The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program

The urban and contemporary art festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025. It's an opportunity to rediscover this Parisian monument, an emblem of late 19th-century architecture, which has recently been renovated. Sophie and Julien Roussard of the Galerie Roussard have created this free exhibition, open to all without reservation, which brings together 18 artists for the museum exhibition and 12 for live performances. In total, more than 200 works are on display, including paintings, pochoir, collages, and sculptures. 

The building, originally designed by architect Julien Guadet in 1888, is a majestic blend of stone and metal. Thanks to the talent of architect Dominique Perrault, renovation work has magnified the historicity of the premises before the reopening in 2022. The 1,200 m² semi-covered inner courtyard, where the metal frame of the building, typical of the late 19th century, unfurls in pure Eiffel style, is particularly appealing. It's here, in the heart of this courtyard, that you can witness the live performances of numerous street artists creating monumental works of art.

Inside, a two-storey showroom awaits us. It retains the industrial spirit originally intended, with exposed ducts, concrete floor and metal staircase. The scenography takes advantage of alcoves, high ceilings and these architectural elements to create an immersive reading of the works. In this 350 m² space, you can admire the creations of the participating artists, presented in a harmonious staging. In short, this exhibition will be on show over 350 m² indoors and 1200 m² outdoors for the performances.

In addition to the courtyard and exhibition space, the building's surroundings are equally fascinating. Modern glass structures house a variety of living spaces, including the sumptuous 5-star Madame Rêve hotel. Upstairs, a 500 m² planted rooftop invites you to relax, complemented by a 360 m² lounge bar and panoramic terrace.

This third edition of the street-art festival marks several innovations. The festival opens up to the international scene with the arrival of Brazilian street artist Rafael Slicks and German artist Patrizia Casagrande. A large ephemeral shop in a convivial urban atmosphere offers the chance to buy works of art at low prices from a wide selection of small paintings, works on paper and sculptures. In all, dozens of artists are represented in this shop, most of them street artists who have already taken part in the festival.

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Sophie & Julien Roussard of Galerie Roussard, who regularly delight us with their exhibitions at the Madeleine church, such as Street-art Madeleine, came up with the idea for this exhibition. Following the success of the first two editions, which welcomed 10,000 visitors in 2023 and 18,000 in 2024, this free festival has become a not-to-be-missed event in the capital. As in previous years, the event features live performances and other entertainment, with the opportunity to meet the artists.

Who are the artists featured at the festival?

Among the artists featured in the museum exhibition are :

• Anagruz
• Brusk
• Patrizia Casagrande
• Djalouz
• Ensemble Reel
• Clement Herrmann
• Graffmatt
• Jo Di Bona
• Kaldea
• Nadege Dauvergne
• Onemizer
• Petite Poissone
• Alexis Raoult
• Sax
• Shaz
• Rafael Sliks
• Softtwix
• Stoul

For the live performances, 12 artists follow one another: Anagruz, Brusk, Djalouz, Graffmatt, Jo Di Bona, Kaldea, Nadege Dauvergne, Onemizer, Sax, Rafael Sliks, Softtwix and Stoul. Information on the artists' presence during the live painting and signing sessions can be found on the @galerieroussard Instagram.

When and how to visit the festival?

The festival runs from November 15 to 23, 2025, with free admission and no reservations required. The exhibition is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. without interruption, with last entry at 6:45 p.m. On Saturdays November 15, 22 and Sundays November 16, 23, live painting sessions take place in the courtyard from 11am to 6pm, accompanied by book signings from 3pm to 6pm.

La Poste du Louvre is located at 52 rue du Louvre in the 1st arrondissement, between the Louvre and Les Halles, easily accessible by metro from the Châtelet-Les Halles station. The area is packed with cultural venues and restaurants, making it an ideal place to extend your visit with a stroll through this historic part of the capital.

In short, make a note in your diary to go and discover this short-lived exhibition, which will undoubtedly be worth the detour and give you the chance to meet the artists! And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out.