Grand Palais d'été: festivities and events bring the Grand Palais to life in fine weather

When the sun's out, when the vacations are in full swing, when a festive air floats around every corner, Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. Summer in the capital is a magical time, with many festive get-togethers and crazy events. Parisians and visitors alike enjoy meeting up in the parks, on the terraces or along the banks of the Seine.

How about a rendezvous at the Grand Palais this summer? The iconic building in the 8th arrondissement has prepared a memorable program to celebrate these fine days. From June 6 to August 31, 2025, the Grand Palais d'été will feature a host of exhibitions, shows, balls and other artistic events.

Under the legendary glass roof of the Grand Palais, the public discovers exceptional artists and new styles. Art in all its forms is in the spotlight! Curious visitors of all ages are sure to fall under the spell of this highly varied program.

Without further ado, here are this summer's not-to-be-missed highlights at the Grand Palais. Reservations are recommended for most of these events. For more practical information, visit the Grand Palais website.

Highlights of the Grand Palais summer 2025 in Paris :

Euphoria: an exceptional night for the last days of the inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais
A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, following its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. Don't miss the exceptional nocturne on September 6, 2025. [Read more]

Grand Palais: what's that multicolored scale on the museum façade?
As part of the Euphoria exhibition, the Grand Palais is presenting a multicolored ladder by Paola Pivi on its façade until September 7, 2025. [Read more]

Grand Bal BrasilBrazil: a popular Brazilian-style festival at the Grand Palais this summer
Samba and bossa nova tunes resonate in the Grand Palais: on July 5, 2025, come and celebrate free of charge with the Grand Bal BrasilBrésil. [Read more]

Fun Palace: a free interactive exhibition at the Grand Palais
It's time for fun! The Grand Palais is hosting Fun Palace, an artistic and architectural reflection on forms of community and shared pleasure, as part of the Centre Pompidou's New Assemble program. The installation is free to view from June 6 to 15, 2025. [Read more]

Horizontes: contemporary Brazilian art unveiled at the Grand Palais for the Brazil-France Season
As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Grand Palais is hosting Horizontes, a free exhibition of contemporary Brazilian paintings, from June 6 to July 25, 2025, on the balconies of the North Nave. [Read more]

Ernesto Neto weaves a new free monumental installation at the Grand Palais, our photos
Artist Ernesto Neto invades the Grand Palais with his colorful, dreamlike installation "Nosso Barco Tambor Terra", on view free of charge from June 6 to July 25, 2025. [Read more]

Grand Palais summer: After Nef, three XXL DJ sets under the glass roof of the building
Throughout the summer of 2025, the Grand Palais reinvents itself as the Grand Palais d'été, bringing Paris to life under its glass roof. Between exhibitions and electro parties, the Nave becomes an XXL living stage. And with the After Nave, the nights are set to be hot on July 8, 12 and 19, 2025! [Read more]

Moda Povera V: Olivier Saillard's haute couture performance at the summer Grand Palais
Fashion takes an intimate and moving turn at the Grand Palais d'été. From July 10 to 13, 2025, Olivier Saillard presents "Moda Povera V: les vêtements de Renée", a couture performance charged with memory. [Read more]