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Orly in the Sun 2026: outdoor cinema, free games and activities all summer in Orly

During the main summer holidays, in July and August 2026, the city of Orly is launching a big, playful summer program open to everyone and designed especially for families and children. Outdoor movie screenings, World Cup match broadcasts, and a host of games await you!

Kinky Boots at the Folies Bergère: Cyndi Lauper's musical puts its boots on in Paris

Kinky Boots, the musical by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, lands at the Folies Bergère from February 12, 2027. A show that will run for 60 performances, in French, after a stint on Broadway and the West End.

Fête de l'Île Saint-Denis : K-POP Demon Hunters on stage, dragon-boat racing and an educational farm

The Île-Saint-Denis Festival returns as a friendly gathering to kick off the summer in the town. Seen as a major community celebration, it brings residents together with a lineup of activities, performances, concerts, and events that are accessible to everyone.

Rueil-Malmaison's night market, summer gourmet evenings in Hauts-de-Seine (92)

On Friday, July 3, 2026, Rueil-Malmaison hosts another edition of its nocturnal market on Place de l'Église. The program features artisanal stalls, original creations, and a summery vibe right in the heart of the town.

A United States–themed night market takes root in Draveil, Essonne (91)

Music, American cars, American football, activities and US-style food… The Draveil Night Market (Essonne, 91) invites kids and grown-ups to a Route 66–inspired day on July 4.

Open-air cinema screenings in Cergy (95): free screenings this summer.

Chaque été, the City of Cergy offers several outdoor cinema screenings spread across different neighborhoods of the municipality. Organized by the neighborhood houses as part of the summer program, these free screenings allow residents to enjoy a film as night falls, in a friendly atmosphere that is open to all.

The night market returns to Chelles (77) with producers, artisans & creators from Seine-et-Marne.

In Chelles, the Friday-night markets are back once a month on Cala Square, bringing together producers, creators, and artisans, with on-site dining and a lively musical atmosphere to enjoy summer evenings in Seine-et-Marne (77).

Giant screens and fans’ celebrations at Mazette for the 2026 World Cup

Le Mazette turns the 2026 World Cup into massive fan festivals. Ready to root for the French team?

Family-friendly tips: the Fête des Larris and its free activities in Fontenay-sous-Bois (94)

Every summer, the Larris neighborhood in Fontenay-sous-Bois hosts its neighborhood festival, an event open to everyone that brings together residents, associations, and local stakeholders for a day of activities.

Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Rashomon Escape in Paris: the escape game that messes with your nerves in the 11th arrondissement

Two venues in the 11th arrondissement, seven missions and themes spanning from a heist to a tense laboratory: Rashomon Escape is one of the escape game brands in Paris to know near Bastille.

A murder, one hour, and not a single Sherlock in sight: The Crime, Rashomon Escape's investigative escape room

A body, suspects, and clues to piece together: The Crime, at Rashomon Escape in Paris, turns your team into an investigative unit. The question is whether your deductive skills truly measure up to Sherlock’s... or perhaps to Watson’s on a Monday morning.

Espace Rambouillet: a forested and wildlife park to reconnect with nature

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, discover a unique Île-de-France site dedicated to European wildlife, featuring species still present in France today or once found here: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves… Also explore its aviary and raptor centre, home to over 200 birds with demonstrations of free-flight birds of prey. Not to be missed are the 1,500 m2 of giant tree-suspended trampolines or the Mission Forest playground. A offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone eager to reconnect with what truly matters: life in the living world.

Sumo initiation in Paris at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery for the closing of the Writers of Legend exhibition.

Street art comes to Paris with Writers of Legends, a graffiti exhibition bringing together COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, running June 4 to July 4, 2026. Closing on June 4 by reservation.

The Virus: this Parisian escape game gives you 60 minutes to avert disaster

What if the fate of the lab rested on your team? With The Virus, Rashomon Escape envisions an escape game in Paris where the race against the clock starts before the epidemic can get a head start.

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.

Open-air cinema: free screenings under the stars in the 11th arrondissement

Every summer, Paris’s 11th arrondissement hosts several open-air movie nights in the town hall courtyard. Part of the Paris en Seine summer program, these free screenings invite residents to enjoy a film at dusk in an unusual setting, right in the heart of the district. Open to all, they offer a convivial moment for families or friends while rediscovering the pleasures of outdoor cinema.

In Paris, Rashomon Escape turns its museum into a heist playground.

Are you dreaming more of impersonating Arsène Lupin than of staying behind the security barriers? With the escape game The Museum, Rashomon Escape turns a cultural visit into a heist, where every painting could hide far more than a simple signature.

Saint John's Fire 2026 canceled amid heatwave in Thomery (77)

In Thomery, the 2026 Saint-Jean Festival continues the tradition of popular early-summer gatherings. Due to the heatwave affecting the Île-de-France region, all festivities are cancelled for this edition of the Saint-Jean Festival 2026.

Saint-Jean Festival 2026 in Essarts-le-Roi (78): bonfire canceled, but the evening celebration goes ahead.

To mark the start of summer, the town of Essarts-le-Roi in the Yvelines department hosts its Saint-Jean Festival each year. Because of the heatwave, the bonfire is canceled, but the celebration goes ahead.