June 21
Dancing in the street
The Summer Solstice festival, the Fête de la Musique, brings free music, good and bad, into the streets of Paris and now the world.
Various locations, Paris
June 27-July 11
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
June 24
MeanWeill
A selection of Kurt Weill songs will be performed by singer Lucy Dixon, accordionist Hubert de Leusse and guitarist Perry Leopard.
Cinemorphe, Paris
June 18
Street art auction
Works by 90 street artists on the theme of action against plastic pollution go on the block.
OXIO Auction House, Saint Ouen
June 25
Open-air art
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Galerie Ouverte: artists from Paris’s 2oth arrondissement will exhibit their work on a charming square.
Place de la Réunion, Paris
From July 1
The Louvre by night
Paris’s most iconic museum will open Friday nights until 9:45 from July.
Musée de Louvre, Paris
June 22-July 19
Soldes
The official summer retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
June 17-19
Digging up the past
Events for academics, families and everyone in between for the Journées Européennes de l’Archéologie.
Various locations, Europe
June 23-26
Jazz festival
International jazz acts gather for Festival Django Reinhardt.
Parc du Château de Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau
June 27-28
Not just Picasso’s muse
Hundreds of previously unpublished photographs by Dora Maar will be on show before being auctioned off. Above: Autoportrait à la Fenêtre. © Artcurial.
Artcurial, Paris
June 29-July 3
Getting fit for the Olympics
Le Carreau du Temple presents Festival Jogging 2021, which will host sports festivals each July to prepare Parisians for the 2024 Olympics. This year’s edition includes sessions on inclusive sports, demonstrations of unique sports from around the world and a roller-dance party.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
Through July 11
On the dark side
The Cinémathèque spotlights British Noir Film.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
June 18-19
Family fun
Concerts, art workshops, sports and more: events for children aged six months to 12 years at the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s Family Festival (€8 for children, €16 for adults).
Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
June 25
LGBT+ Pride
LGBT in the streets. The parade starts at Avenue Michel Bizot and ends at Place de la République, where a concert will be held.
Paris
Through June 21
Japanese cinema retrospective
A celebration of Japanese director Mikio Naruse, including some films which have up to now been unreleased in France.
Louxor Palais du Cinéma, Paris
Through July 2
Computer science meets musis
ManiFeste 2022: a musical exploration of artificial intelligence in the newly reopened Ircam concert hall, among other locations.
Various venues, Paris
Through June 26
International Film Festival
The renowned Berlinale film festival visits Paris with previews, new releases and award-winning films from the main festival.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
June 18-19
All things bread
Samples, stalls and more from Pantin’s bakers at La Fête du Pain.
Cité Fertile, Paris
June 17-19
Festival of augmented reality
Palais Augmenté: showcasing technological innovations in culture.
Grand Palais, Paris
June 21-24
Idyllic classical music
Idéal au Potager du Roi: 32 concerts by famous names in contemporary classical music, in the beautiful setting of the Château de Versailles.
Château de Versailles, Versailles
Throughout the summer
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 18
Short films
Côté Court presents all kinds of short-form art: videos, films, essays and fiction.
Ciné 104, Pantin
June 16-26
Directors’ Fortnight
The features and short subjects entered in the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs category at the Cannes Film Festival are shown in Paris.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through July 3
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint-Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint-Denis
Through October 1
Candlelit château
Every Saturday, 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
June 21-28
Contemporary film festival
The latest in French and American cinema will be on show at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival. Tickets are available now.
60 rue Pierre Charron, Paris
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Mois du Dessin becomes Le Printemps du Dessin: exhibitions and workshops highlighting this simple and accessible art form will take place across the country.
Various venues, France
Through July 13
The urban future
Architecture and urban design take center stage at the second Biennale d’Architecture et de Paysage.
Various venues, Versailles
Through June 18
Plays from all over Europe
The Chantiers d’Europe festival presents theatrical performances from across Europe.
Théâtre de la Ville–Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris
Through July 1
Culture for all
Mouvement E. Leclerc presents the latest edition of Festival Culturissimo, a collection of over 50 cultural events, including theatre and cinema.
Various venues, France
Ongoing
Notre Dame in AR
The history of the iconic Parisian landmark, from its construction in the Middle Ages to the 2019 fire, is chronicled in augmented reality. Reservation required.
Collège des Bernardins, Paris
Through August 21
Inflatable art
For Pop Air, the artworks of 15 international artists are blown up and made inflatable for visitors young and old to enjoy. In collaboration with the Balloon Museum in Rome.
La Villette, Paris
June 16
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Rosy, followed by a Q&A with director Marine Barnérias.
Luminor Cinema, Paris
Ongoing
Save the Musée de l’Éventail
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to help save the Musée de l’Éventail, Paris’s museum of fans and fan-making.