Sunday, June 21, 2026, is Father's Day, a day to celebrate the dads. We’re gearing up to enjoy a memorable family moment and treat the fathers who’ve looked after us. For the occasion, you’ll probably want to put together a great itinerary to surprise him—the one or ones who raised you. If you’re worried about the budget, don’t panic! Paris and the Île-de-France region are teeming with great plans that let you make the most of the day without overspending.
You bet: making loved ones happy isn’t a question of price! Whether it’s wandering through breathtaking landscapes, free cultural tours, or other little surprises, the Paris region has plenty to offer. To prove it, here’s a quick round-up of the best deals waiting for you this Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France.
Here you'll find a selection of100% free ideas for Father's Dayoutings. All you have to do is make your choice and concoct your program! And if you want to go even further, don't forget that every week and every weekend, we'll be revealing a guide to the cheapest or free outings of the moment.



Twingo Live Show: free concerts and DJ sets on the Champs-Élysées, along with artistic performances
Sponsored - From June 18 to 21, 2026, Renault will transform the renault® parade on the Champs-Élysées into an open music stage for everyone, with concerts, DJ sets, and artistic performances, as part of a show directed by Manon Savary and Marc Zaffuto. Miki, Disiz, MC Solaar, Santa, as well as Kungs and The Avener, among many others, will take the stage. And it’s free (registration required, limited seats). Also enjoy activities celebrating all generations of the Twingo, with even the chance to try the Renault Twingo E-Tech electric. [Read more]



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]



Sax unveils La Caverne, a free street-art exhibition at La Madeleine
Street art invades the crypt of the Madeleine church as Sax opens there on June 18, 2026. La Caverne, a free, immersive exhibition of fifty works, runs in the 8th arrondissement until June 28. [Read more]



Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.
The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.” [Read more]



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]



Urban Music: More than 20 street artists celebrate Fête de la Musique at a gallery in the Marais
Urban Signature is back in Paris with a new group exhibition free to visit from Wednesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21, 2026 in a Marais gallery. Entitled "Urban Music," the installation showcases the work of around twenty urban artists centered on music. A fresh, original way to celebrate music this year! [Read more]



ZEUS, the iconic metal horse from the Olympics, on display for free at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris
Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured everyone's hearts, has now arrived at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The towering steel colossus is open to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]



Javier Calleja's big-eyed characters come to Paris for a free exhibition.
Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026. [Read more]



Lafayette, bridging France and America: free exhibit on the Marquis at the National Archives
From April 1 to July 14, 2026, the National Archives will host a free exhibition dedicated to Marquis de Lafayette. Featuring rare documents, caricatures, and related artifacts, this exhibition traces the life of the "hero of two worlds" — a figure equally celebrated in the United States and debated within France, against the backdrop of revolutionary upheavals. [Read more]



JACE unveils his "Sensitive Heart" — a groundbreaking, free exhibition by the street artist in Paris's 13th arrondissement.
Street artist Jace, renowned worldwide for his famous Gouzous, returns to Paris with a new solo exhibition in collaboration with Mathgoth Gallery. This time, the French urban artist takes over a 300 m² pop-up space in the 13th arrondissement to present his "Cœur Sensible." A chance to view around sixty works brimming with humor and love. [Read more]



Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits
The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments. [Read more]



A village celebration featuring a Color Run, a parade of floats, a night market and fireworks in the Yvelines
The Saint-Eloi Festival is back in Perray-en-Yvelines this weekend, June 20–21, 2026, with a family-friendly program centered on cinema, featuring a Color Run, a night market, a parade of floats, fireworks, concerts, and a funfair. [Read more]



Free activities and guided walks for the inauguration of this forest estate in Val-de-Marne.
This Saturday, September 20, 2026, a vast green lung of Île-de-France is set to celebrate its rebirth with free activities for its inauguration. A perfect moment to enjoy the Bois du Piple, this Val-de-Marne-listed forest estate, with the whole family in the heart of nature. [Read more]



Swimming at the Canal Saint-Martin: opening this Wednesday in Paris
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]



Insolite: a free stamp scavenger hunt and a collector’s passport signed by JR to pick up in Paris
While awaiting the opening of La Caverne du Pont Neuf, JR is already leaving his mark on Paris. A collector’s passport invites the curious to join a free stamp hunt starting June 16, 2026. [Read more]



Free swimming in Val-de-Marne: Jardin du Beach opens its doors.
Free swimming in the Marne is making a comeback in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: the Jardin du Beach, set along the water at La Varenne, will welcome swimmers from June 20 to July 19, 2026, with no reservation required, in a supervised and secure pool. [Read more]



This historic château in Essonne, now the town hall, hides a remarkable botanical park that’s free to visit.
In Lardy, the castle park—now the town hall—runs along the Juine for six hectares and features remarkable century-old trees in Essonne, freely accessible year-round. We treated ourselves to a quick outing to reveal this surprising green space and its castle. [Read more]



The Night of the Forests 2026 in the Forest of Versailles, featuring workshops, games, and free walks.
For Nuits des Forêts 2026, the Pachamama association invites you to a festive, nature-filled immersion in the Forest of Versailles, in Porchefontaine, featuring workshops, strolls, and free activities for everyone, from June 9 to 21, 2026. [Read more]



Nights of the Forests 2026 in Fontainebleau: the free program blending performances, workshops and walks
Nuits des Forêts brings Fontainebleau forest and Barbizon in Seine-et-Marne to life from June 5 to 22, 2026: nocturnal walks, performances, talks, workshops and exhibitions, all free or nearly so. Don’t forget to book what you like—we’ll share the full program with you. [Read more]



Parc Boussard: we visited this Art Deco garden, a designated Jardin Remarquable and free to visit in Essonne.
The Boussard Park, in Lardy (Essonne), is one of the few Art Deco gardens in Île-de-France. Registered as a historic monument and named a Remarkable Garden, this free-entry municipal park is open year-round. Tucked away in a discreet, hidden corner, it’s a real gem we were pleased to discover and are thrilled to share with you. [Read more]



In June, a full lineup of activities in Seine-Saint-Denis’ departmental parks
Sponsored - Looking for a scenic outdoor stroll near Paris, a free outdoor activity, or a peaceful spot to exercise away from the city's hustle and bustle... There's definitely a park in Seine-Saint-Denis that's perfect for you! [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026 in Clichy (92): one concert canceled, the rest go ahead as planned
The 2026 Fête de la Musique comes to Clichy this Sunday, June 21, with concerts at Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church, Salengro Park, and Clichy Hall. Due to the heatwave, the concert scheduled for Place des Martyrs has been canceled. [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026 in Paris: LFI's concert finally given the green light despite the heatwave
A new, 44th edition of World Music Day on June 21, 2026! Once again this year, live music will take over numerous spots across Paris, including Place de la République where Kulturr, 2L, Dinaa, and DJ Guido of Acid Arab are on the bill. After an initial ban by the Police Prefecture, the concert was ultimately authorized by administrative justice. [Read more]



The Swedish Institute Embraces Summer: Concerts and Outdoor Cinema in Paris
Sponsored - The Swedish Institute presents "Summer Time"—a program of musical and cinematic events—like a summer breeze that shapes the space of the exhibitions while offering a new way to inhabit the venue. Outdoor concerts and cinema are free on the garden side, from June 21 to September 5. [Read more]



An 800 m² fan zone at Café A to experience the 2026 World Cup in Paris.
From June 12 to July 19, 2026, Café A will set up a fan zone in its sprawling private garden in the 10th arrondissement, with live game screenings, food, drinks, and football-themed activities. [Read more]



World Music Day: Gospel concert at the Place de la Bourse in Paris
Sponsored - Sunday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m., the Gospel Festival of Paris invites you to Gospel Music Day: a standout gospel concert on Place de la Bourse, opposite the Palais Brongniart, featuring the Total Praise Mass Choir. [Read more]



Open-air cinema in Levallois (92): here are the four free films in the 2026 lineup.
Levallois lights up the projector again on Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, for two free outdoor cinema nights. On the bill: four mainstream films, food trucks, and two starry screenings in the City Hall gardens. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: Free outdoor concerts in Kremlin-Bicêtre (94), the lineup
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre in Val-de-Marne is celebrating Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with an eclectic program set in the town’s park. Discover the musical events that await you. [Read more]



Heatwave: Free cinema screenings in this arrondissement — who is affected?
Some patrons are invited to attend screenings for free during heat waves, in Paris’s independent cinemas in the 10th arrondissement, to make the heat a bit more bearable. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2025 in Aubervilliers (93): Bringuebal and its popular ball
Aubervilliers, in Seine-Saint-Denis, celebrates the new Fête de la musique on Saturday, June 21, 2025. What's on the program? Discover the popular Bringuebal ball. [Read more]



The Toilet Seat at Masterio: Paris’s quirky escape room tucked away in a bathroom
L'Abattant at Masterio in Paris's 14th arrondissement turns the store's toilets into an unusual escape game. A short, free puzzle, reserved for players of La Pierre de Lumière or the Toy Store. [Read more]



Quirky: artists from Madame Arthur celebrate Music Day 2026 from the cabaret’s windows
This year, performers from Madame Arthur celebrate Music Day 2026 from the windows of Paris’s famed cabaret! This Sunday, June 21, head to Rue des Martyrs and remember to look up to enjoy this original, free spectacle. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: Myd will electrify this iconic museum in the capital
Are you more the type to celebrate World Music Day in the street or at a landmark venue? If you prefer the latter, head to the garden of the stunning Carnavalet Museum, which on Sunday, June 21, 2026, will host electro artist Myd. [Read more]



Canal Barboteur: the barge that changes the quays of Paris into a free open-air venue - upcoming events
Le Canal Barboteur, the roaming barge that transforms the Parisian quays into giant, free outdoor spaces, is back for the summer season! What’s on the menu? DJ sets, performances and playful activities, all free! Check out the upcoming dates. [Read more]



Music Day 2026: Diplo and Jennifer Cardini will spin at this famed Paris hotel.
On the hunt for a top electro plan to dance at an iconic Paris venue this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for Music Day? This year, Because Music takes over the famed Hôtel Amour from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. For the occasion, Diplo, Myd, and Jennifer Cardini will be behind the decks. [Read more]



Swimming in Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin: what you need to know before you go
Swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal is permitted in Paris within a designated zone of the Récollets basin. Hours, access, free entry, safety rules: here are the practical details you need to know before you head there. [Read more]



World Cup 2026: where to find a fan zone in Yvelines for France–Senegal?
With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, several towns in the Yvelines are setting up fan zones to watch the France games on giant screens. Maisons-Laffitte, Mantes-la-Jolie, Croissy-sur-Seine, and Trappes kick things off this Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the France-Senegal clash. Here’s a round-up of the best spots so you can soak up the excitement in great company. [Read more]



World Music Day 2025 at Point Éphémère: festive live performances and free DJ sets on the bill
To properly celebrate the new edition of Fête de la Musique, Le Point Ephémère in Paris invites you to join us this Saturday, June 21, 2026. What’s on the menu this year? About fifteen free, ultra-festive concerts and DJ sets spread across four different spaces. Here’s the program! [Read more]



FIFA World Cup 2026: a fan zone featuring food trucks and live DJ sets in Carrières-sur-Seine (78)
Carrières-sur-Seine unveils a giant screen to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Stade des Terrasses. The Blues' matches, several marquee clashes, the semi-finals and the final are on the program for this outdoor fan zone, kicking off on June 15. [Read more]



Music Day 2026: Salsa and Middle Eastern pop in this Val-de-Marne park
Music Day makes a return to Val-de-Marne with a lineup of festive, free concerts not to be missed this Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Parc du Coteau-Marcel-Rosette in Vitry-sur-Seine. On the program? R&B, reggae, salsa, oriental pop, and French pop! [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2025: honor for amateur bands from the Essonne region at Chilly-Mazarin (91)
The Fête de la Musique is coming to Chilly-Mazarin on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This year, we're heading for the Hôtel de Ville park, where amateur bands from the Essonne region will be performing. Here's the program! [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2025 in Meaux (77): a rich and eclectic program
This Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Fête de la Musique kicks off in Meaux with some 30 free concerts in every district of the town. Click here for the program! [Read more]



Paris-Rueil by bicycle: a visit to the Japanese garden and the Napoleon and Joséphine’s château
From Paris to Rueil-Malmaison, by bike, it’s a fairly accessible route that can be done in a day. So we hop on our bike for a day of sport and discovery just outside Paris. [Read more]



Le Paris Élysées Club: Paris’s stronghold for casino gaming.
Sponsored - Craving the casino buzz right in the heart of Paris? Visit the Paris Élysées Club. Paris’s first gaming club, located on Rue Marbeuf in the Golden Triangle. Fans of Ultimate Poker, Punto Banco, or Blackjack flock to this refined, intimate venue. [Read more]



FIFA World Cup: match screenings, an exhibition and free workshops at Central Chapelle
Football sweeps through Central Chapelle in the 18th arrondissement and the city of Saint-Denis for the World Cup, from June 16 to July 19, 2026. Match screenings, an exhibition, free workshops and football pitches are on the program! [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2026 : a block party featuring RnBoi and Miimii KDS in the 10th arrondissement of Paris
This Sunday, June 21, 2026, live music will echo across Paris as part of the new Music Day celebrations! Plenty of great plans are in store for the occasion, such as this block party announced in the 10th arrondissement of the capital featuring RnBoi and Miimii KDS. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2025 in Noisy-le-Sec (93) with Fanfaraï, detailed program
Want to celebrate music in a convivial and festive way? The town of Noisy-le-Sec in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates music on Saturday June 21, 2025, with a series of free concerts not to be missed from 5pm at the stade Huvier. On the program? Rappers Wes, Fafa, Bilouki, the group Tio Percussions and the famous Fanfaraï troupe! These are just some of the musical ideas on offer to celebrate the Fête de la Musique 2025 in style. [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Paris: an open-air dance floor between a barge and the Quai de la Tournelle
La Fête de la Musique 2026 shakes Paris all the way to the quays. Opposite Notre-Dame, Casa Marina and Golden Hour cast off for an electro night between open-air stages, a riverside barge, and sunset, this Sunday, June 21. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2025 in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92): a rich and eclectic program
The town of Issy-les-Moulineaux will be hosting a rich and eclectic Fête de la musique this Saturday, June 21, 2025. Rock, jazz, operetta and classical music... Discover the wonderful program that awaits you this year. [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Paris: an electro open-air by the Canal Saint-Martin
On the occasion of the new Music Day, electro takes over the 10th arrondissement of Paris this Sunday, June 21, 2026. This year, the E-Klozin' collective returns to the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin after a two-year absence. Here's the lineup! [Read more]



Weekend flea markets and garage sales in Seine-et-Marne, June 20–21, 2026 (department 77)
Low prices and great finds are on offer in Seine-et-Marne (77) this weekend. Flea markets and garage sales set up in around ten communes across the department on June 20–21, 2026, from Fontainebleau to Provins via Brie. We’re taking the tour. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2025 in Paris: trip to the Serbian Cultural Centre with a brass band orchestra
The Cultural Center of Serbia in Paris celebrates music this Saturday, June 21, 2025, and welcomes Miroslav Đunisijević's fanfare orchestra for the occasion. A musical voyage guaranteed! [Read more]



Free workshops and tastings on honey and apitherapy at this Marais hotspot
The world of honey invites itself into the heart of the Marais with this temple of apitherapy, offering urbanites a chance to reconnect with the medicinal virtues of the hive through a program of workshops and free diagnostics. [Read more]



From Paris to Maisons-Laffitte by bike: a pastoral ride and a tour of the château
From Paris to Maisons-Laffitte, it only takes one pedal stroke: with a sunny day ahead, set off to discover this chic town in the Yvelines, without a car or the metro! [Read more]



The flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines to discover this weekend of June 20–21, 2026.
Looking for a fun flea market this weekend in Yvelines (78)? Flea markets and garage sales are setting up in about ten towns across the department on June 20 and 21, 2026, from Verneuil-sur-Seine to Buchelay, through the Yvelines countryside. We’ve got you covered. [Read more]



Music Day 2026 at the Grand Mosque of Paris: spiritual chants with Brahim Hadj Kacem
For the third year running, the Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating music! Meet in the 5th arrondissement of the capital this Sunday, June 21, 2026, to embark on a journey into the heart of Sufi Sama. On this occasion, catch Brahim Hadj Kacem alongside a percussion ensemble and a choir for a free concert in the cultural space and the stunning gardens of the Parisian landmark. A fresh, original plan you won’t want to miss! [Read more]



This free pop-up from a well-known beauty brand offers skin diagnostics and interactive experiences in Paris.
Skin diagnostics, games, freebies, coffee, a running club and a DJ set: a free skincare pop-up with football-themed vibes lands in the Marais from June 17 to 21, 2026. [Read more]



Music Day 2026: outdoor concerts all weekend in Verneuil-sur-Seine (78)
Music will echo across several spots in Verneuil-sur-Seine on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026! For World Music Day, this Yvelines town invites us to feel the rhythm at a host of free outdoor concerts. [Read more]



Music Day 2026: An evening of music with local singers and artists in Plaisir (78)
There’s one rule to follow for this year’s Fête de la Musique, taking place this Sunday, June 21, 2026: dance and sing all night. Thanks to the city of Plaisir’s musical lineup in the Yvelines, the mission shouldn’t be too hard to pull off. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026 in Poissy: concerts and dance classes this weekend in the Yvelines
This Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026, the town of Poissy springs to life for the Fête de la Musique. On Place de la République, in the bars and restaurants, and at the city’s cultural venues, a string of free concerts awaits audiences young and old. [Read more]



FIFA World Cup: giant screen and free activities at La Villette, the family-friendly fan zone
From June 13 to July 19, 2026, Parc de la Villette comes alive to the rhythm of the World Cup as it hosts a vast, free fan zone at the foot of the Géode. Screenings on giant displays, a five-a-side football pitch, and colorful brick-building workshops invite the whole family to ride the energy of the tournament. [Read more]



Bande de Créateurs is back on June 20-21 with a free pop-up in Paris!
Sponsored - Come discover over 65 designers in an amazing venue! Bande de Créateurs returns to the Bastille Design Center in Paris. This free pop-up brings together designers and artisans across fashion, jewelry, ceramics, illustration, well-being, kids, and food & drink. Entry is free and open. [Read more]



A guinguette opens up in front of Montparnasse station this summer: free food and activities.
Over the course of a month, travelers will be able to enjoy a genuine, relaxed interlude at the foot of Montparnasse train station. The forecourt comes to life with a festive pop-up guinguette, driven by gourmet counters and a daily lineup of artistic programming. [Read more]



Ed Banger Records celebrates Fête de la Musique 2026 in Paris’ 16th arrondissement with Busy P, So Me...
Ed Banger Records celebrates Fête de la Musique 2026 in Paris! This year, the legendary French electronic label sets up shop in a juice bar in Paris’s 16th arrondissement and invites Busy P as well as So Me for the occasion. Here’s the full line-up! [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: a free open-air gig on the Petite Ceinture rails at the TLM
On the occasion of Music Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026, TLM, a cross-disciplinary hub located along the Petite Ceinture in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, invites you to enjoy a free open-air event on the rails! [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026 à Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93) avec Perle Lama en concert gratuit
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine vous donne rendez-vous le dimanche 21 juin 2026 à l'occasion de la nouvelle Fête de la Musique. Direcion le parc Frédérick-Lemaître pour retrouver en concert gratuit la chanteuse Perle Lama. [Read more]



Music Festival 2026 in Saint-Denis (93): Soolking to perform at a free concert
Saint-Denis invites you this Sunday, June 21, 2026, to a joyous, convivial celebration tied to the new Fête de la Musique. On the program? A free concert by the renowned rapper Soolking. [Read more]



Rock workshop, bossa nova, electro, French pop: the 2026 Fête de la Musique lineup in Torcy
The town of Torcy, in the Seine-et-Marne department, is celebrating the Fête de la Musique this Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Discover the music lineup awaiting you this year on the Town Hall forecourt and in Charmettes Park! [Read more]



Swimming in Paris and Île-de-France this summer 2026, eight sites, five of which are free, along the Seine and the Marne
Swimming in the Seine and the Marne is staging a big comeback this summer, with eight supervised sites, including three in Paris and a brand-new spot in Seine-Saint-Denis. They welcome bathers from June 20 for some, and July 4 for others, through the end of August 2026. [Read more]



Open-stage, pop, reggae or salsa: discover the Fête de la Musique lineup in Vitry-sur-Seine
In Vitry-sur-Seine, Music Day puts every musical genre in the spotlight! Discover the program for this June 21, 2026, across the Val-de-Marne municipality. [Read more]



Musical picnic and free concerts in Maisons-Alfort for Music Day 2026
The city of Maisons-Alfort is celebrating World Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026. For the occasion, the Val-de-Marne municipality invites residents to gather at several spots around town to sing and dance. Urban pop, electro, folk music, and jazz-rock... discover the schedule. [Read more]



Rap, classical music, jazz and brass bands: Villejuif’s Eclectic Music Festival in June 2026
To mark the Fête de la Musique, Villejuif invites us this weekend, June 20–21, 2026, to a series of free concerts to be discovered at every corner of this Val-de-Marne town. Here’s what’s in store for you! [Read more]



Energetic Variations: Monika Cicolella’s Monumental Work Along the Seine’s Banks in Épinay
À Épinay-sur-Seine, artist Monika Cicolella inaugurates a permanent installation 18 meters long along the banks of the Seine. On view since June 3, 2026, the work Variations énergétiques sits within an outdoor art trail. [Read more]



PSG: 14 streets in Paris renamed after PSG's champion players
The streets of Paris celebrate PSG's European champions. A few days after the club's second consecutive Champions League triumph, 14 streets, bridges and squares across the capital are sporting spoofed plaques bearing the players' names in June 2026. [Read more]



Partir en livre 2026: dates and theme of this big, free celebration of children's books
The great celebration of children's literature is back from June 17 to July 19, 2026 for its 12th edition, themed "Our Small and Mighty Heroes." The Partir en Livre festival lineup includes: a writing and drawing contest, guided strolls, exhibitions, author encounters, and other surprises! [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Nogent-sur-Marne (94): the town is transformed into a giant stage.
Nogent-sur-Marne celebrates Fête de la Musique on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. What's on the menu? A slew of free concerts to discover all around town. Check out the program! [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2026 à Paris : un open air électro pour danser dans le 12e
Avis aux amateurs de Bass Music ! À l’occasion de la Fête de la musique, à vivre ce dimanche 21 juin 2026, la Place des Vins de France accueille un événement musical en mode open air. Alors, prêt à découvrir cette soirée gratuite baptisée ‘Bass, tomate, oignon’ ? [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: Free concerts in the gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture
To celebrate this year’s Fête de la Musique, the gardens of the Seine-et-Marne Prefecture will open to the public for one night only. Join us this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a memorable evening of music in a lush, green setting, with the sounds ranging from classical to pop and jazz. [Read more]



In Val-d'Oise, this estate hides two castles and free activities year-round.
The Villarceaux estate, open to the public free of charge in Chaussy, Val d'Oise (95), houses two classified châteaux set in a 70-hectare park and offers, through November 2026, a program of free activities: concerts, night-time strolls, performances and nature. We went to explore the site and here’s everything. [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Clamart (92): an eclectic program awaits you on June 21
The municipality of Clamart, in Hauts-de-Seine, is celebrating this year’s Fête de la Musique on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with an eclectic program to discover across several venues around town. Here’s what to expect this year! [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison (92): rock, Brazilian music and DJ sets
The city of Rueil-Malmaison is celebrating Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026. What’s on the program this year? Jazz, electronic, Brazilian music, and rock... Here’s what to expect! [Read more]



Music Day 2026: Four stages and four vibes in Montmorency, Val-d’Oise (95)
Montmorency marks the 2026 edition of the Fête de la Musique. The Val-d'Oise town invites you this Sunday, June 21, to a slate of concerts, featuring especially The ODDS and DJ Samm, at Parc de l'Hôtel de Ville. So, ready to get the party started, folks? [Read more]



Bodygraphie: an exhibition that explores the body and social norms at La Lison Gallery
The Bodygraphie exhibition by Valentina Peruch explores the body, social norms, and perception at La Lison gallery in Paris, from June 11 to July 31, 2026. A project blending performance, live drawing, photography, and charcoal drawing. [Read more]



Music Festival 2026 in Paris: the lineup of concerts in the metro and the RER
This year again, the RATP is celebrating music! Join us this Sunday, June 21, 2026, to discover a series of free concerts in the metro and the RER. We’re unveiling the full program. [Read more]



Music Festival 2026: an open-air show with Acid Arab on a narrow street in Paris's 11th arrondissement
For this year's Fête de la musique, Kidding Aside is shaping up an open-air event that’s sure to draw plenty of electro aficionados to Paris’s 11th arrondissement. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, head to the tiny rue Ternaux to dance to the electrifying sounds of Acid Arab. Upsilone and Lizy are also on the lineup! [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026: Earth, Wind & Fire Experience with Al McKay in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)
This year again, the city of Corbeil-Essonnes gets in tune and celebrates Fête de la Musique. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 21, 2026, to enjoy a raft of free concerts spread across the city, with the headline act being the Earth, Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay at Parc de Robinson—not to be missed. Here’s the program! [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Paris: Tiakola, Miki and Ronisia to perform free DJ sets at Place de la Bastille.
The Place de la Bastille is turning up the volume to XXL for Music Day 2026 with Tiakola, Miki, Ronisia, and RnBoi, on Sunday, June 21. A free, RSVP-only concert blending DJ sets, live acts, and surprise guests, set to be one of Paris’s big highlights on June 21. Ticketing opens this Tuesday, June 9. [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026: a festive and queer lineup at 88 Ménilmontant
Sunday, June 21, come celebrate Fête de la Musique 2026 at 88 Ménilmontant in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. For the occasion, the venue hosts a string of live acts and DJ sets curated by Gang Bambi. From 3 p.m. to midnight, enjoy a festive, queer-friendly lineup! [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: an Afro-futurist, electro open-air on La REcyclerie’s rails.
For Music Day 2026, La REcyclerie is staging a sprawling open-air event infused with Afro-futurist and electronic vibes on Sunday, June 21, along the Petite Ceinture rails in the 18th arrondissement. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2026 à La Villette : un open air électro signé Tsugi Radio x Nowadays
Cette année, pour la nouvelle Fête de la musique, Tsugi Radio x Nowadays s'unissent afin de vous proposer une grande et belle journée musicale en plein air au cœur de La Villette ! Rendez-vous ce dimanche 21 juin 2026 de 15h à minuit pour vous dandiner sur les sons de Aksel Aksel, Fakear, Audem, Mangabey ou encore Melvin. Voici ce qui vous attend ce week-end ! [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: soundsystem cultures and Latino-Caribbean rhythms at the Arènes de Lutèce
La Fête de la musique returns this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a wealth of unmissable plans to catch in Paris. Head to the Arènes de Lutèce, in particular, to discover a large, free, crowd-pleasing celebration organized by radio Fip. For the occasion, get ready to travel, feel the vibe, and dance—from Colombia to Jamaica and across the Caribbean—thanks to three sound-systems spotlighting Latin-Caribbean rhythms. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: Jazz moves into Studio 104 at the Maison de la Radio
This year again, Radio France is celebrating Music Day across several of its stations. France Musique invites you to Studio 104 on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 6 p.m., for a free, in–person concert dedicated to jazz. A can't-miss highlight of Paris’s Fête de la Musique. [Read more]



Towpath - Lil'Ô, a nature-filled patch to discover on Île-Saint-Denis (93)
Just a stone’s throw from Saint-Denis (93), on Île-Saint-Denis, the Halage association has transformed a former industrial wasteland into an ecological and social hub: Lil’Ô. The program includes: tours, biodiversity, composting, local flowers, and citizen projects. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2026 : an electro open-air event beneath Paris’s iconic pedestrian bridge.
The Fête de la Musique makes a triumphant return to France on Sunday, June 21, 2026. To mark this major musical and popular celebration, street-corner concerts and other musical treats are popping up all over the capital, including under the Simone de Beauvoir pedestrian bridge, where an electro open-air set is on the lineup. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026 in Paris: Brazilian percussion at the Rotonde Stalingrad
Yolande do Brasil's Brazilian percussion will fill the Rotonde Stalingrad in Paris with rhythm on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to celebrate the new Music Day. Discover the program! [Read more]



World Music Day 2026: rock on the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris
Want to celebrate the new Music Day in the heart of the capital? Head to the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris on Sunday, June 21, 2026, to sway to the rhythm of stellar rock covers alongside the Paris-based duo Channy on the Rock! [Read more]



Music Day 2026: a The Voice finalist headlining a concert in this park in Val-d'Oise
For this year's Music Day, Val-d'Oise goes all out to bring you a varied lineup of great options. If you live in the town of Deuil-la-Barre, head to Parc de la Chevrette on Sunday, June 21, 2026. There you’ll enjoy a free concert by CMJ's, a The Voice finalist, followed by the band US Story. [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026 : le premier festival dominicain débarque à la Cité Fertile (93)
La Cité Fertile à Pantin célèbre la Fête de la Musique ce dimanche 21 juin 2026 et accueille pour l'occasion le tout premier festival dominicain. Au programme ? Concerts, cours de danse et ambiance caliente. Voici ce qui vous attend ! [Read more]



MegaWATT 2026: the free performances festival in Paris and Seine-et-Marne
Le festival MégaWATT takes over public spaces in Paris's 13th arrondissement and in Seine-et-Marne with free circus, dance, and theatre performances. An outdoor program to experience this spring-summer through June 27, 2026. [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2026: Breakbot & Irfane are set to get this bustling street in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement dancing.
La Fête de la musique is back in Paris this Sunday, June 21, 2026. For the second year running, this flagship festival takes over a lively street in the 2nd arrondissement. Meet specifically on Rue du Nil to dance to the devilishly upbeat beats laid down by Breakbot, Irfane, and Mon cher Guy! [Read more]



Fête de la Musique 2026 à Évry-Courcouronnes (91) : 5 scènes dans 5 quartiers de la ville
Cette année, la commune d'Évry-Courcouronnes, en Essonne, célèbre la nouvelle édition de la Fête de la Musique avec une série de concerts gratuits à découvrir le dimanche 21 juin 2026 dans cinq quartiers de la ville. Au menu ? De la soul et du RnB, du zouk rétro, du jazz ou encore du reggae acoustique. [Read more]



Morsang-en-Fête 2026: World Festival and Music Day free in Essonne
The World Festival and Fête de la Musique are set to take over the park at the Château de Morsang-sur-Orge for three days of free, open-air celebrations from June 19 to 21, 2026, in Essonne. [Read more]



Food influencer LoulouKitchen opens a sandwich pop-up in Paris.
On June 20 and 21, 2026, food influencer LoulouKitchen will open a sandwich pop-up in Paris, in the 4th arrondissement. On the menu: three recipes to enjoy on-site! [Read more]



Music Festival 2026 in Montrouge (92): June 21, spotlight on 100% Montrouge talents
If you live in Montrouge, in the Hauts-de-Seine, and you’re keen to celebrate the new edition of Fête de la Musique, head to Place Émile-Cresp on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to enjoy a string of free, ultra‑festive concerts. Here’s the program! [Read more]



Game of Thrones Dragonfire: the House of the Dragon mobile game now available on iOS and Android
Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, a free-to-play mobile strategy game developed by Warner Bros. Games Boston and published by Warner Bros. Games, has been available on iOS and Android since June 2, 2026. Drawing on House of the Dragon, the title invites players to command dragons, build their House, and take part in the Targaryen civil war to try to dominate Westeros. [Read more]



The Amateur Film Factory: make your short film for free in Saint-Ouen
An ephemeral, completely free film studio has set up in a former historic ice rink in Saint-Ouen for a month, from June 6 to July 6, 2026, inviting the public to step behind the camera. With no prior experience required, first-time directors are invited to conceive their own collaborative work in record time. [Read more]



Music Day 2026 in Croissy-sur-Seine (78): free concerts and a giant picnic
In the Yvelines (78), the Fête de la musique invites Croissy-sur-Seine to a weekend of June 20 and 21, 2026 packed with concerts, activities and tasty breaks. From Parc Chanorier to the town center, the municipality turns up the volume and unveils a free, festive and family-friendly program. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026 in Montreuil (93): Kalash, Franglish and fireworks on the lineup
What’s in store this year in Montreuil for the Fête de la Musique? This inner-ring suburb to the east of Paris, in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, unveils its strong lineup for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Free concerts by Kalash, Franglish, Keziah Jones, Marie Jay and 2L, not to mention a fireworks display... Discover the concerts and musical activities on offer as part of the city’s festival and the urban cultures festival, which again this year coincides with the Fête de la Musique. [Read more]



World Music Day 2026 at the Olympia: Chilly Gonzales, Ino Casablanca, and Makala to perform a free concert
On the occasion of this year’s Fête de la Musique, France Inter returns to the Olympia in Paris this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a lineup of free concerts featuring Ino Casablanca, Makala and Chilly Gonzales. So, ready to celebrate music at the Olympia with France Inter and Mehdi Maïzi on June 21? [Read more]



Fête de la musique 2026 in Le Vésinet, Yvelines: free concerts and a pastoral vibe at Parc des Ibis
For Music Day 2026, head to Le Vésinet (Yvelines - 78), where Parc des Ibis becomes the backdrop for a big, musical and festive day. This Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., enjoy free concerts, local artists, family activities, dance, and a rustic, waterside vibe. Put on your sneakers, open your ears, and get ready to celebrate summer in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 21, 2026