Villette district

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In July, Jardin21—the festive, plant-powered community hub perched along the Ourcq Canal in the 19th arrondissement—extends the season with a rich and varied program. Take advantage of these sunny days to fully enjoy them: engaged initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, festive evenings, a yoga session… Everything you need to escape the city without leaving Paris! Free admission.

Bastille Day celebrations in Paris: no firefighters' ball in the 19th arrondissement.

The traditional Bastille Day firefighters' ball won’t be held in Paris’s 19th arrondissement due to the heatwave.

AOP Festival 2026, the 100% cheese and 100% free event at Centquatre-Paris

The AOP Festival 2026 returns to Le Centquatre-Paris. Three days dedicated to cheesemakers to spotlight 51 cheeses, plus PDO butters and creams, from November 13 to 15, 2026.

Le Kilomètre25 is back for a new season

Kilomètre25 is open: the open-air season is kicking off under the beltway! Paris’s must-visit outdoor club is open all summer to dance the night away beneath the Parisian ring road.

Playground at CENTQUATRE-PARIS: a fashion, sports and culture event for kids, teens and families

Zalando launches Playground at CENTQUATRE-PARIS on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026: a free event for kids and teens and their families. The lineup includes creative workshops, customization, sports challenges, DJ sets, photo corners, and immersive experiences around fashion, sport, and culture. Admission is free, with online registration (link in the article).

World Music Day 2026 in Paris: Brazilian percussion at the Rotonde Stalingrad

Yolande do Brasil's Brazilian percussion will fill the Rotonde Stalingrad in Paris with rhythm on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to celebrate the new Music Day. Discover the program!

Vendredisco, Meuf, Galop Galop... the upcoming nights at La Rotonde Stalingrad

La Rotonde Stalingrad is the sacred haunt of gourmands and party-goers in Paris's 19th arrondissement! Restaurant, bar, terrace and club, this multi-faceted address is also a must for night owls in search of ultra-sharp, festive evenings, with its Mini Club featuring the best DJs on the Parisian electronic scene.

HERMÈS - Who killed the delivery driver? : Deep Inside's immersive experience blends investigation and theatre in Paris

A missing delivery driver, suspicious locals and a village full of secrets... Deep Inside launches HERMÈS - Who killed the delivery driver?, an immersive experience combining investigative gameplay with immersive theater in Paris. Reservations open on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 for 2.5-hour sessions offered two evenings a month starting in late July 2026.

A monumental light installation on the Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad for Nuit Blanche 2026.

During Nuit Blanche 2026, the Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad in Paris is transformed into an open-air art gallery... Come and admire a temporary light installation this Saturday, June 6, 2026.

La Ferme du Rail, the urban farm tucked away along the Petite Ceinture

In Paris’s 19th arrondissement, La Ferme du Rail brings together urban farming, social integration, and a solidarity restaurant on the edge of the Petite Ceinture. A lively spot to discover on rue de l’Ourcq!

Tech Boost'Her 2026: Two free days, 100% women, at Le 104 in Paris

Tech Boost’Her 2026: the free, all-women event to explore AI and the careers of tomorrow, on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, 2026 at CENTQUATRE-PARIS.

PSA Squash Tour Finals 2026: the world squash finals on a glass court at Centquatre-Paris

Le Centquatre-Paris becomes the epicentre of world squash by hosting for the first time the PSA Squash Tour Finals in June 2026. The professional circuit’s grand final will bring together the eight top players from around the world for a knockout tournament.

First Jus 2026, the natural wine fair in Paris: tastings, a free party and a PSG–Arsenal match

May 30 and 31, 2026, the Premiers Jus fair invites you to the Rotonde Stalingrad to discover its carefully curated selection of natural and living wines... before you party with the curious and the connoisseurs!

A boat from Sète becomes a floating installation in Paris for Nuit Blanche 2026.

Le duo Mr. & Mr. présente Against the Current, a visual and sound installation born from a river voyage between Sète and Paris, free to the public on the Éric-Tabarly Promenade for Nuit Blanche 2026, June 6–7, 2026.

An artistic whirlwind in the heart of the Jean Jaurès gymnasium: the Nuit Blanche 2026 program

For Nuit Blanche 2026, the Jean Jaurès gymnasium becomes an art venue, transporting us into a dreamlike, poetic realm. Experience this installation on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement.

From July 4 to August 30, 2026, swimming reopens its doors to all budding swimmers at the Villette pools. Expect entertainment, sports activities, a nautical base and a splash pool: the lineup promises to be busy.

Paris Plages 2026: the free program all summer long at the Bassin de la Villette

For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette is back in service: from July 4 to August 30, 2026, it will host free activities for young and old, but above all, a charming swimming spot.

Sunset Tea Rave: a free tea tasting at the Buttes-Chaumont as the sun sets

Buttes-Chaumont Park transforms into a giant tea salon on May 21, 2026. This collective tasting invites Parisians to savor a good cup of tea as they watch one of the capital’s most beautiful sunsets.

The 2026 Grand Spring Festival at Galerie du 19M: free workshops, Japanese market, and an exhibition

Chanel’s fashion workshop marks spring with a lineup of free workshops and events at Galerie du 19M and Parcelle, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Expect embroidery, engraving, a Japanese market and bentos.

Open Swim Stars 2026: open-water races at the Bassin de la Villette and along the Ourcq Canal

The Paris Swim Crossing is back for another edition on July 11–12, 2026, headlined by the Open Swim Stars race. The lineup features five open-water events around the Bassin de la Villette and the Ourcq Canal!