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Nature Festival at Shakirail: creative workshops, birdwatching, and a parade in Paris

From May 20 to 25, the Festival of Nature marks its 20th edition across France. Since 2007, this national event invites the public to discover biodiversity more deeply through free activities that everyone can take part in.

Nature Festival 2026: free workshops for children and a tour of the Archéosite

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Nature Festival is coming to Neuilly-sur-Marne. The program features workshops, thematic visits, and free activities, set inside the Haute-Île Park and the Archéosite.

Nuit Blanche 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison: festival, exhibition and activities

Rueil-Malmaison’s Parc des Bords-de-Seine (92) turns into a mini-festival for Nuit Blanche 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The lineup includes music, creative workshops and a pop-art exhibition exploring the theme of love, with free entry.

A narrated, bucolic cruise along the Marne, paired with chocolate tasting? It does exist!

In Seine-et-Marine, the Choco Cruise on the Marne offers a delightfully original escape that combines a river stroll, chocolate tastings, and a tour of the Marne’s bucolic landscapes. A quirky, gourmet experience perfect for family outings, gatherings with friends, or a romantic getaway.

An offbeat pop-up to discover sgroppino, the frozen Italian cocktail (and complimentary ice cream!)

From June 4 to 7, 2026, the quays along the Canal Saint-Martin will drift into dolce vita with the arrival of the Sgroppino Bar, a quirky pop-up conceived with Glazed and several of Paris's iconic bars. On the menu: the sgroppino, a chilled Italian cocktail, and complimentary ice cream.

Par has'Art! 2026: the free street arts festival in Seine-et-Marne is back

The Par has'Art! festival returns from June 26 to July 4, 2026 for its 8th edition across 12 towns in Seine-et-Marne. Fifteen free performances—circus, dance, street theatre and music—will bring public spaces to life.

Rabbids Color Chaos: EVA launches her family-friendly arena VR game – our review

The Rabbids: Color Chaos lands at EVA on May 20 with a VR arena game for ages 10 and up. In a 500-square-meter space, two teams move, aim and color as much ground as possible to win. We tried it, here’s the full story!

At Mylène’s, Paris’s LGBT dance bar along the banks of the Arsenal Canal.

For a chill moment in the heart of Bastille, head to Chez Mylène, an LGBT bar in the 12th arrondissement where you can go from a rooftop drink to a livelier, dance-floor vibe, with views of the Canal de l'Arsenal, signature cocktails, wines and small plates to share.

Aviator: Leonardo DiCaprio as a pioneer of aviation

Aviator, Martin Scorsese’s biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and John C. Reilly, screens on July 5, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, at the Air and Space Museum.

Very Food Trip, 17 food trucks set up in La Défense for three festive after-work events

From June 2 to 4, 2026, La Défense is back at it with the return of Very Food Trip. For its fourth edition, the festival gathers 17 world-flavor food trucks and launches three festive after-work events featuring live concerts and DJ sets in the heart of Europe’s largest business district.

The Lionesses, the pop-up terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée for summer 2026

Starting May 22, 2026, a new pop-up terrace pops up at the foot of the Palais de la Porte Dorée. Conceived by La Bellevilloise, Les Lionnes promises all summer a festive, cultural interlude blending live music, cuisine, and a bohemian vibe in one of the capital’s finest Art Deco settings.

"To the Moon" with Scarlett Johansson at Ciné Tarmac 2026

To the Moon, Greg Berlanti’s romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, will be shown in a French-dubbed version (VF) on July 3, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, the Air and Space Museum.

The Little Prince: animated film slated for Ciné Tarmac 2026

The Little Prince, Mark Osborne's animated adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book, is screening at Ciné Tarmac 2026 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget.

Ciné Tarmac 2026 at the Air and Space Museum

Ciné Tarmac returns to the Air and Space Museum from July 3 to 5, 2026, with films projected on the Boeing 747, activities, and a dedicated Kids screening.

Paris Queer Festival 2026: drag, music and LGBTQIA+ market at Kilowatt

The Paris Queer Festival is taking over Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine, delivering drag shows, concerts, a queer market, workshops and panel discussions on May 30–31, 2026. Formerly known as the Drag & Queer Market, the event brings together artists, LGBTQIA+ collectives, and DJs for a cultural, festive weekend just outside Paris.

Nuit Blanche 2026: Villa Mais d’Ici hosts a night mixing cabaret, a funfair and performances

La Villa Mais d’Ici grants carte blanche to the collective Les Allumeur·e·s for Nuit Blanche 2026, unveiling a free, nocturnal route that blends shows, performances and a visual universe in Aubervilliers, on June 6–7, 2026.

A boat from Sète becomes a floating installation in Paris for Nuit Blanche 2026.

Le duo Mr. & Mr. présente Against the Current, a visual and sound installation born from a river voyage between Sète and Paris, free to the public on the Éric-Tabarly Promenade for Nuit Blanche 2026, June 6–7, 2026.

Nuit Blanche 2026: Persian carpets recreated in video at the Jardin des Rosiers

David Mottahedèh presents Carpet Museum of Iran, a free video installation exploring Persian carpets and the songs of Iranian women, at Jardin des Rosiers Joseph Migneret for Nuit Blanche 2026, June 6–7, 2026.

The Bal de l'Amour 2026 is back at Place de la Bastille: here’s the lineup.

After three successful editions, Bal de l’Amour makes its grand return to Paris, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Place de la Bastille.

The Medieval Hop Festival 2026 in Seine-et-Marne (77)

Horse show, medieval camp, and artisan market: the Medieval Hop Festival returns to La Houblonnière in Villiers-sous-Grez, Seine-et-Marne, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic outdoor day you won’t want to miss!