Art Takes a Stand: explore Nuit Blanche 2026's performances at the Cité internationale des arts

Here's a quick guess: what's the event in Paris that brings together art lovers, the curious thirsty for unusual experiences and night owls who love to play the night owl? You guessed it, the Nuit Blanche is back at last!

This time, the nuit du 6 au 7 juin 2026 in the Île-de-France region sets the stage for a 25e édition packed with exciting discoveries. Each year, this nocturne incontournable offers, for one evening, a transformation of the capital into the playground for numerous contemporary artists.

Immersive, monumental, poetic, intriguing, sonorous works and much more take over monuments, museums, third places, churches and cultural centers for the enjoyment of Parisians of all ages, giving us the opportunity to (re)discover the City of Light from an unusual angle.

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And what could be more fitting for an night so artistic than to head to the Cité Internationale des Arts? Tucked in the Marais, between the banks of the Seine and the Hôtel de Ville, this artist-in-residence foundation invites us to explore its special program for the Nuit Blanche 2026.

Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris — the program

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An essential stop on this artistic evening in Paris!