What to do this Friday in Paris? Outings and top tips for June 26, 2026

Published by La rédaction de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on June 22, 2026 at 12:07 p.m.
What to do this Friday in Paris and Île-de-France? Discover pop-up outings, today’s events, last-minute deals, and must-see ideas for Friday, June 26, 2026.

This guide highlights dated outings and the current top picks. For a fuller view of the agenda, also check our Paris outings guide for Friday, June 26, 2026.

Things to do only on Friday, June 26, 2026

En Île-de France, cette ville célèbre la Saint-Jean avec un feu de joie, des couronnes de fleurs et musique liveEn Île-de France, cette ville célèbre la Saint-Jean avec un feu de joie, des couronnes de fleurs et musique liveEn Île-de France, cette ville célèbre la Saint-Jean avec un feu de joie, des couronnes de fleurs et musique liveEn Île-de France, cette ville célèbre la Saint-Jean avec un feu de joie, des couronnes de fleurs et musique live In the Île-de-France region, this city marks Saint-Jean with a bonfire, flower crowns, and live music.
En Seine-Saint-Denis, this town is gearing up to celebrate St-Jean with a family-friendly lineup of activities. From makeup booths to flower crown workshops, live music, a torchlit procession, and a bonfire, here’s what’s planned for June 26, 2026. [Read more]

Le Pittsburgh Concert Chorale en concert à La MadeleineLe Pittsburgh Concert Chorale en concert à La MadeleineLe Pittsburgh Concert Chorale en concert à La MadeleineLe Pittsburgh Concert Chorale en concert à La Madeleine The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale to perform a special, free concert at La Madeleine.
Sponsored - The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale will perform at the Madeleine Church on June 26, 2026, for a special concert. Admission is free and open to all. [Read more]

What kicks off this Friday

Visuel Paris parc Place des Vosges fontaineVisuel Paris parc Place des Vosges fontaineVisuel Paris parc Place des Vosges fontaineVisuel Paris parc Place des Vosges fontaine Fashion, smoothies and collagen: a major fashion house opens its wellness pop-up at Place des Vosges
To mark the launch of its TechWear line, Balenciaga takes over the Place des Vosges with a temporary pop-up from June 26 to 28, 2026. With a tech-first wardrobe, nutrient-rich smoothies and fresh juices, the house serves up wellness-infused luxury. [Read more]

La Bataille de Gaulle : L’âge de fer : Simon AbkarianLa Bataille de Gaulle : L’âge de fer : Simon AbkarianLa Bataille de Gaulle : L’âge de fer : Simon AbkarianLa Bataille de Gaulle : L’âge de fer : Simon Abkarian The Battle of Gaulle - Part 2: I Write Your Name, the trailer for the second installment
The trailer for La Bataille de Gaulle - Part 2: J’écris ton nom is online. The second installment of Antonin Baudry’s diptych, featuring Simon Abkarian, hits cinemas on June 26, 2026. [Read more]

Journées Culturelles Marocaines : Un village marocain s'installe sur la place Saint-Michel à ParisJournées Culturelles Marocaines : Un village marocain s'installe sur la place Saint-Michel à ParisJournées Culturelles Marocaines : Un village marocain s'installe sur la place Saint-Michel à ParisJournées Culturelles Marocaines : Un village marocain s'installe sur la place Saint-Michel à Paris Moroccan Cultural Days 2026: the free festival returns to Saint-Michel Square in Paris
On Saint-Michel Square, Morocco is the guest of honor at the Moroccan Cultural Days. To mark the occasion, a free festival featuring numerous activities and stalls invites you to join from June 26 to July 7, 2026. [Read more]

Installation dans la cour de l'Hôtel de la Marine Genki-noboriInstallation dans la cour de l'Hôtel de la Marine Genki-noboriInstallation dans la cour de l'Hôtel de la Marine Genki-noboriInstallation dans la cour de l'Hôtel de la Marine Genki-nobori Genki-nobori fill the sky above the Hôtel de la Marine: a colorful installation open to the public for free
A colorful, poetic installation transforms the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine: come and admire for free the Genki-nobori by Japanese artist Susumu Shingu, from June 26 to August 24, 2026. [Read more]

Solidays 2024 - nos photosSolidays 2024 - nos photosSolidays 2024 - nos photosSolidays 2024 - nos photos Solidays 2025 in Paris: here's the full line-up, day by day
Solidays returns to Paris for its 27th edition, as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars: the world-famous music festival will be at the Hippodrome de Paris-Longchamp from Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29, 2025, with a new series of memorable concerts. On the program? Lamomali with Matthieu Chedid, Shay, Damso, SDM, Kalash, Gims, SCH, Zaho de Sagazan, Aliocha Schneider, Miki, Fisher, Sean Paul and Kompromat, James Hype, Franglish and KeBlack. Here's what's in store for you this summer! [Read more]

Visuel forêtVisuel forêtVisuel forêtVisuel forêt Branche et ciné 2026: the open-air cinema festival in the forests of Île-de-France, the program
This summer, cinema pairs with a bucolic stroll thanks to the Branche et Ciné festival, returning from June 26 to July 10, 2026. Enjoy a free outdoor screening in one of Île-de-France’s forests. [Read more]

Last chance this Friday

Fan zone France-Sénégal à Mantes-la-Jolie sur écran géant ce soirFan zone France-Sénégal à Mantes-la-Jolie sur écran géant ce soirFan zone France-Sénégal à Mantes-la-Jolie sur écran géant ce soirFan zone France-Sénégal à Mantes-la-Jolie sur écran géant ce soir France–Senegal fan zone in Mantes-la-Jolie on a giant screen tonight.
Mantes-la-Jolie to host a fan zone with a free giant screen at Jean-Paul David Stadium to watch France vs Senegal this Tuesday, June 16, 2026—the Blues’ World Cup opener—right in the heart of Val-Fourré. [Read more]

Exposition bijoux gratuite Claudia Cardinale Christie'sExposition bijoux gratuite Claudia Cardinale Christie'sExposition bijoux gratuite Claudia Cardinale Christie'sExposition bijoux gratuite Claudia Cardinale Christie's A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.
The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées. [Read more]

La Cité de l'Aventure : la base de loisirs gratuite pour toute la famille à la Cité Fertile cet étéLa Cité de l'Aventure : la base de loisirs gratuite pour toute la famille à la Cité Fertile cet étéLa Cité de l'Aventure : la base de loisirs gratuite pour toute la famille à la Cité Fertile cet étéLa Cité de l'Aventure : la base de loisirs gratuite pour toute la famille à la Cité Fertile cet été 2026 FIFA World Cup: an outdoor fan zone with DJ sets at La Cité Fertile in Pantin (93)
Big screen, bars, food and France matches: La Cité Fertile is turning its outdoor spaces into a fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mark your calendars for June 11, in Pantin. [Read more]

Visuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Salle PleyelVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Salle PleyelVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Salle PleyelVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Salle Pleyel Laurent Voulzy in concert at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in 2026, new dates
Laurent Voulzy is getting ready to return to the stage! In Paris, the French singer-songwriter invites his fans to several exceptional performances scheduled for Monday January 19, Tuesday January 20 and Wednesday January 21, 2026 at the Salle Pleyel. In response to strong demand, two further concerts are scheduled for Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26, 2026. [Read more]

L'Hôtel de la MarineL'Hôtel de la MarineL'Hôtel de la MarineL'Hôtel de la Marine Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: don't miss the season's last dance dates
Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine. Here are the latest dance events not to be missed. [Read more]

Olympe Audouard au Mois Molière : une pièce sur la pionnière du journalismeOlympe Audouard au Mois Molière : une pièce sur la pionnière du journalismeOlympe Audouard au Mois Molière : une pièce sur la pionnière du journalismeOlympe Audouard au Mois Molière : une pièce sur la pionnière du journalisme Molière Month in Versailles: Olympe Audouard, a play about a visionary woman of the press — our review
At Molière Month 2026, Olympe Audouard returns to the spotlight in Versailles with a play at the Auditorium Claude Debussy on May 31 and June 26. The show revisits the life of a 19th-century woman of letters—a journalist, traveler and feminist—who defended her ideas through writing and activism. We’ve seen the performance; read our review. [Read more]

A few more ideas for your Friday night out

Expériences invalides - Articles rédactionExpériences invalides - Articles rédactionExpériences invalides - Articles rédactionExpériences invalides - Articles rédaction AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]

Expo Dior Jonathan AndersonExpo Dior Jonathan AndersonExpo Dior Jonathan AndersonExpo Dior Jonathan Anderson This fashion exhibition traces the history of the New Look as imagined by Jonathan Anderson in 150 couture creations.
The Dior Gallery unveils a new retrospective journey, opening on June 10, 2026. Nearly 150 garments, sketches and archives chart the house’s style, from Christian Dior to Jonathan Anderson. [Read more]

Le Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-FranceLe Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-FranceLe Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-FranceLe Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-France The Queen's Dairy: Marie-Antoinette's Grotto at Rambouillet Castle
At the edge of Rambouillet Castle Park, concealed behind a façade reminiscent of an ancient temple, lies one of the most daring sites of the 18th century. The Queen’s Dairy, a gift from Louis XVI to Marie-Antoinette, houses a monumental artificial grotto where marble and raw stone converge to celebrate nature and mythology. [Read more]

La Caverne du Pont Neuf : le montage de l’installation géante de JR démarre à ParisLa Caverne du Pont Neuf : le montage de l’installation géante de JR démarre à ParisLa Caverne du Pont Neuf : le montage de l’installation géante de JR démarre à ParisLa Caverne du Pont Neuf : le montage de l’installation géante de JR démarre à Paris La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: JR's giant installation finally open to the public - reviews and photos
JR finally opens his Pont Neuf Cavern to the public. After several days of repairs caused by bad weather, this monumental installation turns Paris’s oldest bridge into a dark, mineral corridor, threaded with quiet sounds, fleeting scents, and augmented reality experiences. The work opens to visitors for free starting Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., 24/7, until June 28. [Read more]

Paris Plages Canal Saint-Martin  - PHOTO 2024 08 07 10 37 00 2Paris Plages Canal Saint-Martin  - PHOTO 2024 08 07 10 37 00 2Paris Plages Canal Saint-Martin  - PHOTO 2024 08 07 10 37 00 2Paris Plages Canal Saint-Martin  - PHOTO 2024 08 07 10 37 00 2 Swimming at Canal Saint-Martin opens for the summer.
Swimming opens free to the Récollets basin in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, starting this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The city will permit supervised swims in the Canal Saint-Martin during every heatwave this summer. [Read more]

La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8La nouvelle Cité des enfants - nos photos - 4DBEF60E FFFC 4999 AC89 21589A0A10D8 La Cité des Enfants, for discovering and understanding the world around us, ages 5 to 10
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the Parisian place par excellence for learning and experimentation. For 5-10 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]

We are (still) here : l'exposition gratuite d'art urbain à ne pas manquer au Petit Palais cet étéWe are (still) here : l'exposition gratuite d'art urbain à ne pas manquer au Petit Palais cet étéWe are (still) here : l'exposition gratuite d'art urbain à ne pas manquer au Petit Palais cet étéWe are (still) here : l'exposition gratuite d'art urbain à ne pas manquer au Petit Palais cet été We are (still) here : street art takes over the Petit Palais in a free exhibition this summer
After a first edition in 2024, the We are here exhibition is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich urban-art journey right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. The exhibition is free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]

Practical information for this Friday

EN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réel Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Monday June 22, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Monday June 22, 2026. [Read more]

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