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World Music Day 2026 at the Arab World Institute: a poetic creation signed by Walid Ben Selim

This year again, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris gets in step and celebrates World Music Day. Meet us on Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the parvis of the cultural venue to enjoy the event. On the menu? A musical and poetic creation by Walid Ben Selim around Khalil Gibran's "Book of Processions," featuring choristers and musicians. Here's the detailed program!

Music Day 2026 in Paris: a reggaeton cruise on a barge and an evening at Saint-Bernard Quay

What if, this year, the Fête de la Musique is celebrated along the water? On the Seine, Perreo on the Seine turns the River’s King barge into a floating dance floor, blending reggaeton rhythms, a sunset cruise, and a riverside party that lasts all night long, on June 21.

Music Day 2026 in Paris: an open-air dance floor between a barge and the Quai de la Tournelle

La Fête de la Musique 2026 shakes Paris all the way to the quays. Opposite Notre-Dame, Casa Marina and Golden Hour cast off for an electro night between open-air stages, a riverside barge, and sunset, this Sunday, June 21.

World Music Day 2026: soundsystem cultures and Latino-Caribbean rhythms at the Arènes de Lutèce

La Fête de la musique returns this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a wealth of unmissable plans to catch in Paris. Head to the Arènes de Lutèce, in particular, to discover a large, free, crowd-pleasing celebration organized by radio Fip. For the occasion, get ready to travel, feel the vibe, and dance—from Colombia to Jamaica and across the Caribbean—thanks to three sound-systems spotlighting Latin-Caribbean rhythms.

Roma, City of Light: the free photo exhibition to see this summer outdoors in Paris

The Roma, City of Light exhibition offers a portrait of the Italian capital through cinema’s seventh art, and examines its role as a backdrop in film. The free exhibit runs from July 2 to 6, 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce, then continues until August 30 along the banks of the Seine.

Dolcevita on the Seine: the lineup for the open-air Italian film festival at the Arenes de Lutèce

La Dolcevita sur Seine is back from July 2 to 6, 2026, whisking us away to Italy. Over five days, enjoy free film screenings and activities at the Arènes de Lutèce! Discover the program for this edition.

Escale à Paris : free activities for kids around cruise ships

On May 30 and 31, then June 6 and 7, 2026, MSC Cruises will set up at Port de la Tournelle for “L’Escale à Paris,” a free outdoor event with activities for kids, remote-controlled mini ships, and an introduction to the maritime world.

Grand Hôtel des Rêves: the immersive venue in Paris that lets you travel with Jules Verne

Le Grand Hôtel des Rêves, an immersive venue located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, hosts Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire, a family-friendly theatrical journey through 360-degree scenery. A destination designed to welcome several immersive shows, including a Christmas-themed creation.

For Nuit Blanche 2026, your silhouette is transformed into digital matter at the Conservatoire Gabriel Fauré.

Jisoo Yoo presents Je(u), an interactive video installation exploring identity, traces, and illusion, open to the public free of charge at the Conservatoire Gabriel Fauré for Nuit Blanche on June 6, 2026.

Festive cruises featuring hip-hop and R&B music sail along the Seine in Paris.

A new festive rendezvous awaits Parisians along the capital’s waterways. New Classics is the cruise that promises to bring the energy with hip-hop and R&B, offering views of Paris’s most beautiful monuments before the party continues on shore until 1 a.m.

3615 Croisière, the old-school riverboat with a dance floor in Paris every spring and summer.

Le 3615, the old-school bar that takes us back to the spirit of the 80's to 2010's, returns this spring-summer with an unusual cruise that's sure to bring back fond memories. The program includes arcade terminals, a dancefloor, karaoke, cocktails and goodies, all to the rhythm of the hits that have left their mark on us.

Bronzette: A festive cruise to soak up the sun and dance on the Seine on Saturday afternoon

From Saturday, May 30, 2026, the summer event Bronzette sets up aboard the River’s King for festively sunny afternoons along the water. This relaxed cruise pairs two hours of sailing on the Seine with outdoor electro-dance DJ sets against the backdrop of Paris’s most iconic monuments.

Nanna : the cosy literary barge with a library and a bar at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral

A literary barge, Nanna, has moored at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. An ideal spot on the banks of the Seine to read a few books, attend events, and enjoy a drink!

I can’t make it, I’ve got Péniche: a festive cruise, DJ set, terrace and an offbeat club in Paris.

"J’peux pas, J’ai Péniche" sails every Saturday with the party crowd on an electrifying cruise along the Seine, mixing sunset terrace vibes, cocktails, sharing boards, a feel-good DJ set, and a dancefloor that keeps going all night.

National Agriculture Days 2026: a playful village at the Arènes de Lutèce in Paris

The National Agriculture Days take over the heart of the capital on June 5–6, 2026. A playful village with a host of free activities awaits you at the Arènes de Lutèce!

Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: a late-night immersion in the heart of art at the Arab World Institute

The Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris takes part in the 22nd Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting you to a truly exceptional late-night experience. Discover the program for this new edition!

Disco Disco, festive cruises are back on the Seine for dancing until the early hours in Paris

As the sunny days return to the capital, festive cruises are back in Paris too! Every Tuesday evening from June 2 to September 8, 2026, the Disco Disco party takes over the River's King houseboat in the 5th arrondissement for a cruise to the rhythm of 70s/80s hits, before docking to carry on the celebration late into the night.

A grand winemakers' banquet on the banks of the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame de Paris

On June 13 and 14, 2026, the Quai de la Tournelle will welcome the Banquai of Loire red wines, a banquet bringing together 100 winemakers for two lunches along the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame.

La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins

La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack.

The Collège des Bernardins: one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris to visit free of charge

Let's discover the Collège des Bernardins - one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Be sure to visit this 13th-century gem, located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and open to the public free of charge. Open all year round, this cultural space offers a variety of exhibitions and events, and even a café-restaurant.