Grand Palais

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Une partie du Grand Palais a été transformée, en 1964, sous l´ impulsion d´ André Malraux, en galeries destinées à présenter de prestigieuses expositions temporaires à caractère international. Devenu le lieu incontournable, les galeries ont accueilli plus de 240 expositions.

Practical information

Place
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris 8
+33144131717

Route planner

Accessibility info

Access
M° Champs-Elysées Clemenceau

Opening hours
Opening hours : 10h-20h - Nocturne : Wednesday 22h

Additional information
Prices : Variable - Group : Res. 2 months - Lecture tours : Res. 2 months Closed: Tuesday, 01/01, 01/05, 25/12 Practical informations : Foreign language tours , Foreign language documentation , Group , Lecture tours , Disabled access , Disabled with assistance , Wheelchair loan , Bookshop , Restaurant , Passenger car parking , Bus parking

Website
http://www.rmn.fr/galeriesnationalesdugrandpalais/

Current and upcoming events

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A giant heart draws us into love at the Grand Palais: the Nuit Blanche 2026 program.

This Saturday, June 6, 2026, don’t miss a visit to the Grand Palais: the Parisian landmark is being transformed and will open to the public for free for the new edition of Nuit Blanche... A wonderful nighttime outing awaits you!
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All World Waacking Battle 2v2: the dance event making its comeback at the Grand Palais this summer

An international dance competition, showcases and a turbocharged festive moment: no doubt, the All World Waacking Battle 2vs2 is back for another edition at the Grand Palais on July 11, 2026.
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Hilma af Klint at the Grand Palais: an exhibition weaving together spiritualism, the occult, and abstraction

Hilma af Klint, the Swedish visionary artist and a pioneer of abstraction, anchors a groundbreaking show at the Grand Palais, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from May 6 to August 30, 2026. Her mystic works, nourished by Spiritism and the occult, are unveiled in France for the first time in a curatorial journey that brings together almost the entire body of the Temple Paintings cycle, her magnum opus.
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Under the Grand Palais's skirt: drag queens reinvent cabaret for a one-night-only evening

Lotto, dance and a high-heeled show: rediscover cabaret with a drag twist in the Sous la jupe du Grand Palais evening, organized for June 23, 2026.
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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.
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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!
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After Nef: the lineup of DJ nights and concerts for the Grand Palais d'Été

All summer long in 2026, we’ll gather under the Grand Palais’s glass roof to enjoy the After Nef nights. Discover the festive program for the Grand Palais’s summer season, available from June 6, 2026.
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Tell me about your wedding: a festive procession, Maghrebi traditions, and a free feast at the Grand Palais

The capital is set to celebrate a union of a new kind under the glass roof of the Grand Palais on July 4, 2026. You’re all invited to a monumental “imaginary wedding,” as festive processions from across Île-de-France converge on a communal banquet beneath the nave for a free, popular celebration centered on Maghrebi traditions.
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Major Initiative: Free dance workshops every summer Saturday in the Grand Palais nave

What if the nave of the Grand Palais transformed into your most spectacular dance floor? From June 13 to July 18, 2026, the Grand Palais d’Été invites Parisians to an unforgettable experience beneath its iconic glass roof. Every Saturday morning, renowned choreographers and dance companies will host completely free workshops, inviting everyone to move and groove in this extraordinary setting.
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Matisse 1941-1954: the major retrospective exhibition celebrating the renowned painter at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou present a new exhibition exploring the final years of Matisse's life and artistic journey. This must-see retrospective is a must for fans and will be on display at the Grand Palais from March 24 to July 26, 2026.

Past events

Tour Auto 2026 : plus de 230 voitures de collection s'exposent sous la verrière du Grand PalaisTour Auto 2026 : plus de 230 voitures de collection s'exposent sous la verrière du Grand PalaisTour Auto 2026 : plus de 230 voitures de collection s'exposent sous la verrière du Grand PalaisTour Auto 2026 : plus de 230 voitures de collection s'exposent sous la verrière du Grand Palais

This collection of classic cars turns the Grand Palais into an automotive temple — last day.

In Paris, the Grand Palais will host, on May 3 and 4, an extraordinary exhibition of more than 230 classic cars, in the run-up to Tour Auto 2026. A few hours before the start of this iconic event, the heir to the Tour de France Automobile, visitors have the chance to get up close to rare and prestigious models before they take to the roads of France. Here’s what we thought.
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Grand Palais: the monument is transformed into a giant club for the ARTKLUB electro night, scheduled for April 2026 — CANCELLED

When art steps off the walls and techno takes control, ARTKLUB nights hit the stage. After electrifying the Centre Pompidou and the Paris Philharmonic, the hybrid concept lands beneath the Grand Palais’ glass roof. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the night is set to be as monumental as the venue! Event canceled.
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Kickboxing World Championship 2026: from combat sport to the Grand Palais in Paris

Combat sports enthusiasts, don’t miss the return of the Kickboxing World Championship, set for an exceptional evening at the Grand Palais on Thursday, April 30, 2026, featuring France’s finest, including Karim Ghajji, Cyril Benzaquen, and Cedrick Peynaud.
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Paris Book Fair 2026: The must-attend literary event at the Grand Palais

Since 2022, the Paris Book Fair has evolved into a full-fledged festival. This highly anticipated event is making its return to the Grand Palais for a new edition, welcoming book lovers from April 17 to 19, 2026.
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Art Paris 2026: The Contemporary Art Fair Takes Over the Grand Palais in Paris — Here's Everything You Need to Know

Art Paris 2026, the premier spring event for modern and contemporary art, is set to take place from April 9 to 12 at the Grand Palais for its 28th edition. The fair will feature 165 exhibitors from 25 countries, along with numerous artists showcasing the cultural diversity of the world.