Every summer, the capital and the Ile-de-France region empty out, much to the delight of tourists and Parisians alike, who stay in Paris during the summer months. It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the many events and activities on offer throughout the Ile-de-France region. Music, art, cinema and theater... all disciplines will be in the spotlight during these two months!
This summer of 2023, the program promises to be packed once again, with Lollapalooza and Rock en Seine, cinema at La Villette, a canal festival, a classical festival in Montmartre and a monumental exhibition... So, to help you in your quest, here's a selection of must-see events to discover this summer in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Paris Plages, the 2023 entertainment program
Paris Plages is back this summer from July 8 to September 3, 2023, on the banks of the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette. Entertainment, deckchairs, free swimming and relaxation await you for a great summer in Paris. [Read more]
L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!
L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette. [Read more]
Garden Parvis 2023: La Défense's must-see summer event
Paris La Défense reopens its doors to Garden Parvis! Open free of charge to all from Thursday June 29 to Saturday July 29, 2023, and every day thereafter, Garden Parvis promises to be the must-see summer event in western Paris, with a new gourmet offering, the Table du Chef by Julien Sebbag, leisure areas not to mention concerts and dj sets... all spread over 6,000m². [Read more]
Music and theater festivals
Lollapalooza Paris 2023: the complete line-up and concert times
Lollapalooza Paris is back! Join us at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp on Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, 2023 for live performances by Kendrick Lamar, Aya Nakamura, Damso, Kygo, Rosalía, Lil Nas X, as well as Stray Kids, OneRepublic, Central Cee, John Butler, Kaleo, Ava Max and Royal Republic! Click here for the full program and concert times! [Read more]
Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2023 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, the festival for young and old alike
Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2024, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 1 to September 22, 2023, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages. [Read more]
Paris Jazz Festival 2024 at the Parc Floral: the program of free concerts
The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 26 to September 8, 2024, with just as many musical talents to discover in a bucolic setting. Here's the program of free concerts! [Read more]
Classique au Vert 2024: the program for the free concert festival at the Parc Floral de Paris
The Classique au Vert Festival returns to the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris from June 26 to September 8, 2024. Classique au Vert invites music lovers and neophytes alike to enjoy a good tempo and good weather with established and up-and-coming artists. [Read more]
Festival Paris l'été 2023: dance, performance, installation... here's the program
As every year, the Paris l'été Festival enchants the capital during the summer season. Join us from July 10 to 30, 2023 in the four corners of Paris (and even further afield, in the suburbs) to discover a cutting-edge cultural program featuring dance, circus, theater, installation and music! [Read more]
Les Pestacles 2024, the music festival for kids in the Parc Floral
Les Pestacles at the Parc Floral de Paris is the must-see summer event for families from June 26 to September 4, 2024. Imagine concerts of all kinds, shows, dance, workshops and discovery trails, all set in the pleasant, flower-filled surroundings of the Bois de Vincennes. [Read more]
Les Trois Beaux Days 2023: open-air concerts at the Montmartre Arena
Les Trois Beaux Days is the summer festival of choice for those staying in Paris. Les Trois Baudets concert hall is organizing three evenings of not-to-be-missed open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre. Join us in the 18th arrondissement from Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22, 2023, to experience this summer event! [Read more]
Les Arènes Lyriques 2023, the open-air classical festival in Montmartre
The classical music festival Les Arènes Lyriques returns to Paris from July 28 to August 19, 2023. On the program? Open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre all summer long: a chance to experience a privileged moment in the very private garden of the Arènes, for just one evening. [Read more]
Rock en Seine 2024: Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... join the line-up
After a great edition in 2023, the Rock en Seine festival announces its return for five days of not-to-be-missed festivities on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2024 at the Domaine national du Parc de Saint-Cloud. On the program? Lana Del Rey for a concert-event, the talented PJ Harvey, the duo The Kills and the Italians from Måneskin, as well as The Offspring, The Smile, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The Hives, Gossip, Kasabian, 2manydjs, Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... Here's the 2024 line-up by day! [Read more]
Festival de Cinéma en plein air 2023 de la Villette: program of free screenings this summer
The open-air film festival of La Villette returns from July 19 to August 20, 2023 in Paris! On the program: a month of free and open-air film screenings, to be followed while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette. For this new edition, the theme is Team Spirit! [Read more]
Opéra d'été 2023: free screenings in 3 Île-de-France departments
This year, Opéra d'été is (already) celebrating its 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion we've put together a program of no fewer than 5 free screenings to be discovered in 3 departments of the Paris region. "The Marriage of Figaro", "Swan Lake" or "A Midsummer Night's Dream"... discover the 2023 Opéra d'été program! [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2023: a free, committed film festival on the tracks at the REcyclerie
Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 16 to 27, 2023, to enjoy a dozen or so documentaries on powerful subjects such as nature, people, discovery and sharing. [Read more]
Charon's Wheel: Burning Man's incredible installation comes to Paris this summer
It's called "Charon's Wheel" and was created by American artist Peter Hudson for the Burning Man festival. This summer, this monumental installation is touring Europe, with a stopover in Paris from July 11 to 30, 2023. [Read more]
Les Extatiques 2023: the monumental exhibition at La Défense and La Seine Musicale is unveiled
Les Extatiques, the free open-air contemporary exhibition at La Défense and Seine Musciale, returns for its 6th edition from June 22 to October 1, 2023. This year, we're off to discover the extraordinary works and installations of 8 artists on the theme of the 4 elements. [Read more]
Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the spellbinding world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 8 to August 27, 2023. This edition features the Aubusson tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound, inspired by the famous Japanese animated film Princess Mononoké directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a unique opportunity to discover this spectacular work of art, and to enjoy a host of free events, including an open-air cinema. [Read more]
Formes olympiques 2023, the free festival between sport and art this summer in Paris
Concert, show, exhibition, sport: with the Formes olympiques festival, from June 23 to September 17, 2023, we're enjoying a host of free events, all over Paris. Here's a selection of not-to-be-missed events. [Read more]
