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Mixtura 2026, Paris hosts the Peruvian gastronomy and crafts festival

Mixtura 2026 returns to Chalet du Lac in the Bois de Vincennes on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for its fifth edition, centered on Peruvian gastronomy and culture. The program features 56 culinary specialties, concerts, traditional dances, an artisan village, and a grand festive night that lasts until dawn, with Japan as the guest nation.

Firefighters’ ball in Paris’s 12th arrondissement canceled due to heatwave.

In the end, the Chaligny fire station won’t be able to host the firefighters’ ball this year due to the heatwave.

La Clairière in Paris: tables, DJ sets, and open-air soirées in the Bois de Boulogne

La Clairière returns to the Bois de Boulogne until September 26, 2026, bringing open-air nights, electro DJ sets, food trucks, a chill-out zone, and reservable tables. Based at the Domaine de Longchamp, this Parisian outdoor club welcomes guests on Friday and Saturday evenings, with several headline events throughout the summer.

Yardland 2026, the hip-hop festival in Vincennes featuring Niska, Franglish, Leto — lineup and tips

Attention hip-hop music fans! Yardland, the festival dedicated to pop culture, returns to the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes on Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026. What's in store for this new edition? Outdoor concerts by Niska, Franglish, RSKO, Leto, Ronisia, Chily, and La Rvfleuze. Discover the full line-up, day by day, for this 2026 edition, along with our tips to make the most of the festival.

The 2026 Asian Street Food Festival at Vincennes' Grand Pagoda: The program!

Attention to fans of Asian cuisine and street food in particular: head to the Grande Pagode in Paris-Vincennes on September 5 and 6, 2026, for a cornucopia of discoveries from Japan to Vietnam, via Thailand and China. A warm, gourmet festival designed to take the palate on an Asia-wide journey. And the best part: entry is free, but registration is required!

The Léo Lagrange free outdoor pool for Summer 2026 in Paris's 12th arrondissement

A free pool for everyone this summer 2026 in Paris? Throughout the summer period, many public swimming spots will be open to the public, notably at the heart of the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement, from July 4 to August 30, 2026.

Paris est Ludique 2026: the gaming festival is back in Paris this weekend.

Paris est Ludique 2026 brings together publishers, authors, and volunteers on the Reuilly lawn in the 12th arrondissement for a big weekend of outdoor board games, from June 26 to 28, 2026, with free admission for children under 8.

Mobby: the immersive club-apartment in Paris's 8th arrondissement

Mobby, a club-apartment in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, draws night owls from Thursday to Saturday with an immersive setting, open until 6am.

A dazzling drone light show themed around Harry Potter at this Parisian racecourse.

The most famous wizard is about to make the capital’s sky sparkle with a massive open-air light show. Over six evenings, drones will recreate iconic Harry Potter moments for fans, set to a live soundtrack played by a violinist.

We Love Green 2025: program, times, access... what you need to know about the Paris festival

We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes this weekend to combine music and respect for the environment. Not to be missed this Friday, June 6, Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025, the festival is set to enchant us with exclusive concerts, lovingly-cooked delicacies, humor, not to mention debates and conferences. Program, access, opening hours... Here's everything you need to know about the legendary Parisian festival!

We Love Green: how to get to the festival? Everything you need to know before you arrive

We Love Green is returning to the Bois de Vincennes on Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, offering music, good vibes and a spirit of engagement. If you’ve got a ticket for this new edition, here’s everything you need to know before you arrive to reach the festival site with confidence.

Disco nights at Chalet du Lac, where you can dance!

Craving an unforgettable Saturday night in Paris? Chalet du Lac, the iconic venue tucked in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, serves up a festive Saturday night that kicks off with a relaxed dinner and carries on until dawn, with the sunrise. This Easter Sunday, Chalet du Lac is staging an Easter egg hunt and a brunch—reserve your table now!

We Love Green 2026: Here’s the full lineup and the concert schedule

We Love Green is back this weekend in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris! For this edition, the renowned music festival invites you to three days of festivities not to be missed on Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026. On the lineup, We Love Green unveils Gorillaz, Boss Lady Theodora, the American Addison Rae, the Canadian Charlotte Cardin, the British group The xx, Hayley Williams, Paramore’s frontwoman, as well as Marguerite, Yoa, Luvcat, Bamby, Soulwax and Little Simz. Here is the full lineup and the concert times by stage.

Save the date for Jardins 2026 at the Paris Arboretum: the program

In the Bois de Vincennes, Paris's Arboretum invites curious botany lovers to look up, study the foliage, and deepen their understanding of the tree world. For Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, this living museum offers a nature outing to be enjoyed over the weekend of June 5–7, 2026.

Nights of the Forests 2026: nocturnal observations and free workshops at the Tropical Agronomy Garden

Forest Nights is back this year from June 5 to 21, 2026, with a delightful program at the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale in Paris. The lineup includes dusk-time observations, workshops, exhibitions, and screenings that are open to everyone.

When music plays with architecture: a free concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit for Nuit Blanche 2026

The Church of the Holy Spirit, located in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, welcomes you to Nuit Blanche this Saturday, June 6, 2026. For one exceptional evening, come experience a one-of-a-kind concert.

Foire du Trône 2026 in Paris: a 300-drone show this Friday

As the Foire du Trône is in full swing right now on the Reuilly lawn in Paris, the enormous funfair is staging a 300-drone show this Friday, May 8, 2026.

Paris Zen Festival: massages, yoga, classes and wellness workshops in the natural setting of the Parc Floral

The yoga and wellbeing festival is back to recharge in the heart of Paris' Parc Floral, on June 27 and 28, 2026. A weekend of pure relaxation awaits with classes, workshops and treatments, indoors or out in nature.

The Southeast Asian Cultural Festival 2026 at the Grand Pagoda of Vincennes — CANCELLED

May 2–3, 2026, the Grande Pagode of Vincennes will host the Southeast Asian Cultures Festival, a free event that pairs gastronomy, performances and cultural discoveries in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes.

Rendez-Vous at the Gardens 2026: Discover this botanical school and its Remarkable Garden, tucked away in the Bois de Vincennes

The Garden Rendezvous are back! In Paris and Île-de-France, green spaces pulse to the rhythm of free activities and exceptional tours from June 5 to 7, 2026. In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, the École du Breuil, dedicated to horticulture, unveils its program to you! An opportunity to discover its Remarkable Garden!