100 upcoming festivals events
Festival Quartier Sud 2026 – Jazz Bantù, Assiko et Afro à Paris
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Centre Paris Anim' Musidora
Festival Quartier Sud in Paris presents Afro-inspired concerts at Centre Paris Anim' Curial, featuring Jazz Bantù, Assiko, and Afro-contemporary music and storytelling. The program showcases artistic residencies linking African and European artists, delivering dynamic live performances.
Neuvième anniversaire du Hasard Ludique
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Le Hasard Ludique
Join Le Hasard Ludique in Paris for its ninth-anniversary celebration, a festival night of live music at the beloved venue. Expect a diverse lineup in an intimate, artsy setting that captures the Hasard Ludique spirit.
Nuit Blanche Paris
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 23:00
Wanderlust
Join Nuit Blanche Paris at Wanderlust for a night-long festival of immersive art and performances inside a trendy venue. Part of Paris's renowned nocturnal arts celebration, the event showcases contemporary installations and live acts across the venue from 23:00 onwards.
Les Grands Yeux 2026 — Samedi Jour 1
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Gaîté Lyrique
Join Gaîté Lyrique for a day-long segment of the Les Grands Yeux 2026 festival. Saturday’s program (Samedi Jour 1) presents digital arts, screenings, and live performances in Paris’ iconic cultural venue, offering an accessible, family-friendly glimpse into contemporary multimedia culture.
Festival Quartier Sud 2026 : Olivier de Clovis en concert pour une soirée Assiko
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Centre Paris Anim' Musidora
Part of Festival Quartier Sud 2026, Olivier de Clovis brings an Assiko-inspired night at Centre Paris Anim' Curial, celebrating Bassaa rhythms and traditional dance. Likanda from my life offers vibrant live music, percussion-driven cadences, and spectacular choreography that transports audiences into Bassaa heritage.
Teguélé Teguélé – conte musical africain
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Centre Paris Anim' Musidora
Join Festival Quartier Sud 2026 for Teguélé Teguélé, a lively musical tale about a curious young monkey. This rhythm-filled show for children and families invites the audience into the equatorial forest and a village of humans, performed at Centre Paris Anim' Curial.
Dimanche · Jour 2
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 14:00
Gaîté Lyrique
Dimanche Jour 2 anchors the Les Grands Yeux 2026 festival at Gaîté Lyrique in Paris with immersive digital-art installations and multimedia performances that showcase contemporary media art inside a historic cultural venue.
Le Grand Bazar Hip-Hop — Festival Babel Mômes
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers
A family-friendly hip-hop festival at Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers on March 22, 2026, 15:00–18:00. Features Camion Scratch x 93 Hip Hop Exchange on the terrace with rap, beatmaking, graffiti, dance, beatbox, and showcases, plus 30-minute roller workshops for kids and open mic moments.
Festival Rêves d'enfants au Centre Culturel Coréen
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Centre Culturel Coréen
A family-friendly cultural festival in Paris at the Centre Culturel Coréen, inviting children and adults to discover Korea through legends, music, and cinema. The program weaves storytelling, melodies, and screenings into an accessible, immersive journey for all ages.
Foire du Trône 2026 – Paris
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)
Paris's Foire du Trône returns to the Reuilly meadow from March 27 to May 25, 2026. This legendary spring fair offers rides, attractions and games for all ages, turning the city into a lively carnival with food stalls, parades and family-friendly fun.
Banlieues Bleues Festival 2026
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Festival Banlieues Bleues 2026
Banlieues Bleues 2026 showcases top jazz artists in the Paris suburbs with evening concerts at the Festival Banlieues Bleues venue. A marquee event for contemporary jazz, the festival blends fiery improvisation with intimate club vibes across nights in the Paris area.
SUDAN VOICES
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Point Éphémère
An immersive evening at Point Éphémère in Paris featuring talks, screenings, and an exhibition alongside a DJ set, spotlighting Sudanese voices and perspectives. The program blends documentary projections with live discussion in a culturally vibrant venue.
Le Petit Grand Festival
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 10:00
Philharmonie de Paris
A family-friendly music festival at the Philharmonie de Paris. The program opens at 10:00 with Aster, Philippe Foch, and Grégory Joubert, then Héritage and a DJ Show Set invite kids and grown-ups to dance at 11:00, blending space-inspired visuals with live percussion in a grand concert hall.
Dans nos murs
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour
Part of the 8th Festival des Cultures Jeunes in Paris, Dans nos murs by Compagnie écumérante follows two children turned adults confronting memories and the silences of the past in a room charged with stories and ghosts, with a convivial awards ceremony to follow.
Festival de l'Empowerment - ouvert à tous et toutes
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 19:30
Les Canaux, Maison des économies solidaires et innovantes
An inclusive feminist empowerment festival in Paris at Les Canaux, launching with a fashion show and DJ set, then hosting women-focused talks on AI, feminism 2.0, and social justice across March 27–29.
Le Voyage en Ukraine
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Gaîté Lyrique
Le Voyage en Ukraine at Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, a cultural manifestation within the Ukraine Season in France. This evening event invites audiences to discover Ukrainian culture through a curated program of performances and multimedia works as part of the international cultural exchange.
Festival PSPBB #4
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Les Plateaux Sauvages
An evening multi-disciplinary festival at Les Plateaux Sauvages presenting PSPBB students' work across music, dance and theatre, including a piano quintet, the Marceau Langlois Trio with piano Les Esprits, and several short pieces, reflecting varied aesthetics.
Festival Cinemasio - 1ère édition
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
Forum des images
A three-day festival at Forum des Images in Paris, spotlighting Asian-origin talents in French cinema. With screenings from 25 directors, plus Q&As and exchanges that foster dialogue between artists, professionals, and the public.
Ici Vietnam Festival
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
La Bellevilloise
Ici Vietnam Festival brings Vietnamese culture to La Bellevilloise in Paris, transforming the 1500-capacity venue with music, food, and arts. Expect an immersive celebration of Vietnamese traditions in a lively, contemporary club–style setting.
Wheelz & Feet Family Block Party
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Le Pavillon de la Sirène
Family-friendly block party at Le Pavillon in Paris as part of Festival Babel Mômes: 14:00 rollers initiation for families, followed by 16:00–21:00 Wheelz & Feet roller party. A dance floor welcomes walkers, skaters, or pairs in a festive hip-hop/soul groove.
La Grande Marée - Le festival de la mer et des marins
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 09:30
Musée national de la Marine
A day-long ocean festival at the National Maritime Museum in Paris for middle and high school students, featuring auditorium talks with civil-society actors and interactive workshops on marine science, culture, and ocean protection, plus a free museum visit.
Nuit Blanche: The Jungle Paris
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 23:00
Wanderlust
An all-night cultural celebration at Wanderlust Paris with immersive installations and performances that transform the venue into a late-night art playground, inviting visitors to explore immersive spaces and performances until dawn.
Place aux enfants! festival at Théâtre de la Concorde
Fri, 3 Apr 2026
Théâtre de la Concorde
Two-day festival at Théâtre de la Concorde for ages 8–16, featuring participatory workshops, debates, performances and an artistic manifestation. Place aux enfants invites young people in Paris to express, question and engage on rights and collective futures.
NOÛS: festival art & AI
Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Bibliothèque nationale de France / BnF - site François-Mitterrand
NOÛS inaugurates at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, blending contemporary art with AI and the nation’s heritage. Created by BnF-Partenariats and Fisheye, this festival places creation and innovation side-by-side within literary, artistic, and scientific patrimony.
Paris events in April 2026
Fri, 3 Apr 2026
IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)
An English-language guide to Paris-area events this April 2026, highlighting must-see happenings across the city and Île-de-France. From cultural showcases to seasonal delights, this roundup helps visitors and locals plan a month of memorable outings.
Festival Chorus des Hauts-de-Seine
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
La Seine Musicale
Three-day music festival at Seine Musicale featuring over 60 artists across four stages (Grande Seine, Auditorium, RiFFX, Parvis). The lineup spans pop, rock, hip-hop and world music, opening with the Prix Chorus and headlined by Ala.ni, Fatoumata Diawara, Louane, Zélie, with a Kurt Cobain tribute.
Devenir Festival
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Cité de l'Economie
Devenir Festival invites attendees to reimagine economics by blending arts, economy, and humanities. Across four days at Cité de l’Economie in Paris, it hosts expert talks, open conversations, and cross-disciplinary dialogues that challenge conventional thinking about future society.
Lectures Sauvages - Festival dans un ancien couvent
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Village Reille
Lectures Sauvages returns for its 4th edition at Village Reille, a former convent turned living lab in Paris. This festival-style literary event invites readers to transform literature into a common, inclusive good through readings and discussions held in a historic 3500m2 space between Alésia and Montsouris.
Festival "En Quête d'Info" à la médiathèque Marguerite Duras
Wed, 8 Apr 2026
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras
A Friday evening workshop at Médiathèque Marguerite Duras explores stereotypes, biases, and fake news. Led by journalist Maëlle Le Corre, participants aged 15+ uncover cognitive biases and gendered misinformation, and learn tools to respond to misleading narratives.
Chorus Festival 2026 at La Seine Musicale
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 15:00
La Seine Musicale
Chorus Festival 2026 brings acclaimed choirs to La Seine Musicale for a lush afternoon of vocal harmony. Expect diverse choral repertoires performed in the iconic, modern venue on the Seine, with family-friendly programming and captivating ensemble showcase.
Festival du Livre de Paris 2026
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
Experience the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais on 17 April at noon. Enjoy author talks, readings, and book showcases in a grand venue as publishers unveil new titles and spark conversations on contemporary literature.
Le Paris Café Festival au Carreau du Temple
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Le Carreau du Temple
Three-day celebration of specialty coffee at Le Carreau du Temple in Paris, spotlighting French artisan roasters, brew methods, tastings, and conversations. Aimed at curious amateurs and coffee professionals alike, the festival builds community around coffee culture from April 11–13, 2026.
Le Souffle de la Pensée
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
Le Souffle de la Pensée anchors the Paris Book Festival 2026 at the Grand Palais, hosting author talks, readings and panel discussions as part of Festival du Livre de Paris. Expect reflective literature, contemporary debuts and lively intercultural exchanges in a grand, architecturally stunning venue.
Festival du Livre de Paris
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 09:30
Grand Palais
Paris hosts Festival du Livre de Paris at the Grand Palais for a nocturnal edition that blends literature, gastronomy and table arts. The travel-themed program offers readings, encounters, performances and global culinary experiences, delivering a dynamic cultural night under the glass-and-stone Grand Palais.
Cabaret Extra! 2026
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Grand Palais, Paris
Cabaret Extra! 2026 is a Paris-based festival at the Grand Palais featuring dazzling cabaret performances, music and theatre in a grand historic space. Expect glamorous acts, bold variety and immersive stage moments that celebrate cabaret’s art across a festive program.
Parcours culinaire – Tour du monde
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Parcours culinaire – Tour du monde invites visitors to explore gastronomy from around the world. Hosted at the Grand Palais, this culinary journey blends tastings and storytelling within the literary festival.
Rhum Fest Paris 2026 — Sunday
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Parc Floral de Paris
Rhum Fest Paris 2026 Sunday brings rum tastings, cocktail bars, and Caribbean bites to Parc Floral de Paris. Sample worldwide rums, join masterclasses, and enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with tickets from €15.
Nocturne culinaire au Festival du Livre de Paris
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, La nocturne culinaire unfolds as a nocturnal theatre-poetry cabaret within the Festival du Livre de Paris. An immersive gourmand parcours fuses live performance, gastronomy, and literary atmosphere for an unforgettable Paris book festival experience.
Festival En Quête d'Info : Redonner sens à la parole
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras
At the Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar in Paris, Festival En Quête d'Info examines how social media shapes speech and the rush for short-form content, inviting attendees to rethink dialogue and meaning in the digital age.
Big Bang: Science news show
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
A science-focused talk segment at the Paris Book Festival, titled Big Bang, offering an hour of current science news and accessible explanations. Hosted at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, it invites curious minds to explore how science shapes our world.
Les mathématiques: un voyage extraordinaire
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this Grand Palais session blends human sciences and bande dessinée to reveal the extraordinary journey of mathematics. A cultural, intellectually engaging talk that pairs graphic storytelling with mathematical ideas in a grand Paris setting.
Le Lip Sync Littéraire
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
Part theatre, part poetry, Le Lip Sync Littéraire delivers a passionate declamation at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Set inside the Grand Palais, this literary lip-sync performance fuses expressive readings with dramatic flair for a playful, thought-provoking evening.
Voyage en famille: Grèce antique avec Ulysse
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
A family-friendly session at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, inviting children to voyage with Ulysse through ancient Greece with storytelling, crafts, and mythic adventures.
Voyager pour se comprendre
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, the session 'Voyager pour se comprendre' explores how travel and leaving home shape identity and empathy. Presented as a Young Adult conversation at the Grand Palais, the talk invites readers to reflect on journeys as paths to self-discovery and connection.
Ils nous ruinent la santé — Big pharma et lobbies
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, this session of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 investigates how big pharma and finance shape health policy in 'Ils nous ruinent la santé.' A lively book-festival debate with authors and experts explores science, lobbying, and the costs to public health, inviting critical discussion.
Mythologie: Young Adult réécrit les mythes
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session explores how Young Adult fiction reimagines myths and mythological storytelling. Held at the iconic Grand Palais, the talk examines contemporary YA retellings and their cultural impact, offering insights into trends in literature and mythmaking.
Sciences humaines et bande dessinée: Santé mentale – connaître et mieux soigner
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this session brings humanities and comics together to explore mental health across society. It discusses how storytelling and illustration can help people understand, talk about, and better address mental health challenges.
L'art de la satire et de la fantaisie
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session examines how satire and fantasy expose the world's drifting directions. Set at the Grand Palais, the talk invites readers to explore literature's power to denounce societal excesses through playful narration.
Sciences humaines et bande dessinée: créer, désirer, résister
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
An interdisciplinary panel at Festival du Livre de Paris (Grand Palais) exploring how women in humanities and comics create, desire, and resist to take action. The talk blends scholarly insight with graphic storytelling to illuminate gender, creativity, and social change.
Sciences: Explorer les mondes cachés du vivant
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Sciences: Explorer les mondes cachés du vivant invites curious readers to explore hidden living worlds. From the study of the ivory gull to broader biology themes, this engaging science showcase blends discovery with Parisian book culture.
Atelier pop-up: le livre en volume (jeunesse)
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
Join a hands-on pop-up workshop, Atelier pop-up le livre en volume, at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Louis Rigaud showcases movable-book design and animated pages, inviting young readers and families to discover how a book comes alive. A family-friendly, thought-provoking glimpse into literary craft inside a grand Paris venue.
Remise des prix BDGest’Arts – Festival du Livre de Paris 2026
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Award ceremony for BDGest’Arts at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, held at the Grand Palais on 18 April. The event celebrates comics and graphic novels with prize announcements as part of Paris's premier book festival.
Quand l'art se raconte (Jeunesse)
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, Quand l'art se raconte invites young readers to discover how fiction helps navigate history. Held at the Grand Palais, this youth-focused program blends art and storytelling to spark imagination for families and students.
Les bienfaits de la lecture sur le cerveau
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
An illuminating Paris Book Festival talk exploring how reading benefits brain function, countering screen-dominated habits, and what neuroscience reveals about literary engagement. Held at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026.
Bande dessinée: Donner voix aux non-dits
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
An engaging session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 blending comics storytelling with a celebrated Quebec filmmaker’s journey. Held at the Grand Palais, the talk explores voice, memory, and image across media through vivid anecdotes and visuals.
Voyagez en famille en Chine à l’époque de la Cité interdite
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
Attend a family-friendly session at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026: Voyagez en famille to China in the Forbidden City era. This interactive activity for kids and adults includes stories and hands-on activities to bring Chinese history to life within the festival.
Les Secrets de Notre-Dame
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
At Grand Palais, this youth-focused session is part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, presenting Les Secrets de Notre-Dame—a playful tale about a gargoyle named Cyclopède and his friend Roucoule. A family-friendly literary outing that invites young readers to discover Notre-Dame’s secrets in a magical Paris setting.
Ugo Bienvenu, dessinateur: quel sera notre futur?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, illustrator Ugo Bienvenu discusses shifting dimensions and tones in his work, offering a peek at future directions of graphic storytelling. Set at the Grand Palais, the talk blends visual art and narrative to reveal how drawing reflects evolving culture and society.
Revisiter les classiques, réinventer leurs héroïnes
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Grand Palais
Two authors revisit classic novels, reinventing their heroines, in a Paris Book Festival session at the Grand Palais. This insightful discussion brings fresh life to canonical female figures and explores how protagonists reshape timeless narratives for today's readers.
Voyage culinaire: Merveilleuses pommes de terre
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Grand Palais
Join a late-evening session at the Paris Book Festival at Grand Palais exploring the 18th-century arrival of potatoes in Europe, blending history and gastronomy with literary reflections on the voyage and its cultural impact.
Bande dessinée: Amours inclusives
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Part of the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session at the Grand Palais highlights bande dessinée and inclusive romance through bold graphic storytelling and contemporary love narratives, celebrating literary culture in a prestigious Paris venue.
Contes de fée et bande dessinée — sciences humaines
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this session brings together sciences humaines, bande dessinée, and fairy-tale storytelling. A multidisciplinary look at how fairy tales endure and evolve through comics, language, and cultural imagination.
L’appel des îles: s’isoler pour mieux se relier
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, L’appel des îles invites readers to explore how isolation can deepen connection, tracing journeys from the Azores to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Hosted at the Grand Palais, this literary session pairs a travel-inspired narrative with a reflection on island identity.
Entre mythes et musique: vive l’art-thérapie
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session links sciences humaines and bande dessinée to explore myths, music and the healing power of art therapy. Held at the Grand Palais, it offers a cultural, intellectual discussion on comics as therapy within a major Paris book festival.
Quand nos héroïnes ne lâchent rien
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
Part of the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session Quand nos héroïnes ne lâchent rien showcases resilient heroines across contemporary novels. Held at the Grand Palais, the event blends reading and discussion to celebrate youth fiction and the power of female storytelling in a landmark Paris venue.
Faire son deuil: un voyage à travers notre humanité
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
A literary session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, exploring mourning through three texts and the broader human journey. Readers and scholars gather for intimate discussions on loss, resilience, and shared narratives in a refined, museum-like setting.
Quand la littérature s'illustre: Gallmeister et Le Lombard
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
At the Paris Book Festival 2026, an illustrated-literature-focused discussion brings Gallmeister together with Le Lombard for a dialogue on graphic novels and storytelling. Set in the Grand Palais, this talk highlights editorial collaboration and the evolving art form of bande dessinée.
Conversation with Vincent Brocvielle
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Join author Vincent Brocvielle for an engaging conversation at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. A lively literary exchange exploring youth literature, the pleasures of reading, and storytelling in a grand Paris setting.
Festival ComPassion is sexy
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Maison des étudiants
A closing festival for the Erasmus+ project ComPassion is sexy, promoting mental health awareness through hands-on art workshops. Hosted at Maison des étudiants in Paris by Philentropes and Olotites, the event offers free participatory workshops as part of the closing festival.
Vivre les classiques auprès des enfants et adolescents
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, a session explores how to make classic literature come alive for today’s children and adolescents. Held at the Grand Palais, this discussion invites educators, parents and readers to share ideas for engaging young audiences with timeless texts.
RomanExil: histoires de mères et d’enfants
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Grand Palais
A literary session at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, exploring novels about exile, separation and reunions between mothers and children. The discussion highlights intimate family stories and offers literary insights into motherhood and resilience, capturing the festival's spirit.
Le festival Vélo in Paris revient en avril au Parc Floral
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Parc Floral de Paris
A three-day cycling festival at Parc Floral de Paris showcasing hundreds of bike models—from cargo and electric bikes to gravel and folding designs. Visitors can test bikes, learn routes, and plan trips, with food trucks, draisienne races, kid-friendly activities, and a program of bike-related conferences.
Professionnel passionné par les livres
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
Paris Book Festival 2026 at the Grand Palais features author talks, panel discussions, signings, and immersive literary experiences throughout the day, spotlighting French and international titles in a grand Parisian setting.
Bande dessinée: Le festival idéal existe-t-il ?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais, Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 features a discussion on bandes dessinées and publishing culture. Le festival idéal existe-t-il ? explores what makes an ideal festival and how clubs can work together to improve the scene.
Rire avec la romance (Young Adult)
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Grand Palais
Join a playful romance-reading session, 'Rire avec la romance', at the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Set at the Grand Palais, this literary event blends humor and Young Adult romance for a lively afternoon as part of Paris's premier book festival.
ProfessionnelFILEAS: un an après et ensuite
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 09:00
Grand Palais
As part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, ProfessionnelFILEAS presents a post-year review and future perspectives for the book industry, gathering publishing professionals at the Grand Palais. The session analyzes uses, trends, and outlooks for the book sector.
Découverte des métiers de l’édition d’art et beaux-livres
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session invites publishing professionals to explore careers in art publishing and beaux-livres, from editing to distribution. Held at the Grand Palais, it offers insights into craft, markets, and the evolving art-book scene in an iconic venue.
La vie n’est pas un film
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Grand Palais
Paris' Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 returns to the Grand Palais with talks, readings, and literary exhibits. The program on April 17 at 15:00 invites adults, students, and professionals to explore contemporary books and ideas in a grand, iconic venue.
Supersonic's Block Party Festival
Thu, 14 May 2026 at 17:00
SUPERSONIC
Supersonic's Block Party Festival brings indie and underground acts to Paris at the SUPERSONIC venue for three days of live music and neighbor-friendly street celebrations, featuring ADELE DAZEEM, BABY SMITH, BLANKET and more.
Festival ManiFeste
Wed, 20 May 2026
IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)
Festival ManiFeste, organized by IRCAM, returns to Paris with a program that blends contemporary music creation, live performance, science and innovation, and multimedia works across multiple partner venues. Expanded across several Paris venues, it spotlights cross-disciplinary collaborations between composers, performers, and researchers.
Walk Up Festival
Fri, 8 May 2026
La Bellevilloise
Walk Up Festival brings a lively multi-act music program to La Bellevilloise, a 1500-capacity cultural venue in Paris’ 20th arrondissement. Expect an energetic night of performances in an intimate, storied venue known for diverse live shows.
Circulation(s) 2026
Sun, 17 May 2026 at 14:30
CENTQUATRE-PARIS
Circulation(s) 2026 is a contemporary photography festival at Centquatre-Paris, presenting emerging photographers from France and beyond through installations, screenings, and talks. The event spotlights bold image-making across formats in a dynamic cultural venue, inviting visitors to explore new talents.
Gorillaz
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 17:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Gorillaz headlines the eco-conscious We Love Green festival at Bois de Vincennes. Expect a high-energy live set from the virtual band in a sustainability-focused festival featuring diverse music, art installations, and eco-friendly vibes.
Nuit Blanche 2026
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France
Paris hosts Nuit Blanche 2026, a nocturnal art festival with immersive installations and performances across the city, including Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. Artists are invited to submit projects by Oct 17, 2025 (midnight), highlighting contemporary art in public spaces through the night.
We Love Green Festival
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 17:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
We Love Green is an eco-conscious music festival at Bois de Vincennes, Paris, blending electronic and indie sets with a sustainability program. Expect multi-stage performances and eco-friendly practices in a vibrant outdoor city festival.
Charlotte de Witte
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Charlotte de Witte headlines the eco-conscious We Love Green Festival at Bois de Vincennes, delivering pulsing techno on outdoor stages. This Paris festival blends sustainability with high-energy electronic acts in a sunlit park setting, offering a standout experience for techno fans.
Festival Jogging: art and sport crossovers
Thu, 21 May 2026
Le Carreau du Temple
Festival Jogging in Paris blends sport and art in a multidisciplinary program at Le Carreau du Temple. Now in its 6th edition, the event invites playful collaboration, inclusive moments, and performances that fuse athletics with visual and performing arts. The venue’s urban setting promises a lively, accessible cultural experience for all.
Bamby
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Bamby performs at We Love Green, the eco-conscious music festival held outdoors at Bois de Vincennes in Paris. Expect a climate-friendly lineup of electronic and indie acts, immersive art installations, and a vibrant crowd enjoying sustainable festival vibes.
Festival OTNI #5
Thu, 4 Jun 2026
Le Grand Parquet
Festival OTNI #5 at Le Grand Parquet in Paris, with a lineup to be announced. A multi-genre festival presenting emerging acts in an outdoor setting, blending music and community energy at a lively Paris venue.
More Womxn On Stage Festival
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 19:00
Petit bain
More Womxn On Stage Festival returns for its 5th edition at Petit Bain in Paris, celebrating women and gender minorities with a two-day program of live concerts, masterclasses, roundtables and a creator-market aboard the floating venue. This event is a space of visibility, exchange and empowerment on the Paris waterfront.
SIX SEX
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
SIX SEX performs at the eco-conscious We Love Green festival at Bois de Vincennes, delivering a high-energy set amid sustainable stages and green-friendly vibes just outside Paris. The event blends cutting-edge music with eco-minded art and community, drawing locals and visitors to a sunlit urban park.
Addison Rae
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Addison Rae is slated to perform at the eco-conscious We Love Green festival held at Bois de Vincennes near Paris. This outdoor, sustainability-focused event blends pop and electronic acts in a green-forward setting with art and food stalls, offering a sunny day of music and culture.
Les Bancs du Carreau – festival des pratiques amateures
Tue, 9 Jun 2026
Le Carreau du Temple
Two-week festival at Le Carreau du Temple (June 9–23, 2026) highlighting amateur performances from partner associations and schools. Over 100 amateur artists present their work in professional settings, celebrating community creativity and the civic value of grassroots art in Paris.
Feu! Chatterton
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 17:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Feu! Chatterton performs at We Love Green, the eco-conscious outdoor festival at Bois de Vincennes. Expect atmospheric French indie rock on sunlit stages amid sustainable vibes and a diverse lineup.
Ninajirachi
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Ninajirachi performs at We Love Green, the eco-conscious outdoor music festival at Bois de Vincennes. Expect a vibrant live set on a sustainability-minded stage, blending energetic electronic vibes with Parisian festival atmosphere and lush outdoor scenery.
Festival Days Off à la Philharmonie de Paris
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Philharmonie de Paris
Days Off returns for its 16th edition at the Philharmonie de Paris, inviting audiences to a festival of today’s music across the venue’s spaces—from Grande Salle Pierre Boulez to the roof and studios. A world-spanning celebration blending diverse aesthetics and formats in a single Paris concert complex.
Kumo 99
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Kumo 99 performs at We Love Green, an eco-conscious outdoor music festival at Bois de Vincennes near Paris. The event blends live music with sustainability, green stages, and art installations in a vibrant, environmentally minded atmosphere.
Festival Sonore #3 – exploration du son
Fri, 5 Jun 2026
Théâtre Silvia Monfort
Festival Sonore #3 explores sound in Paris' Théâtre Silvia Monfort, featuring a Kids Sonore day, the participatory show 3300 tours inviting volunteers to share the soundtrack of their life, and acoustic experiments and avant-garde artists for a memorable sonic journey.
Loukeman
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 14:00
We Love Green Festival — Bois de Vincennes
Loukeman performs at We Love Green, the eco-conscious outdoor music festival at Bois de Vincennes. Expect a daytime set blending electronic and indie textures in a sustainability-focused, tree-lined Paris venue with immersive stages.
Fête maison: Présentation de la saison 2025-2026
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 20:00
MC93 — Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis
Join MC93 for a festive season-launch at the Maison de la Culture in Seine-Saint-Denis. This Fête Maison previews the 2025-2026 program with short performances and highlights, inviting the public to get a first look at next season. A welcoming cultural evening that celebrates community and art.