Summer festival guide

Festival Paradisio 2026: free outdoor screenings and cine-concerts in Moret-sur-Loing (77)

Cinema and heritage enthusiasts, join us for the Paradisio festival and its many free activities, this year centered on the theme of music, from August 28 to 30, 2026.

Festival Silhouette 2026: Short films shown at the outdoor cinema in Butte du Chapeau Rouge

From August 28 to September 5, 2026, the Silhouette festival returns to Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge for its 25th edition. What’s on the menu? An outdoor shorts festival, plus free concerts and activities.

Rock en Seine 2026: the full lineup by day and the concert times

Rock en Seine announces its return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! In 2026, the Île-de-France festival once again invites you to five days of concerts and festivities from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30. On the bill? The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and Tyler, The Creator, along with Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, Sparks, Kompromat, Clipse, Mogwai, Wolf Alice, Peaches, and Lykke Li. Discover the full day-by-day lineup and the concert times!

Food Temple: Morocco special at the Carreau du Temple, a culinary festival featuring a market and workshops.

To celebrate the new season in style, Le Carreau du Temple once again transforms into a Food Temple for a weekend. From September 18 to 20, 2026, Morocco takes the spotlight, showcased through tastings, masterclasses, workshops and a mouthwatering food court.

The Champions Burger: Europe’s biggest burger championship near Paris

The Champions Burger returns to Val d'Europe Shopping Center from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with 15 European brands showcasing their gourmet burgers. An immersive street-food experience themed California Dreaming, pairing inventive recipes, premium ingredients, and an ambiance inspired by the American West Coast.

Vincennes Estival Club is back in action at the Château de Vincennes, here’s the program

This summer, the City of Vincennes once again turns its château into a summer club! Join us from July 10 to August 2, 2026, to discover the new edition of Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Outdoor concerts, sports activities, a playful aquatic space, an open-air cinema, and the screenings of the World Cup semifinals and final.

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026: Photos

The 2026 Tropical Carnival of Paris lit up the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, July 5, under a sun worthy of the tropics. Bright costumes, pounding percussion, and nearly 3,000 revelers: we were there, and here’s our take on this edition, themed “Paris V'Îles Lumières.”

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.

Heemang Festival: Korean culture takes center stage at this free event in the heart of Paris

The Heemang Festival returns on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, to the Pont Saint-Louis in Paris, for a major cultural gathering marking 140 years of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations. On the menu: performances, workshops, gastronomy, crafts, and encounters in an iconic, must-see Parisian setting. Admission is free and open to all.

Twingo makes its summer home in the heart of Paris with free events (exhibitions, stand-up, DJ sets...)

From June 26 to September 20, 2026, Twingo takes over the Champs-Élysées with the House of Frog experience at the Renault® show. The lineup includes an immersive exhibit, stand-up, DJ sets, talks, and other activities and entertainment. Admission is free and open to all, with access to the events by prior registration (link in the article).

Summer Garden 2026: the free festival is back at the Quai Branly Museum.

Jardin d’été is back at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 4 to August 2, 2026, with free activities, workshops, storytelling, strolls, quizzes, and outdoor cinema.

Free outdoor cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly: the 2026 lineup

Outdoor cinema returns for free at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with a program exploring the animal world, as part of Jardin d’été.

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: this summer’s program

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France returns, running June 27 to August 30, 2026, in more than 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region. On the program: concerts, performances, guided tours, workshops and art installations.

Cern'estival: the free Solidays-style festival from the 78 lands in Yvelines

Le Cern'estival brings its stages to Parc Pelouse de Cernay-la-Ville in Yvelines for its inaugural festival, pairing live concerts with a gourmet market and an eco-friendly ethos. See you on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with free entry.

Madame Loyal: the upcoming dates for the electro festival in carnival fairground mode near Paris

Straddling the line between an electro-rave and an XXL funfair, Madame Loyal unfolds her own world on the outskirts of Paris. Rides, circus, cabaret and the dancefloor collide in an unrestrained vibe that has become a staple for night owls. Discover the upcoming dates!

The Back to 1980 festival and the Do Emigrante festival are merging in Val-d'Oise.

A new music festival lands in Île-de-France this weekend! Its name? The Back to 1980 Festival. And as the name implies, this musical event aims to celebrate the best of this iconic decade over three days. Catch it Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Val-d'Oise to discover the first edition of this new Île-de-France festival. On the program? Boney M., David & Jonathan, and Début de soirée. Note that, due to the merger of the Back to 1980 festival with the Do Emigrante festival, the event will take place in Herblay-sur-Seine rather than Taverny, as initially planned.

Festival Rosa Bonheur 2026: Female creators in Seine-et-Marne housed in a château

The Rosa Bonheur Festival returns for its seventh edition in the grounds of Thomery Castle, on the edge of the Fontainebleau Forest (Seine-et-Marne), from July 4 to August 29, 2026, with a program entirely devoted to female creativity and to women’s heritage.

The Lights of Time 2026: Provins illuminated by candlelight for two evenings

The Lueurs du Temps lights up the medieval town of Provins (Seine-et-Marne) with thousands of candles, for two free evenings on July 4 and August 1, 2026, featuring fire performances and torch-lit strolls.

Enghien Jazz Festival 2025: complete program and concert times

The Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival returns this summer with a new edition to be enjoyed from Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program this year? Shows by Ibrahim Maalouf and Yun Sun Nah, plus free concerts by Aloe Blacc, The Avener, UB40 and Eagle-Eye Cherry, to be discovered on the lake stage!

Moroccan Cultural Days 2026: the free-admission village returns to Paris

Near the Luxembourg Gardens, Morocco is the guest of honor at the Moroccan Cultural Days. For the occasion, a free-entry village with plenty of activities and stalls welcomes visitors from June 26 to July 7, 2026.