Paris : cinema moves to the Eiffel Tower with nine screenings and a September lottery.

In Paris, outdoor cinema screenings like to change up their backdrop. Following Cinéma Paradiso and the Ciné-club Paradiso at the Seine Musicale, the festival conceived by mk2 now shifts its spotlight to the Eiffel Tower, from September 24 to 27, 2026.

Mark your calendars for September to discover the 9 films in the lineup and try to win a seat in this cinema perched above the capital.

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Titled Cinéma Paradiso Tour Eiffel, this new rendezvous will roll its opening credits in the Salle Gustave Eiffel, perched on the monument’s first level, 57 meters above Paris. Farewell to the lawn and sun loungers: this time the Iron Lady herself serves as the backdrop for a selection of 9 films spread across several screenings.

The rest of the lineup will be unveiled in early September 2026, the date on which the full program and guests will be announced. It will also be on that day that the free lottery opens, giving hopeful attendees a chance to win seats for the screenings.

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The concept is simple: those drawn in the lottery will receive a unique link by email that lets them choose a screening, subject to remaining seats. Once the reservation is confirmed, the e-ticket will be sent by email. Each winner can book for one screening only.
The kickoff will take place on September 24 with a private evening, ahead of the public screenings opening in the following days.