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
A free literary ball at the Conciergerie: a festive late-night event for Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris
For the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, La Conciergerie invites us to join the dance floor, presenting an unusual musical event to experience on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Discover what awaits you. [Read more]
A free concert weaving together tradition and modernity: the Hôtel de la Marine invites us to experience Nuit Blanche 2026 in Paris.
This Saturday, June 6, 2026, no time to sleep: we’re doing Nuit Blanche at the Hôtel de la Marine, the iconic monument on Place de la Concorde, and we’ll enjoy the free programming planned especially for this artistic night in Paris. [Read more]
A free late-night event at the Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art: the Nuit Blanche 2026 program.
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art opens its doors after hours this Saturday, June 6, 2026, to kick off the new Nuit Blanche edition in Paris. [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]
Fog sculpture and free exhibition: spend an unconventional White Night at the Bourse de Commerce
The Bourse de Commerce is taking part in the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris: this Saturday, June 6, 2026, the museum will open its doors to the public free of charge until midnight for a must-see after-dark arts event. Dive into contemporary art in Paris. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: a free, art-filled late-night experience at the Picasso Museum in Paris
Don't miss Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Picasso Museum this Saturday, June 6, and dive into Picasso's captivating world with after-hours tours. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: A Gallery Ablaze in Seine-Saint-Denis
Nuit Blanche makes its return on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a fresh lineup of artistic happenings. What’s on the agenda? Installations, exhibitions, and concerts. To mark the occasion, the Galerie éclairée en folie in Seine-Saint-Denis will open its doors for a single festive, playful, and immersive day. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026: a hypnotic performance at the Jean Collet Municipal Gallery (94)
For this 2026 Nuit Blanche, not to be missed on Saturday, June 6, the Jean Collet Municipal Gallery in Vitry-sur-Seine invites you to experience a hypnotic performance by Anatole Chartier, followed by a guided tour of the exhibition "TV People." [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 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]
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
