The Fête des Tuileries 2026 is back in its historic setting, the Jardin des Tuileries, in the 1er arrondissement de Paris. The only funfair installed in the heart of the capital, between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, it opens its gates from June 20 to August 23, 2026 to offer Parisians, residents of the Île-de-France region, or tourists from around the world a season of good humor and thrills in one of the city’s most emblematic gardens.
This setting is not incidental. The Jardin des Tuileries, imagined by Catherine de Médicis and opened to the public in 1564, has always been seen as a place of celebration. The Fête des Tuileries continues that multi-century tradition, keeping alive for several generations the spirit of the popular fair at the heart of Paris. An institution that Parisians and international visitors pass down from generation to generation.
The big surprise of this 2026 edition is the coexistence of the Grande Roue de Paris and the Olympic basin, a relic of the Paris 2024 Games. Having first appeared at the Jardin des Tuileries in December 1985, the world’s largest mobile ferris wheel reclaims its prime spot among the rides. From its cabins, perched at 60 meters high, you get a 360° panorama of Paris’s rooftops, with the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and Montmartre in view. Every evening at 9:30 p.m., the Olympic basin takes off and delivers a show that blends fairground heritage with Olympic legacy in a quite striking way.
The lineup of attractions stays true to what has made the Fête des Tuileries so charming for years. Nearly 60 attractions are on offer, for all ages and all levels of daring. You’ll find the family classics that delight the crowd: bumper cars, duck fishing, the trampoline, rifle shooting, the House of Mirrors, and the must-see 1900s wooden horses, which exude a retro charm you won’t find anywhere else in central Paris. For the bolder among us, thrill rides complete the lineup, raising the adrenaline in this uniquely Parisian setting.
On the indulgence front, the fair stalls dish up the classics: cotton candy, candied apples, waffles, churros, and crepes that scent the garden paths and delight the foodies between two spins of the carousel. A traditional fairground mood, without an overpowering sound system, keeps the site serene and gives it that distinctive rhythm—one of laughter and whoops of enthusiasm.
The admission to the funfair remains free; only the rides cost money. Each ride has its own on-site ticket booth, and some offer passes or discounted multi-ride packages to enjoy several attractions.
The Fête des Tuileries 2026 is easy to reach by subway—Line 1 to Tuileries station, or Lines 8 and 12 to Concorde. It runs daily from 11:00 to 23:30. Entry to the site is free, with each ride or attraction having its own on-site ticketing. This outing comes highly recommended for families with children, couples seeking a unique stroll, and anyone looking to enjoy summer without venturing far from central Paris. To discover other great ideas for funfairs in Île-de-France, our guide Parcs d'attractions et fêtes foraines à Paris et aux alentours 2026 lists all the season’s events.
We go there for the bumper cars, to treat ourselves to churros, or to soak up the carnival vibe of the fairgrounds right in the heart of Paris. The fun opens to you every day of the week, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m..
Also to discover: La Fête des Loges 2026 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the great funfair of the Yvelines.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 28, 2026
Location
Bois de Boulogne
Bois de Boulogne
75116 Paris 16
Access
Metro line 10 station "Porte d'Auteuil" or line 9 "Ranelgah".
Recommended age
For all
More information
Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
