August 24-26
Open air cinema
Films under the stars at the Château de Vincennes, including Forest Gump.
Château de Vincennes, Paris
August 16-27
Eco-documentary
Documentaries on the theme of climate action take center stage at the outdoor film festival Gare aux Docs.
La REcyclerie, Paris
August 23-27
International music festival
Huge artists, including Billie Eilish and Florence + The Machine, headline at Rock en Seine.
Domaine de Saint Cloud, Paris
August 26-27
Jazz in the woods
Festival Jazz Art District presents six jazz bands in the wooded confines of the Fondation GoodPlanet.
Fondation GoodPlanet, Paris
Through August 27
Old-school funfair
Bumper cars, ghost trains and more classics in the Tuileries Gardens for the Fête des Tuileries.
Tuileries Gardens, Paris
Through August 27
Paris beaches
For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages.
Various locations, Paris
Through August 27
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
Through August 27
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
July 30–August 28
Eco-documentaries
Documentaries on the theme of climate action take center stage for Gare aux Docs.
La REcyclerie, Paris
Through August 31
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
July & August
Garden visits
Green spaces throughout the region hold cultural events for Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France.
Various locations, Île-de-France
September 1
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Retour, directed by Catherine Corsini.
Club de L’Étoile, Paris
August 25-September 2
Short film festival
Short films and concerts at Festival Silhouette.
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge
Through September 2
Outdoor classical concerts
Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend.
Parc Floral
September 1-3
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
Through September 3
Outdoor jazz
The Paris Jazz Festival offers free weekend concerts in the park (admission to park: €6).
Parc Floral, Paris
Through September 9
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
September 7-10
World food
The Village International de la Gastronomie is the world’s largest event devoted to the cuisine of all five continents. Tastings, workshops, round-table discussions and more.
Quai Jacques Chirac, Paris
September 8-10
Feminist family festival
The WeToo Festival is a “festive, familial and political experience” with performances and talks for children, teenagers and adults.
Cité Fertile, Pantin
September 8-10
Paradise in Paris
The newspaper Le Parisien sponsors the Paris Paradis festival with concerts, performances, stand-up comedy, workshops, talks and more. Reserve on the website.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
September 6-11
Tribal art walk
Dozens of galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
September 14
Art fair
Some 30 galleries representing a wide range of artistic styles take part in Nocturne Rive Droite.
Various locations, Paris
September 15-17
Meet the press
During the Festival du Monde, the prestigious daily newspaper Le Monde opens its doors to the public to meet its journalists, visit its facilities and attend workshops and debates. Dance performances and DJ sets will be held on the building’s forecourt.
Le Monde headquarters & MK2 Bibliothèque, Paris
September 16-17
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 17
Shaping up for the Olympics
Sports meet the arts for Festival Forme Olympique, an ongoing series of free Olympics-related events and performances sponsored by the City of Paris.
Various locations, Paris
September 21
Street food
This edition of the street-food pop-up Le Food Market, will feature a Biergarten.
1-34, boulevard de Belleville, Paris
September 8–24
Big top festival
The pop-up Village du Cirque festival features all types of performances, even a queer act called “Dicklove.”
Pelouse de Reuilly, Paris
September 30
Urban Farm Festival
The eco-conscious Ici C’est Prairie festival includes concerts, DJ sets, a “hip-hop village” and food trucks on an experimental farm in the city.
La Prairie du Canal, Bobigny
Through September 30
Candlelit château
Every Saturday through September 30 and Friday in July and August, 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
Through October 1
Free outdoor art
Monumental works by eight international contemporary artists are on show during the Extatiques festival.
La Défense & La Seine Musicale, Paris
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.