This guide spotlights dated outings and the best current tips. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our Sunday, August 30, 2026, Paris events guide.
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A vibrant, color-filled parade in Paris for Ganesh Festival 2026 arrives this weekend!
Ganesh Festival, the elephant-headed god’s celebration held every year in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, will take place on August 30, 2026. On the program: religious ceremonies and a very colorful parade. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
La Corgichon, the gathering of corgis and their humans, back in Paris this August.
If you’re fond of dogs—especially corgis—you’re in luck: Corgichon, a meetup of corgis and their humans, is back this Sunday, August 30, 2026. [Read more]
Saint Louis Festival 2026: water jousts, guinguette-style dancing, and a picnic in Fontainebleau (77)
On August 30, 2026, treat yourself to a bucolic interlude along the Grand Canal of the Château de Fontainebleau for the Saint-Louis Festival. Water jousting and waterside entertainments will set the pace for this free, family-friendly day. [Read more]
The Cure in concert at Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in 2026 to close Rock en Seine
Four years after their last concert in Paris and seven years after their memorable show at Rock en Seine, The Cure announce their return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, to bring the festival in the Hauts-de-Seine region to a fitting close. Mark your calendars: on Sunday August 30, 2026, Robert Smith and his bandmates will be performing a unique show at Rock en Seine. The legendary British cold-wave band will defend their latest studio opus, "Songs of a Lost World", live. [Read more]
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: a special late-August screening at the Grand Rex.
Fans of the famous young wizard will gather at the Grand Rex on August 30, 2026 to revisit the magical trio at the dawn of their adventures, with a special screening of the first film. [Read more]
Aquathlon Paris 2026: the swim-and-run race returns to Paris in August - registrations open
L'Aquathlon Paris dives back in for a second edition on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Bassin de la Villette.
The program features three formats that blend open-water swimming and running, open to various levels of experience. [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2026: here is the full lineup by day and the concert times
Rock en Seine is back this week at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! The Île-de-France festival invites you to five days of concerts and festivities to be enjoyed on Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026. On the menu? The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Tyler, The Creator, but also Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, and Sparks, Kompromat, Clipse, Mogwai, Wolf Alice, Peaches and Lykke Li... A new edition that promises to be especially thrilling! Here is the full daily lineup as well as the concert times! [Read more]
Looking to hunt for bargains in Paris? The flea markets and garage sales for the weekend of August 29–30, 2026.
Flea markets and garage sales take over Paris this weekend. Here are the top spots to hunt for bargains and score great deals on August 29–30, 2026. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France: August 24–30 forecast — rain and thunderstorms on the horizon?
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France this week, from August 24 to 30, 2026, looks unsettled. After a warm start to the week, around 28°C, several thunderstorm episodes are possible before a pronounced drop in temperatures on Friday. We take stock. [Read more]
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France: Metro and RER disruptions from August 24 to 30, 2026
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France remains disrupted from August 24 to 30, 2026—the last week before the start of the school year—with the RER B still shut in the evenings toward the airport and a major works on the RER C running until September 18, according to RATP and SNCF. Here's what you need to know. [Read more]
Chasing bargains in the Paris suburbs: flea markets and garage sales on the weekend of August 29–30, 2026
Want to stock up on finds? The Paris region is hosting several flea markets and garage sales this weekend, on August 29–30, 2026. [Read more]
Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette
Sponsored - In August, Jardin21—the festive, greenery-filled community hub perched along the Ourcq Canal in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—extends the season with a rich and varied lineup. Use this time to fully enjoy these sunny days: bold initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... Everything is in place for a quick escape without leaving Paris. Free admission. [Read more]
Festival Jazz at La Villette 2026: here is the full day-by-day lineup
Jazz is once again in the spotlight in Paris for the 2026 edition of the Jazz à La Villette festival. This year, the musical event returns to the northeast of the capital from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, September 6. What's on the lineup? Snarky Puppy, Selah Sue, GoGo Penguin, Roberto Fonseca & Vincent Segal, as well as Kokoroko. [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2026: here are the menus devised by the four chefs of the Food Band
This year, Rock en Seine brings four new chefs to tantalize festival-goers’ taste buds from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. United under the culinary project dubbed “Food Band,” these food lovers will each present a menu specially conceived and crafted for the occasion. [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2026: 10 acts you won’t want to miss
Rock en Seine gets a new edition! The famed festival returns to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, bringing a wave of highly anticipated shows. On the lineup? The Cure, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Amyl and the Sniffers, plus AFI and Ecca Vandal... Here is our pick of 10 artists and bands you won’t want to miss this summer at Rock en Seine. [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2026: lineup, timings, and access... here's everything you need to know
Rock en Seine is making its return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud on Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026. Still have a few questions before you go? Lineup, access, times, allowed and prohibited items... here’s everything you need to know before heading to Rock en Seine this year! [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Monday August 31, 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 August 31, 2026. [Read more]
Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions and roadworks this weekend of August 29–30, 2026
The RATP and SNCF networks are set to experience new disruptions this weekend of August 29–30, 2026. Several RER, Transilien and metro lines will be affected by maintenance work and service interruptions, and here’s everything you need to plan your travel. [Read more]
End of paper tickets: how to travel when visiting Paris, alternative solutions
Since November 5, 2025, paper tickets have been phased out in stations and train stations in the Paris region. This may be unsettling for travelers passing through the capital. Whether you're a tourist or an occasional visitor, we'll guide you through the different options. Rest assured, between the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting around Paris. Follow the guide to find out which options are the most affordable for your needs. [Read more]
The Impressionists' Train: the special train bound for Auvers-sur-Oise is back on weekends.
Impressionism fans, head to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small Île-de-France village cherished by Cézanne and Van Gogh, made easily reachable on weekends by a special SNCF train, less than an hour from the capital! [Read more]
Metro Line 8: République station closed for nine months starting Wednesday.
The coming months look set to be challenging for many riders on Paris's Line 8 metro. From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, République station will no longer be served due to renovation work. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
On August 30, 2026
