There’s a lot going on in June: we celebrate the Music, World Bicycle Day, the official return of summer, the lychee festival and the Yulin dog-meat festival... Alright, some of these events are more popular than others. But there is one thing we can all appreciate this month of June 2026: new exhibitions!
Yes, as always, the museums, art galleries and monuments of Paris and Île-de-France don't rest. These art venues are there to offer us new outings and activities for all ages, to fill our diaries. Exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, fashion, sport, painting: everything is designed to seduce and enthral us.
So, which exhibitions are we going to enjoy in this beautiful month of June? Without further ado, discover the exhibitions opening in Paris in the coming days.
Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits
The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments. [Read more]
Exhibition: Maurice Denis, collector — Bonnard, Gauguin, Sérusier...
Sponsored - The Maurice Denis Museum reveals the painter's collection, including works by Gauguin, Bonnard, Sérusier, and nearly 150 pieces on view through January 31, 2027 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
This exhibition marks the first-ever unveiling of Maurice Denis's exceptional collection. From Gauguin to Van Gogh, via Cézanne and the Nabi movement—with notable contributions from Bonnard, Maillol, Ranson, Sérusier—this gathering of works offers a plunge into the painter's intimate world and the unique atmosphere of his artist's home. [Read more]
Exhibition “Funerary Masks and Their Contemporary Echoes” at the Polish Library in Paris
Sponsored - Opening night of the exhibition “Funerary Masks and Their Contemporary Echoes” on June 1, 2026, from 7:00 p.m., at the Polish Library of Paris. [Read more]
Free exhibition and auction dedicated to items formerly owned by Michael Jackson - photos
Gleaming glove, moccasins, stage jackets… In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the auction house Aguttes is staging a free exhibition and a sale of items once owned by Michael Jackson, running until June 3, 2026. A rare chance to see, and perhaps buy, a piece of pop legend. [Read more]
Leandro Erlich at the Grand Palais: the exhibition that reshapes how we perceive reality — our photos
The Grand Palais is dedicating a retrospective to Leandro Erlich, touted as the largest exhibition of the artist in Europe! Mark your calendars from June 2 to September 6, 2026 to explore Erlich's singular universe, renowned for installations that blur our bearings and reshape our sense of public space. [Read more]
Grand Palais Summer 2026: celebrations, performances and events, summer happenings at the Grand Palais
Summer in Paris is magical: case in point, the Grand Palais is unveiling a special, festive program from June 2 to September 6, 2026. Discover what awaits you! [Read more]
Asian Spring 2026: the full program of the art festival for Asia enthusiasts in Paris
It's back: Asian art lovers and collectors are eager to dive into the Asian Spring for a new edition running June 3–12, 2026, across Parisian galleries, museums and auction houses. [Read more]
Energetic Variations: Monika Cicolella’s Monumental Work Along the Seine’s Banks in Épinay
À Épinay-sur-Seine, artist Monika Cicolella inaugurates a permanent installation 18 meters long along the banks of the Seine. On view since June 3, 2026, the work Variations énergétiques sits within an outdoor art trail. [Read more]
Writers of Legend: COPE2 and PRO176 exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery hosts Writers of Legends, a graffiti-focused exhibition featuring COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko, from June 4 to July 4, 2026. Opening on June 4 by reservation. [Read more]
Fujiko Nakaya unveils an unusual and contemplative fog sculpture at the Bourse de Commerce
This summer, the Rotonde of the Bourse de Commerce in Paris hosts one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. Visit until September 14, 2026 to experience this unusual, contemplative installation that makes visitors appear and vanish within a thick white cloud of water vapor! [Read more]
Celestial Skies: An immersive experience exploring paintings and poetry at L’Atelier des Rêves
Sponsored - On June 4, L’Atelier des Rêves, a gallery in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, invites visitors to a sensory experience tied to the Ciels Célestes exhibition. The program features artworks to be discovered in a new light, an audio-guided journey, and a poetic reading by artist-performer Laura Rucinska. [Read more]
Collectif Singulier: 14 creators exhibit in the Marais
Collectif Singulier returns to Paris from June 5 to 7, 2026 with a collective exhibition that brings together 14 creators at Espace Coutures Saint-Gervais, spanning design, photography, contemporary jewelry and craft. [Read more]
Art History Festival 2026: Fashion and Morocco, 300 free events in Fontainebleau
The 15th edition of the History of Art Festival invites you to Fontainebleau Castle, the town’s municipal theater, and throughout the city, from June 5 to 7, 2026, with fashion as the theme and Morocco as the guest country of honor. More than 300 free events are on the program. A must-see plan you won’t want to miss—here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Global Inversion Inversion: Lassana Sarre shines a light on the security staff at the Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo unveils Globale Inversion Inversion, an on-site work by Lassana Sarre dedicated to the security teams of the art center in Paris, on view since June 5, 2026. The painter redirects attention to the people who greet, watch over, and accompany the public each day. [Read more]
Raza Odiada nunca muere: Neïla Czermak Ichti explores family legacies at the Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo presents "Raza Odiada nunca muere," an exhibition by Neïla Czermak Ichti devoted to family memory in Paris, from June 5 to September 13, 2026. A journey through intimate storytelling, heritage, and transmission. [Read more]
Serena Carone exhibition at Perrotin Gallery: a world of faience and illusions - photos
In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026. [Read more]
The Cave Sketches: JR's free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery — Our Photos
At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge. [Read more]
Emma Mena presents Les Écorcés vifs in Paris's Marais district.
Emma Mena presents The Living Skins from June 5 to 7, 2026 at Espace Coutures Saint-Gervais, a series of mirror-based photographs and prints exploring life, oxidation, and the traces of time. [Read more]
Origins: an exhibition that probes discrimination at the Museum of the History of Immigration
Contemporary art challenges racism and discrimination in a groundbreaking exhibition on display at the National Museum of the History of Immigration, from June 5 to August 23, 2026. [Read more]
Gianni Versace: A retrospective of the Italian fashion designer at the Musée Maillol — review & photos
Paris dresses itself in glamour this summer with "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to September 6, 2026. A blend of baroque flair and bold prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend. [Read more]
An exhibition of costumes designed by Christian Lacroix at the Château de Fontainebleau - reviews & photos
As part of the Festival of Art History, Fontainebleau Castle is hosting an exhibition of stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix, inspired by Marie-Antoinette and her legendary sense of style... Open from June 5 to November 2, 2026. [Read more]
Ocean Dreams at the Natural History Museum: a free, immersive dive into life under the sea
From June 6 to 8, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History puts the Ocean in the spotlight with Dreams of the Ocean, a free event featuring films, exploration stories, a photo exhibition and an immersive screening. [Read more]
La Caverne du Pont Neuf: the latest on JR's giant installation — our photos
The Pont Neuf Cave is still waiting to unfold. Signed by JR, this monumental installation aims to transform Paris’s oldest bridge into an immersive grotto, blending trompe-l’œil, an inflatable structure, sound design, and a sensory experience. Damaged by strong gusts, the work is under restoration and is not expected to open for a few days, with a final date still planned—at this stage—on June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Free entry to castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, June 7, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month.
On the first Sunday of each month, numerous castles, museums and monuments across Île-de-France open their doors for free. How does this work in Seine-et-Marne? Some sites offer free admission on the 1ᵉʳ Sunday of the month year-round, while others grant free access only on specific dates; here’s the rundown for Sunday, June 7, 2026. [Read more]
Free castles, museums, and monuments in the Yvelines, Sunday, June 7, 2026, first Sunday of the month- 78
The first Sunday of the month, many monuments, châteaux, museums and historic sites in Yvelines open to the public for free. But that isn’t the case everywhere, all year round. To help you navigate, here is the list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, June 7, 2026. [Read more]
Sumo: a free exhibition exploring this ancient martial art at the Japanese Cultural Center
In conjunction with the Paris Sumo Tournament taking place in the capital this summer, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is mounting a free exhibition devoted to this ancient martial art. From June 9 to September 26, 2026, discover "Sumo, Sacred Forces," a photographic installation by Bruno Aveillan. [Read more]
We, Shivers of Stardust: a contemporary immersive installation at the Grand Palais
The artist Laure Prouvost blends art and science in an installation that awakens our senses. Discover the exhibition Nous, frissons d'étoile, from June 10 to July 26, 2026 at the Grand Palais. [Read more]
Exhibition: Camille Vivier in a retrospective at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie
The European House of Photography is devoting a major retrospective to French artist Camille Vivier, a figure in contemporary photography as arresting as she is powerful. The exhibition runs from June 10 to September 13, 2026. [Read more]
Photography in full letters: an artistic alphabet on display at the MEP
The European House of Photography celebrates the rich history and breadth of photography with a playful, original exhibition running from June 10 to September 13, 2026. [Read more]
The Enki Bilal Foundation opens in Paris: a new art space in the Marais — our photos
The Enki Bilal Foundation opens its doors in the Marais district of Paris on June 11, 2026. From exhibitions and contemporary creation to conversations with artists, this new art venue invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the illustrator and writer, right in the heart of one of the capital’s most cultural neighborhoods. [Read more]
Hugo and Architecture: From Stone to Quill, a Drawing Exhibition at the House of Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo's House is hosting a thematic exhibition on architecture in Hugo's work, with a particular focus on his drawings. On view from June 11 to November 22, 2026. [Read more]
Discover 20th‑century Paris by night in a free photo exhibition at the Roger-Viollet Gallery
Paris shines as much by day as by night: discover the capital's rich nocturnal life with the exhibition "Paris, Open All Night," free to visit from June 11 to October 3, 2026 at the Roger-Viollet Gallery. [Read more]
Bodygraphie: an exhibition that explores the body and social norms at La Lison Gallery
The Bodygraphie exhibition by Valentina Peruch explores the body, social norms, and perception at La Lison gallery in Paris, from June 11 to July 31, 2026. A project blending performance, live drawing, photography, and charcoal drawing. [Read more]
Fragile Beauties: Elton John's Photography Collection on Display at Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume unveils a curated selection of photographs from Elton John and David Furnish’s collections. The exhibition is open from June 12 to September 27, 2026. [Read more]
Madeleine de Sinéty, a Life: the Retrospective Exhibition at the Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume is presenting a retrospective of Madeleine de Sinéty's work, a photographer who captured rural daily life. The exhibition "Une vie" is on view from June 12 to September 27, 2026. [Read more]
Last chance to visit the Métro Factory before it closes its doors for good.
Before its permanent closure, the Fabrique du Métro is staging a major open-house day this Saturday, June 13, 2026. Drop in from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to enjoy free programming, including a concert, talks, dance performances, and walks beyond the walls. [Read more]
La Caverne du Pont-Neuf : Meet JR in this Marais art gallery in Paris
In parallel with the Pont-Neuf, transformed into a monumental illusion, and the sketches unveiled at Perrotin, JR invites the public to an autograph session on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Paris. A chance to meet the artist everyone’s talking about right now, at the heart of a project that puts the artwork in dialogue with the city. [Read more]
Artist Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation Gallery
Ses sérigraphies et ses affiches de concert ont fait le tour du monde : come discover Chuck Sperry’s work through Archetypes, on view at the Art Generation Gallery from June 13 to August 1, 2026. [Read more]
Pride Month: a free LGBTQIA+ exhibition in the heart of an embassy's private garden
For Pride Month, this embassy in Paris invites visitors to explore, at the heart of its gardens, an exhibition that puts queer art in the spotlight. A special guided tour will be offered on June 15, 2026. [Read more]
Urban Music: street artists celebrate the Fête de la Musique at a Marais gallery in Paris
Urban Signature returns to Paris with a new group exhibition to be explored free of charge from Wednesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, in a gallery in the Marais. Entitled "Urban Music," this installation will feature works by more than twenty urban artists, created around the theme of music. [Read more]
Sax carves out a cavern beneath the Madeleine Church for a free street-art exhibition.
We were thrilled to discover Sax’s inaugural exhibition in the crypt of the Church of the Madeleine. The street artist returns from June 18 to 28, 2026 with “La Caverne,” unveiling around fifty immersive works that visitors can view for free inside the monument. [Read more]
Amédée Couder, fabric designer: the exhibition behind the scenes of design at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy
The Toile de Jouy Museum pays tribute to 19th-century artist Amédée Couder, a pivotal textile designer. The exhibition runs from June 19, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.
The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées. [Read more]
We are (still) here: the free urban art exhibition you won’t want to miss at the Petit Palais this summer
After its first edition in 2024, the We are here exhibition is returning to the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich urban art trail right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. Free to explore from June 20 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Descriptive contemporary artworks take up residence in this superb medieval castle in the Val d'Oise.
Resident artists take over the Château de La Roche-Guyon in Val-d'Oise with new works and installations that blend sculpture, sound, and a fantastical menagerie. So we’re off to discover this immersive contemporary exhibition from June 20 to November 1, 2026. We’ve already had a sneak peek at a few pieces and can’t wait to see what else is in store. [Read more]
Concert, treasure hunt and a magician: the 2026 Fête des Pîtres program at the Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris invites us to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, this Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Throughout the weekend, enjoy a lineup of activities, exhibitions and free concerts for the whole family. [Read more]
Simulacres: the free exhibition at Magasins Généraux (93) that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.
Reality takes on a slight blur in Pantin, at the Magasins Généraux, from June 25 to September 27, 2026. With the free exhibition “Simulacres,” certainties falter and images sometimes hold the upper hand. Here, seeing isn’t always enough to understand. [Read more]
This Italian jeweler is at the heart of a free, one-off exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — reservations
Gleaming stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern vision of jewelry: with The Revolutionary Jeweler, Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free, reservation-only exhibition, running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, revisits the Milanese house’s history through its emblematic pieces, striking imagery, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry. [Read more]
This free fashion exhibition and its pop-up café are heading to the Champs-Élysées at the end of June.
The Danish House hosts a free fashion exhibition dedicated to Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt, from June 24 to July 19, 2026. Blending haute couture, tailoring, sketches and archives, the route unveils an elegant, socially engaged Scandinavian fashion at the Champs-Élysées Cultural Center. [Read more]
Les Bains Numériques 2026, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets in Enghien-les-Bains (95)
Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 12th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. During these four days, the digital arts will take over the town with installations, exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and an electro concert on a floating stage. [Read more]
Marc Bloch, The Spirit of History: An Exhibition Paying Tribute to the Resistance Fighter at the Panthéon
On the occasion of his entry into the Panthéon, historian and Resistance member Marc Bloch is the centerpiece of a new exhibition. On display from June 25, 2026 to January 10, 2027 at the Panthéon in Paris. [Read more]
Funny Heists: A Caricature and History Exhibition at the Air and Space Museum
Discover the history of airplanes and balloons through vintage cartoons in a fun and engaging exhibition at the Museum of Air and Space. Don’t miss "Hilarious Flights," running from June 27, 2026, to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
These exhibitions aren't the only events of the month: in June, our diary is full! Find out what's on this month.
June 2026's must-see outings in Paris: the lineup
As summer arrives, festival season gets underway, new terraces open, and outdoor performances abound—here are the must-attend events for June 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
June 2026's must-see outings in Paris: the lineup
