Through August 21
Free outdoor cinema
Cinéma en Plein Air dans le 10e brings free outdoor films to the 10th arrondissement.
TEP de la Grange-aux-Belles/Agnes Tirop, 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
August 22-25
Open-air movies
Free outdoor films (with reservation) at the Mémorial de la Shoah.
Mémorial de la Shoah, 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
August 29-31
Open air cinema
Films under the stars in Vincennes.
Hôtel de Ville, Vincennes
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 15
More free outdoor films
Ciné-Jardins is an outdoor film festival with an ecological slant.
La Fabrique, Paris
Through September 12
Free rooftop films
Reserve for once-a-week screenings on the roof of La Machine du Moulin Rouge.
La Machine du Moulin Rouge, Paris
August 22–September 15
More free outdoor films
Ciné-Jardins is an outdoor film festival with an ecological slant.
La Fabrique, 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 18-22
Latino art fair
The Mira Art Fair brings selected galleries to Paris to present the work of Latin American artists.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, 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 13–29
Big top festival
The pop-up Village du Cirque festival features all types of performances.
Various locations, Paris
September 26
Flea market party
The streets of the famed Saint Ouen Flea Market come alive with concerts and performances for La Fête des Puces. The theme is “Corpus” in honor of the Olympic Games. To attend, request an invitation on the website of one of the markets (Marché Vernaison, Marché Biron, MarchéPaul Bert Serpette, Marché Dauphine, Marché Malassis and Puces de Saint-Ouen). Shops will remain open until midnight.
Le Marché des Puces, Saint-Ouen
September 28-30
Street food
To soak up the alcohol, the Cocktail Street festival will welcome food stands from the Food Market.