The Nuit Blanche, an event you wouldn’t miss for the world. The flagship celebration of contemporary art pulls us into the night once again this Saturday, June 6, 2026. A Nuit Blanche returns for a 25th edition, to Paris and in Île-de-France, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m..
In all, more than 200 events, including trails to follow through Paris and its departments, and dozens of artists, await you. And one thing's for sure: this new edition should be just as memorable as its predecessors!
But among this vast, promising program, how do you navigate it all? The night is long, but not endless, and you can’t see or participate in every performance. So choices must be made. To help you with this daunting task, here’s a compact guide to the must-see events during this Nuit Blanche 2026.
Please note that this guide is currently being updated: check back regularly to discover new programs, and bookmark it to quickly access Nuit Blanche information.
Love and poetry headline Nuit Blanche 2026, take advantage of the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s late-night opening.
Art and cinema lovers, don’t miss Nuit Blanche at the Fondation Louis Vuitton: this Saturday, June 6, 2026, we’re headed to enjoy a free arts program that will have us dreaming well into the night. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: Annette Messager transforms a Parisian swimming pool into an installation populated by mermaids
Annette Messager transforms the Piscine Château-Landon with Sirénocturne, a free installation weaving together nautical imagination, performances and contemporary art, to be explored during Nuit Blanche 2026 on June 6–7, 2026. [Read more]
A giant heart draws us into love at the Grand Palais: the Nuit Blanche 2026 program.
This Saturday, June 6, 2026, don’t miss a visit to the Grand Palais: the Parisian landmark is being transformed and will open to the public for free for the new edition of Nuit Blanche... A wonderful nighttime outing awaits you! [Read more]
A free literary ball at the Conciergerie: explore Nuit Blanche 2026’s program.
For the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, La Conciergerie invites us to join the dance floor, with an unconventional musical event to experience on Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
DJ sets and sea-inspired sounds: Paris’s offbeat Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Quai Branly Museum
For the 25th Nuit Blanche, the Musée du Quai Branly invites you to a free, surprise-filled evening on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Discover the lineup for this free nocturnal event! [Read more]
The baton‑twirlers steal the show on the forecourt of Paris City Hall during Nuit Blanche 2026.
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. [Read more]
And to discover the full program for this evening devoted to contemporary art, head to our Nuit Blanche 2026 guide for Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Nuit Blanche 2026: theme, date, artistic director... Everything you need to know about the upcoming night of contemporary art
Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris and the surrounding region takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. With a multitude of free events spread over different routes, this new edition has some great surprises in store for us. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Prices
Free
Nuit Blanche 2026: theme, date, artistic director... Everything you need to know about the upcoming night of contemporary art
