June is the month when Paris comes alive with promising sunshine and summer slowly takes hold. Cafés spill out onto the sidewalks, the quays of the Seine fill with strollers, and the mood is light-hearted. With the Fête de la Musique as the high point, the streets of the capital vibrate to the rhythm of open-air concerts and eclectic performances. It's also the season for festivals, open-air events and late-night parties on Parisian rooftops.
But Paris isn't content to ride the wave of tradition. This June 2026, the capital and the surrounding area are bursting with new things to discover. New exhibitions, open-air events, new restaurants, hidden terraces, the opening of unusual venues... Paris is once again full of surprises. And if you're one of those curious and passionate people who want to be among the first to explore these novelties, then this guide is for you.
Here's a roundup of what's coming up in Paris and the Paris Region in June 2026. We'll be updating this selection regularly as new discoveries and announcements are made. Whether you're dreaming, exploring or simply enjoying, June 2026 has plenty of surprises in store for you, in an atmosphere that sets the tone for the summer season.
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]
JR will transform the Pont Neuf into a temporary cave in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude in June 2026.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's wrapping of the Pont-Neuf, the Quai de la Mégisserie is honoring the duo's monumental works and their unique connection to the capital with a free outdoor exhibition running until October 30, 2025. JR's monumental installation, originally planned for September 2025, will transform the bridge into a gigantic immersive urban cave from June 6 to 28, 2026! [Read more]
Les Bains Numériques 2026, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets (95)
Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 12th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. For four days, the digital arts will take over the town with installations, exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and an electro concert on a floating stage. [Read more]
New exhibitions in June 2026: artistic events in Paris museums
June 2026 marks the start of summer in France. It's also the start of a host of exhibitions to be seen without delay in the museums and art venues of Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
2026 World Cup: dates and full schedule of France's matches
Check out the full schedule for Les Bleus in the upcoming 2026 World Cup, where they'll face Senegal, Norway, and a playoff winner. Summary of the dates and times of France's matches. [Read more]
The Eiffel Route 2026: an exceptional horseback ride in Paris and Rambouillet
During Paris Eiffel Jumping, horses will once again invade the capital for the Route Eiffel, an equestrian trail ride through the heart of the city. See you from June 19 to 21, 2026, in the heart of Paris, and two days earlier in Rambouillet! [Read more]
Paris Eiffel Jumping 2026: the show jumping competition on the Champ-de-Mars
Paris Eiffel Jumping is back at the Champ-de-Mars from June 19 to 21, 2026. For three days, the world's best riders and horses will compete in the capital in high-level show jumping competitions. [Read more]
Paris Sumo Tournament at the Accor Arena in June 2026
Sumo, the famous Japanese wrestling sport, returns to France after an absence of over 30 years! On Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026, the Accor Arena will host the Paris Sumo Tournament. It's an opportunity to discover some of the best first-division Sumo wrestlers in the capital, and to learn more about this age-old tradition, truly rooted in Japanese history. [Read more]
La Vie parisienne at the Théâtre du Châtelet: the spirit of Offenbach in a festive Paris
Jacques Offenbach's opéra bouffe comes to the Théâtre du Châtelet from June 12 to July 11, 2026, in a contemporary staging by Valérie Lesort, combining social satire and Parisian festivities. [Read more]
La Cenerentola at the Palais Garnier: Rossini's Cinderella returns to Paris
The Opéra Garnier presents Rossini's La Cenerentola, a sparkling retelling of the Cinderella tale, from June 3 to July 11, 2026, directed by Guillaume Gallienne. [Read more]
The Rocky Horror Show sets Paris alight: a week of madness at the Paris casino in 2026
From June 23 to 28, 2026, the Casino de Paris welcomes The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien's cult musical, for a week of rock, glamour and transgressive delirium! [Read more]
Hans van Manen: Dutch National Ballet pays tribute to the neo-classical master
Dutch National Ballet celebrates Hans van Manen with four major works by the Dutch choreographer, as part of the TranscenDanses season at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
