White Night 2026: Installations and events to enjoy the city-center route in Paris

The Nuit Blanche is one of the biggest cultural events in Paris! A genuine celebration of contemporary art that this year marks its 25th edition. For one night, from dusk until the early hours, the entire city transforms into a vast open-air museum. Artists and iconic Parisian venues invite us to engage in exhibitions, concerts, performances, shows, and cultural strolls...

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The Nuit Blanche mostly unfolds in Paris. But different events can also lead us to the surrounding departments. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the options and the dozens of venues to visit. Plus, not every corner of the city offers the same mix of gatherings and happenings: right in the heart of Paris, you’ll typically find far more events on this night.

If you prefer to stay in the capital during this special evening, you'll need to follow the Centre route. And if you want to find out which events make up this route, just click here! Here's what's in store for you this Saturday evening...

Follow the City Centre route of this year’s Nuit Blanche 2026:

Fog sculpture and free exhibition: spend a Nuit Blanche at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris
The Bourse de Commerce is taking part in Paris's 25th Nuit Blanche: this Saturday, June 6, 2026, the museum will open its doors free of charge until midnight for an unmissable all-night art event. [Read more]

With a program like this, there's no question of getting bored, or even sleeping! This year's Nuit Blanche promises to be an exciting one. And if you don't want to come all the way to the center of Paris, take a look at the events organized in the surrounding départements.

Nuit Blanche 2026: a guide to the nighttime events to discover in Yvelines (78)
This year, Nuit Blanche unfolds on Saturday, June 6, 2026. For one night, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, several artists take over unusual venues with installations and performances... And if you’re looking for something to see in the Yvelines, let’s explore together the participating venues and the event calendar! [Read more]

Nuit Blanche 2025: the artistic program to be experienced in Seine-Saint-Denis (93)
Join us for Nuit Blanche on Saturday, June 7, 2025! In Seine-Saint-Denis, a great program awaits you: performances, installations... There's plenty to see and do at cultural venues in Saint-Denis, Montreuil, Aubervilliers and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine! Here's what's in store. [Read more]

Nuit Blanche 2025: the artistic nocturnal program in Val-de-Marne (94)
Join us this Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Nuit Blanche in Paris and the Paris region! We're heading for the Val-de-Marne region, where a host of artists will be inviting us to Gentilly, Nogent-sur-Marne and Villejuif, for some wild installations and performances... Discover the program! [Read more]