Nuit Blanche is back for another unusual edition in Paris and the Île-de-France region

White Night 2026 arrives this Saturday, June 6, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. From concerts and installations to performances, museums staying open late, art trails and free events—here’s our hand-picked guide to help you plan your evening and choose the must-see happenings.

It's a typically Parisian event that we love every year. A celebration of contemporary art that takes over the city, transforming every street into a stage and art gallery. Nuit Blanche is back in Paris and Île-de-France! This year's event takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Created in 2002, Nuit Blanche celebrates contemporary art in all its forms: painting, dance, theater, music, sculptures and installations, song... Art takes over the capital for a unique, free cultural evening!

This not-to-be-missed event allows us to admire new artists, enjoy a festive evening, and rediscover the city, its museums, monuments and parks... Each year, a new theme is chosen, setting the pace for this exceptional nocturne.

See the images from Nuit Blanche 2026:

The next edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris and the Île-de-France region takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This year's edition will be orchestrated by Barbara Butch. She shone at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but also at parties at the Machine du Moulin Rouge or the Parisian bar La Mutinerie... And even at a previous edition of the Nuit Blanche! DJ, artist and producer of festive events, Barbara Butch is well known on social networks and in LBGTQI+ circles.

For Nuit Blanche 2026, Barbara Butch has selected the theme of Love! Save the date for your evening, and discover what awaits you at this 25th edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Nuit Blanche in Paris, the program :

Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris: the full lineup by arrondissement for this Saturday
To plan your Saturday evening on June 6, explore the Nuit Blanche 2026 program for Paris, district by district. Installations, performances, concerts, museums open late and free events: discover offbeat outings near you. [Read more]

Nuit Blanche in Paris by theme :

Nuit Blanche 2026 in Île-de-France, the program by department:

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