When July rolls around in Paris, the parks welcome strollers, the banks of the Seine come alive, and the museums of the Paris region become veritable refuges for culture lovers in search of freshness and inspiration. It's also the perfect time to discover the new exhibitions that mark the start of summer.
For the curious, eager to be among the first to explore, the month of July has its share of new attractions. The perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of themes: history, contemporary art, fashion, photography and digital art.
July is also a month when culture takes over unexpected places. The castles and monuments of Ile-de-France, and sometimes even more secret locations, lend themselves to ephemeral installations. So why wait? Dive into this cultural summer and be among the first to discover the nuggets that Paris and its region will unveil in July 2026.
As a reminder, this selection is updated as announcements and discoveries are made. So be sure to consult it regularly to find out what's coming up next. Now it's time to discover the new exhibitions for July 2026 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Les Étés du Louvre 2025: the open-air art festival between the Pyramid and the Tuileries
This summer, take advantage of the Louvre Museum's new open-air festival to discover exceptional artistic performances, between the Louvre Pyramid and the Jardin des Tuileries, from July 2 to 25, 2025. [Read more]
Fashion Icons: we saw the free exhibition of the original Birkin bag at Sotheby's Paris
Sotheby's Paris unveils the very first Birkin bag, designed for Jane Birkin in 1984, at the "Fashion Icons" exhibition from July 3 to 9, 2025, prior to its auction on July 10. A unique piece to be discovered without delay! [Read more]
Karl Lagerfeld's free couture exhibition of Chloé, in a sublime private mansion
Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr auction house unveils a free exhibition dedicated to the decade during which Karl Lagerfeld was artistic director of Chloé. A total of 80 emblematic pieces to explore from July 3 to 9, 2025, in the prestigious Hôtel particulier in Paris's 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: Cruzeiro do Sul exhibition at the Senate Orangery
Brazilian artist Cildo Meireles presents his conceptual work, Cruzeiro do Sul, at the Orangerie du Sénat, from July 3 to 14, 2025, as part of the Saison culturelle Brésil-France 2025. An immersion between native myths and colonial history to be discovered in the heart of the Jardin du Luxembourg. [Read more]
Le geste retrouvé: the reproduction of the Celtic torque from Montans exhibited at L'École des Arts Joailliers
The École des Arts Joailliers is hosting a unique exhibition combining archaeology and jewelry-making expertise, based around the spectacular reconstruction of a Celtic torque dating back over 2,000 years, to be discovered free of charge from July 3 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Les décadences de l'amour: a colorful and intimate exhibition at Galerie Wawi
Artist Kazybris explores the different forms of love in the LGBTQ+ universe, with the exhibition Les décadences de l'amour, on view from July 3 to August 1, 2025 at Galerie Wawi. [Read more]
Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long. [Read more]
Olibet cookies, an industrial adventure: the historical and gourmet exhibition at MUS
The Musée d'Histoire Urbaine et Sociale de Suresnes tells the story of Biscuits Olibet, a family business that played a key role in the town's history. The exhibition runs from July 10 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Bestiaire: the exhibition at Galerie La Lison - final days
A plunge into a dreamlike, hybrid world awaits you at Galerie La Lison from July 10 to September 13, 2025, with the exhibition Bestiaire brought to you by Astra Artem. Two artists, Adventice and Trëz, share their visions of the strange and the living. ATTENTION LAST DAYS [Read more]
La nuit de la mode: a nocturnal, musical fashion week at the Louvre this summer
Exhibition, concert, fashion show: the Musée du Louvre invites you to experience an unforgettable evening, with the Nuit de la mode, organized on July 10, 2025. Reservations are now open! [Read more]
Food-express: the unusual exhibition on train gastronomy at Ground Control - our photos
Ground Control is offering us a little unusual this summer, an exhibition at the heart of bar cars and meals on trains. From July 10 to October 5, 2025, visit the free Food-express exhibition. [Read more]
Nocturnes at the Palais de Tokyo: free evenings in Paris this summer
This summer, from July 17 to September 4 2025, the Palais de Tokyo opens its doors to us free of charge for special artistic nocturnes, every Thursday evening. [Read more]
Le mignonisme en Seine: Philippe Katerine's free exhibition on a barge in Clichy (92) - final days
Philippe Katerine makes a stopover in Clichy with Le Mignonisme en Seine, a free exhibition as tender as it is wild. Aboard the legendary Touta barge, designed by Le Corbusier, his drawings will be on display until July 31, 2025. [Read more]
Free exhibition Dancing the Earth at the Couvent de l'Annonciation
Marina Balain, aka Dancing The Earth on Instagram, unveils her first exhibition in a mystical, hidden location in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Until Sunday, July 20, 2025, don't miss this free photo exhibition that takes you dancing around the world. [Read more]
Summer at Citéco: free weekends for all at the museum
Citéco, the museum of economics in Paris, is free every weekend during the summer of 2025, from July 19 to August 17! The perfect way to spend an exciting, artistic summer. [Read more]
Maison Elysée: the presidential palace museum celebrates its anniversary with free events
Located opposite the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée is celebrating its very first anniversary. Inaugurated during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this free museum is offering a festive weekend on July 25 and 26, 2025. Entertainment, concerts and tastings will punctuate these two fun-filled days open to all. [Read more]
Cité de la Céramique: Sèvres porcelain factory and national ceramics museum (92)
For an artistic getaway just outside Paris, head for Sèvres, where a unique museum invites you to explore the art of ceramics in all its forms, from antique pieces to the most refined porcelain. [Read more]
L'École des Arts Joailliers: the art of jewelry at the heart of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau
Discover the fascinating world of jewelry at the École des Arts Joailliers, housed in a sumptuous 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Paris. All year round, free exhibitions and workshops await you to learn more about the art of jewelry. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026
