-Marne at Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne

This weekend, September 13 and 14, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne hosts the 18th edition of Terre Avenir. Over 50 eco-responsible exhibitors, DIY workshops, an educational farm and horse-drawn carriage rides await you free of charge in the Seine-et-Marne region. Make the most of it!

Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes, back-to-school edition postponed!

Attention, this edition is postponed! For fans of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, 2025, to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, via Thailand and China of course. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration.

Fête de la Carotte 2025: two festive days in Croissy-sur-Seine with fireworks display

The Carrot Festival returns to Croissy-sur-Seine (78) on September 6 and 7, 2025. Shows, fireworks and association forum in Parc Chanorier. A century-old tradition of good eating.

Elfondelabiere, the Essonne festival of craft breweries

On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, Marcoussis is celebrating beer, and not just any beer: craft beer! What's on the program? Concerts and tastings to share your passion for hops.

Au Bon Coin 2025 Festival in Thomery: a family festival in Seine-et-Marne

The Au Bon Coin festival celebrates its tenth edition in Thomery, Seine-et-Marne, from August 22 to 24, 2025. Shows, concerts and family entertainment take over the Parc de la Salle de la Plage for a festive and convivial weekend. Free entertainment is also on the program!

Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary

Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944.

Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025

Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed.

Paris Design Week 2025: a free culinary and musical festival organized by the Swedish giant

To coincide with Paris Design Week, the Swedish giant is turning up the heat and the sound with IKEA Cooking Session, a free culinary and musical festival from September 12 to 14, 2025. With mouth-watering recipes, frenzied DJ sets and immersive scenography by Uchronia, the experience promises to put Paris on its feet!

Vincennes Estival Club: a festive summer at the Château de Vincennes, final days

This summer, the City of Vincennes is transforming its château into an open-access summer club! Join us from July 14 to August 3, 2025 to discover the Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Open-air concerts, sports activities, an aqua-ludic area and DJ Sets. Don't miss the final days of the event, including a free concert by Jérémy Frérot.

Techno Parade in Paris: the electro parade will be cancelled in 2025 for the second year running

Bad news for lovers of electronic music. The organizers of the Techno Parade in Paris have announced the cancellation of this not-to-be-missed festive event in 2025. The free musical event, which brings electronic music and culture to the streets of Paris every year, will not be making a comeback this autumn. Financial problems are cited as the reason. We recall that the 2024 edition had also been cancelled, due to the organization of the Olympic Games.

Carnaval Tropical de Paris 2025 on the Champs-Elysées, photos

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital this Sunday, July 6, 2025. This colorful parade took over the Champs Élysées avenue, and despite the rain, participants marched with their energy intact. For its 25th anniversary and the France-Brazil year, the theme was "Amazonies".

Lumières Impressionnistes 2025 Festival at the heart of legendary cabarets in Chatou (78)

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns on September 5 and 6, 2025, with a cabaret theme. A festive, free event at Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78), with an exceptional program featuring light and sound shows, a night market and a French cancan!

Montreuil Paradise 2025: a free festival in the Parc des Beaumonts

On Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, Montreuil Paradise makes its comeback with a great program, as family-friendly as it is festive.

Enghien Jazz Festival 2025: complete program and concert times

The Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival returns this summer with a new edition to be enjoyed from Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program this year? Shows by Ibrahim Maalouf and Yun Sun Nah, plus free concerts by Aloe Blacc, The Avener, UB40 and Eagle-Eye Cherry, to be discovered on the lake stage!

Fnac Live 2025 in Paris: complete program and concert times

After a break in 2024 due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Fnac Live will return to the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and lounges for a new series of not-to-be-missed free concerts on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 2, 3 and 4, 2025. On the program for this new edition? American artist St. Vincent, Breton singer Miossec, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Olivier Ruiz, phenomenon Baby Volcano, French electro duo Air and rapper Zamdane... check out the full program and concert times for this 13th edition!

Les Médiévales De Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, the free program

From July 4 to 6, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne (77) hosts the Médiévales de Moret-sur-Loing 2025, a festive weekend of horse shows, water jousting, a craftsmen's market and a medieval banquet. A total immersion in the medieval world, just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau.

CinéClub Paradiso 2025: free open-air cinema at La Seine Musicale - ticketing dates

From July 15 to 18, 2025, La Seine Musicale hosts the CinéClub Paradiso open-air cinema. A free event featuring cult films and DJ sets. Here's the program!

Marche des Fiertés 2025 in Paris: here's the route of the LGBTQI+ parade

The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, returns to Paris this Saturday, June 28. For this 2025 edition, the parade will set off from the center of the capital to the Place de la Nation in eastern Paris.