The baton‑twirlers steal the show on the forecourt of Paris City Hall during Nuit Blanche 2026.

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis, Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on May 12, 2026 at 02:22 p.m.
Once again, the forecourt of the City Hall catches the eye during this Nuit Blanche. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, make your way to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances staged for this unusual late-night spectacle.

The contemporary art invites itself to Paris for the duration of a single night. The famous and indispensable Nuit Blanche returns to the capital this Saturday, June 6, 2026. From dusk onward, art installations, as well as concerts and performances exploring contemporary creation in all its forms, will light up several venues across the city. And as a cherry on top, the entire program is free to explore.

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On June 6, Nuit Blanche Nuit Blanche is rolling out chiefly in the heart of Paris. A wide slate of activities is planned across every corner of the capital, but a bigger surprise awaits in the city center. On the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, and along the banks of the Seine, on Quai Georges Pompidou, a variety of performances will be on view until two in the morning.

For its 25th edition, artistic director Barbara Butch wanted to put the city center in the spotlight by staging animations insolites and fascinantes, all anchored to the unifying theme of Love. Expect everything... and especially the unexpected! Here are the details of this original program to be discovered on the forecourt of Paris City Hall.

The 2026 Nuit Blanche lineup on the City Hall forecourt:

Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

As always, a must-see spot for the Nuit Blanche in Paris!

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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

    parvis hotel de ville
    75004 Paris 4

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    Accessibility info

    Access
    Hôtel de Ville (lines 1 and 11)

    Prices
    Free

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