Through August 18
Open-air cinema
Cinema en Plein Air is back with the theme of the future, featuring such films as Blade Runner 2049, Her, Modern Times and Wall-E. Free admission.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
Through July 26
Free films at the Louvre
Cinema Paradiso presents free films in the Cour Carrée.
Louvre, Paris
Friday evenings, July 19-August 9
More free outdoor films
Ciné Quartier 13 shows movies in the parks of the 13th arrondissement on Friday evenings.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 1
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 September 16
The Paris of yesterday
For the 80th anniversary of renowned Paris photography collection Roger-Viollet, Bercy Village is decorated with thirty black-and-white photos showing the architecture, history and daily life of 20th-century Paris.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through July 28
Mario Bava retrospective
One of the greats of cinematography and special effects, Mario Bava, is celebrated through more than 30 films he has worked on. Above: Il Rosso Segno Della Follia (1970) will be shown on July 22.
La Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Throughout the summer
Clubbing on the “beach”
Outdoor concerts and DJs nightly at the La Plage de Glaz’Art.
Glaz’Art, Paris
Throughout the summer
Musical migrations
Take a holiday without ever leaving Paris as bands play music from across the world at Poisson Lune.
Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
Through August 30
Son et lumière
A sound and light show, La Nuit aux Invalides, brings together 3000 years of French history.
Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris
Throughout the summer
Free stargazing
Experts with the Astronomy Association of Paris freely offer their skill and kit to show us the stars for Paris Sous les Étoiles.
Throughout Paris
Through July 28
Art meets cinema
An imagined path is drawn between the lives of Pablo Picasso and his admirer, renowned Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini in the exhibition “Quand Fellini Rêvait de Picasso.”
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
August 9-September 1
Outdoor classical concerts
Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend.
Parc Floral
Through August 25
Summer fun on the canal
The Été du Canal festival offers theme cruises (street food, music, art, etc.) and other activities like the construction of an ephemeral village, balls, restaurants and bars.
Canal de l’Ourcq
September 13-17
Top-of-the-line art and antiques
The Biennale Paris (formerly the Biennale des Antiquaires) is now an annual event, with 95 exhibitors.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through August 3
Summer arts festival
Paris Festival d’Eté is an annual festival of music, dance, theater and more from around the world.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 4
Entertainment for kids
The Festival les Pestacles presents concerts and other entertainment for children age five and up.
Parc Floral, Paris
Through August 31
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 September 22
Focus on graphic design
The Biennale International de Design Graphique Chaumont is a four-month festival of workshops, group discussions, concerts and conferences on the subject of graphics creation.
Various locations, Paris
Through July 28
Outdoor jazz
The Paris Jazz Festival offers free weekend concerts in the park (admission to park: €6).
Parc Floral, Paris
Through August 6
Retail sales
The official biannual six-week sales period.
Retailers all over France
Through August 31
Balloons in Bercy Village
After her colorful umbrella installation was well-received last year, Portuguese artist returns to decorate Bercy Village with colored balloons. Other decorations and a bubble pool will provide summer entertainment.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through October 15
More than a food market
Experience a new 5000 square-meter food market with a focus on healthy eating, featuring art and performance, at Le Marché Pop.
77 avenue du Docteur Arnold Netter, Paris
July 25
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Femme de Mon Frère (A Brother’s Love), directed by Monia Chokri. Preceded by an optional walking tour in conjunction with Feminists of Paris.