Once again this year, Nuit Blanche awaits the curious andcontemporary art lovers eager fororiginal experiences. Paris and the surrounding region unveil a unique nocturnal program from dusk till dawn: art invades museums, monuments, fine institutions and even more unusual places, transforming the capital into a veritable open-air art gallery. It's a free cultural event that's sure to be a hit with bargain hunters, who can discover the City of Light in a whole new light.
In the past, Nuit Blanche took place in the middle of autumn, in October. This period was prone to inclement weather and chilly temperatures. Following a vote by Parisians and metropolitan residents, and to ensure better weather for strollers, the cultural event was moved to early June, at the dawn of the summer season, promising milder weather.
Like a midsummer night’s dream, this new edition promises an unprecedented moment at the edge of reality. Now that Nuit Blanche is stepping into the sunny days, why not seize the chance to seek out outdoor events? Here’s the rundown of the open-air program for this edition waiting for you this Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Nuit Blanche 2026: a poetic neon by Ugo Rondinone on a Parisian gable
Ugo Rondinone unveils Cry me a River, a monumental light installation visible from the street, mounted on a gable in Paris’s 11th arrondissement for Nuit Blanche 2026, on June 6–7, 2026. [Read more]
An outdoor cinema at the Hôtel du Nord in Paris for Nuit Blanche 2026.
Paris is gearing up to celebrate its 25th Nuit Blanche this Saturday, June 6, 2026. For the occasion, the legendary Hôtel du Nord has lined up a superb, artistic and original evening that would be a shame to miss! [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison (92): Circus, music and workshops at the Seine riverside park
During Nuit Blanche 2026, the city of Rueil-Malmaison in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) blooms into a festive playground. Join us for an evening packed with activities this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Puppets, dance and mixology: the Nuit Blanche 2026 program in Pantin (93)
On the occasion of the 2026 Nuit Blanche edition, this Saturday, June 6, Pantin is rolling out a spectacular program for visitors, with free performances, installations and artistic activities open to all. Here’s what to expect this Saturday! [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: La Roche artists open their gardens to Paris
La Roche hosts Idylles au jardin, a free, immersive art trail weaving installations, performances, music and an exhibition in the 14th arrondissement. A must-see offering for Nuit Blanche 2026, on June 6 and 7, 2026. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: SPOT13 turns its construction site into a creative playground
At SPOT13, Nuit Blanche 2026 has the feel of an artistic construction site, with live mural painting, dance, video, textile art, music and performances beneath the ring road, on June 6 and 7, 2026. [Read more]
An installation between sky and sea at the Jardin de l’Hôtel Salé-Léonor Fini for Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris.
The Garden of the Salé-Léonor Fini Hotel comes alive for Nuit Blanche 2026: be sure to drop by in the evening this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
A mobile artwork to spread love: Barbara Butch's Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris
Strange trucks roam the streets of Paris this Saturday, June 6, 2026... Check out Barbara Butch’s original work during Nuit Blanche. [Read more]
Hello World, the light installation on the forecourt of Paris Centre City Hall for Nuit Blanche 2026
A luminous message at the heart of Paris, a forecourt that becomes an open stage, a town hall transformed into a gathering place: with “Hello World,” Nuit Blanche 2026 is billed as a celebration of contemporary creation and sharing. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris: a plunge into the multiverses on the forecourt of Gare du Nord
In front of Gare du Nord, the pedestrian flow is already whizzing by at full tilt. For Nuit Blanche 2026, its forecourt becomes the stage for a plunge into the multiverses this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: Giant diamonds are installed in the courtyard of Paris's 9th arrondissement town hall.
A monumental installation lands at the 9th arrondissement’s town hall for Nuit Blanche 2026. Produced in partnership with the Slovak Institute, Big Fat Diamond aims to surprise visitors this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: a transient museum takes up residence in this square just a stone's throw from the Louvre.
And what if a square in the heart of an iconic Parisian neighborhood becomes, for one evening, an open-air museum? Just steps from the Louvre, Square Michel-Caldaguès hosts Nuit Blanche 2026 this Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a transient museum. [Read more]
Join in the creation of an embroidered artwork during Nuit Blanche 2026 in Gentilly, on the Parvis Robert Doisneau.
Experience a unique artistic moment at the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, staged between the Gentilly Media Library and the Robert Doisneau House of Photography in Val-de-Marne, featuring a participatory performance to be experienced this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Dive into video games reimagined by digital art in this garden for Nuit Blanche 2026.
Video game fans, experience Nuit Blanche by exploring an open-air digital art exhibition along the Petite Ceinture, in the heart of the Jardin des Traverses, from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 2026. [Read more]
A garden emerges from the earth at the Mobilier National, an immersive installation for Nuit Blanche 2026.
From Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 2026, Nuit Blanche will transform the Mobilier National’s reinforced-concrete courtyard into a captivating vegetal and auditory theatre. Named "ORA," this ephemeral, cross-disciplinary installation invites nocturnal wanderers to rediscover this 1930s masterpiece through a unique sensory immersion. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: Villa Mais d’Ici hosts a night mixing cabaret, a funfair and performances
La Villa Mais d’Ici grants carte blanche to the collective Les Allumeur·e·s for Nuit Blanche 2026, unveiling a free, nocturnal route that blends shows, performances and a visual universe in Aubervilliers, on June 6–7, 2026. [Read more]
A boat from Sète becomes a floating installation in Paris for Nuit Blanche 2026.
Le duo Mr. & Mr. présente Against the Current, a visual and sound installation born from a river voyage between Sète and Paris, free to the public on the Éric-Tabarly Promenade for Nuit Blanche 2026, June 6–7, 2026. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: Persian carpets recreated in video at the Jardin des Rosiers
David Mottahedèh presents Carpet Museum of Iran, a free video installation exploring Persian carpets and the songs of Iranian women, at Jardin des Rosiers Joseph Migneret for Nuit Blanche 2026, June 6–7, 2026. [Read more]
A participatory banquet and a festive brass band at 6b: Nuit Blanche 2026 in Saint-Denis (93)
On the occasion of Nuit Blanche, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 6b, located in the city of Saint-Denis, unveils its own program — artistic, eclectic, but above all festive — designed to deliver a genuine, musical, immersive all-nighter. [Read more]
An evening journey through the mysteries of the universe: the Nuit Blanche 2026 program at the Grande Mosquée de Paris
Nuit Blanche is this Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To mark the occasion, the Grand Mosque of Paris opens its doors to invite us to an evocative stroll through its gardens, while being carried away by a dreamlike contemporary artwork. [Read more]
A large-scale light installation inspired by Italy on the Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad for Nuit Blanche 2026.
During the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, the Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad in Paris becomes an open‑air art gallery... Come and discover a temporary light installation this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Yoga, exhibition, concert... The full artistic program for Nuit Blanche 2026 in Alfortville (94)
Nuit Blanche returns to Alfortville for its 25th edition on Saturday, June 6, 2026, promising an unforgettable evening dedicated to art and creativity. Discover the town’s fascinating history and gear up for a standout cultural experience amidst light installations and artistic performances. Don’t miss this unusual event in Val-de-Marne! [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Swedish Institute: a sound sculpture in the courtyard of the townhouse
This Saturday, June 6, 2026, Paris is hosting Nuit Blanche. For this unmissable event that turns the capital into an open-air art gallery, the Swedish Institute in the Marais invites us to experience a sound installation in its courtyard. More details to follow! [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: an acrobatic brass band at the Parc des anciennes mairies in Nanterre (92)
The 25th Nuit Blanche promises a memorable blend of art and festivity at the Parc des anciennes mairies de Nanterre, an iconic site steeped in history. Find out how this space is being transformed into a showcase of nocturnal creativity this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
At the National Archives, this installation plunges us into the marine world for Nuit Blanche 2026.
For Nuit Blanche, the National Archives garden invites you to a new edition this Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring a striking interactive installation that will whisk you beneath the waves. [Read more]
The world’s smallest circus settles into Hangar Y for Nuit Blanche 2026 — the program
For an offbeat Nuit Blanche, we head to Meudon in the Hauts-de-Seine, specifically Hangar Y, which will host us for free this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Discover the lineup for this free, one-of-a-kind evening. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026 at Les Halles: a kinetic, immersive installation in the Nelson Mandela Garden in Paris
If you're taking part in this year’s 2026 Nuit Blanche on Saturday, June 6, don’t miss a stop at the Jardin Nelson Mandela to experience an astonishing immersive and monumental installations. [Read more]
An artistic all-nighter at a Parisian creative hub: the free lineup for Nuit Blanche 2026 at Césure
For Nuit Blanche 2026, the artists from the Césure satellite space are turning the former Censier-Daubenton campus into a hub of creativity and discovery. An original artistic experience not to be missed on Saturday, June 6, 2026, a unique nocturnal event to be enjoyed all over Paris. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Prices
Free
