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The French Flair, Pigalle's sports pub that turns into a club on weekends

Just a stone's throw from Pigalle and Place de Clichy, The French Flair serves up live sports, billiards and DJ sets in an atmosphere that shifts from pub to club as the evening goes on.

Rush Bar, the sports pub in Paris’s 11th arrondissement where you can catch the biggest games.

In the 11th arrondissement, Rush Bar is a neighborhood pub that hosts sports screenings on giant screens and convivial activities ranging from quizzes to darts.

McBride's Irish Pub, Châtelet's lively sports bar.

In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, McBride's Irish Pub brings together Irish beers, lively evenings, and live sports broadcasts in a bustling, sports-pub atmosphere, just a stone's throw from Châtelet-Les Halles.

The Sheriff’s Vengeance: Enigma 78’s Wild West escape room in Maurepas

The Sheriff’s Vengeance at Enigma 78 in Maurepas draws players into a Wild West escape room built around solving a disappearance. A probe across Yvelines unfolds amid saloons, a bank robbery, and testimonies to untangle.

St. John's Eve Bonfire 2026 in Sceaux: a summer evening at the Ménagerie Garden

Saturday, June 27, 2026, Sceaux will celebrate the midsummer bonfire at the Jardin de la Ménagerie with an outdoor family evening to mark the arrival of summer.

Houilles Beach 2026: The free summer program to swim all summer long

From July 11 to August 23, 2026, Houilles will transform into a seaside resort, offering free activities and swimming during the height of the summer holidays. This year’s theme centers on the Americas, a tribute to travel without even leaving Île-de-France.

Drag Race France season 4: where to watch the show in Paris? Party and activities at La Felicità

Drag Race France season 4 lands at La Felicità in Paris with viewing parties hosted by Minima Gesté, starting July 8, 2026. Drag performances, free activities, and food trucks round out the lineup.

The City, the Saint-Denis fan zone, will screen Algeria-Argentina late at night after France-Senegal.

In Saint-Denis (93), the Le City fan zone keeps its opening going late into the night of June 16–17, 2026, with the Algeria-Argentina match broadcast live from 3 a.m., after France-Senegal was shown earlier in the evening.

Belleville Food Market: All Stars edition in Paris

Le Food Market returns on July 2, 2026, along Belleville Boulevard, with an All-Stars edition. Chefs, culinary creators and restaurateurs will serve must-try street food and shareable plates!

Do Veggie Fa Sol 2026, the activist festival featuring eco-friendly concerts and environmental talks in Seine-et-Marne (77)

The Do Veggie Fa Sol festival is returning to Seine-et-Marne (77) on June 27, 2026. Head to Quai 59 for a program of talks, concerts, and 100% vegan food.

Ciné-Jardins 2026, the free outdoor film festival held in the gardens of Paris

The Ciné-Jardins outdoor film festival is back in the gardens of Paris and its inner-ring suburbs, from August 20 to September 5, 2026. And it’s still free!

Ciné-Voisins 2026, the free outdoor cinema festival right outside the apartment blocks in the 12th and 20th arrondissements.

Dive into the world of the Ciné-Voisins Festival and enjoy free outdoor film screenings from July 23 to August 2, 2026, at a variety of venues, parks, and squares across Paris.

Refugee Food Festival 2026, Paris's culinary and solidarity event: The program

To mark the Refugee Food Festival’s 11th anniversary in 2026, Parisian and Île-de-France restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs, inviting them to showcase the best of world cuisine. A remarkable initiative that helps shift perceptions of the refugee status, on display from June 16 to 24.

Drag Race France Season 4: Gigi's Viewing Parties return to the Titi Palacio in Paris

Gigi’s Viewing Party for Drag Race France Season 4 returns to Titi Palacio, in Paris’s 4th arrondissement, every Thursday from July 9 to August 27, 2026, under the guidance of Gigi Von Dredee. Episodes will be shown on XXL screens, with drag performances, post-show debriefs, and special guests to spice up these free evenings open to all.

Paris-Rueil by bicycle: a visit to the Japanese garden and the Napoleon and Joséphine’s château

From Paris to Rueil-Malmaison, by bike, it’s a fairly accessible route that can be done in a day. So we hop on our bike for a day of sport and discovery just outside Paris.

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!

Communale Cup: video games, football and the World Cup at La Communale Saint-Ouen

La Communale Cup is the tournament that brings together football video gaming, a freeplay area, and live screenings of the 2026 World Cup matches at La Communale Saint-Ouen on June 26, 2026. From 5 to 9 p.m., players, esports enthusiasts and supporters are set to gather for an evening that blends competition with sports broadcasts.

A jazz concert inspired by Zelda, Mario, and Final Fantasy at Potions & Co.

Potions & Co hosts Super Gipsy Swing for a video-game‑inspired jazz concert in its medieval Parisian cellars on June 24, 2026. Zelda, Mario and Final Fantasy channels a gypsy-jazz vibe.

Belle Époque guinguette festival this weekend featuring rides, a concert and free fireworks – 92

The Guinguette Festival 2026 returns June 11, 13 and 14 in Le Plessis-Robinson (92), featuring concerts, a children's carnival, fireworks, and the big return of Montmartre. A free Belle Époque weekend for all audiences.

Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois

Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats.