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 concert that fuses tradition and modernity: the Hôtel de la Marine unveils its Nuit Blanche 2026 lineup.
This Saturday, June 6, 2026, no time for sleep: we’re doing Nuit Blanche at the Hôtel de la Marine, the iconic landmark on Place de la Concorde, and taking advantage of the free activities planned especially for this artistic evening. [Read more]
A free night at the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art: the Nuit Blanche 2026 lineup in Paris
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art will open for a late-night event this Saturday, June 6, 2026, to mark the new edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris. An unprecedented evening you won’t want to miss! [Read more]
A giant heart pulls us into love on the Grand Palais forecourt: Nuit Blanche 2026 lineup.
This Saturday, June 6, 2026, don’t miss a stop at the Grand Palais: the Paris landmark is undergoing a transformation and will be open to the public free of charge for the new edition of Nuit Blanche... A lovely nocturnal outing awaits you in Paris! [Read more]
A free literary ball at the Conciergerie: ticket sales open for this Nuit Blanche 2026 event
For the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, the Conciergerie invites you to take to the dance floor for a one-of-a-kind musical experience on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Grab your tickets without delay. [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]
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]
Fog sculpture and free exhibition: Nuit Blanche program at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris
La Bourse de Commerce joins Paris’s 25th Nuit Blanche: this Saturday, June 6, 2026, the museum will open its doors free of charge until midnight for an all-night art event you won’t want to miss. Check out the program. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2026 in Bobigny (93): The lineup of night-time artistic events
New edition of Nuit Blanche to experience this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Once again, the city of Bobigny in Seine-Saint-Denis (93) announces its participation in the event, with on the agenda a banquet, cinema and free outdoor screenings! [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]
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
