Through August 27
Eco-documentary
Documentaries on the theme of climate action take center stage for Gare aux Docs.
La REcyclerie, Paris
August 22-23 & 26-27
Outdoor films
Ciné Tarmac returns with four nights of film screenings on the runway of the Paris Air and Space Museum.
Musée Air et Espace, Bourget
August 25-28
Open air cinema
Films under the stars at the Château de Vincennes. Photo: Tourisme Val de Marne.
Château de Vincennes, Paris
Through August 28
Tuileries Secrets
Secret d’Arcadie returns for its second year with a puzzle trail around the iconic Tuileries Gardens.
Jardin des Tuileries, Paris
Through August 28
Old-school funfair
Bumper cars, ghost trains and more classics in the Tuileries Gardens for the Fête des Tuileries.
Tuileries Gardens, Paris
Through August 28
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 28
Garden visits
Green spaces throughout the region hold cultural events for Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France.
Various locations, Île-de-France
Through August 28
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.
Château de Rosa Thomery
August 25-30
International rock festival
Huge artists, including Stromae, Kraftwerk and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, headline Rock en Seine 2022.
Domaine de Saint Cloud, Paris
Through September 3
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
Through September 3
Short-film festival
Short films and concerts for Festival Silhouette.
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge
Through September 4
Paris beaches
For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages.
Various locations, Paris
August 24-September 4
Bargain houseplants
For the Marché aux Plantes Vertes, the chain of florists Monceau Fleurs is putting houseplants on sale (from €1.95) in all its stores.
Monceau Fleurs stores, France
September 2-4
Solidarity with Ukraine
Ukrainian cinema, from fiction to documentary, is spotlighted for Slava Ukraïni!
La Cinémathèque Française, Paris
September 2-4
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 3-4
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 7
Son et lumière
A sound and light show, La Nuit aux Invalides, this year focuses on the story and legacy of Napoleon.
Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris
Through September 7
Outdoor classical concerts
Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend.
Parc Floral
Through September 7
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 9-10
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 6-11
Tribal art walk
Dozens of galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
Through September 11
Stranger Things in Paris
Stranger Things Store: Fans of the Netflix series are queuing up for an immersive experience based on it.
44, avenue des Champs Elysées, Paris
September 14
Art fair
Some 60 galleries representing a huge range of artistic styles take part in Nocturne Rive Droite.
Various locations, Paris
September 14-18
Fun in the urban jungle
The Festival Street Culture features art installations, concerts and sports demonstrations.
Parvis de La Défense, Paris
September 16-18
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 parvis.
Le Monde headquarters & MK2 Bibliothèque, Paris
September 16-18
Paradise in Paris
The newspaper Le Parisien sponsors the Paris Paradis festival with free concerts, performances, stand-up comedy, workshops, talks and more. Reserve on the website.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
September 17-18
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 22
Aqua Mater
Sebastião Salgado‘s stunning black-and-white nature photos on the theme of water are exhibited in a bamboo structure designed by architect Simón Vélez. Above: Hartmann’s mountain zebras in the Hoanib Valley, Damaraland, Namibia (2005). © Sebastião Salgado
Parvis de la Défense, Courbevoie
Through September 23
River art
Sens Dessus Dessous: art honoring the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games adorns several Paris bridges.
Various locations, Paris
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
September 3-October 22
Orlando revisited
Joseph Nechvatal, creator of virus-modeled artificial life computer-assisted paintings and animations, presents the exhibition “Turning the Viral Tempest,” based on Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, 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.