June 23
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Il Etait une Fois Michel Legrand, by David Hertzog.
Publicis Cinéma, Paris
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 15-21
Yoga fest
The exhibition Maître Yoga will include free yoga classes (sign up in advance here) and a concert on June 21, International Yoga Day.
Unesco, Paris
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.
Various locations, France
June 22
Free stuff exchange
Help save the environment by recycling stuff at the Giant Free Troc Party swap event. Online registration (required) opens on June 22 at noon.
Académie du Climat, Paris
June 20-22
Multidisciplinary art fair
Galleries, publishers, fashion collectives, art publishers and experimental music labels will take over Paris’s Communist Party Headquarters, an architectural gem designed by Oscar Niemeyer, for the Manifesto art fair. Sign up for events online
Espace Niemeyer, Paris
Through June 22
Computer science meets orchestra
ManiFeste 2024, a musical exploration of artificial intelligence in the Ircam concert hall.
Centre Pompidou, Paries
June 22-23
Beyond kimchi
Discover real Korean food at the K-Food Festival.
Parc André Citroën, Paris
June 17–23
Classical kids
Fifteen orchestras of young people from all over France, trained by the organization Démos, will present their end-of-season concerts.
Cité de la Musique, Paris
Through June 23
Women composers
The Festival Un Temps pour Elles showcases works by women composers, performed in châteaux and other prestigious sites.
Various locations, France
June 18-25
Contemporary film festival
The latest in French and American independent cinema will be on show at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 27
Jewish cultural festival
The Festival des Cultures Juives presents films, theater, concerts, exhibitions and conferences.
Various locations, Paris
June 27
A Knockout of a festival
The unusual Belle Équipe Festival alternates Thai boxing bouts with DJ sets for three hours of excitement.
La Cigale, Paris
Through June 27
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint-Denis
June 29
Pride
LGBTQI+ in the streets. The parade starts at 2pm at Place de la Nation and ends at Place de la République, where a concert will be held.
Paris
June 24-30
Free jazz
The La Défense Jazz Festival presents free outdoor concerts by well-known names in jazz.
L’Esplanade de la Défense, Paris
June 26-30
Outdoor music
The festival Les Étoiles du Classique presents outdoor classical and jazz concerts, opera, dance performances and recitals.
Various locations, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
June 26-30
Getting fit for the Olympics
Le Carreau du Temple presents Festival Jogging, to prepare Parisians for the 2024 Olympics. This year’s edition focuses on links between art and sports.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
June 27-30
Jazz festival
International jazz acts gather for the Festival Django Reinhardt.
Parc du Château de Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau
June 28-30
Rock for AIDS
The AIDS-benefit rock festival Solidays has a great lineup this year of concerts, talks and exhibitions.
Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris
June 29-30
Electro by the Seine
The Macki Music Festival brings electronic music styles, from house to electro jazz to synthetic punk, to Seine-side venues not far from Paris.
Various locations, Carrière sur Seine
June 30–July 3
Cheap Cinema
See first-run films for €5 in participating cinemas during the Fête du Cinéma.
Various locations, Paris
June 22-July 6
Local Olympics
Paris offers ordinary citizens the chance to participate in its Olympiades des Arrondissements and win tickets to the real thing. Sign up online to participate or to reserve free tickets for the events.
Various locations, Paris
June 19-July 21
Summer of books
Author readings, workshops and more: Partir en Livre is bringing back reading as a top summer activity for young people.
Various locations, France
June 29-July 13
Local Olympics
Paris offers ordinary citizens the chance to participate in its Olympiades des Arrondissements and win tickets to the real thing. Sign up online to participate or to reserve free tickets for the events.
Various locations, Paris
July 11–14
All about Japan
Along with exhibitors hawking their wares, Japan Expo will feature concerts, readings, sports demonstrations, and more.
Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte
June 26-July 23
Soldes
The official summer retail sales period in France.
Paris & most of France
June 27–July 25
A night at the zoo
The baboons and jaguars stay up late for the Nocturnes du Parc Zoologique de Paris, on Thursday evenings through August 10. Events for the kiddies, a bar for the adults.
Parc Zoologique de Paris, Paris
June 27–July 25
Fun in the Urban Jungle
Garden Parvis is a month-long series of events, from concerts to glitter parties, in Paris’s dedicated business district.
La Défense, 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.