Music, theater, cinema... festivals are blooming like flowers this spring-summer, and children are not to be outdone: many of these festivals are dedicated to or adapted for them. Sortiraparis offers you a selection of festivals to try out and approve. There's something for every taste and in every style, so you're spoilt for choice, but above all, there's something for every age! Children will be able to take advantage of their vacations to learn about shows.
There's nothing to get bored of this summer in Paris, as spring-summer 2025 promises to be a captivating time for children. A wide range of festivals open up to them, unveiling a world of music, theater and cinema, enriching their Wednesdays, weekends and vacations in a unique way.
Festivals blossom all over the capital when the fine weather arrives. This is a great opportunity to make new discoveries, especially for children. From live performance to dance, to open-air cinema screenings, there's something for every taste, every style, and above all, every age!
Sortiraparis is here to help you navigate through this plethora of events and choose those that best suit your children's interests and preferences. We invite you to take a look at the different options, plan ahead and anticipate to ensure your children have the best possible experiences.
Disney Music Festival: we tried out the new musical season at Disneyland Paris
A music festival featuring all the greatest hits from Disney and Pixar studios? It's happening at Disneyland Paris, from April 19 to September 7, 2025, with the Disney Music Festival. [Read more]
Théâtre de Verdure Festival 2025 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne: the festival for young and old alike
Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2025, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 14 to September 28, 2025, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages. [Read more]
And 20 l'été, the 2025 program of the free street arts festival Paris 20e
The "Et 20 l'été" Festival returns to the 20th arrondissement of Paris from June 19 to 22, 2025, offering free shows open to all. An event not to be missed! [Read more]
Treize'Estival 2025: ten days of shows and festivities in the 13th arrondissement
The Treize'Estival festival returns to the 13th arrondissement of Paris from June 19 to 29, 2025, with a rich program combining circus, dance, concerts, theater, workshops, dance and open-air cinema, all with free access and spread over a number of emblematic venues in the district. [Read more]
Festival Solstice 2025: circus, music and performing arts in Antony and Châtenay-Malabry
The Solstice Festival returns to Antony and Châtenay-Malabry from June 21 to 29, 2025 with free contemporary circus performances, live music, workshops and a festive outdoor atmosphere. [Read more]
Xiazhi Festival, the Asian Summer Solstice Festival Paris 6th arrondissement
Festival Xiazhi, the Asian Summer Solstice Festival, returns for its 2nd edition on Sunday June 22, 2025 at Espace de Nesle in Paris' 6th arrondissement. A day to discover the diversity of Asian cultures through concerts, tea, mahjong, calligraphy and designer stalls. [Read more]
La Défense Jazz Festival 2025: full program and free concert times
La Défense Jazz Festival returns to the Place de La Défense from Monday June 23 to Sunday June 29, 2025. It's an opportunity to enjoy new free open-air concerts not far from the Grande Arche de La Défense. On the program this summer? Herbie Hancock, Angélique Kidjo, Jalen Ngonda, Sampa The Great and Groundation, GoGo Penguin, Black Lives and Célia Kameni. Click here for the full program and concert times! [Read more]
Molière Fest at La Villette: five days of free outdoor theater
From June 25 to 29, 2025, La Villette celebrates theater with the first edition of Molière Fest. A free, open-air festival for children aged 3 and over, featuring shows, performances and workshops. [Read more]
Branche et ciné 2025: the open-air film festival returns to the forests of Île-de-France
The Branche et Ciné festival is back this summer, from June 26 to July 12, 2025. Enjoy a free open-air cinema in one of the forests of the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Les Art'dentes 2025: theater, circus and music around the corner
The Les Art'dentes festival returns to Kremlin-Bicêtre from June 27 to 29, 2025, with a free program of circus, theater, dance and music in the city's parks and streets, for three days of open-air entertainment and conviviality. [Read more]
Air'genteuil 2025: a free, magical kite festival in Argenteuil
This Sunday, June 29, 2025, watch hundreds of kites take to the skies over the Butte d'Orgemont in Argenteuil! A veritable festival of colors in the Val d'Oise sky! [Read more]
Festival des Places transforms Place d'Italie into a living stage on June 29
The Place d'Italie is transformed into a festive and cultural stage on Sunday June 29 for a free day of dance, music and performance at the Festival des Places. [Read more]
Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2025: free summer events at leisure centers
The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 11 to August 6, 2025. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Cergy-Pontoise and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required). [Read more]
Montreuil Paradise 2025: a free festival in the Parc des Beaumonts
On Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, Montreuil Paradise makes its comeback with a great program, as family-friendly as it is festive. [Read more]
Les Créneaux de la nuit de Blandy 2025, free open-air cinema at Château de Blandy in August
Open-air cinema invites itself to the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 13, 20 and 27, 2025. On the program: family films and films for the general public, projected onto the ramparts of this medieval castle, offering a unique, free experience. We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Mini Rock: the kids' section of Rock en Seine 2025, the program
At the heart of the Rock en Seine festival is an area dedicated to children: this is Mini Rock, offered every year to kids. For three days, from Friday August 22 to Sunday August 24, 2025, children aged 6 to 11 enjoy a space with programming adapted to their age. While parents enjoy the thrills of the concerts, the youngest enjoy free workshops. Something for everyone! [Read more]
Silhouette 2025: the open-air short film festival returns to Butte du Chapeau Rouge
The Silhouette festival returns for its 24th edition at the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 29 to September 6, 2025. On the program? Several evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 20, 2025 to September 30, 2025
