There are perennial topics that editors love to bring back each year: the summer holidays, raclette season, the Fête de la Musique... and Nuit Blanche is no exception! This Parisian cultural event dedicated to contemporary art returns on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for its 25th edition. For one night, Parisians, Île-de-France residents, and passing visitors can explore a range of art installations scattered across the capital and its outskirts, all free.
Concerts, fashion shows, performances, exhibitions, dance, immersive installations... There’s plenty to do during this night when anything is possible and culture shines in a thousand lights, even in the dead of night! In total, more than 200 artistic events are organized in Paris, and across the various departments of Île-de-France.
More than a hundred events packed into a single night—that's a lot. Unless you have superpowers, you can't experience every installation. So you have to choose!
If you're after the best tips and deals, you're in the right place. Here’s our top 10 installations to explore during Nuit Blanche 2026, perfect for a memorable night with family or friends. Check out the great picks from the Nuit Blanche you won’t want to miss!
Nuit Blanche 2026: the can’t-miss picks
Nuit Blanche 2026: a free artistic night at the Picasso Museum in Paris
Get ready for a memorable night at Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Picasso Museum this Saturday, June 6. Immerse yourself in Picasso’s captivating universe with nocturnal tours. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris: a concert featuring female voices at the Church of Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux
Looking for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience at Paris's Nuit Blanche 2026? Discover the Church of Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, a Gothic architectural gem that will host a concert for this nocturnal arts event on Saturday, June 6. Blending fascinating history with a heartfelt tribute to music, enjoy an unforgettable night in the Marais district. [Read more]
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]
A participatory performance at the Shoah Memorial in Paris for Nuit Blanche 2026
The Shoah Memorial will take part in the new edition of Nuit Blanche this Saturday, June 6, 2026. The program for this very special evening features free performances and discoveries for an all-night arts celebration in Paris. [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]
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]
Nuit Blanche 2026: dance and percussion headline the night program at MAC VAL in Val-de-Marne (94)
The MAC VAL, Val-de-Marne’s contemporary art museum, will open its doors for free this Saturday, June 6, 2026, to mark the new edition of Nuit Blanche. [Read more]
The world's smallest circus settles into Hangar Y for a magical Nuit Blanche 2026.
For an atypical Nuit Blanche, we head to Meudon in the Hauts-de-Seine, specifically to Hangar Y, which will welcome us free of charge this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Discover the program for this very special evening. [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]
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]
And for the full program Paris by arrondissement and in Île-de-France, don’t hesitate to consult the dedicated programs.
La Nuit Blanche in Paris, history and origins of this major contemporary art event
What exactly is the Nuit Blanche in Paris? This not-to-be-missed event returns to Paris this Saturday, June 7, 2025, with a host of artistic programs accessible free of charge for an entire night. But do you know what it stands for, and when and how this event dedicated to contemporary creation was born? Here's the history and origins of the famous Nuit Blanche in Paris. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 6, 2026
Prices
Free
La Nuit Blanche in Paris, history and origins of this major contemporary art event
