Cultural Olympiad 2024: 10 not-to-be-missed events in Paris

Published by Philippine de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 24, 2024 at 11:24 a.m.
The Olympic Games 2024 kick off in just a few days' time, but the festivities are already well underway in the capital! Discover the 10 must-see events of the Cultural Olympiad 2024 in Paris, thanks to a rich and varied program to celebrate art and sport.

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the most eagerly awaited global competitions of the year, are coming to Paris from July 26, 2024 to September 8, 2024, and for this occasion, the Cultural Olympiad label has been created. The French capital will vibrate to the rhythm of this artistic celebration throughout the period, with unique creations presented to the public for the occasion, blending art and sport. We've selected the 10 must-see Olympiad events to make the most of this period!

Contemporary art exhibitions are a central feature of the2024 Cultural Olympiad. They offer a unique opportunity to discover works by renowned and emerging artists in emblematic Parisian venues. Are you a music fan? Take advantage of the fine weather to enjoy a variety of musical performances in Paris parks and gardens during thesummer of 2024, in honor of the Olympiad 2024!

The 2024 Cultural Olympiad will include lectures and debates on a variety of themes, allowing the public to interact with world-renowned experts and artists. Theatrical performances will also be presented in various historic venues around Paris, offering unique immersive experiences during the Paris 2024 Games. Discover also the heritage trails specially designed for the Olympiad, highlighting Paris' rich architectural and historical heritage.

On the occasion of JO 2024, the streets of Paris will be embellished by urban art installations creating interactive and aesthetic spaces for all visitors. You'll also be able to take part in workshops and masterclasses led by renowned professionals in a variety of artistic and cultural fields, particularly in the locations where Club 2024 has set up shop! The Cultural Olympiad 2024 is also an opportunity to enjoy open-air screenings of cult films and documentaries in iconic Parisian locations, perfect for summer evenings out with family and friends.

Whether you're passionate about art, music, cinema or simply curious, theCultural Olympiad 2024, created for the Paris 2024 Games, promises to provide unique experiences.

The 10 must-see events of the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad :

Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023 Paris: the Tuileries Tunnel transformed into a street art gallery until 2023 - our photos
The Tuileries Tunnel takes on colors! For two weeks, a dozen artists have covered the Parisian tunnel reserved for soft mobility with colorful frescoes, visible until July 2023. [Read more]

Olympiade culturelle JO de Paris 2024 : Journée porte ouverte à l'Ambassade d'EstonieOlympiade culturelle JO de Paris 2024 : Journée porte ouverte à l'Ambassade d'EstonieOlympiade culturelle JO de Paris 2024 : Journée porte ouverte à l'Ambassade d'EstonieOlympiade culturelle JO de Paris 2024 : Journée porte ouverte à l'Ambassade d'Estonie Cultural Olympiad Paris 2024: Open Day at the Estonian Embassy
As part of the Cultural Olympiad, created to coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Estonian Embassy is opening its doors to young and old for a day. An opportunity to discover Estonian culture through various sports-related exhibitions! [Read more]

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The Musée d'Orsay celebrates the Paris Olympic Games... In its own way. Discover the museum's Cultural Olympiad and the major events not to be missed until June 22, 2024. [Read more]

Madame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisien Madame Arthur, the cult cabaret open for the duration of the Paris 2024 Games
The first transvestite cabaret in Paris, Madame Arthur has become a cult venue in the capital. Open throughout the period of the Paris Olympic Games, the venue offers tourists and Parisians alike shows by transvestite artists followed by fiery evenings of French music. [Read more]

La mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photosLa mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photosLa mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photosLa mode en mouvement #3 :  l'exposition qui mêle sport et mode au Palais Galliera - photos Fashion in motion #3: the exhibition that blends sport and fashion at the Palais Galliera - photos
The Palais Galliera explores the relationship between fashion and sport in a chronological exhibition. The third part, focusing on winter sports, runs from February 8 to October 12, 2025. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée Nationale Beauty and Gesture: six sculptures celebrating Olympism in front of the French National Assembly
From April 2 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six sculptures will be inviting themselves onto the steps of the Palais Bourbon, imagined by artist Laurent Perbos, to represent Olympism. This outdoor installation is free to discover! [Read more]

D'or, d'argent et de bronze : la Monnaie de Paris raconte l'histoire de la médaille olympiqueD'or, d'argent et de bronze : la Monnaie de Paris raconte l'histoire de la médaille olympiqueD'or, d'argent et de bronze : la Monnaie de Paris raconte l'histoire de la médaille olympiqueD'or, d'argent et de bronze : la Monnaie de Paris raconte l'histoire de la médaille olympique Gold, silver and bronze: discover the history of the Olympic medal at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris revisits the history of the Olympic medal with the exhibition D'or, d'argent et de bronze, on view from March 27 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]

La Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce AntiqueLa Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce AntiqueLa Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce AntiqueLa Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce Antique La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]

Le Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieurLe Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieurLe Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieurLe Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieur Histoires paralympiques: a tribute exhibition at the Panthéon this summer
The Pantheon tells us the Paralympic Stories, from sporting integration to social inclusion, in an exhibition organized from June 11 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]

Marathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photosMarathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photosMarathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photosMarathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photos Marathon, la course du messager: the Musée de la Poste's Olympic exhibition - Extensions
Since the dawn of time, running has been a way of getting around... But that's not all! To discover the importance of running and its cultural aspects, take advantage of the new exhibition at the Musée de la Poste: Marathon, la course du messager, on view from May 15 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]

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