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]
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]
Leandro Erlich: The Grand Palais hosts a retrospective celebrating the work of the Argentine artist
This summer, the Grand Palais is showcasing a retrospective dedicated to Leandro Erlich! From June 2 to September 6, 2026, visitors can explore the world of this Argentine artist, renowned for his installations that challenge our perceptions and distort our sense of space in public environments. [Read more]
Asian Spring 2026: dates and program of the Parisian art festival for lovers of Asia
Asian art lovers and collectors are once again delighted by the Asian Spring, now in its 9th edition, running from June 3 to 12, 2026, across Parisian galleries, museums, and auction houses. [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: Her Fog Sculpture Unveiled This Summer at the Bourse de Commerce
This summer, the Rotonde at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris will host one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. From June 4 to September 20, 2026, visitors can experience this captivating installation, where a thick white cloud of water vapor will appear and vanish, enveloping and revealing guests in an enchanting mist. [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]
This free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery extends the experience of JR's La Caverne du Pont-Neuf.
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]
An exhibition of stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix at the Château de Fontainebleau
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]
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]
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]
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: the landmark retrospective of the Italian couturier at the Maillol Museum this summer, 2026
Paris drapes itself in glamour this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, on view from June 5 to September 6, 2026. From baroque flair to a flood of prints and sculptural silhouettes, the retrospective fashion exhibition promises bold colors and showy excess, true to the legend. [Read more]
The Second Surprise of Love, Marivaux at Mois Molière in Versailles
The Second Surprise of Love by Marivaux, directed by Ronan Rivière, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie in Versailles. This production, featuring Francis Poulenc’s piano music, brings together La Voix des Plumes for the Mois Molière festival on June 6 and 7, 2026. [Read more]
La Caverne du Pont-Neuf : JR's giant installation is under way in Paris — our photos
The Pont Neuf is continuing its metamorphosis. Led by JR, the oldest bridge in Paris is preparing to host La Caverne du Pont Neuf, a monumental installation conceived as an open-air immersive cave. Optical illusions, inflatable structures, and plays of light will transform the monument into a temporary mineral fault. A spectacular experience to be discovered from June 6 to 28, 2026, in the very heart of the capital. [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, star shivers: a multisensory exhibition this summer at the Grand Palais
The artist Laure Prouvost blends art and science in an installation that heightens our senses. Discover the exhibition We, Star Shivers, running from June 10 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]
Photography in all its letters, an artistic ABC on display at the MEP
The European House of Photography celebrates the history and richness of photography with a diverse exhibition, on view from June 10 to September 13, 2026. [Read more]
French artist Camille Vivier in the spotlight at the European House of Photography
The European House of Photography devotes a major retrospective to French photographer 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]
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]
The Enki Bilal Collection: a new art space to explore this June in the Marais, Paris
Comic book artist Enki Bilal unveils his own artistic space in the Marais starting June 11, 2026. Serving as both an exhibition hub and a creative studio, this venue is designed to welcome artists and visitors alike. [Read more]
Hugo and Architecture: From Stone to Pen — An Exhibition at the Victor Hugo House in Paris
The Victor Hugo House is hosting a thematic exhibition exploring architecture in Hugo's work. Open to visitors from June 11 to November 22, 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]
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]
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]
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]
We are (still) here: the free street-art exhibition is back at the Petit Palais this summer.
After a first edition in 2024, the exhibition We are here is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich tour of urban art right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. Free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026. [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]
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]
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]
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.
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
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