Grand événement paris ile de france guide

Mountain & Music Festival: International lumberjack competition and free concerts in Palaiseau

The mountain comes to Palaiseau for the weekend of 26 and 27 September 2026. An international lumberjack competition, family-friendly activities, Savoy specialties, and free concerts will shape the 29th edition of the Montagne & Musique Festival.

Le Large opens its doors on Île Seguin with the Imaginary Engine exhibition.

The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027.

Fête de l'Huma 2026 in Essonne: concert schedules revealed

La Fête de l'Humanité, organised each year by the newspaper L'Humanité, returns to the former air base 217 at Le Plessis-Pâté, right in the heart of Essonne. This year, the festival runs Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13, 2026. On the lineup, expect live performances from Soprano, Louane, Maureen, Oumou Sangaré, Kery James, Kneecap, Danyl, Les Wampas, and The Avener. Here's the detailed daily lineup and concert times!

A partial solar eclipse in August 2027: will it be visible from the Paris region?

Here we go again! Following the August 12 event, a new solar eclipse will occur this summer, nearly a year later, on August 2, 2027. Will it be visible from the Paris region?

La Peña of the 17th: a night out straight from Bayonne’s festival, in the 17th arrondissement.

The 17th arrondissement goes festive this Friday, September 25, 2026, with the return of the Peña du 17e. An immersion into the grand ferias of the South of France, coming straight to Paris!

A rally of vintage cars and motorcycles passes through Milly-la-Forêt (91) in September.

Cars, Solex, motorized bicycles and motorcycles aged over 30 years are set to gather in Milly-la-Forêt on September 6, 2026 for the 15th edition of this retro rally.

Pope Leo XIV at the Stade de France: everything you need to know about the great youth vigil

The grand youth vigil with Pope Leo XIV will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Stade de France. More than 80,000 young people aged 17 to 35 are expected for this major gathering that blends celebration, teaching and prayer. Program, schedule, registrations... here’s what we know.

7 free-entry castles this Sunday, September 6, 2026, near Paris

Châteaux of Île-de-France open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, and September is no exception. Here’s a great chance to discover our Île-de-France heritage without dipping into your pocket this Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Mennecy Metal Fest 2026 : Complete lineup and concert schedule

Metal music makes a return this weekend in Essonne for the new and 14th edition of the Mennecy Metal Fest. Join us Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026 at Parc de Villeroy to feel the power and explosive riffs of Saxon, Alestorm, Ultra Vomit, Oomph!, as well as Tagada Jones, Psykup and Houle. Discover the day-by-day and stage-by-stage lineup, along with the concert times!

Saint-Fiacre Festival 2026: games, medieval dances and an immersive journey into the Middle Ages

The town of La Ville-du-Bois invites you to travel back in time for Saint Fiacre, a medieval-themed celebration scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026.

The Marne Banks Festival 2026: DJ sets, fireworks and free activities in Neuilly-sur-Marne

On Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, the meetup is set in Neuilly-sur-Marne for the Fête des Bords de Marne. The lineup: two days of free activities and celebrations to kick off the new school year for both kids and adults.

The Louvre is free for evening hours on the first Friday of the month—reserve your tickets.

This is the smart plan you can take advantage of at the start of each month: the Louvre opens its doors for free to all visitors on the first Friday of every month after 6 p.m. Book your tickets now for September 4, 2026.

A vibrant, color-filled parade in Paris for Ganesh Festival 2026 arrives this weekend!

Ganesh Festival, the elephant-headed god’s celebration held every year in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, will take place on August 30, 2026. On the program: religious ceremonies and a very colorful parade. Here’s what you need to know.

The Giant La Défense Christmas Market 2026: dates and stalls to reserve

Le marché de Noël géant de La Défense revient sur le Parvis, dans les Hauts-de-Seine, du 12 novembre au 31 décembre 2026. We already know the dates for this free winter village, but its full program, however, remains to be announced.

Impressionist Light Festival 2026: A Dream Monet at Chatou (78)

The Festival of Impressionist Lights returns to Chatou (78) for its 6th edition and pays tribute to Claude Monet and his gardens. From September 10 to 12, 2026, three free evenings transform the Hameau Fournaise into an Impressionist garden.

Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines, a return to the Viking age.

The Endesumar Medieval Festival sets up its Viking camp at the Château de Rangiport, in Gargenville, Yvelines, on September 12–13, 2026. Ragnarök battles, a fire show, and a Nordic market enliven this weekend of historical reenactment.

Chuseok 2026 at Jardin d'Acclimatation: Paris hosts Korea's festival

The Korean harvest festival Chuseok is returning to the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris on September 19 and 20, 2026. A weekend defined by a hanbok parade, traditional dances, a K-pop contest, and Korean street food, painting the town in the colors of the Land of the Morning Calm.

Lunar eclipse and the Sturgeon Moon tonight, where and when to see the red Moon.

The partial lunar eclipse blends with the Sturgeon Moon this night of August 27–28, 2026: visible to the naked eye from Île-de-France, the Moon will take on a copper-red tint if the sky clears after the storms. Here's everything you need to know.

Paris Masters 2026: dates and schedule for the biggest indoor tennis tournament in La Défense

Get ready to witness the world’s top tennis players in action from October 31 to November 8, 2026, at the Paris Masters. This event, touted as the premier indoor tennis tournament, has been staged at the La Défense Arena since last year. A unique chance to experience electrifying matches!

Unusual: in Port Cergy, a tray race puts kids and adults to the test

Run as fast as you can with a tray full of water glasses: that’s the premise of the Tray Race held in Port Cergy. It’s a free event open to kids as young as three and to adults alike.