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La Villette open-air cinema returns with two screenings a day this summer 2025

The Festival de cinéma en plein air de La Villette returns from July 23 to August 17, 2025 with a new feature: two daily screenings, at 6pm for families and 9pm for film buffs, on the Prairie du Triangle.

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.

Ma thèse en 180 secondes - National final, in public, at Paris La Villette

Three minutes to understand everything: science as you've never heard it before! On June 17 at the Grande Halle de La Villette, 16 young scientists compete to thrill you in 180 seconds: a unique evening where science becomes a show, and where you have the power to vote. Will you be won over?

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.

Freestyle 2025, the free street culture festival celebrates its 10th anniversary at La Villette

Freestyle, the unmissable street culture festival, is back at La Villette! Dance, street-art, fashion, music, sport... The free street culture festival returns for a new, even more incredible edition, on May 31 and June 1, 2025. Not to be missed!

Mot pour Mots 2025, the free literary festival at La Grande Halle de La Villette

Mot pour Mots, the literary festival at the Grande Halle de la Villette, is back for its fifth edition on June 21 and 22, 2025! Over 50 free events await you, with entertainment for all ages, exceptional readings and encounters!

Electribal Festival, La Joujou, Amour Sauvage, ... upcoming events at Cabaret Sauvage

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.

Sydney Dance Company presents Twofold: its latest contemporary dance creation

Sydney Dance Company presents Twofold at La Villette from June 11 to 15, 2025: two powerful, contrasting contemporary works by Rafael Bonachela and Melanie Lane.

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie Belvedere once again accessible with its exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us, from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.

Paris: Maison des cultures urbaines to open at La Villette in 2025

The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, announced on Tuesday the creation of "Freestyle Villette - Maison des cultures urbaines", a 1,000 m² space dedicated to hip-hop and urban cultures. Located in the fully renovated former Pavillon Villette, the venue will open its doors in autumn 2025, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris.

Introduction to sustainable beekeeping workshops at Ruches Villette

Want to become a beekeeper for a day? Initiate yourself to sustainable beekeeping with the Ruches Villette workshops, in the Parc de La Villette in Paris, from April to October. A supervised immersion to understand the role of bees and raise awareness of their protection... and taste a unique urban honey, of course.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen at La Villette: a dialogue between generations of choreographers

From April 24 to 26, 2025, La Villette welcomes the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for an exceptional program combining masterpieces of contemporary dance and an original creation by Jan Martens.

The Weight of Ants: a wacky satire on today's world

Le Poids des Fourmis runs from March 7 to 15 at the Théâtre Paris-Villette. Between adolescent revolt, citizen resistance and the excesses of power, the play questions, with humor and bite, our ability to act in the face of the world's injustices.

Plateau Cirque: circus for all ages at La Grande Halle de la Villette

Plateau Cirque arrives at the Grande Halle de la Villette, offering shows for young and old in a unique setting. From May 20 to June 4, 2025, spectators will be able to discover four shows created in 2024.

International Illest Battle 100% Krump: La Villette celebrates Krump in 2025

For the second time, La Villette hosts the International Illest Battle, a 100% Krump event. Passion, dance and urban culture are the order of the day on May 30 and 31, 2025.

The Marché de Noël de la Villette 2024, a lively new village in Paris

The Marché de Noël de La Villette now awaits you in Paris from November 23 to December 29, 2024 on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, it's a veritable Christmas village and Winter Party, offering family entertainment, circus, a light parade, the discovery of artisans and a convivial atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital.

Nos matins intérieurs, the poetic circus show currently on at La Villette

From November 14 to December 1, 2024, the big top at La Villette welcomes the Petit Travers collective and the Debussy quartet to present their new circus show.

The Lantern Festival returns to the Parc de la Villette in Paris for its 2024 edition

The Lantern Parade returns to the Parc de La Villette in Paris! What's on the program? A free, enchanting stroll, lanterns in hand, not to be missed on Saturday, December 7, 2024.