In May, the Jardin d’Acclimatation shakes up its palette to host the 7th edition of Holi, the renowned Indian festival of colors. Sunday, May 31, 2026, the festival goes outdoors under the open sky: pigments soar, edges blur, and color becomes a universal language.
From the moment you step in, the vibe is set. Cadenced percussion, a bindi on the forehead, immersion is immediate. The route opens onto the Village Holi, a concentré d’Inde where colors, sounds and scents overlap. You wander between the ateliers d'artisans, showcases of traditional know‑how, while the foodtrucks et kiosques waft spice aromas and hearty fare.
Everything then converges toward the Green Mirror, across from the Fondation Louis Vuitton, where the Grand Stage becomes the gathering point. Concerts, shows and performances follow each other there, carried by hundreds of artists.
Then comes what everyone is here for: the color throw at 4 p.m. Bundles of pigment — six shades — are blasted into the air. The sky takes on color, the crowd dissolves into a cloud of hues, clothes shed their usual look. In a few seconds, the place becomes a lively, shared canvas.
Holi is also a gathering. A welcoming, Paris-based Indian community that shares here far more than a festival: energy, codes, a culture that is lived and passed on. Since its inaugural edition, more than 100,000 participants have already answered the call. The smart move: dress in white, so the colors can work their magic—and leave you marked... literally and figuratively!
Ready to see it in all colors?
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 31, 2026
From 10:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
Location
Jardin d'Acclimatation
Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons
75116 Paris 16
Prices
Entrée au jardin d'acclimatation: €7
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.jardindacclimatation.fr
Booking
www.jardindacclimatation.fr
More information
As a precaution, we advise people with breathing difficulties and children under 3 to stay away when throwing colored powder.
