Looking for the best festivals in Paris this July 2025 ? We've got you covered with our top picks of not-to-be-missed events. From Fnac Live to the Arènes de Montmartre and open-air cinema, there's plenty to enjoy with friends, family or even as a duo. Take your pick from these great ideas for lively outings, most of them free.
Hong Kong à la Carte: the book that celebrates Hong Kong cuisine
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Foods and Wines from Spain: authentic Spanish cuisine in Paris
Sponsored - The "Foods and Wines from Spain" certification promotes the authenticity of Spanish cuisine on the international stage by certifying Spanish restaurants that meet quality criteria. An essential reference for lovers of Spanish gastronomy in search of authentic, traditional and rigorously selected flavors. Discover the first 6 RFS-labeled restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Vincennes Estival Club: a festive summer at the Château de Vincennes, final days
This summer, the City of Vincennes is transforming its château into an open-access summer club! Join us from July 14 to August 3, 2025 to discover the Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Open-air concerts, sports activities, an aqua-ludic area and DJ Sets. Don't miss the final days of the event, including a free concert by Jérémy Frérot. [Read more]
Lollapalooza Paris 2025: complete program and concert times
Lollapalooza Paris returns to the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp on Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025! On the program for this new edition? David Guetta, Justin Timberlake, Olivia Rodrigo, Macklemore, The Last Dinner Party, the South Korean group Ive, Joé Dwèt Filé, as well as Benson Boone for an exclusive set, French DJ Trym and Britons Lola Young and Raye as well as Alex Warren and Franglish. Click here for the full program and concert times. [Read more]
Peacock Society 2025 at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: program by day and times
Peacock Society returns with a new edition to be experienced right in the heart of summer. For this first-ever edition, the electro event moves to the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes for two days. Join us on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, 2025, to party the night away. On the program? A host of headliners including Charlotte de Witte, Joy Orbison, Brutalismus 3000 and British duo Underworld. Find out more about the full program and times! [Read more]
The Food Market celebrates its 10th anniversary at La Grande Épicerie de Paris: street-food festivities on rue du Bac - our photos
The Food Market celebrates its 10th anniversary in style at the foot of La Grande Épicerie de Paris, on Saturday July 5 from 11am to 6pm. For the occasion, rue du Bac is transformed into an open-air street-food guinguette. Twisted hot dogs, sidewalk feasting and a fairground atmosphere... get ready to munch the Left Bank like never before! [Read more]
Montreuil Paradise 2025: a free festival in the Parc des Beaumonts
On Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, Montreuil Paradise makes its comeback with a great program, as family-friendly as it is festive. [Read more]
Do Veggie Fa Sol, committed food festival, 100% vegan market at La Ferme du Buisson
The Do Veggie Fa Sol festival returns to the Ferme du Buisson on July 12, 2025, with a program of conferences, a conscious producers' market, concerts and 100% vegan food corners. [Read more]
La Nuit du Méliès: some twenty night-time screenings at the Montreuil cinema (93)
Cinephiles, don't miss the Nuit du Méliès in Montreuil on July 5 and 6: 23 films, rooftop concerts and screenings until dawn for €4 each. An immersion into the heart of cinema, with six themes. [Read more]
Paris est Ludique 2025: the games festival returns to Paris
Paris est Ludique, the great Parisian board game festival, returns from July 4 to 6, 2025. Head for the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris's 12th arrondissement to enjoy this major open-air games fair, where you can discover the best board games and the latest innovations in the field! [Read more]
Festival Rosa Bonheur 2025: intimate concerts and heritage in the Parc du Château (77)
This summer, the Rosa Bonheur Festival returns to the heart of the forest of Fontainebleau (77) to electrify your weekends with the sound of female voices. From July 6 to August 30 2025, enjoy intimate concerts in the bucolic setting of the Château de Rosa Bonheur park. A refreshing musical interlude, paying tribute to the legendary animal painter and all the inspiring women who have walked these lands. [Read more]
Yardland 2025 at the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes: here's the complete program for each day
Attention hip-hop music fans! Yardland, the festival dedicated to popular culture, returns to the Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes on Friday July 4, Saturday July 5 and Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program for this new edition? Open-air concerts by Tiakola, Hamza, Meryl, Lacrim, Theodora, Prince Waly, JRK 19 and Guy2Bezbar. Discover the complete line-up by day! [Read more]
Enghien Jazz Festival 2025: complete program and concert times
The Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival returns this summer with a new edition to be enjoyed from Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program this year? Shows by Ibrahim Maalouf and Yun Sun Nah, plus free concerts by Aloe Blacc, The Avener, UB40 and Eagle-Eye Cherry, to be discovered on the lake stage! [Read more]
Fnac Live 2025 in Paris: complete program and concert times
After a break in 2024 due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Fnac Live will return to the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and lounges for a new series of not-to-be-missed free concerts on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 2, 3 and 4, 2025. On the program for this new edition? American artist St. Vincent, Breton singer Miossec, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Olivier Ruiz, phenomenon Baby Volcano, French electro duo Air and rapper Zamdane... check out the full program and concert times for this 13th edition! [Read more]
Les Médiévales De Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, the free program
From July 4 to 6, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne (77) hosts the Médiévales de Moret-sur-Loing 2025, a festive weekend of horse shows, water jousting, a craftsmen's market and a medieval banquet. A total immersion in the medieval world, just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau. [Read more]
CinéClub Paradiso 2025: free open-air cinema at La Seine Musicale - ticketing dates
From July 15 to 18, 2025, La Seine Musicale hosts the CinéClub Paradiso open-air cinema. A free event featuring cult films and DJ sets. Here's the program! [Read more]
Days Off 2025 Festival in Paris: program by day
The new and fifteenth edition of the Days Off festival is not to be missed from June 28 to July 6, 2025 at the Philharmonie de Paris and the Cité de la Musique. Once again this year, the festival has a great line-up in store, with the exceptional appearance of Nick Cave for two solo concerts accompanied by Colin Greenwood. The talented Beth Gibbons will also be on hand, as will Róisín Murphy, Kae Tempest and the British rock band Block Party, as well as DRAGA's creation "Ô Guérillères". [Read more]
Classique au Vert 2025: here's the program for the free concert festival at the Parc Floral de Paris
The Classique au Vert Festival returns to the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris from June 25 to September 7, 2025. Once again this year, Classique au Vert invites music lovers and neophytes alike to enjoy a good tempo and good weather with renowned and up-and-coming artists. [Read more]
Paris Jazz Festival 2025 at the Parc Floral: here's the line-up of free concerts
The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 25 to September 7, 2025, with as many musical talents to see and hear in a bucolic setting. Discover the program for this series of free concerts! [Read more]
La Villette open-air cinema returns with two screenings a day this summer 2025
The Festival de cinéma en plein air de La Villette returns from July 23 to August 17, 2025 with a new feature: two daily screenings, at 6pm for families and 9pm for film buffs, on the Prairie du Triangle. [Read more]
Free summer concerts at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris 16th arrondissement
The free Summer Concerts at the Jardin d'Acclimatation await you from June 11 to July 29, 2025. This summer, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement will host no fewer than 20 free concerts featuring 1,500 musicians and choristers from the USA, the UK and France. [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]
Studio Ghibli retrospective at the Grand Rex: 10 cult films to (re)see on the big screen
Totoro invites itself to the Grand Rex! From July 4 to 6, 2025, Studio Ghibli takes to the big screen with ten cult films filled with fantastic creatures and spells. A poetic retrospective that promises to make minds ... and popcorns! [Read more]
Jardins ouverts 2025: events and installations in 200 parks in Île-de-France this summer
Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns this summer 2025. From July 5 to August 31, Parisians can enjoy two months of artistic installations and cultural events in parks and gardens near their homes. [Read more]
Caps Attack 2025: the street art festival in Cergy-Pontoise, the program
Attention street art fans! The Caps Attack festival returns to the Val-d'Oise region this summer, with a new 5th edition that's sure to be a sight to behold. It's an opportunity to transform the city of Cergy-Pontoise into an open-air museum, with live frescoes on the program, as well as a series of events. Here's what's in store! [Read more]
Par has'Art! street arts festival returns to 12 towns in the Paris - Vallée de la Marne region
From June 27 to July 5, 2025, the 7th edition of the Par has'Art! festival offers free outdoor shows in 12 towns in the Paris - Vallée de la Marne conurbation. Theater, dance, music, puppetry and circus will enliven streets and parks in a festive atmosphere accessible to all. [Read more]
Gare aux Docs 2025: a free, committed film festival on the tracks of the REcyclerie
Fancy an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris's Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from July 4 to August 30, 2025, to enjoy documentaries on a wide range of subjects. [Read more]
Ciné-Voisins 2025, the free open-air film festival at the foot of buildings in the 12th and 20th arrondissements.
Immerse yourself in the world of the Ciné-Voisins Festival and enjoy free outdoor film screenings, from July 17 to 27, 2025, at various locations, parks and squares in Paris. [Read more]
TAKIFÉ: the first festival of kiff (food, beauty, fashion, music, kids ...) arrives at 104 in Paris
TAKIFÉ, the first 100% kiff festival, takes up residence at CENTQUATRE-PARIS on July 4 and 5, 2025. For two days, 100 creative and committed brands will transform this arty venue in the 19th arrondissement into a veritable playground of experiences. Food, humor, music and trends... get ready to experience cool in total immersion! [Read more]
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre: the free film festival returns in July 2025 - the program
Attention all cinephiles! The Cinéma Paradiso Louvre festival returns this summer with a new selection of films screened free of charge in the most beautiful and original of cinemas: the Cour Carrée du Louvre. [Read more]
Multitude 2025 Biennial: three days of free festival at Parc Georges-Valbon (93)
The Multitude Biennial returns to the Parc Georges-Valbon from July 4 to 6, 2025 for a festive, free weekend, a vibrant reflection of the cultural diversity of Seine-Saint-Denis. The program for this great citizen celebration, imagined by its residents, includes concerts, parades, gastronomy, comedy, dance and debates! [Read more]
Une Toile à la Belle Étoile 2025: open-air cinema at La Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris is transforming its Cour d'Honneur into an open-air cinema, offering 4 magical evenings for all cinephiles, from July 23 to 26, 2025, with entertainment starting at 7pm. [Read more]
Festival des Places reinvents Parisian public spaces until autumn
Every weekend from May to October 2025, the Festival des Places transforms Parisian squares into stages open to all. Supported by the Théâtre de la Ville and the City of Paris, this free event offers multidisciplinary programming in the public space. [Read more]
Branche et ciné 2025: the open-air film festival returns to the forests of Île-de-France
The Branche et Ciné festival is back this summer, from June 26 to July 12, 2025. Enjoy a free open-air cinema in one of the forests of the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Les Trois Beaux Days 2025: open-air concerts at the Montmartre Arena
Les Trois Beaux Days is the summer festival of choice for those staying in Paris. The famous concert hall Les Trois Baudets is organizing three evenings of not-to-be-missed open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre. Join us in the 18th arrondissement on Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2025, for this summer event! [Read more]
Festival de la Bergerie de Rambouillet: guinguette spirit and aperitif concerts this summer
What are you doing in June and July 2025? No plans yet? Then you're in luck, because at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, the Festival de la Bergerie is back every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July. [Read more]
Paris l'été Festival: dance, exhibition, magic, performance, music... All the 2025 program
As every year, the Paris l'été Festival enchants the capital during the summer season. Join us from July 12 to August 5, 2025, in the four corners of Paris (and even further afield, in the suburbs) to discover a cutting-edge cultural program featuring dance, circus, theater, installation and music! [Read more]
Théâtre de Verdure Festival 2025 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne: the festival for young and old alike
Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2025, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 14 to September 28, 2025, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages. [Read more]
Dolcevita sur Seine: the open-air film festival around Italy at the Arènes de Lutèce
Dolcevita sur Seine is back from July 4 to 8, 2025 to take us to Italy. For 5 days, enjoy free film screenings and entertainment at the Arènes de Lutèce! [Read more]
Disney Music Festival: we tried out the new musical season at Disneyland Paris
A music festival featuring all the greatest hits from Disney and Pixar studios? It's happening at Disneyland Paris, from April 19 to September 7, 2025, with the Disney Music Festival. [Read more]
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]
Les kiosques en fête, launch of free events in squares and gardens around Paris
Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! And the new season gets underway at the beginning of May 2025! [Read more]
Hors-Ligne: the festival for alternative travel between Ground Control and Communale
Explore Brittany, Germany or Tunisia at the Hors-Ligne festival, which takes a different approach to travel through festive events, from April 19 to July 27, 2025, between Ground Control and Communale. [Read more]
Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2025: free summer events at leisure centers
The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 11 to August 6, 2025. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Cergy-Pontoise and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required). [Read more]
Garden Parvis 2025: the return of the summer festival at La Défense
The Garden Parvis Festival returns to La Défense for its 6th edition. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis offers residents and visitors a place to party, relax and enjoy the summer! [Read more]
L'Été du Canal 2025, the must-see summer festival on the canals of Paris
L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And the good news is that this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 5 to August 10, 2025. On the program for this 18th edition: free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the canals. [Read more]
La Douve Blanche Festival 2025: Bonnie Banane, Pureblast... the rest of the program
New edition for the Douve Blanche Festival! To be discovered from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 6, 2025, in the moat of the Château d'Egreville, this festival from the Paris region invites a host of talented artists, including Frieda, Johnnie Carwash, Aleksandir, King Crab, Miley Serious, Leïla Koumiya, Bonnie Banane and Pureblast. [Read more]
Jazz à Vienne 2025: Jamie Cullum, Parov Stelar... the first names!
The Jazz à Vienne festival announces its return to Isère with a new 44th edition to be staged from June 26 to July 11, 2025. On the program? Jamie Cullum, Parov Stelar, Avishai Cohen, Anne Paceo, Thomas Dutronc, Madeleine Peyroux and Tiken Jah Fakoly. [Read more]
Château Perché Festival moves to the Château de Farcheville in Essonne (91) for summer 2025
The Château Perché festival celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Château de Farcheville, in Essonne (91), from July 24 to 27, 2025! For this Île-de-France premiere, the "Il était une fois, l'Utopie Fantasmagorique" edition promises a new festive experience combining music, art and visual performances. Get ready for a royal anniversary! [Read more]
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This summer's top festivals in Paris and Île-de-France 2024
From the unmissable to the atypical, from the musical to the free... Every summer, festivals flock to the four corners of the capital, delighting the many inhabitants of the Ile-de-France region. Whether it's shows, cinema or music, discover the Paris and Ile-de-France festivals that will be making a splash this summer 2024. [Read more]
Discover the best outdoor film festivals in Paris this spring and summer 2025: free screenings and open-air cinema events. [Read more]
From June to September, the parks and gardens of Paris and all the departments of the Ile-de-France region, from Yvelines to Val de Marne, come alive with free concerts and music festivals. Jazz, classical, electro, rock or French variety, including a return to the 80s... there's something for everyone! Here's a roundup of free music events not to be missed this summer in Paris and the Paris region. [Read more]
Looking for the best festivals in Paris in August 2025? We've put together a list of not-to-be-missed events. Cinema, music, parades and shows of all kinds await you this summer in Paris. And don't forget to take advantage of the often free events - August in Paris is great! [Read more]
It's often said that music softens the soul. And it does. And it's not for nothing that festivals are springing up all over the capital during the summer. So, for those looking for a little sweetness, discover the music festivals in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this summer 2025. Live music ahead! [Read more]
With all the talent shows on TV, dance has regained its letters of nobility. As a result, dance shows and festivals (both classical and modern) are multiplying in Paris. Here's a best-of list of current and upcoming shows you won't want to miss. [Read more]
Paris is bursting with festivals and events! And when it's free, it's even better. Music, circus, shows, design, food and festive parades are on the program for young and old alike. Check out the program to make sure you don't miss out on the best free events in Paris. [Read more]
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