Louvre Museum: a free late-night experience on Friday, June 5, 2026 — the first Friday of the month.

It's one of those must-not-miss picks every month... an outing that excites art lovers as much as heritage enthusiasts. The free Friday night at the Louvre is our unbeatable monthly date, to our great delight! The plan is set: the first Friday of every month, the renowned Parisian museum opens its doors to us free of charge, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. So we’ll see you at the next event, Friday, June 5, 2026!

Yes, Friday 1er mai 2026 is a public holiday in France, so the next free late-night opening is planned for June. It’s also worth noting that this nocturnal event isn’t held in July or August: it will be the last one before the September season kicks off. Don’t miss it!

If you're a big fan of art and museums, this information may sound like déjà-vu... The Musée du Louvre already organizes nocturnes on Wednesday and Friday evenings! Yes, but there's a nice surprise added to this program: from now on, on the first Friday of the month, this nocturne is free for all. Just the way we like it!

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With over 500,000 works of art in its collections, and numerous events to discover each month, you'll need more than one evening to admire all the treasures of the Musée du Louvre. The Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Raft of the Medusa, Liberty Guiding the People, the Victory of Samothrace, the Crouching Scribe, the Oath of the Horatii, the Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds... All these masterpieces await you for an evening tête-à-tête.

And to complete your visit, the Musée du Louvre also offers " mini-discovery tours ", free of charge and without reservation. Mediators guide visitors through the museum's collections on short themed tours. An opportunity to learn more about the great Italian masters, ancient Egypt, Islamic art, the beginnings of the Louvre...

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The Musée du Louvre is free on the first Friday of every month, except July and August. Reservations are highly recommended, so be sure to get your tickets in advance! Ticket sales for this special evening usually open a few days before the date of the nocturne.

So, what's the first thing we'll be seeing at the Louvre this Friday evening?