Grand palais d'été guide

All World Waacking Battle 2v2: the dance event making its comeback at the Grand Palais this summer

An international dance competition, showcases and a turbocharged festive moment: no doubt, the All World Waacking Battle 2vs2 is back for another edition at the Grand Palais on July 11, 2026.

Grand Palais Summer 2026: celebrations, performances and events, summer happenings at the Grand Palais

Summer in Paris is magical: case in point, the Grand Palais is unveiling a special, festive program from June 2 to September 6, 2026. Discover what awaits you!

We, Shivers of Stardust: a contemporary immersive installation at the Grand Palais

The artist Laure Prouvost blends art and science in an installation that awakens our senses. Discover the exhibition Nous, frissons d'étoile, from June 10 to July 26, 2026 at the Grand Palais.

Leandro Erlich at the Grand Palais: the exhibition that reshapes how we perceive reality — our photos

The Grand Palais is dedicating a retrospective to Leandro Erlich, touted as the largest exhibition of the artist in Europe! Mark your calendars from June 2 to September 6, 2026 to explore Erlich's singular universe, renowned for installations that blur our bearings and reshape our sense of public space.

Under the Grand Palais's skirt: drag queens reinvent cabaret for a one-night-only evening

Lotto, dance and a high-heeled show: rediscover cabaret with a drag twist in the Sous la jupe du Grand Palais evening, organized for June 23, 2026.

After Nef: the lineup of DJ nights and concerts for the Grand Palais d'Été

All summer long in 2026, we’ll gather under the Grand Palais’s glass roof to enjoy the After Nef nights. Discover the festive program for the Grand Palais’s summer season, available from June 6, 2026.

Tell me about your wedding: a festive procession, Maghrebi traditions, and a free feast at the Grand Palais

The capital is set to celebrate a union of a new kind under the glass roof of the Grand Palais on July 4, 2026. You’re all invited to a monumental “imaginary wedding,” as festive processions from across Île-de-France converge on a communal banquet beneath the nave for a free, popular celebration centered on Maghrebi traditions.

Major Initiative: Free dance workshops every summer Saturday in the Grand Palais nave

What if the nave of the Grand Palais transformed into your most spectacular dance floor? From June 13 to July 18, 2026, the Grand Palais d’Été invites Parisians to an unforgettable experience beneath its iconic glass roof. Every Saturday morning, renowned choreographers and dance companies will host completely free workshops, inviting everyone to move and groove in this extraordinary setting.

A complimentary performance by Lucie Antunes brings together 100 drummers in the Nave of the Grand Palais

As part of its summer programming, the Grand Palais is inviting Lucie Antunes for a unique and free performance (reservation required). On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the composer and musician will bring together 100 drummers from diverse backgrounds in the nave of the historic Parisian monument for a collective experience set to be truly electrifying.

Euphoria: an exceptional night for the last days of the inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais

A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, following its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. Don't miss the exceptional nocturne on September 6, 2025.

Grand Palais: what's that multicolored scale on the museum façade?

As part of the Euphoria exhibition, the Grand Palais is presenting a multicolored ladder by Paola Pivi on its façade until September 7, 2025.

Grand Bal BrasilBrazil: a popular Brazilian-style festival at the Grand Palais this summer

Samba and bossa nova tunes resonate in the Grand Palais: on July 5, 2025, come and celebrate free of charge with the Grand Bal BrasilBrésil.

Fun Palace: a free interactive exhibition at the Grand Palais

It's time for fun! The Grand Palais is hosting Fun Palace, an artistic and architectural reflection on forms of community and shared pleasure, as part of the Centre Pompidou's New Assemble program. The installation is free to view from June 6 to 15, 2025.

Horizontes: contemporary Brazilian art unveiled at the Grand Palais for the Brazil-France Season

As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Grand Palais is hosting Horizontes, a free exhibition of contemporary Brazilian paintings, from June 6 to July 25, 2025, on the balconies of the North Nave.

Ernesto Neto weaves a new free monumental installation at the Grand Palais, our photos

Artist Ernesto Neto invades the Grand Palais with his colorful, dreamlike installation "Nosso Barco Tambor Terra", on view free of charge from June 6 to July 25, 2025.

Moda Povera V: Olivier Saillard's haute couture performance at the summer Grand Palais

Fashion takes an intimate and moving turn at the Grand Palais d'été. From July 10 to 13, 2025, Olivier Saillard presents "Moda Povera V: les vêtements de Renée", a couture performance charged with memory.