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At Mylène’s, Paris’s LGBT dance bar along the banks of the Arsenal Canal.

For a chill moment in the heart of Bastille, head to Chez Mylène, an LGBT bar in the 12th arrondissement where you can go from a rooftop drink to a livelier, dance-floor vibe, with views of the Canal de l'Arsenal, signature cocktails, wines and small plates to share.

Aviator: Leonardo DiCaprio as a pioneer of aviation

Aviator, Martin Scorsese’s biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and John C. Reilly, screens on July 5, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, at the Air and Space Museum.

Very Food Trip, 17 food trucks set up in La Défense for three festive after-work events

From June 2 to 4, 2026, La Défense is back at it with the return of Very Food Trip. For its fourth edition, the festival gathers 17 world-flavor food trucks and launches three festive after-work events featuring live concerts and DJ sets in the heart of Europe’s largest business district.

The Lionesses, the pop-up terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée for summer 2026

Starting May 22, 2026, a new pop-up terrace pops up at the foot of the Palais de la Porte Dorée. Conceived by La Bellevilloise, Les Lionnes promises all summer a festive, cultural interlude blending live music, cuisine, and a bohemian vibe in one of the capital’s finest Art Deco settings.

CAC on stage: the CAC Brétigny festival in Marolles-en-Hurepoix

The Cac en live festival lands in Marolles-en-Hurepoix on Saturday, May 23, 2026, featuring performances, magic, concerts, workshops, and free shuttle services from Paris.

"To the Moon" with Scarlett Johansson at Ciné Tarmac 2026

To the Moon, Greg Berlanti’s romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, will be shown in a French-dubbed version (VF) on July 3, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, the Air and Space Museum.

The Little Prince: animated film slated for Ciné Tarmac 2026

The Little Prince, Mark Osborne's animated adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book, is screening at Ciné Tarmac 2026 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget.

Ciné Tarmac 2026 at the Air and Space Museum

Ciné Tarmac returns to the Air and Space Museum from July 3 to 5, 2026, with films projected on the Boeing 747, activities, and a dedicated Kids screening.

First Man: Ryan Gosling takes to the Moon at Ciné Tarmac 2026

First Man, Damien Chazelle's biopic starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, is set to be screened on July 4, 2026 at Ciné Tarmac, at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget.

Paris Queer Festival 2026: drag, music and LGBTQIA+ market at Kilowatt

The Paris Queer Festival is taking over Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine, delivering drag shows, concerts, a queer market, workshops and panel discussions on May 30–31, 2026. Formerly known as the Drag & Queer Market, the event brings together artists, LGBTQIA+ collectives, and DJs for a cultural, festive weekend just outside Paris.

Buthiers' guinguette, the latest hotspot nestled in a forest in Seine-et-Marne

A new guinguette awaits you this year in Buthiers, in Seine-et-Marne, set in a surprising woodland and rocky landscape. Concerts, casual dining and a friendly atmosphere are on the menu on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, the eves of public holidays and the public holidays in May, then daily starting in June 2026.

Asian Pop Culture Festival 2026 in Montreuil: food, K-pop, cosplay and Asian cultures

The Asian Pop Culture Festival, the first pan-Asian festival, is set to take over Paris Montreuil Expo on May 30–31, 2026. This event dedicated to Asian cultures brings together K-pop, cosplay, karaoke, food, martial arts, exhibitors, a parade, and family-friendly activities, just a stone’s throw from Paris. And as a bonus: PSG’s final will be shown on a giant 6.7-meter diagonal screen!

For Nuit Blanche 2026, join a surrealist creation workshop at the André Malraux Library.

The André Malraux Library is offering a creation workshop inspired by Leonora Carrington, blending collage, cut-and-paste and surreal imagery, for Nuit Blanche 2026 on June 6, 2026.

The Bal de l'Amour 2026 is back at Place de la Bastille: here’s the lineup.

After three successful editions, Bal de l’Amour makes its grand return to Paris, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Place de la Bastille.

This Buddhist pagoda opens its doors to the public for a festive day in June.

On Saturday, June 13, the Thien Vien Truc Lam Pagoda will host a large open-house day focused on Buddhism and Vietnamese culture.

Giorda at L’Européen: a participatory hypnosis show in Paris

Giorda presents HYPN’OSE at L’Européen in Paris, running through June 27, 2026. A participatory hypnosis show that blends humor, audience interaction, and a warm, immersive stage experience, to be enjoyed in the 17th arrondissement.

Paris Plages 2026: free swimming, games and activities all summer long at Canal Saint-Martin

Along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, every summer the most Parisian of beaches sets up shop. On the program: a lovely swimming area and numerous free activities open to everyone — let the summer of fun begin!

Partouche Casino Club in Paris, the new temple of gaming and an XXL lifestyle venue with bars and a restaurant

Avenue de la Grande-Armée, in the 17th arrondissement, the Partouche Casino Club opens its doors on May 12, 2026. Poker, blackjack, restaurant, bars... We’ve got an exclusive first look at this sprawling gaming club, not quite like the others, and here’s what to expect.

A hidden guinguette on a farm opens in the Yvelines

Nestled in the heart of the Gally Farm’s nursery in Saint-Cyr-l'École, the Guinguette de Gally reopens for the 2026 season. Homemade waffles, refreshing drinks and a lush garden are on the program, from late April to autumn. We’ve tested it, and here’s the full story.

The Young Ladies of Rochefort at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris until June 14, 2026

The musical Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, adapted from Jacques Demy’s film with music by Michel Legrand, has been extended at Paris’s Théâtre du Lido until June 14, 2026. The show brings together 36 performers on stage, with a live orchestra, vibrant sets, and English surtitles.