Nocturnes at the Palais de Tokyo: free evenings in Paris this summer

It'ssummer in Paris! The holidaymakers are gone, the atmosphere is more relaxed, the terraces are full... It's the perfect time to visit a museum. That's right! Numerous art and cultural venues are offering summer programming during these fine days, to entertain us and help us discover the treasures preserved in the capital's museums.

If you'd like to take advantage of this special cultural offer, don't hesitate to visit the Palais de Tokyo. The museum ofmodern and contemporary art in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is organizing free summer nocturnes from July 17 to September 4, 2025, every Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight.

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Once a week, the Palais de Tokyo opens its doors to us free of charge for a unique nocturne. During these summer evenings, the museum offers free access to all its current temporary exhibitions. A not-to-be-missed opportunity for contemporary art lovers!

Also worth noting: for the whole month of August, these exhibitions are accessible for just 5 euros: a special, ephemeral rate for young people aged 18 to 25 , to be found on the LABAZ app, a mobile application for 15-25 year-olds run by the Île-de-France region.

This summer, a visit to the Palais de Tokyo is a must! Here's what's in store for you this summer.

Things to see and do at the Palais de Tokyo :

Kite-making and creative workshops: family programming at the Palais de Tokyo
As one of Paris's leading cultural venues, the Palais de Tokyo makes it a point of honor to offer a great family program, from toddlers to teenagers. [Read more]

Octogone: Chalisée Naamani's "clothing-images" exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos
An immersion in the history of artist Chalisée Naamani, within an octagon, between fashion and sport... From June 13 to September 7, 2025, the Franco-Iranian artist presents an in situ installation at the Palais de Tokyo, entitled Octogone, focusing on representations of the body. On the program: "clothing-images", photographs, digital collages and composite sculptures! [Read more]

Exhibition by Thảo Nguyên Phan at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos
A first monograph for a renowned Vietnamese artist! The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to Thảo Nguyên Phan, entitled "Le soleil tombe sans un bruit", from June 13 to September 7, 2025. A veritable polyphony of views on the history of Vietnam and the memories that run through it... [Read more]

Disco at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of Vivian Suter's exhibition
An intimate dive into 25 years of artistic creation... The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover Disco, a monumental exhibition by Vivian Suter in the Grande Verrière, from June 13 to September 8, 2025. A gestural and colorful painting to discover! [Read more]

Welcoming the Flowers: our photos of the tribute to John Giorno at the Palais de Tokyo
A tribute to a committed artist... The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover Welcoming the Flowers, an installation paying tribute to the poet John Giorno, from June 12 to September 7 2025. [Read more]

Symbiosis at the Palais de Tokyo: a year of immersive performances with Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
In 2025, the Palais de Tokyo inaugurates Symbiosis, a unique performance program led by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar. Residencies, public rehearsals and performances will punctuate the year, offering a unique immersion in the world of contemporary dance and artistic creation. [Read more]

Palais de Tokyo: opening hours, prices, reservations... All you need to know about the Paris museum
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Palais de Tokyo, a jewel of contemporary art located in the heart of Paris. Opening times, prices, reservations, nearby transport... Everything you need to know before your visit! [Read more]