Free exhibitions to check out in August 2027 in Paris and Île-de-France: the summer’s must-sees

Published by La rédaction de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on August 31, 2026 at 08:42 p.m.
En août, Paris feels a touch quieter with fewer Parisians. Yet the best cultural finds stay in the mix all summer long! Here are the free exhibitions waiting for you in the capital this August. Great ideas for outings during the summer holidays!

In August, as is well known, you discover a Paris almost emptied of its Parisians. In this summer season, many have answered the call of the long summer holidays. If you're still in the capital, and you want to enjoy Paris's cultural life at a relaxed pace, we have a few suggestions for you...

The capital's good deals never stop, including in the cultural sphere! So we're taking you on a tour of the free exhibitions on offer in the capital this summer. Outdoors or indoors, on a sunny stroll or in the shade, these cultural highlights are legion in the capital and makesummer in Paris all the more enjoyable!

So, what are the free exhibitions in Paris this August? Here we reveal the cultural outings that await you in the capital. But be warned, if you're a fan of these kinds of good deals, we recommend that you keep this page carefully: the guide is updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. So don't miss out on any of these free cultural outings.

And in this beautiful month of summer, don't forget to hydrate regularly between two exhibitions!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From August 1, 2027 to August 31, 2027

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Free

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