La villette district

Beyond the Streets at the Grande Halle de la Villette: free entry for everyone on July 14.

What are you planning for this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Paris? How about taking advantage of free access to "Beyond the Streets" at the Grande Halle de la Villette? On the occasion of the National Day, the exhibition dedicated to graffiti, street art, and contemporary urban cultures is offering free admission for everyone!

Bastille Day celebrations in Paris: no firefighters' ball in the 19th arrondissement.

The traditional Bastille Day firefighters' ball won’t be held in Paris’s 19th arrondissement due to the heatwave.

Mosimann launches a 24-hour Dream Night, hopping from the Zénith to Paris’s premier clubs.

From Zénith to Parisian clubs, Mosimann shows no sign of slowing down. On October 17, 2026, the artist will string together concerts and DJ sets for 24 hours in a Dream Night that will sweep the capital without interruption. Don’t miss the ticket sales launch!

Starry Nights 2026 in Paris: New Moon viewing at the Cité des Sciences

Star Night is back at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, where science mediators have lined up a host of engaging activities in Parc de la Villette, just behind the Geode, on August 12, 2026, following a memorable eclipse.

Solar eclipse 2026 in Paris: A special day at the Cité des sciences—discover the program

The Cité des sciences is dedicating a day to the solar eclipse visible from Paris on 12 August 2026. On the program: workshops, mini-lectures, Sun watching, eclipse tracking, and the Night of the Stars evening.

Artemis Mission at the City of Science: experience a virtual reality trip to the Moon — our review

La Cité des sciences presents Mission to the Moon, an Artemis VR experience — a virtual reality adventure built around the upcoming Artemis mission, available from July 8 to January 3, 2026. The route invites visitors to join the lunar South Pole in 2030, alongside astronaut Lucy Bauer. We’ve tested it—here’s our verdict!

Exhibition on poop in Paris: the Cité des sciences tackles the last great taboo

A universal topic rarely tackled head-on: the exhibition Poop, a Serious Story arrives at the Cité des sciences in Paris in spring 2027. A family-friendly path for ages 9 and up to talk about the body, toilets, hygiene, health and the environment without flinching.

Cité des sciences: Critical thinking, the exhibition that unsettles our certainties — our photos

The Cité des sciences hosts the exhibition Critical Thinking, a journey designed to help children and adults question their certainties and the way they reason, running from July 7 to August 29, 2026.

AOP Festival 2026, the 100% cheese and 100% free event at Centquatre-Paris

The AOP Festival 2026 returns to Le Centquatre-Paris. Three days dedicated to cheesemakers to spotlight 51 cheeses, plus PDO butters and creams, from November 13 to 15, 2026.

Whisky Live Paris 2026 at the Grande Halle of La Villette, the premier rendezvous for connoisseurs

Whisky enthusiasts and professionals passionate about the world of whisky and other spirits will come together from September 26 to 28, 2026 at La Grande Halle de La Villette for the new and 22nd edition of Whisky Live Paris.

The Three-Eared Rabbits, an immersive tale by Michel Ocelot at the Cité des sciences

The Three-Eared Rabbits, Michel Ocelot's immersive musical tale, is projected under the Planetarium dome at the Cité des sciences in Paris on weekends until July 5, 2026.

iFLY Paris: Indoor Skydiving for an Unconventional Flying Experience

iFLY Paris welcomes the general public, companies, and seasoned athletes for indoor skydiving in a giant glass tube. iFLY lets you fly, risk-free and with no prior experience, from ages 5 to 105! Soar!

The Wheat Festival 2026 at Ferme de la Villette: programming adjusted due to the heatwave

Due to the intense heat, the program for Saturday, June 27 has been canceled. The celebration, however, will proceed on Sunday, June 28: don’t miss the first harvests during a weekend dedicated to wheat, bread, and farming know-how at Ferme de la Villette.

Days Off Festival returns to Paris: here’s what to expect for the 2026 edition, the program

Days Off Festival returns to the capital with a fresh, 16th edition not to be missed at the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique, from June 27 to July 5, 2026. This summer, get ready for a lineup of enchanting and electrifying concerts featuring Babyshambles, Tamino, Alela Diane, and not to be overlooked the Tomora project with Aurora and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers. Without further ado, discover the complete day-by-day program for the 2026 Days Off edition!

Billie Holiday, a tainted legend: the jazz icon spotlighted in an exhibition at the Philharmonie

She is part of the pantheon of the greatest American stars: singer Billie Holiday is at the heart of a major exhibition, on view at the Philharmonie de Paris from January 22 to July 11, 2027.

Fête de la Musique 2026 at Parc de la Villette: a children's brass band from Norway

The 19th arrondissement is once again in tune and celebrating Fête de la Musique! See you on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Parc de la Villette to get the party started alongside a children's brass band from Norway.

World Music Day 2026 at Boom Boom Villette: Rythme Brisé & Baile Bom get Paris dancing

Boom Boom Villette marks Music Day with Rythme Brisé & Baile Bom, blending live performances, DJ sets, and Brazilian rhythms, on June 21, 2026. A sun-soaked, dance-friendly celebration to be enjoyed on the La Villette side, extending the communal spirit of this major music event.

World Music Day 2026 in Paris: Brazilian percussion at the Rotonde Stalingrad

Yolande do Brasil's Brazilian percussion will fill the Rotonde Stalingrad in Paris with rhythm on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to celebrate the new Music Day. Discover the program!

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!

World Music Day 2026: a free open-air gig on the Petite Ceinture rails at the TLM

On the occasion of Music Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026, TLM, a cross-disciplinary hub located along the Petite Ceinture in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, invites you to enjoy a free open-air event on the rails!