Do you know theInstitut des Cultures d'Islam? Located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, this contemporary art center aims to showcase the French and international artistic and cultural scene. With a rich and diversified program, artists from all over the world can unveil their universe, their culture, their beliefs, their vision of the world. Exhibitions, concerts, workshops and performances enable artists to share their art with the public.
The art center hosts events year-round... But there is one date you won’t want to miss on this calendar of activities: Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Institute of Islamic Cultures will take part in the new edition of the Nuit Blanche, to our great delight.
La Nuit Blanche is one of the biggest events of the year in Paris: a whole night dedicated tocontemporary art, during which the public can enjoy hundreds of unusual and surprising events. An evening where anything is possible, from laughter to fascination, from emotion to questioning.
Numerous cultural venues are lining up special happenings for the occasion. One example is the Institute of Islamic Cultures, which promises an unforgettable night... Discover what awaits you this Saturday, June 6.
This culinary stroll winds through stalls and small food shops, showcasing the richness of traditional dishes and ingredients that define the Château-Rouge and Goutte d’Or neighborhoods. The tour culminates in a tasting of the bites encountered along the way.
The itinerary is part of a cross-institutional program with the Museum of Jewish Art and History (MAHJ).
About the guide
Hélène Tavera is a lecturer specializing in cuisines from near and far, a founding member of 4C and Quartier Libre, a space dedicated to food in the Goutte d’Or district.
“Two-Zero” is the nickname for Sunday amateur football in Cameroon. For Nuit Blanche, and as a continuation of her artistic project La CAN à Paris, launched in 2019, Cheetah takes the helm at ICI for an evening to celebrate the festive side of African football. The program includes a football-themed installation, a dance performance, a concert, and a DJ set.
About the artist
Curator and DJ, Cheetah is a versatile artist whose main focus is Afro-diasporic creativity.
In 2015, she founded Quartier Mozart, an initiative aimed at highlighting creative scenes from the African continent and its diasporas. From this framework, various projects emerged, such as the media Black Square, the La CAN à Paris project, and the artefacts collection The Damaris Collection.
Performance, Music, Dance
“Two-Zero” is the nickname given to Sunday amateur football in Cameroon. On the occasion of Nuit Blanche and as a continuation of her artistic project “La CAN à Paris,” launched in 2019, Cheetah takes the helm of LICI for one evening to celebrate the festive side of African football. The program includes a football-themed installation, a dance performance, a concert, and a DJ set.
Curator and DJ, Cheetah is a multidisciplinary artist whose work centers on Afro-diasporic creativity.
In 2015 she founded Quartier Mozart, an organization dedicated to highlighting creative scenes from the African continent and its diasporas. From this platform have emerged projects such as the Black Square media outlet, the “La CAN à Paris” initiative, and the artefacts collection “The Damaris Collection.”
In partnership with L’Olympic Café
The night is far from over! Here are a few outing ideas for Nuit Blanche 2026.
Nuit Blanche 2026 Goes Outdoors: Free Events in Paris
Nuit Blanche 2026 is also to be experienced outdoors. On Saturday, June 6, Paris will host free outdoor installations, performances, concerts and routes to enjoy the evening in the public space. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Location
Institute of Islamic Cultures
19-23 rue Léon
75018 Paris 18
Prices
Free
Nuit Blanche 2026 Goes Outdoors: Free Events in Paris
