Paris Update Events 05.08.2024

Links to events happening this week in Paris

Through August 8

Eco-documentaries

Documentaries on the theme of climate action take center stage for the outdoor film fest Gare aux Docs.

La REcyclerie, Paris

Through August 8

Free concerts

Up-and-comers and well-known artists alike take to the stage for Bercy Village’s summer celebration, Musiques en Terrasse, on Thursday evenings.

Bercy Village, Paris

August 10

Chasing the Olympians 

The nighttime Paris 2024 Mass Participation Marathon, open to all, follows the official Olympic Marathon with two different formats: 42.195K and 10K.

Versailles and Paris

Through August 11

Danish delights

The Danish Pavilion on the Champs-Élysées offers free activities, including concerts (at 5pm and 7pm) and tastings.

 Maison du Danemark, Paris

Through August 11

Summer fun on the canal

The Été du Canal festival offers theme cruises (street food, music, art, etc.) and other activities like balls, restaurants and bars.

Canal de l’Ourcq, Paris

Through August 11

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation will screen a different film every evening during the Olympic Games, including such favorites as Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Amélie and Éric Rohmer’s Claire’s Knee.

Various locations, Paris

Through August 11

Another side of the Olympics

Art meets sport during the Cultural Olympiad, with events all over the city.

Various locations, Paris

Through August 25

Garden visits

Green spaces throughout the region hold cultural events for Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France.

Various locations, Île-de-France

August 21-25

International rock festival

Huge artists, including Lana Del Rey and PJ Harvey, headline at Rock en Seine.  

Domaine de Saint Cloud, Paris

Through August 25

Old-school carnival

The Fête des Tuileries moves to the Bois du Boulogne to make way for the Olympics and is now called the Fête de l’Été à Paris.

Bois du Boulogne, Porte de la Muette, Paris

July 6–August 31

Open-air dance hall

African and Antillean music and food every summer weekend at the Guinguette Africaine de Suresnes.

Surennes, Île-de-France

July-August

Summer garden

For its Jardin d’Été festival, the Musée du Quai Branly stages a variety of free events in its garden.

Musée du Quai Branly

Through August 31

Rosa Happiness Castle

The Festival Rosa Bonheur offers a summer program of concerts, theater, readings and more at the château of the celebrated French artist.

Thomery, France

August 31-September 1

Jazz in the woods

Festival Jazz Art District presents six jazz bands in the wooded confines of the Fondation GoodPlanet.

Fondation GoodPlanet, Paris

Through September 7

Classical music by and for all

The Korean orchestra Heart to Heart, whose mission is to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in the world of classical music, will perform on the occasion of the closure of the Paris Paralympics.

Salle Gaveau, Paris

Through September 7

Outdoor classical concerts

Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert on the weekend.

Parc Floral, Paris

July 5–September 7

Free stargazing

Experts with the Astronomy Association of Paris freely offer their skills and equipment to show us the stars for Paris Sous les Étoiles.

Throughout Paris

August 30-September 7

Short film festival

Short films and concerts for Festival Silhouette.

Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge

July 6-September 8

Paris beaches

For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages. Note that because of the Olympic Games, the site on the Seine will be open only from August 6 to September 8. Pictured above: Swimming in the Canal Saint Martin.

Various locations,  Paris

June 30–September 8

Outdoor jazz

The Paris Jazz Festival offers free weekend concerts in the park (admission to park: €6).

Parc Floral, Paris

September 10-15

Tribal art walk

Dozens of galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.

Saint Germain des Prés, Paris

September 11-15

Feminist family festival

The WeToo Festival is a “festive, familial and political experience” with performances and talks for children, teenagers and adults.

Various locations, Pantin & Aubervilli

September 13-15

Free amusements in historic Marais sites

The Festival Les Traversées du Marais brings everything from art installations to cooking classes, readings and dance performances to the monuments, courtyards and gardens of the Marais.

Various locations, Paris

September 20-22

Meet the press

During the Festival du Monde, the prestigious daily newspaper Le Monde, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, opens its doors to the public to meet its journalists, visit its facilities and attend workshops and debates. Concerts and DJ sets will be held on the building’s forecourt.

Le Monde headquarters, Paris

September 21-22

Heritage days

The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine. 

Various locations, Paris

Through September 28

Candlelit château

Every Saturday through September 28, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles. 

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France

September 28-30

Street food

To soak up the alcohol, the Cocktail Street festival will welcome food stands from the Food Market.

La Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
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