Europe Day 2025: free concerts, entertainment and debates in Place de la République

Every year, Europe Day celebrates citizens' initiatives in favor of living together and European integration. Celebrated throughout the European Union on May 9, this date commemorates the Schuman Declaration, considered the founding act of European integration. Every year, numerous events are organized around this event.

For several years now, the City of Paris has been hosting Europe Day. For this 2025 edition, the event is not to be missed this Saturday, May 10. But unlike previous editions, this Europe Day in Paris will not be taking place on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville. The site is currently undergoing a major metamorphosis, and will soon be home to an urban forest,"designed to refresh the space and offer shade and well-being to its users, both on a daily basis and during gatherings", explains the City of Paris.

So this year, Europe Day in Paris is moving to the Place de la République. What's on the agenda? A festive and cultural day combining music, debates, activities and foodtrucks, all accessible to all. On May 10, a veritable European village will be set up on the Place de la République , with events and festivities putting the European Union centre stage.

In addition to the village of European institutions and associations, Parisians will also be able to enjoy free activities and foodtrucks, with an à la carte menu featuring Swedish, Polish and Belgian cuisine.

There's plenty of music on offer, with three free concerts starting at 7pm. This year, audiences can (re)discover French duo Terrenoire, made up of brothers Raphaël and Théo Herrerias. Also on the bill are Polish dream pop band Oxford Drama, and Alo Wala, featuring American rapper Shivani Ahlowalia, followed by VJ Mad Es and Julius Sylvest and Copyflex, both members of Danish duo Copia Doble Systema.

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Europe Day 2025: program of events in Paris - 10am to 6pm

• From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: the village of European institutions and associations, featuring over 30 organizations.
  
  
• Fun activities: l'R de jeux The City of Paris open-air games library, run by the association A l'adresse du jeu, will be offering families games on Europe and the climate.
  
  
• Saveurs d'Europe: foodtrucks featuring Swedish, Polish and Belgian specialities.

Europe Day 2025: the program of free concerts in Paris - From 7 pm to 10:30 pm

• Terrenoire (France)
• Oxford Drama (Poland)
• Alo Wala (Denmark)

Europe Day 2025: program of debates - starting at 10am

• 10:00 am: Round table " Métiers de l'Europe ": Opportunities and commitment within European institutions. With the participation ofIsabelle Coustet (Head of the European Parliament Office in France), Jessica Larsson (Head of the European Commission Representation in France), Emmanuel Puisais-Jauvin (Secretary General for European Affairs) and representatives of other European institutions.
  
  
• 12:30 pm: " Europe through the eyes of those who live it ": exchanges with young Erasmus+ ambassadors.
  
  
• 2:00 pm: " Climate and housing: what priorities for tomorrow's Europe? A debate with Philipe Close (Mayor of Brussels), Dirk Gotink (MEP, EPP, NL, Vice-Chairman of the special committee on the housing crisis in the EU) and Fabienne Keller (Quaestor and MEP, Renew Europe, FR).
  
  
• 4:00 pm: Round table " Faced with Putin and Trump, how to assert European power ". A discussion with MEPs Audrey Lalucq (S&D, FR, Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee), Bernard Guetta (Renew Europe, FR), Daniel Freund (Greens/EFA, DE) and Javier Moreno Sanchez (S&D, ES).

In short, this is an event not to be missed to celebrate Europe this weekend in Paris!