Summer festival guide

Paris Summer Festival: dance, exhibitions, magic, music... The lineup for the 2026 edition

As with every year, the Festival Paris l’été charms the capital this summer. Save the dates: July 11 to August 4, 2026, across Paris (and even beyond, in the suburbs) to discover a sharp, curated cultural program spanning dance, circus, theatre, installations, and music.

Vietnam 2026 is here: the Vietnamese Food Market and Book Festival return to Paris' 5th arrondissement.

The Ici Vietnam festival returns for its sixth edition on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Place Monge in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. On the program: Vietnamese gastronomy, literature, roundtables, and a DJ set, with free admission.

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!

Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival 2026: concerts and jazz aperitifs at Château Park in Yvelines

The Maisons-Laffitte Jazz Festival brings summer swing to the Yvelines! From Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, head to the park at Château de Maisons to enjoy live sets by jazz legends and fresh discoveries, with open-air concerts, jazz aperitifs, a friendly vibe, and plenty of surprises on the program.

Garden Parvis 2026: the summer festival returns to Paris La Défense

Garden Parvis returns to Paris La Défense with a new edition—the seventh—running from June 18 to July 30, 2026. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis gives locals and visitors a space to party, but also to unwind and soak up the summer!

Vent d’été Festival 2026 at Hangar Y: a weekend of art, nature and DJ sets in Meudon (92)

The Vent d’été Festival at Hangar Y launches a new artistic and family-friendly event on the outskirts of Paris, weaving together art, nature, live performance and DJ sets, on June 13 and 14, 2026.

Garden Parvis 2026 at Paris La Défense: Lilly Wood and The Prick, Styleto... the musical lineup

Garden Parvis returns to Paris La Défense with a new edition to experience from June 18 to July 30, 2026. For its seventh edition, the event brings together a slew of talented artists ready to treat you to great free concerts. On the lineup? Lilly Wood and The Prick, Styleto, Piche, Requin Chagrin, and Colt.

Paris Jazz Festival 2026: Free concerts return this summer at Parc Floral — the lineup

The Paris Jazz Festival is back this summer at Parc Floral, bringing plenty of musical talent to see and hear in a bucolic setting. Here is the lineup of free concerts to discover from June 24 to September 6, 2026!

Rock en Seine 2026: Sparks, Kompromat, Mogwai... join the lineup as the bill nears completion

Rock en Seine announces its return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! In 2026, the Paris-region festival invites you back for five days of concerts and festivities to be enjoyed on Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August. On the lineup? The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Tyler, The Creator, but also Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, or Sparks, Kompromat, Clipse, Mogwai, Wolf Alice, Peaches and Lykke Li. Discover the (almost) complete program!

Louvre Summers 2026: the open-air arts festival between the Pyramid and the Tuileries

This summer, dive into the Louvre Museum’s new open-air festival edition, where extraordinary artistic performances unfold between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Garden, from June 20 to July 25, 2026.

Yardland 2026 at the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome: Niska, Leto, La Rvfleuze... the lineup

Attention hip-hop fans! Yardland, the festival dedicated to popular cultures, returns to the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes on Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, 2026. What’s in store for this new edition? Open-air concerts from Niska, Franglish, RSKO, Leto, Ronisia, Chily, and La Rvfleuze. Discover the daily lineup for this 2026 edition.

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026 on the Champs-Élysées: date and schedule

The Paris Tropical Carnival 2026 returns to the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, July 5, 2026, for another festive edition that showcases the cultures of the overseas territories and cultures from around the world. Free admission, open to all.

La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: Paris welcomes back its free summer festival

La Villette's open-air cinema marks its return from July 22 to August 16, 2026 on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings daily at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For this 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme “The Call of the Wild,” with a detailed program to be announced soon.

The Canal Summer 2026: the must-attend summer festival along Paris's canals, dates & program

L'Été du Canal is Paris's must-attend summer event! And great news: this beloved Parisian summer highlight is back from June 27 to August 9, 2026. This edition's lineup features free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema, and strolls along the canals.

Great tip: a kite festival with spectacular demonstrations at Base 217

A sky painted with a thousand colors— that’s what all the family can expect when the Kite Festival returns to Essonne, taking place at Base 217 on May 9 and 10, 2026. The lineup features shows, demonstrations, and workshops!

Impressionist Lights Festival 2026: Honoring Monet in Chatou (78)

For its 6th edition, the Impressionist Lights Festival will pay tribute to Claude Monet as part of the artist's centenary celebration. Join us at the Fournaise Museum in Chatou (78) on September 11th and 12th, 2026.

Dolcevita on the Seine: the schedule for the open-air Italian film festival at the Arènes de Lutèce

La Dolcevita on the Seine is back from July 2 to 6, 2026, bringing a taste of Italy to Paris. For five days, enjoy film screenings and free activities at the Arènes de Lutèce!

Cercle Festival 2026 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget: the full program by day

Fancy an electronic music festival in an unusual venue? Don't miss the return of Cercle Festival at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget. The event, which won't be taking place in 2025, will be back for three consecutive days on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. What's on the program? Kerri Chandler, Etienne de Crécy, ARTBAT, Monolink, Ben Böhmer, Anetha, and Thylacine... here's the full line-up for each day!

Lollapalooza Paris canceled in 2026: festival set to return to Longchamp in 2027

Lollapalooza is taking a break in 2026... The iconic Longchamp festival is preparing to return in 2027 bigger and more vibrant than ever. Here's why.

Festival de l'Orangerie de Sceaux, the program of the Hauts-de-Seine musical event

The Festival de l'Orangerie de Sceaux returns for its 56th edition from September 13 to October 12, 2025. This musical event takes place in the renovated baroque Orangerie of the departmental estate, offering chamber music concerts and recitals.