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Photo & Video Fair: date and schedule of the open-to-all fair at La Villette

The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event awaiting you from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette.

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In September, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub perched along the Canal de l’Ourcq in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—lengthens the season with a rich, varied lineup. Take the chance to savor these sunny days: bold community initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... It’s all there to escape the bustle without leaving the city. Free admission.

Hot tip: a mega thrift-store clearance sale is back in Paris at the end of August 2026, everything priced from €1 to a maximum of €10!

More than 10,000 second-hand clothes and accessories, up-and-coming designers, DJ sets and a wave of bargain finds: this big clearance sale is back at the TLM, on August 29 and 30, 2026.

Aquathlon Paris 2026: the swim-and-run race returns to Paris in August - registrations open

L'Aquathlon Paris dives back in for a second edition on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Bassin de la Villette. The program features three formats that blend open-water swimming and running, open to various levels of experience.

Music Day 2026 at La Villette: an electro open-air co-presented by Tsugi Radio x Nowadays

This year, for the new Fête de la Musique, Tsugi Radio and Nowadays join forces to bring you a vast, sunlit day of outdoor music in the heart of La Villette! Tune in this Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM to midnight to groove to the sounds of Aksel Aksel, Fakear, Audem, Mangabey, and Melvin. Here’s what to expect this weekend!

Savage Music Festival, La Terrasse Latino..., the upcoming nights at Cabaret Sauvage in Paris

The Cabaret Sauvage, nestled in the heart of the Parc de la Villette, is the ultimate spot for night owls in Paris's 19th arrondissement! A retro-dingo atmosphere under the big top, with offbeat, electric and eclectic evenings.

La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: The full, free lineup announced

La Villette's open-air cinema returns from July 22 to August 16, 2026, on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings per day at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For its 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme "The Call of the Forest." Discover the full, free lineup!

The Legend of the Titanic: La Villette's immersive virtual reality experience — review

Starting March 31, 2026, La Villette will host a 3,000-square-meter immersive experience dedicated to the Titanic. Expect cutting-edge tech, including virtual reality and a 360-degree space, where visitors are invited to relive the ship's legendary journey up close to the passengers.

Little Circus at Little Villette, a free, artful and playful weekend for young acrobats

Children are invited to dive into the magic of circus arts at the free Little Cirque weekend, staged in Little Villette on May 30 and 31, 2026.

FauxFaire FauxVoir: a magical, immersive, and interactive experience at La Grande Halle de La Villette

The Grande Halle of La Villette invites you to experience "FauxFaire FauxVoir," a captivating magic show blending cognitive science and technology, created by the Le Phalène company. Scheduled from May 5 to 9, 2026, this immersive journey challenges our perceptions and beliefs, offering a unique theatrical exploration.

Augmented Magic: Moulla’s Magical Show at La Grande Halle de La Villette

The Grande Halle of La Villette hosts an innovative magic conference and show centered on AI, titled Augmented Magic, presented by magician Moulla, from May 19 to May 23, 2026. Step into a truly immersive experience where illusions meet cutting-edge technology to amaze and astonish!

La Petite Tuk: Andersen's musical tale revisited at La Villette

Discover "La Petite Tuk," a musical tale for ages 8 and up, directed by Joachim Latarjet, at La Villette from December 13 to 14, 2025.

Nightclubbing: the nighttime music festival to experience in Paris - La Villette

This is a first for Paris! Discover the new festival dedicated to electronic music and nightlife, from September 24 to 27, 2026. Head to La Villette and several Parisian clubs to enjoy Nightclubbing.

Freestyle Villette: the House of Urban Cultures in the 19th arrondissement, upcoming programming

To celebrate urban cultures, the city of Paris is building a Maison des cultures urbaines in the heart of the Parc de La Villette. From October 4, 2025, you'll be able to discover urban dance, music, sports and street art.

La Villette 2025 Christmas Market, a magical village for young and old alike

The La Villette Christmas Market awaits you once again in Paris, from November 20 to December 28, 2025, on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, it's a real Christmas village, with family entertainment, concerts, craftsmen and a friendly atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital.

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!

Le Pas du Monde: circus to the rhythm of life with Collectif XY at La Villette

From October 31 to November 23, 2025, Collectif XY presents Le Pas du Monde at Espace Chapiteaux de La Villette. Accessible from age 8, this circus show combines acrobatics and soundscapes to evoke the rhythm of life.

Entre-Temps: Philippe Decouflé explores the thread of time in a dance show at La Villette

From October 9 to 26, 2025, Philippe Decouflé presents Entre-Temps at the Espace Chapiteaux de La Villette, a poetic, uncluttered dance show in which nine performers revisit their past to better question the present.

Molière Fest at La Villette: five days of free outdoor theater

From June 25 to 29, 2025, La Villette celebrates theater with the first edition of Molière Fest. A free, open-air festival for children aged 3 and over, featuring shows, performances and workshops.

Freestyle 2025 is also for kids: free activities for young people at La Villette

On Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1, 2025, Le Villette goes into freestyle mode, with its unmissable (and free) street culture festival. It's a festival that also has the youngsters in mind, with fun and sporting activities.