When music plays with architecture: a free concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit for Nuit Blanche 2026

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on May 18, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.
The Church of the Holy Spirit, located in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, welcomes you to Nuit Blanche this Saturday, June 6, 2026. For one exceptional evening, come experience a one-of-a-kind concert.

For Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris, the city’s churches are serving up charming artistic programs, often full of surprises. Head to the 12th arrondissement, at 1, rue Cannebière or 186 avenue Daumesnil depending on the entrance, to (re)discover the Church of the Holy Spirit , which unveils its schedule for the 25th Nuit Blanche edition in Paris and in Île-de-France, set for this Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Contemporary artists have drawn inspiration from this spiritual site and invite us to dive into their creations during Nuit Blanche in Paris. The old and the new, sacred art and contemporary art meet for an unforgettable, must-see evening.

This red-brick church, evocative of Northern houses, was built between 1928 and 1935 by architect Paul Tournon. Its floor plan echoes Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. Realized in reinforced concrete under the guidance of François Hennebique’s firm, its exterior is clad in Burgundy red bricks. Its decorative program retraces the history of the militant and then triumphant church from the 2nd to the 20th century, and draws on the Ateliers d’Art Sacré, who produced the wall painting and fresco, the sculptures, the stained glass, the ironwork, the mosaics, and the cartoons for the crypt’s stained glass.

This place steeped in history is opening its doors for the Nuit Blanche 2026—come and discover it!

The Nuit Blanche Schedule at Saint-Esprit Church:

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

So, what if we dive into an offbeat concert? And to go further and discover all the programs, don’t miss checking out the events in Paris by arrondissement and the program in Île-de-France.

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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

    1 Rue Cannebière
    75012 Paris 12

    Route planner

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    www.st-esprit.org

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