What’s on the agenda for Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, the first weekend of the April holidays? As a family, head to the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, for the inaugural edition of the Joyful Weekend. With this family-friendly event, the Foundation becomes a true space of exploration where kids can discover the artworks in a fresh, engaging way.

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Observe, touch, handle... So many fresh ways to introduce contemporary art to little ones through workshops and special mediations. On the agenda? A collaborative workshop to explore weaving on a loom, a communal rest space where you can contribute to a collaborative artwork, linocut printing introductory sessions, a discovery game to explore the Foundation’s flagship works, but above all, a free afternoon snack, and even a concert!

What’s on the menu for Joyeux Weekend 2026: 

The Great Exploration 

An exploration game through the foundation's body of work.

• When? Saturday and Sunday, 2:00–5:30 PM.

The Joyful Snack

If you complete a quest with a complete treasure map, you’ll get a snack.

Ongoing workshops

• Linocut printmaking workshops open to all (ages 3 and up)
• Collaborative weaving session on a giant loom (ages 3 and up)
• Workshop "The Magic Wardrobe" inspired by artist Clément Courgeon to craft your own magical costume (ages 6 and up)
• When? Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Common rest area

The collective Sieste ensemble offers a shared relaxation experience, including a collaborative mural to draw together, cozy spots to lie down, lullabies and storytelling… For children from age 3.

• When? Saturday, 2–5 p.m.

“Toy Music” Concert — MINI MAXI by Chapi Chapo and the Little Rain Tunes

A playful concert you can discover from birth.

• When? Sunday, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

To take part in the activities at Joyful Weekend, you’ll need an exhibition ticket. Expect €15 at full price and €10 at the reduced rate, noting that children under 18 enter for free.