The Nuit Blanche, a one-of-a-kind event that thrills Parisians and Île-de-France residents each year with a multitude of night-time art installations to discover... And this year, as you might guess, it’s back for a new edition more surprising than ever, this Saturday, June 6, 2026! During this magical night, the capital becomes a colossal stage for art, with museums, galleries, public spaces and unusual venues throwing open their doors for exhibitions, installations and performances that go beyond the ordinary, offering a fresh way to experience art.
Conceived in 2002, Nuit Blanche has rapidly become a fixture on the Parisian cultural calendar. The event's aim is to invite the public to wander the city, explore new spaces and interact with art in new ways. Over the years, this special nocturne has played host to ever more daring and disconcerting artistic experiences, making each edition an unpredictable and memorable adventure.
To take part in Nuit Blanche is to dive headfirst into a whirlwind of creativity, where a change of scenery is guaranteed. Exhibitions, installations, performances... Every corner of the capital is brimming with experiences, all more or less zany, all more or less extravagant... And if you like completely WTF experiences, the editors have put together a dedicated guide, with our selection of the craziest events to discover for the occasion. So many artistic creations that will surprise you with their audacity and originality.
From immersive installations to wacky performances and unusual art trails, this new edition promises a nocturnal adventure like you've never experienced before. All you have to do is make your choice, folks!
Note that this guide is being updated: check back regularly to discover new programs, and bookmark it to quickly access information about Nuit Blanche.
Nuit Blanche 2026: the program at the Maison de la Photographie Robert Doisneau in Gentilly (Val-de-Marne, 94)
Experience a one-of-a-kind artistic journey during Nuit Blanche 2026, this Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Maison de la Photographie Robert Doisneau in Gentilly. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Robert Doisneau, the celebrated 20th‑century photographer, while discovering a brand-new contemporary art installation crafted for this special late-night edition. [Read more]
Weddings and social relations, a quirky night at Montreuil’s Maison Populaire for White Night 2026
The Maison Populaire de Montreuil (93) is taking part in the new edition of Nuit Blanche, inviting you to a festive and unconventional evening on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Don’t miss these free, offbeat happenings! [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]
An exhibition in the ruins of a Parisian brothel: Nuit Blanche 2026 program at Reflet Machine
Experience a one-of-a-kind artistic evening at the 25th Nuit Blanche, with a special installation you can see at Reflet Machine this Saturday, June 6, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Prices
Free
