Going out is good, but going out smart is even better. Fortunately, Paris and the surrounding region are full of superb free festivals. Whether you're into medieval gatherings, vintage music or open-air shows, there's something for everyone, as long as you look hard enough. We're here to help you in your quest for great ideas by revealing 10 great free events to get you in the mood.
Fnac Live 2025 in Paris: complete program and concert times
After a break in 2024 due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Fnac Live will return to the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and lounges for a new series of not-to-be-missed free concerts on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 2, 3 and 4, 2025. On the program for this new edition? American artist St. Vincent, Breton singer Miossec, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Olivier Ruiz, phenomenon Baby Volcano, French electro duo Air and rapper Zamdane... check out the full program and concert times for this 13th edition! [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]
Les Médiévales De Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, the free program
From July 4 to 6, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne (77) hosts the Médiévales de Moret-sur-Loing 2025, a festive weekend of horse shows, water jousting, a craftsmen's market and a medieval banquet. A total immersion in the medieval world, just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau. [Read more]
Garden Parvis 2025: the return of the summer festival at La Défense
The Garden Parvis Festival returns to La Défense for its 6th edition. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis offers residents and visitors a place to party, relax and enjoy the summer! [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]
Vincennes Estival Club: a festive summer at the Château de Vincennes, final days
This summer, the City of Vincennes is transforming its château into an open-access summer club! Join us from July 14 to August 3, 2025 to discover the Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Open-air concerts, sports activities, an aqua-ludic area and DJ Sets. Don't miss the final days of the event, including a free concert by Jérémy Frérot. [Read more]
La Villette open-air cinema returns with two screenings a day this summer 2025
The Festival de cinéma en plein air de La Villette returns from July 23 to August 17, 2025 with a new feature: two daily screenings, at 6pm for families and 9pm for film buffs, on the Prairie du Triangle. [Read more]
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre: the free film festival returns in July 2025 - the program
Attention all cinephiles! The Cinéma Paradiso Louvre festival returns this summer with a new selection of films screened free of charge in the most beautiful and original of cinemas: the Cour Carrée du Louvre. [Read more]
Jardins ouverts 2025: events and installations in 200 parks in Île-de-France this summer
Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns this summer 2025. From July 5 to August 31, Parisians can enjoy two months of artistic installations and cultural events in parks and gardens near their homes. [Read more]
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From June to September, the parks and gardens of Paris and all the departments of the Ile-de-France region, from Yvelines to Val de Marne, come alive with free concerts and music festivals. Jazz, classical, electro, rock or French variety, including a return to the 80s... there's something for everyone! Here's a roundup of free music events not to be missed this summer in Paris and the Paris region. [Read more]
Paris hosts some exceptional festivals in June 2025. Music, arts, entertainment and gastronomy await you in the City of Light. Here's a roundup of the best festivals and tips for a smart night out. [Read more]
Paris is bursting with festivals and events! And when it's free, it's even better. Music, circus, shows, design, food and festive parades are on the program for young and old alike. Check out the program to make sure you don't miss out on the best free events in Paris. [Read more]
Looking for a lively summer in Paris? This July 2025, the capital has a rich program of festivals in store, many of them free. From open-air cinema to concerts, festive parades and entertainment of all kinds, the City of Light becomes a veritable playground for young and old alike. [Read more]ideas for outings worth getting out of your diary.
Looking for the best festivals in Paris in August 2025? We've put together a list of not-to-be-missed events. Cinema, music, parades and shows of all kinds await you this summer in Paris. And don't forget to take advantage of the often free events - August in Paris is great! [Read more]
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