Nuit blanche 2026 at Les Halles: a kinetic and immersive installation in the Nelson Mandela Garden

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on May 12, 2026 at 02:51 p.m.
If you’re taking part in this year’s Nuit Blanche 2026, this Saturday, June 6, don’t miss a stop at the Nelson Mandela Garden to discover an astonishing immersive and monumental installation.

The Nuit blanche is back in Paris, for another wild night of art. This year again, the Jardin Nelson Mandela awaits, with an offbeat and fascinating program that should keep us dreaming all evening. This Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 7 p.m. until the early hours, come admire an ephemeral art installation in the Parisian garden’s kiosk.

Situated in the heart of the quartier des Halles and offering an exceptional view of the Bourse de Commerce, this garden loved by Parisians hosts a number of sporting installations and artistic, and is a cultural venue in its own right in the capital.

During this Nuit Blanche 2026, the Nelson Mandela Garden turns into an open-air museum. This major cultural event shines a spotlight on contemporary art in all its forms. Creators take over museums and monuments, but also parks, churches, squares, or the banks of the Seine to reveal to the public the full richness of art. The event is typically eagerly anticipated by Parisians, who experience there a one-of-a-kind evening, always full of surprises...

The 2026 Nuit Blanche program at Jardin Nelson Mandela:

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

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Jardin Nelson Mandela
    75001 Paris 1

    Route planner

    Access
    Les Halles metro station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.paris.fr

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