What to do summer evening guide

The Nighttime Fountain Shows 2026 at the Palace of Versailles: Illuminated Fountains and Fireworks!

The Nighttime Fountain Shows will be back in 2026. This enchanting evening walk through the gardens of the Palace of Versailles offers the chance to admire illuminated fountains beautifully lit up, all set to a stunning fireworks display. The shows will take place on Saturday evenings from June 6th to September 19th, 2026.

Candlelit evenings at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle 2026: a magical stroll culminating in a spectacular fireworks display

The candlelit evenings at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle offer a truly enchanting experience to enjoy with loved ones. On the agenda: an evening tour illuminated by 2,000 candles, water displays, a romantic stroll through the gardens accompanied by baroque music, and even a spectacular fireworks display! An exceptional event to be savored from May 16 to September 26, 2026.

Disco nights at Chalet du Lac—perfect for hitting the dance floor!

Looking for an unforgettable Saturday evening in Paris? Le Chalet du Lac, this emblematic venue nestled in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, offers a festive evening every Saturday, starting with a relaxed dinner and transforming into a club until the wee hours of the morning, complete with sunrise!

Unique Paris Tour by Open-Top Bus with Big Bus – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE

Panoramic views of Paris, flexibility, multilingual audio guides—discover an unusual tour of Paris on a double-decker bus with Big Bus, with a 15% discount on certain dates.

Free evening event at the Bourse de Commerce on the first Saturday of the month: when is the next edition scheduled?

Keen to explore the Bourse de Commerce's collections? Take advantage of the free evening opening on the first Saturday of each month to experience this must-see Parisian art venue.

The Cabaret restaurant is a festive place: we eat, we sing, we live.

Parisian cabaret, festive restaurant, secret address in Pigalle, and French gastronomy... The Cabaret Restaurant opens its doors at 2 rue Frochot, in a setting steeped in history where art, live music, gastronomy, and heritage come together.

Yéyé: the new festive restaurant open until dawn

In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Yéyé offers festive dinners set to the music of Johnny Hallyday, Claude François, and a disco atmosphere from the 60s to the 80s.

Collectif BLDG - Bouledogue, electro parties in Paris PMU bars

How about partying in a PMU bar in Paris? That's what the BLDG - Bouledogue collective is proposing, as well as parties... in pyjamas!

Palais Galliera Film Festival 2025: exhibition and open-air cinema at the fashion museum

An open-air cinema from a sublime Parisian museum: that's the experience offered by the Palais Galliera, dedicated to the history of fashion in Paris. Join us on September 4, 5 and 6, 2025 to enjoy open-air screenings.

A festive pool party at the Piscine Keller in the 15th arrondissement of Paris to end the summer in style.

The Piscine Keller in the 15th arrondissement is organizing a lively pool party on Saturday August 30, 2025, with a Soul Funk DJ set, aquagym performance and access to the jacuzzi. Let's make the most of it!

Open-air cinema: the ciné 2025 program at Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance

Every summer, the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance offers family-friendly evenings around the 7th art, with its open-air cinema. Discover the free films shown on Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23, 2025.

Cerrone open-air concert & drone show at the Olympic nautical stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne (77)

Ready to turn up the heat? On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Vaires-sur-Marne (77) lights up and starts dancing! The Stade Nautique Olympique, former venue for the Paris 2024 Games, is transformed into a temple of disco-funk, with Cerrone headlining the Gliss & Van Paris Show, the gliding and vanlife exhibition.

Happy Hour cruise on the Seine: aperitif at sunset aboard Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf

Fancy an aperitif off the beaten track? Embark on a sunset cruise in Paris with Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf: a moment suspended between champagne, golden light and mythical monuments. On the Seine, the city reveals itself differently - softer, more magical, almost unreal.

Paris this summer, with Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme it's an adventure waiting for you!

Discover a complete guide to must-do activities: from unusual Paris to spectacular shows, unique family experiences, gourmet getaways and sports tours.

Nocturnes at the Palais de Tokyo: free evenings in Paris this summer

This summer, from July 17 to September 4 2025, the Palais de Tokyo opens its doors to us free of charge for special artistic nocturnes, every Thursday evening.

Where to dance for free in the open air this summer in Paris? Dance evenings not to be missed

Ahhh summer, with its guinguettes, sunshine, vacation atmosphere and late-night dance parties on the quays, at Bastille or at the BNF... Whether you're a dancefloor aficionado or an amateur, here are the free open-air dance evenings in Paris this week!

FIP 360 evening: immersive concert and electro DJ set at La Monnaie de Paris - reservations

FIP radio organizes a new 360 immersive electro concert. Join Soyoon, Tereza, Binary Digit and Danilo Plessow aka Mcde on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at La Monnaie de Paris for a live 360 concert.

La Villette open-air cinema returns with two screenings a day this summer 2025

The Festival de cinéma en plein air de La Villette returns from July 23 to August 17, 2025 with a new feature: two daily screenings, at 6pm for families and 9pm for film buffs, on the Prairie du Triangle.

Paillettes Paris: the festive restaurant that combines gastronomy and celebration in the heart of Paris

A festive restaurant in the heart of Paris, where you can enjoy tasty Mediterranean cuisine and vibrate to the rhythm of live music: welcome to Paillettes Paris, the sensory experience to be had at 14 rue Saint-Fiacre. You'll also have the chance to discover the Bains du Marais with its hammam, sauna, massage and treatments! Paillettes will be open all summer, so book now!

Noti Plage: the not-to-be-missed summer guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower!

This summer, the Noti Plage is establishing itself as the must-visit ephemeral green bar for Parisian parties. Join us on the Quai de Suffren, facing the majestic Eiffel Tower, to sip a cocktail, savor revisited croques, share planks with friends and enjoy DJ Set House until 1:30 a.m.!