DJ sets and sounds inspired by the marine world: Quai Branly Museum’s 2026 Nuit Blanche, quirky and festive

For the 25th Nuit Blanche, the Musée du Quai Branly welcomes you to a free, surprise-packed evening under the stars on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Discover the lineup for this starry night.

Do you like the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac? Located in the 7th arrondissement, this major museum houses over a million art objects, of which around 3,500 are on public display. The museum's collections include photographs, sculptures, paintings, musical instruments and historical and artistic objects from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania.

Do you also like the Nuit Blanche? This annual event is very popular, and for good reason: for a whole night, over 200contemporary art events await us in the streets, museums, parks and monuments of the capital. Free performances, installations and happenings are organized throughout the evening, bringing art closer to the public.

If you’re into these two institutions, you’ll love the Nuit Blanche at the Quai Branly Museum! Yes, the museum is taking part in the 25th edition on Saturday, June 6, 2026. For the occasion, the art venue opens its doors gratuitement to everyone, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

The Musée du Quai Branly invites you to discover the contemporary works held in its collections. It's the perfect opportunity to take a tour of the world of contemporary art!

Here is the program for the evening:

Museum of the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac / Echoes of the Tides
Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
From the Collections platform to the roof terrace, the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to experience a Nuit Blanche like no other—a true underwater dive, propelled by breath and respiration
A evening that celebrates contemporary creation: performances by Yo-E Ryou, winner of the 2025 Sonore Residency inspired by Jeju’s divers, leading to an immersion in the marine world of DJ OrKatz, an artist committed to Ocean protection, followed by Sun-A Lee’s dance happenings centered on breath and arty tours to (re)discover the museum’s contemporary works. Breathe in, exhale, and dive into a one‑of‑a‑kind program!
And also
All evening long, from traditional tunes to electronic beats, from Papua New Guinea to Mexico, roam the museum’s collections to music with the Sonorama webapp! Free headset loan on site.

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

As always, the Musée du Quai Branly knows how to hold our attention and fascinate us! Ready for a Nuit Blanche at the museum?

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.