June 1
Fireworks
The Foire du Trône in the Bois de Vincennes will put on a free fireworks display at 10:30 pm.
Bois de Vincennes, 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 June 2
Flower Power
The iconic Hôtel Louisiane in Saint-Germain-des-Prés plays host to a unique exhibition of contemporary artists’ work on Paris in the 60s and 70s.
Hôtel Louisiane, Paris
Through June 1
Plays from all over Europe
The Chantiers d’Europe festival presents theatrical performances from across Europe, this year keeping in mind the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Théâtre de la Ville–Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris
June 1-2
Green music festival
We Love Green, an outdoor festival with concerts by Tame Impala, Christine and the Queens and many more.
Bois de Vincennes, Paris
Through June 2
Contemporary art festival
Contemporary artworks are exhibited in Saint Germain boutiques, cafés and hotels for Parcours Saint-Germain.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 2
Unique photography exhibition
Objectif Photo returns for the second year running, exhibiting photos taken by nearly 800 elementary schoolchildren on the theme of fraternity.
Centquatre, Paris
June 3
Giant bike rally
The Convergence Francilienne brings together riders from all over the Ile de France, who converge at Bastille and parade to Invalides for a picnic. See website for routes.
Bastille, Paris
May 30-June 3
Free performances indoors and out
The festival Onze Bouge presents free concerts, theater, dance performances and street art.
11th arrondissement, Paris
June 4-9
Shakespeare in Paris
The Tower Theatre returns to Paris for its 28th season to present The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Théâtre de Verdure, Bois de Boulogne, Paris
June 5-15
More short films
Côté Court presents all kinds of short form art: videos, films, essays and fiction.
Various locations, Paris and suburbs
June 6-9
Preserving the planet
La Fête de l’Océan presents three days of events focussed on protecting the planet.
L’Aquarium tropical, Paris
June 5
Art festival by night
Over 50 galleries and collectors present works on the theme of nature at this year’s Nocturne Rive Droite.
Various locations, 8th arrondissement, Paris
Through June 5
Upcycling
For Sustainable Development Week, Boulanger asks clients to donate unused items to be repaired and recycled.
Boulanger stores, France
Through June 6
Festival of innovation
The 100% festival showcases cutting edge theatre, dance, and art over several months.
La Villette, Paris
June 7-9
Street art festival
Over 40 street art companies, including circus performers, dancers and puppeteers gather in the center of Nanterre for the three-day Parade(s) festival.
Nanterre Centre-Ville
June 18 and 25
Free concerts
Talented violinists perform at 12:30 each day in the Marais. No reservation necessary.
Eglise des Blancs manteaux, Paris
June 14
Celebrating the independent bookshop
The fifth annual Pari des libraires will see Parisians celebrate their local independent bookshops.
Various bookshops, Paris
June 7-9
Art history in Fontainebleau
Art history specialists from across the globe gather at the Festival de l’Histoire de l’Art for a weekend of free conferences, debates and guided visits celebrating art new and old.
Château de Fontainebleau
June 11-16
Festival of audiobooks
Actors, authors and musicians come together to celebrate audiobooks for Vos’x Salon du Livre Audio.
Mairie de Montreuil, Montreuil
Through June 26
Culture for all
Mouvement E. Leclerc presents the sixth edition of Festival Culturissimo, a collection of over 50 cultural events including theatre and cinema.
Various locations, France
Through June 30
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through 28 July
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
Through 22 September
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
May 30-June 9
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
June 3-July 3
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint Denis
June 8-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 May 30
Naples on film
In Napoli!, 30 films showcase the clichés and the realities of life in Italy’s most-filmed city after Rome.
Forum des Images, Paris
May 30
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Joli Mai (The Lovely Month of May), directed by Chris Marker and Pierre Lhomme.