Through September 1
Paris beaches
For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages. Above: © DR.
Various locations, Paris
August 15-September 19
Outdoor classical concerts
Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend.
Parc Floral de 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
Throughout the summer
Family fun
The Domaine Saint-Cloud presents a summer of outdoor events designed to be safe and enjoyable in this unusual summer.
Parc de Saint Cloud
Through September 3
Swimming in the canal
The water in the Bassin de la Villette has been declared clean enough to swim in, and a free swimming area has been set up.
Bassin de la Villette
Through October 11
Flowers in Bercy Village
Bercy Village presents a summer Sky of Flowers, with 2,600 blossoms, painted in a classic style by Audray Roy-Camille, suspended above the village’s central street.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through September 12
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
Throughout the summer
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
Through August 30
Classic films in 35mm
The Cinémathèque Français reopens at last with Révisions Nos Classiques, a retrospective of classic films in 35mm.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
August 30
Vintage cars galore
Over 600 vintage vehicles will drive through the streets of Paris for the summer Traversée de Paris. The procession will set off from Vincennes and drive through every arrondissement of the city.
Vincennes, Paris
September 4-6
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
September 2-13
Future film
Cutting edge filmmakers operating at the margins of the genre are celebrated during the 26th edition of L’Étrange Festival.
Forum des images, Paris
September 10-13
Contemporary art fair
Over 110 galleries will show their wares at Art Paris.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through September 14
Designer photography
An exhibition of photos by a man better known as a fashion designer, “Manfred Thierry Mugler Photographe,” is being held in the covered passageways Bercy Village.
Bercy Village, Paris
September 3-12
Design mania
One hundred design-related events happen all over the city during Paris Design Week.
Various locations, Paris
August 28-September 9
Banlieue art
Thirty artists exhibit work inspired by films shot in the suburbs, old and new, from La Haine to Les Misérables, for Jusqu’ici Tout Va Bien.
Palais de Tokyo, Paris
September 4-13
Jazz greats live
Michel Portal, the Dal Sasso Big Band and more at Jazz à la Villette.
La Villette, Paris
September 11-20
Days at the Circus
Derring-do at the Village du Cirque festival.
Pelouse de Reuilly, Paris
September 8-13
Tribal art walk
Some 60 galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
September 30-November 13
Melodrama on film
For Tant qu’Il y Aura du Mélo, the melodrama or “woman’s film” is reassessed in a new light.