Grand événement paris ile de france guide

Songkran Festival 2026 at Wat Pho Paris in Essonne: the free Thai New Year program

Heading to Breux-Jouy, in Essonne, to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, at the Wat Pho Paris temple. A free, festive, immersive day to enjoy this Sunday, April 19, 2026 — let’s go!

HOLI 2026 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation: India's festival of colors is back in Paris — the date.

The Jardin d’Acclimatation lights up in a thousand hues for the 7th edition of Holi, the famous Indian festival of colors. On May 31, 2026, the must-attend spring event returns, offering artisan workshops, Indian food trucks, live performances, and a splash of pigment.

4 free castles around Paris this Sunday, May 3, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

Castles in Île-de-France open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month. It’s a wonderful chance to discover our Île-de-France heritage without spending a dime this Easter weekend, Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Attend a historic air event, May 23–24 in Essonne

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Cerny-la-Ferté-Alais airfield (91) will host Le Temps des Hélices, a historic air show with a host of activities.

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026 on the Champs-Élysées: date and schedule

The Paris Tropical Carnival 2026 returns to the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, July 5, 2026, for another festive edition that showcases the cultures of the overseas territories and cultures from around the world. Free admission, open to all.

France Miniature celebrates its 35th anniversary and unveils the behind‑the‑scenes of its models, its program, and its new features.

France Miniature, in the Île-de-France region and especially in Élancourt (Yvelines), is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a birthday season packed with activities, including a brand-new exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the park for the 2026 season and free entry for anyone turning 35 themselves. Discover this year’s program!

Where to see the most beautiful wisteria in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? A few tips

Are you fascinated by the beauty of wisteria? From April to May, they reveal all their beauty. To make the most beautiful discoveries and take the most beautiful photos of these famous blue-purple flowers, we reveal the must-see and sometimes hidden and secret spots.

Louvre Museum: a free late-night experience on Friday, June 5, 2026 — the first Friday of the month.

Here's the monthly tip you can count on: the Louvre opens its doors to everyone for free on the first Friday of every month after 6 p.m. Next date to note: June 5, 2026.

Paris Marathon 2026: Route and Date for the Capital's Biggest Race

The 49th edition of the Paris Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Once again, runners will traverse the city, passing through some of Paris's most stunning spots. Who will be the fastest?

Free evening hours at the Bourse de Commerce: book your tickets for Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Want to visit the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free late opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this essential art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Paris Centre Pedestrian Zone: Car-free day in Paris’s 1st through 4th arrondissements this Sunday, May 3, 2026

Once a month, Paris Respire! Indeed, in addition to the Champs-Élysées, the first four districts go green and car-free, shutting down motor vehicles for a full day. The next event is Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Champs-Élysées for pedestrians: the world's most beautiful avenue goes car-free this Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Pedestrian-only Champs-Élysées is a Sunday once a month, year-round. It’s a chance to discover the world’s most beautiful avenue in a new light and to snap a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe with no cars to spoil the view. See you this Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Céline Dion at Paris La Défense Arena: six more shows in 2026

Céline Dion will return to the stage this fall with a 10-concert residency at Paris La Défense Arena, running from September 12 to October 14, 2026. In light of huge demand, six extra performances have been added! Here’s everything you need to know about the Québécois superstar’s Paris residency.

The Canal Summer 2026: the must-attend summer festival along Paris's canals, dates & program

L'Été du Canal is Paris's must-attend summer event! And great news: this beloved Parisian summer highlight is back from June 27 to August 9, 2026. This edition's lineup features free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema, and strolls along the canals.

Rambouillet Lily-of-the-Valley Festival 2026: games, parade and fireworks on the agenda

The Rambouillet Lily Festival will take place on May 9 and 10, 2026 in the Yvelines, centered around board games and video games: a floral procession, the crowning of the queen, a pyrosymphonic show, and a lineup of activities.

Hanami at Parc de Sceaux 2026, the program and free-access activities - photos and video

Hanami, the famed cherry blossom festival, returns this season to the Domaine de Sceaux in the Hauts-de-Seine, from April 4 to 19, 2026. This year, note that you must reserve to access the lawns. That won’t stop you from admiring the blossoms along the avenues and from the viewing platform that overlooks the trees. We unveil the program available throughout the estate.

Fête de l'Huma 2025: here's the program by stage and concert times

The Fête de l'Humanité, organized each year by the newspaper L'Humanité, returns to the former air base 217 at Plessis-Pâté, in the heart of Essonne, on Friday September 12, Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14, 2025. So, what's in store for festival-goers? Who's set to rock this new edition of the Fête de l'Huma? Patti Smith, in quartet format, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Fianso, Hoshi, MEUTE, les Ogres de Barback & La Rue Kétanou, Aliocha Schneider or Theodora, Zamdane, Saïan Supa Celebration and Kalash... here's the program by day and by stage, as well as the concert times!

In the Paris region, a quirky, free bathtub race takes over the Ourcq Canal.

Have you ever watched a bathtub race? This isn’t a joke—the quirky event has been running for 15 years along the Ourcq Canal, and you can join in for free on Sunday, July 5, 2026!

Céline Dion at Paris La Défense Arena: everything you need to know about the draw for access to the presale

Les very numerous fans of Céline Dion have a smile on their faces! After weeks of rumors, the Canadian superstar has confirmed her return to the stage with a 10-concert residency set at Paris La Défense Arena from September 12 to October 14, 2026. But to witness these in-person reunions with Céline Dion, you’ll need the precious pass. A lottery has been set up to access the pre-sale and be among the first to book your tickets. Here’s what you need to know.

Concerts and fountain shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud returns.

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns on June 13–14, 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international program open to everyone.