There's no shortage of festivals in Paris in August. Between Jazz à gogo, cinema at La Villette, Rock en Seine and Classique au Vert, it would be a mistake to miss out on these often free events. So, between two dance steps at Paris Plages or l'Eté du Canal, let's pick and choose from all the great ideas the capital has in store for us this August 2025.
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Foods and Wines from Spain: authentic Spanish cuisine in Paris
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Disney Music Festival: we tried out the new musical season at Disneyland Paris
A music festival featuring all the greatest hits from Disney and Pixar studios? It's happening at Disneyland Paris, from April 19 to September 7, 2025, with the Disney Music Festival. [Read more]
Les kiosques en fête, launch of free events in squares and gardens around Paris
Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! And the new season gets underway at the beginning of May 2025! [Read more]
Festival des Places reinvents Parisian public spaces until autumn
Every weekend from May to October 2025, the Festival des Places transforms Parisian squares into stages open to all. Supported by the Théâtre de la Ville and the City of Paris, this free event offers multidisciplinary programming in the public space. [Read more]
Théâtre de Verdure Festival 2025 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 2025, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 14 to September 28, 2025, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages. [Read more]
Classique au Vert 2025: here's 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 25 to September 7, 2025. Once again this year, Classique au Vert invites music lovers and neophytes alike to enjoy a good tempo and good weather with renowned and up-and-coming artists. [Read more]
Paris Jazz Festival 2025 at the Parc Floral: here's the line-up of free concerts
The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 25 to September 7, 2025, with as many musical talents to see and hear in a bucolic setting. Discover the program for this series of free concerts! [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2025: a free, committed film festival on the tracks of the REcyclerie
Fancy an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris's Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from July 4 to August 30, 2025, to enjoy documentaries on a wide range of subjects. [Read more]
L'Été du Canal 2025, the must-see summer festival on the canals of Paris
L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And the good news is that this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 5 to August 10, 2025. On the program for this 18th edition: free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the canals. [Read more]
Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long. [Read more]
Jardins ouverts 2025: events and installations in 200 parks in Île-de-France this summer
Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns this summer 2025. From July 5 to August 31, Parisians can enjoy two months of artistic installations and cultural events in parks and gardens near their homes. [Read more]
Festival Rosa Bonheur 2025: intimate concerts and heritage in the Parc du Château (77)
This summer, the Rosa Bonheur Festival returns to the heart of the forest of Fontainebleau (77) to electrify your weekends with the sound of female voices. From July 6 to August 30 2025, enjoy intimate concerts in the bucolic setting of the Château de Rosa Bonheur park. A refreshing musical interlude, paying tribute to the legendary animal painter and all the inspiring women who have walked these lands. [Read more]
Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2025: free summer events at leisure centers
The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 11 to August 6, 2025. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Cergy-Pontoise and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required). [Read more]
Paris l'été Festival: dance, exhibition, magic, performance, music... All the 2025 program
As every year, the Paris l'été Festival enchants the capital during the summer season. Join us from July 12 to August 5, 2025, 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]
Vincennes Estival Club: a festive summer at the Château de Vincennes, final days
This summer, the City of Vincennes is transforming its château into an open-access summer club! Join us from July 14 to August 3, 2025 to discover the Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Open-air concerts, sports activities, an aqua-ludic area and DJ Sets. Don't miss the final days of the event, including a free concert by Jérémy Frérot. [Read more]
La Villette open-air cinema returns with two screenings a day this summer 2025
The Festival de cinéma en plein air de La Villette returns from July 23 to August 17, 2025 with a new feature: two daily screenings, at 6pm for families and 9pm for film buffs, on the Prairie du Triangle. [Read more]
Les Lueurs du Temps 2025: two magical evenings of candlelight in Provins
Discover the medieval city of Provins by candlelight on two exceptional evenings, July 5 and August 2, 2025, with a host of free and unusual events. [Read more]
Les Créneaux de la nuit de Blandy 2025, free open-air cinema at Château de Blandy in August
Open-air cinema invites itself to the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 13, 20 and 27, 2025. On the program: family films and films for the general public, projected onto the ramparts of this medieval castle, offering a unique, free experience. We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Les Yvelines ciné 2025: programming for open-air cinemas in the 78 region
The Yvelines region is going into open-air cinema mode with a series of free screenings of films for the general public from August 15 to September 13, 2025, in no fewer than 78 communes. Whether in Sartrouville, Poissy or Montesson, you'll be able to enjoy a film under the stars! [Read more]
Cinescale 2025: the program for the Montmartre open-air film festival
The Cinescale open-air film festival returns to Montmartre for its 5th edition, on August 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover short films under the stars of Paris. [Read more]
Les Vedettes de Paris open-air cinema overlooking the Eiffel Tower - films and reservations
Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches the second edition of its open-air cinema-flotant from August 20 to 24, 2025. We reveal the program. [Read more]
L'Été de la Toile Filante 2025: Seine-et-Marne's free open-air film festival
Seine-et-Marne residents, enjoy an open-air film festival from August 21 to 30, 2025, in the communes of Louvres, Marly-la-Ville, Roissy-en-France, Rouvres, Survilliers and Vémars. [Read more]
Ciné-Jardins 2025, the free outdoor film festival in the gardens of Paris
The Ciné-Jardins open-air film festival is back in the gardens of Paris and its inner suburbs, from August 21 to September 6, 2025. And it's still free! [Read more]
Touquet Music Beach Festival 2025: Kavinsky, Kungs, Ofenbach, Kaytranada, ... the program
The Touquet Music Beach Festival returns for its 53rd edition on August 22 and 23, 2025! Come and ride the wave of seaside electro, with two vibrant stages featuring the cream of electro, including Kavinsky, Kungs, Ofenbach and Kaytranada. It's an insane way to end the summer! [Read more]
Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025
Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed. [Read more]
Au Bon Coin 2025 Festival in Thomery: a family festival in Seine-et-Marne
The Au Bon Coin festival celebrates its tenth edition in Thomery, Seine-et-Marne, from August 22 to 24, 2025. Shows, concerts and family entertainment take over the Parc de la Salle de la Plage for a festive and convivial weekend. Free entertainment is also on the program! [Read more]
Mini Rock: the kids' section of Rock en Seine 2025, the program
At the heart of the Rock en Seine festival is an area dedicated to children: this is Mini Rock, offered every year to kids. For three days, from Friday August 22 to Sunday August 24, 2025, children aged 6 to 11 enjoy a space with programming adapted to their age. While parents enjoy the thrills of the concerts, the youngest enjoy free workshops. Something for everyone! [Read more]
Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary
Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944. [Read more]
Jazz à La Villette 2025 Festival: The Headhunters, Anne Paceo... the full program
Jazz once again takes center stage in Paris at the 2025 edition of the Jazz à La Villette festival. This year, the musical event returns to the north-east of the capital from Thursday August 28 to Sunday September 7. On the program? The Headhunters, Anne Paceo, Shabaka, Jalen Ngonda, Sona Jobarteh, Salif Keïta and Jordan Rakei... here's the full line-up! [Read more]
Festival Paradisio 2025: free film festival and film sets in Moret-sur-Loing (77)
For cinema and heritage enthusiasts, come and discover the Paradisio festival with its many free events, set in real film sets, from August 29 to 31, 2025. [Read more]
Les Carrières Saint-Roch 2025: the Luzarches (95) music festival - dates and program
This summer, music is coming to life all over the Île-de-France region. On August 29 and 30, 2025, head for Luzarches, in the Val-d'Oise (95), for the Festival Les Carrières Saint-Roch, where a listed natural site is transformed into an open-air stage. Cliffs, nature and musical vibes... the perfect combination to end the season on a high note! [Read more]
Silhouette 2025: the open-air short film festival returns to Butte du Chapeau Rouge
The Silhouette festival returns for its 24th edition at the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 29 to September 6, 2025. On the program? Several evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates. [Read more]
Elektric Park Festival 2025 in Chatou: the full program by stage
The Elektric Park Festival returns this weekend to Chatou in the Yvelines, with an edition to be experienced this Saturday, August 30, 2025. For the occasion, the famous electro event in the Paris region is announcing the return of the Blue Stage, but also the arrival of "spaces designed to experience music in a different way, closer to the artists". On the program? Camo & Krooked, Creeds b2b Vortek's, Dirtyphonics, Fatima Hajji and Joachim Garraud. [Read more]
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