Free summer festival guide

Paris Pride March 2026: Parade route planned for this Saturday in Paris

After an edition canceled this summer due to the heatwave, Paris’s Pride March is back this Saturday, October 3, 2026. So what time does the parade kick off, and what’s the new route through the capital’s streets? Here’s everything you need to know about Paris’s 2026 LGBTQIA+ Pride March.

Cergy Soit 2026 : the free circus festival is back this weekend

Cergy Soit! is celebrating its 28th edition in the Cergy-Pontoise metropolitan area, in Val-d'Oise. This international festival of street arts and circus brings together more than 40 companies and 200 artists for a free-to-the-public showcase, on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Techno Parade 2026 in Paris: the electro parade route scheduled for this Saturday

Avis to electro sound lovers! Techno Parade, the unmissable festive event, makes its return this weekend in Paris. The free, musical celebration that every year highlights electronic culture and music in the streets of the capital comes back this Saturday, September 19, after two years off. Get a first look at the route for this 2026 edition.

Vietnamese Parade in the 13th arrondissement: we were there, the sunlit parade in photos and video

The Vietnamese parade in Paris's 13th arrondissement rolled out its áo dài and drums along the stretch from Avenue d'Ivry to Place d'Italie this Saturday, September 12, 2026. We were along the route of this free parade—here's what we saw.

Festival Lumières Impressionnistes 2026: we spotted Monet in Chatou (78)

Le Festival Lumières Impressionnistes transforms the Île des Impressionnistes de Chatou (78) en jardin rêvé de Claude Monet jusqu'au 12 septembre 2026. On a découvert ce festival gratuit en avant-première et on vous dévoile nos images.

Lavage de la Madeleine 2026: the Brazilian festival and parade invades Paris

Le Lavage de la Madeleine returns to Paris for a historic 25th edition, from September 10 to 13, 2026. The gathering takes place on Sunday for the grand free Brazilian festival that whirls samba, batucadas, and Bahian performers as it marches from Place de la République to the Madeleine Church.

Paris Design Week Factory 2026 : the last chance to discover emerging design in the Marais

Just a few more days to spot the designers of tomorrow at the four sites of Paris Design Week Factory, open until September 19, 2026 in the Marais.

Festival des Places: the 13th arrondissement and Châtelet in celebration mid-September, a free program of dance and music

The Festival des Places is back to liven up Paris’s public spaces on September 12 and 13, 2026, offering two entirely free days of dance, music and conviviality, at Place d’Italie (13th arrondissement) and then Place du Châtelet.

The Champions Burger: the finale of Europe’s biggest burger championship in La Défense, Paris

The Champions Burger is back in Paris for its European grand final, running from August 27 to September 20, 2026, on the Parvis de La Défense. An open-to-all burger competition where the public votes to crown Europe’s best burger.

Festival Paradisio 2026: free outdoor screenings and cine-concerts in Moret-sur-Loing (77)

Cinema and heritage enthusiasts, join us for the Paradisio festival and its many free activities, this year centered on the theme of music, from August 28 to 30, 2026.

Festival Silhouette 2026: Short films shown at the outdoor cinema in Butte du Chapeau Rouge

From August 28 to September 5, 2026, the Silhouette festival returns to Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge for its 25th edition. What’s on the menu? An outdoor shorts festival, plus free concerts and activities.

Food Temple: Morocco special at the Carreau du Temple, a culinary festival featuring a market and workshops.

To celebrate the new season in style, Le Carreau du Temple once again transforms into a Food Temple for a weekend. From September 18 to 20, 2026, Morocco takes the spotlight, showcased through tastings, masterclasses, workshops and a mouthwatering food court.

CinéClub Paradiso 2026: lineup and ticketing for free outdoor cinema at La Seine Musicale

CinéClub Paradiso returns for its summer run at La Seine Musicale from July 21 to 24, 2026, presenting four free outdoor evenings. The program features musical biopics, live concerts, activities, and star-lit screenings in Boulogne-Billancourt.

Vincennes Estival Club is back in action at the Château de Vincennes, here’s the program

This summer, the City of Vincennes once again turns its château into a summer club! Join us from July 10 to August 2, 2026, to discover the new edition of Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Outdoor concerts, sports activities, a playful aquatic space, an open-air cinema, and the screenings of the World Cup semifinals and final.

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026: Photos

The 2026 Tropical Carnival of Paris lit up the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, July 5, under a sun worthy of the tropics. Bright costumes, pounding percussion, and nearly 3,000 revelers: we were there, and here’s our take on this edition, themed “Paris V'Îles Lumières.”

The 2026 Asian Street Food Festival at Vincennes' Grand Pagoda: The program!

Attention to fans of Asian cuisine and street food in particular: head to the Grande Pagode in Paris-Vincennes on September 5 and 6, 2026, for a cornucopia of discoveries from Japan to Vietnam, via Thailand and China. A warm, gourmet festival designed to take the palate on an Asia-wide journey. And the best part: entry is free, but registration is required!

Heemang Festival: Korean culture takes center stage at this free event in the heart of Paris

The Heemang Festival returns on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, to the Pont Saint-Louis in Paris, for a major cultural gathering marking 140 years of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations. On the menu: performances, workshops, gastronomy, crafts, and encounters in an iconic, must-see Parisian setting. Admission is free and open to all.

Summer Garden 2026: the free festival is back at the Quai Branly Museum.

Jardin d’été is back at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 4 to August 2, 2026, with free activities, workshops, storytelling, strolls, quizzes, and outdoor cinema.

Free outdoor cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly: the 2026 lineup

Outdoor cinema returns for free at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with a program exploring the animal world, as part of Jardin d’été.

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: this summer’s program

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France returns, running June 27 to August 30, 2026, in more than 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region. On the program: concerts, performances, guided tours, workshops and art installations.