Looking for the best festivals in Paris this July 2023 ? We've put together a top list of not-to-be-missed events. From Fnac Live to Carnaval Tropical and the open-air cinema at La Villette, 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.
July 2023 festivals in Paris
Festival de Cinéma en plein air 2023 de la Villette: program of free screenings this summer
The open-air film festival of La Villette returns from July 19 to August 20, 2023 in Paris! On the program: a month of free and open-air film screenings, to be followed while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette. For this new edition, the theme is Team Spirit! [Read more]
Pantin sur Mer, free open-air music festival: entertainment, workshops, designers, tattoos ...
Pantin Sur Mer returns in force for its 3rd edition! This free open-air festival is set to rock Pantin's Place de la Pointe from July 29 to 30, 2023. Come and experience two sensational days of music, creativity and conviviality just outside Paris! [Read more]
Open-air cult films and culinary delights: Welcome to the Ciné Festival at the Ritz Paris!
The Ciné Festival at the Ritz Paris returns from July 11 to 13, 2023 in the heart of the hotel's Grand Jardin. Over three starlit summer evenings, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of open-air cinema with screenings of iconic films, savor fine food and let yourself be transported to a world of glamour as soon as the sun sets. Book your unique cinematic and culinary experience now! [Read more]
Lollapalooza Paris 2023: the program for Kidzapalooza, the children's festival
Lollapalooza is also for kids! The festival, which will invade the Hippodrome de Longchamp on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, 2018, will also delight the youngest with an exclusive program of its Kidzapalooza. On the menu? BB Brunes, Busy P, Pi Ja Ma and Alex Francis. [Read more]
Lollapalooza Paris 2023: the complete line-up and concert times
Lollapalooza Paris is back! Join us at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp on Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, 2023 for live performances by Kendrick Lamar, Aya Nakamura, Damso, Kygo, Rosalía, Lil Nas X, as well as Stray Kids, OneRepublic, Central Cee, John Butler, Kaleo, Ava Max and Royal Republic! Click here for the full program and concert times! [Read more]
Les Musicales du Châtel in Provins, the program of free concerts this summer 2023
Les Musicales du Châtel liven up the summer season in the medieval town of Provins with a series of free concerts every Saturday evening. Come and relax from 7pm to 10pm in the historic setting of Place du Châtel, between July 22 and August 19, 2023. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Viry-Chatillon: Free screening of the film Vaillante in Parc Leblanc
Experience open-air cinema in Viry-Chatillon's Parc Leblanc. Join us on July 21 for the screening of the film Vaillante. [Read more]
Free open-air cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly special Studio Ghibli, films on the program
Attention lovers of Studio Ghibli animated films! This summer, from July 13 to August 20, 2023, the Musée du Quai Branly is offering free open-air cinema screenings as part of Jardin d'été! Enjoy Japanese creations in front of the Eiffel Tower. Don't forget to book! [Read more]
Formes olympiques 2023, the free festival between sport and art this summer in Paris
Concert, show, exhibition, sport: with the Formes olympiques festival, from June 23 to September 17, 2023, we're enjoying a host of free events, all over Paris. Here's a selection of not-to-be-missed events. [Read more]
DÉPART, the new arts festival at Paris's Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports
A new festival is coming to the Paris region, in a pair of unusual locations where you'd expect to be on a plane rather than admiring artistic performances: Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports. See you from July 14 to August 19, 2023! [Read more]
The Magic Cinéma: the open-air immersive cinema experience in Montrouge
Discover Magic Cinéma in Montrouge, a unique summer event featuring immersive outdoor film screenings. Immerse yourself in captivating worlds, dance to the rhythm of enchanting music and savor exotic dishes, all while enjoying an unforgettable cinematic experience. Join us this summer for festive evenings of discovery and fun. [Read more]
Screening of 'Vivantes' by Elie Chouraqui : Against Violence Against Women in Paris
This Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Paris, on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville, the open-air screening of 'Vivantes', a creation by Elie Chouraqui, highlights the fight against violence against women. The event is free and open to all. [Read more]
Cinéma sur le Toit x Sofilm at Bar à Bulles, free open-air cinema all summer long
Fancy an open-air cinema in a stylish location? Head to the Bar à Bulles, on the roof of the Moulin Rouge, for an unusual screening, every Wednesday from July 12 to August 30, 2023. Cinéma sur le Toit x Sofilm is your chance to catch a free film in one of Paris's most exclusive locations! [Read more]
Unusual open-air cinema: pedal to generate electricity for the projector
A program of short films to be screened while you pedal your bike - that's the idea behind the CinéCyclo Tour Grand Paris open-air film festival, to be held in five towns across the Paris region from July 19 to 23. Please note that screenings on Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23 are cancelled! [Read more]
Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival
The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the spellbinding world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 8 to August 27, 2023. This edition features the Aubusson tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound, inspired by the famous Japanese animated film Princess Mononoké directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a unique opportunity to discover this spectacular work of art, and to enjoy a host of free events, including an open-air cinema. [Read more]
Festival Rhizomes 2023: the program of free outdoor concerts in Paris
Join us until July 23, 2023 in selected gardens in northern Paris and the Montmartre Arena, as well as in the Parc Floral de Paris and Épinay-sous-Sénart, to enjoy the free open-air concerts of the Rhizomes Festival. The program features 16 dates, 12 venues and 100 artists, including Samaïa, Kin'Gongolo Kiniata and Bamba Wassoulou Groove. [Read more]
Ciné sous les étoiles: Seine-Saint-Denis open-air film festival unveils program
The latest edition of the "Ciné sous les étoiles" open-air film festival runs all summer long, from June 30 to September 1. In nine Seine-Saint-Denis towns, free screenings of popular films await you. [Read more]
Nyege Nyege Festival 2023: an electro marathon at Point Fort d'Aubervilliers
African electronic music comes to Seine-Saint-Denis for the latest edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival. Join us on Friday July 14, 2023 at the Point Fort d'Aubervilliers for a fireworks display of live performances and DJ sets on the French national holiday. [Read more]
The French Touch stage: the free festival at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann _ Reserve your tickets
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is celebrating French creation, from fashion to gastronomy, beauty and decor, from July 5 to August 31, 2023. A 100% tricolored event that also vibrates to the rhythm of the French Touch stage, a free music festival to be discovered from July 6 to 9, 2023 on the rooftop of the Grand Magasin. [Read more]
A weekend of free family activities around Polichinelle at the Louvre
On the occasion of the Etés du Louvre, the open-air festival of the famous Parisian museum, on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2023, families are invited to a weekend of free activities! [Read more]
July 14 at l'Haÿ-les-Roses (94): fairground games, open-air cinema, popular ball and fireworks display
For the Fête Nationale in L'Haÿ-les-Roses, a festive program awaits you this Thursday, July 13, 2023! On the menu: fairground games, inflatables, an open-air cinema, a popular ball and fireworks! [Read more]
France Quintessence 2023, the French spirits trade show
French spirits have their own show, and it's called France Quintessence! The 2023 edition of this show takes place on September 10 and 11, 2023 at the Salle Wagram. Calling all lovers of quality spirits! [Read more]
Yardland: popular culture festival at Parc de Choisy Paris cancelled
A festival dedicated to popular culture is coming to the Paris region! Created by We Love Green and Yard, the Yardland festival will take place at the Parc de Choisy in Paris on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2023, for two days of festivities featuring concerts by Metro Boomin, Tayc, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay and Kaaris, with an exclusive show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his "Or Noir" album. The festival has been cancelled for security reasons, due to the riots currently affecting the country. [Read more]
Ciné Tarmac 2023: dates for the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace summer open-air cinema
Once again this year, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is hosting Ciné Tarmac: an open-air cinema where you can watch films projected onto an airplane! Discover the Summer 2023 program soon, and enjoy fantastic evenings at the Musée du Bourget, from July 7 to 9, 2023. [Read more]
Las Onces, the festival to discover Colombian traditions at Jardin 21, July 8-9, 2023
In the series of events where you're sure to travel without even leaving Paris this summer, we present the latest, a two-day festival to immerse you in Latin America! From Jardin 21, the cultural and festive wasteland in the 19th arrondissement, take a one-way ticket to Colombia, with a program combining concerts, Latino DJ sets and creative workshops, for a festive weekend with friends and family! [Read more]
Festival des Arènes de Montmartre: free events, shows and concerts on July 15
Did you know? On the Montmartre side, just a few hundred meters from the Sacré-Coeur, you'll find the Arènes de Montmartre, a veritable cultural landmark on the Butte. On Saturday, July 15, 2023, the Festival des Arènes takes place here, a festive and artistic event, free for all! [Read more]
CinéClub Paradiso: open-air cinema and free concerts at La Seine Musicale
From July 21 to 23, La Seine Musicale hosts the CinéClub Paradiso open-air cinema. This free event will screen a musical comedy each evening, preceded by a concert. [Read more]
Garden Parvis 2023: La Défense's must-see summer event
Paris La Défense reopens its doors to Garden Parvis! Open free of charge to all from Thursday June 29 to Saturday July 29, 2023, and every day thereafter, Garden Parvis promises to be the must-see summer event in western Paris, with a new gourmet offering, the Table du Chef by Julien Sebbag, leisure areas not to mention concerts and dj sets... all spread over 6,000m². [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Montrouge: free screenings every Thursday evening this summer
One of the most popular activities in Ile-de-France, open-air cinema is back this summer! Head to Montrouge for an exceptional program of dance and sports, every Thursday evening, for free screenings! [Read more]
Dolcevita sur Seine, open-air film festival on the banks of the Seine 2023 and its activities
Dolcevita sur Seine returns from July 8 to 12, 2023, to take us to Italy. For 5 days, enjoy free screenings, concerts and exhibitions in a variety of venues! [Read more]
La Plage de Nanterre, the summer resort of 2023
The city of Nanterre launches the 2023 edition of La Plage de Nanterre from July 15 to August 20. As every year, a wave of sand covers the Gabriel Péri stadium, which is transformed into a free "seaside resort", for a "beach-like" atmosphere with deckchairs, bouncy castles, water games, entertainment, music and open-air cinema! [Read more]
Une toile sous les étoiles, open-air cinema for €3 from La Monnaie de Paris this summer 2023
La Monnaie de Paris transforms its Cour d'Honneur into an open-air cinema on July 20 and 21, 2023, with screenings of "Slumdog Millionaire" and "La Folie des Grandeurs". [Read more]
Smmmile Festival: Vegan & Pop 2023 at Parc de La Villette in Paris
Free concerts, thrift shops, stand-up comedy and plant-based cooking workshops: this is the program that awaits you at the Parc de La Villette in Paris on July 1 and 2, 2023, for the new and 8th edition of the Vegan & Pop Festival: the SMMMILE. [Read more]
"Rencontres Impulsion!", choreographic creation in the spotlight at Pavillon Carré de Baudouin
Rencontres Impulsion!" returns for a second edition in July 2023! Two days dedicated to choreographic creation are scheduled for July 7 and 8 at the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin. Organized by La Fabrique de la Danse, this event showcases committed choreographic creation, with aspects that are as much artistic as societal and educational. [Read more]
Open-air cinema: the Branche & Ciné festival returns to the forests of Île-de-France in 2023
The Branche & Ciné festival returns this summer from June 29 to July 8, 2023. Enjoy a free open-air cinema in one of the forests of Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France and Normandy. [Read more]
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre 2023: the program for the free film festival
Notice to all movie lovers! The Cinema Paradiso Louvre festival returns to Paris from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9, 2023, 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]
Les Trois Beaux Days 2023: open-air concerts at the Montmartre Arena
Les Trois Beaux Days is the summer festival of choice for those staying in Paris. Les Trois Baudets concert hall is organizing three evenings of not-to-be-missed open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre. Join us in the 18th arrondissement from Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22, 2023, to experience this summer event! [Read more]
Festival Namasté France, discover Indian traditions at La Seine Musicale
From July 6 to 9, 2023, come and immerse yourself in Indian culture at the Namasté France festival at La Seine Musicale! On the program: traditional music, gastronomy and dance. [Read more]
Hotel Paradiso and its rooftop with open-air cinema
Cinephiles beware: here's THE terrace not to be missed in Paris this summer 2023! For a new season, the Hôtel Paradiso unveils its green rooftop with open-air cinema and cocktail bar! [Read more]
Festival Paris l'été 2023: dance, performance, installation... here's the program
As every year, the Paris l'été Festival enchants the capital during the summer season. Join us from July 10 to 30, 2023 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]
Festival du Film de Fesses 2023 returns to Paris
The 8th edition of the Butt Film Festival takes place from June 28 to July 2, 2023 in 4 Parisian venues. On the program: screenings, cartes blanches, readings and performances in the company of Paris's most beautiful buttocks. [Read more]
UGC cinemas celebrate 100 years of Warner Bros this summer 2023
UGC marks the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros with an exceptional summer program, featuring 100 masterpieces in 20 UGC cinemas across France. [Read more]
100 years of Warner Bros at UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles: 84 cult films in the spotlight
UGC Ciné Cité Les Halles, a cinema monster in terms of admissions, honors the centenary of Warner Bros with 84 cult films from June 7 to August 29. [Read more]
Little Cinéma d'été: free film screenings and animations for children this summer in Paris
Free movie screenings and animations to experience with your family? That's what's waiting for you this summer in Paris with Little Cinéma d'été and its program of film screenings for children! See you on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July 2023 at the Little Ciné de la Villette to discover works gathered on the theme of Team Spirit! [Read more]
Mois Molière à Versailles 2023, the program of shows at mini prices and free of charge
Molière Month returns to Versailles from June 1 to July 2, 2023. The 27th Mois Molière offers a rich program of theater, circus, music and dance, with no fewer than 330 performances in 62 different venues. This major cultural event has established itself as one of France's leading theater festivals. [Read more]
The Festival de la Bergerie : guinguette spirit, animations and aperitif-concerts in June and July
What are you doing in June and July 2023? Nothing planned yet? Then it's a good thing, because at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, it's the big return of the Festival de la Bergerie, every Thursday in June, with Saturday July 8 as a bonus. [Read more]
Little Films Festival: the film event for the little ones
From June 24th to September 3rd, the Little Films Festival is back for the fifth time all over France. Something to delight families, children and leisure centers to spend the summer. [Read more]
Les Étés du Louvre, 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 Tuileries Garden, from June 21 to July 20, 2023. [Read more]
The Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer terrace, is back with its open-air cinema
La Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer restaurant, will reopen its doors in Paris on May 9, 2023 to allow us to enjoy its magical setting once again. For an idyllic lunch or dinner in a flowery and green setting and why not a movie in June, this is the place to be. [Read more]
Jean Eustache : the filmmaker returns to the cinema for an exceptional retrospective
The cult filmmaker behind "Mother and Whore" will be celebrated on June 7, 2023, through the re-release of ten of his films in theaters. [Read more]
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Top summer festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region 2023
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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 of you looking for a little sweetness, check out this summer's 2024 music festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [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]
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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]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 1st, 2023 to July 31th, 2023
Recommended age
For all
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