Urban culture

The FISE makes its way to Essonne: a major festival featuring three days of BMX, rollerblading, and skateboarding

From September 18 to 20, 2026, Essonne Stadium will transform into the ultimate freestyle arena as it hosts the final of the FISE World Series. For the first time ever in Île-de-France, over 250 top athletes from around the world will compete in BMX, roller, skateboard, and scooter competitions on colossal structures. The event promises a spectacular festival that combines high-level contests with beginner-friendly activities for all ages.

Freestyle Villette: the House of Urban Cultures in the 19th arrondissement, upcoming programming

To celebrate urban cultures, the city of Paris is building a Maison des cultures urbaines in the heart of the Parc de La Villette. From October 4, 2025, you'll be able to discover urban dance, music, sports and street art.

Ball'n Street : streetbasket, rap and breakdance at Point Fort d'Aubervilliers

For 2 days, enjoy a street-culture event at the Point Fort d'Aubervilliers, with a program mixing sport, music and culture. On May 28 and 29, 2023, discover streetbasket, breakdance and exceptional talent!

Urban Week Paris La Défense 2022, the program

Urban Week, the street culture festival awaits you at Paris La Défense from Wednesday September 14 to Sunday September 18, 2022. On the program? Live street art, as well as a super designer market, a playground, a food court and free concerts for a great time!

Timeless workshops to harvest saffron from the rooftops of Paris

Four sisters have taken up the unusual challenge of growing saffron on the rooftops of Paris. Until November 6, 2021, they're offering exceptional workshops to collect this red gold and take two hours to enjoy a moment out of time.