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Paris has an all-year-round busy festival scene. Music, theatre, cinema, dance, street arts ... There’s something for all tastes and all ages. Attracting tourists and Parisians, each event is the opportunity to get together for a fun time with family or friends.
When the warm weather arrives, these major events also take place outdoors, allowing festival-goers to enjoy these unmissable events in the open air. Here is a selection of events not to be missed, to discover the festive and cultural side of Paris in summer!
A must-see Parisian festival, We Love Green offers an eclectic and international music line-up, spaces for reflection on environmental issues, and food trucks run by some of today's best chefs.
From 6 to 8 June 2025
Bois de Vincennes, Paris 12th
Head to Torcy beach for the 13th edition of the Marvellous Island independent electronic music festival: over 100 artists will perform on five stages during two days of outdoor festivities.
7 and 8 June 2025
Plage de Vaires-Torcy - Route de Lagny, 77200 Torcy
Organised by the Solidarité Sida association since 1999, Solidays attracted 260,000 people last year to the lawns of the ParisLongchamp racecourse with its enticing musical line-up, as well as conferences, information stands and food trucks to delight festival-goers.
From 27 to 29 June 2025
ParisLongchamp racecourse - 2 route des Tribunes, Paris 16th
A must-see event for the new music scene: the Fnac Live festival is coming to the square and salons of Paris City Hall. On the programme: three days of free live music and a rich and varied line-up.
From 2 to 4 July 2025
On the square and in the halls of City Hall, Paris 4th
A newcomer to the capital's major summer festivals, Yardland is dedicated to new popular cultures. The programme focuses on rap, but that's not all: lifestyle, fashion, art, associations, sport and food are also on the agenda.
From 4 to 6 July 2025
Vincennes Hippodrome de Paris, 2 route de la Ferme, Paris 12th
Around thirty artists will take to the festival's four stages and various spaces across this 42,000 m² open-air venue, from the biggest names in electro to emerging artists.
11 and 12 July 2025
Vincennes Hippodrome de Paris - 2 route de la Ferme, Paris 12th
Since 2016, this major American festival, considered one of the biggest in the world, has been touring and spending three days in Paris with a powerful line-up featuring the best international artists of the moment.
From 18 to 20 July 2025
Hippodrome ParisLongchamp - 2 route des Tribunes, Paris 16th
Every year, Rock en Seine welcomes renowned international bands and some of the most talented emerging artists. For five days, more than 100,000 spectators attend their performances at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud in a festive atmosphere that is always different. The Mini Rock, a fun area away from the crowds, is dedicated to younger children (aged 6 to 11) and welcomes festival-goers' children free of charge (upon registration) with entertainment throughout the festival.
From 20 to 24 August 2025
Domaine national de Saint-Cloud -1 avenue de la Grille d’Honneur, 92210 Saint-Cloud
Dream Nation is a three-day outdoor electronic music festival held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
26 and 27 September 2025
Paris Nord Villepinte - VIPARIS - 82 avenue des Nations - ZAC Paris Nord 2 - 93420 Villepinte
The Chopin Festival celebrates Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and his works in the elegant setting of the Orangerie in Bagatelle Park. The programme includes candlelit concerts, recitals, an ‘Open Door Piano’ concert where young pianists play Chopin, and a closing concert on 14 July featuring Chopin, Fauré, Ravel and Liszt.
From 22 June to 14 July 2025
Parc de Bagatelle - Jardin botanique de Paris, Bois de Boulogne - Route de Sèvres à Neuilly, Paris 16th
In June, jazz stars will gather in the La Défense business district for a week of exceptional free concerts! The esplanade will become a *meeting place for all jazz genres and even other musical styles.
From 23 to 29 June 2025
Parvis de La Défense
The Parc Floral de Paris is hosting eight free classical music concerts on weekends during the Paris summer. The repertoire will delight seasoned music lovers and novices looking to discover new sounds. There is an admission fee for the park.
From 28 June to 6 September 2025
Parc Floral de Paris - Jardin botanique de Paris, Esplanade du château de Vincennes, Paris 12th
Jazz lovers gather in the beautiful setting of the Parc Floral de Paris during the summer for the Paris Jazz Festival, where artists from around the world rub shoulders with new names on the French scene for eight concerts that are completely free. Admission to the park is charged.
From 29 June to 7 September 2025
Parc Floral de Paris - Jardin botanique de Paris, Esplanade du château de Vincennes, Paris 12th
More info about the Paris Jazz Festival
A new edition of the Coulée Douce street arts festival is taking place on the Coulée Verte, above the Jardin de Reuilly. An eclectic programme of theatrical performances, a cappella soul, pop and funk singers, a polyphonic wardrobe and cosmic clowns will transport audiences to a joyful and festive imaginary world.
14 and 15 June 2025
Jardin de Reuilly - 15 rue Albinoni, Paris 12th
The Shakespeare Garden Open-Air Theatre, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, hosts a summer programme dedicated to theatre, music, readings and many other festive shows and events.
From 14 June to 28 September 2025
Théâtre de Verdure du Jardin Shakespeare - Route de la Reine Marguerite - Bois de Boulogne, Paris 16th
Every summer, Les Pestacles welcomes families to the Parc Floral de Paris with a programme of musical shows and concerts for children aged 4 and over. Admission to the park is subject to a charge.
From 25 June to 3 September 2025
Parc Floral de Paris - Jardin botanique de Paris, Esplanade du château de Vincennes, Paris 12th
A rich and varied programme takes over Hasard Ludique for the Festival Fabrique. Created by the residents of this former inner-city railway station, the programme includes sports competitions, yoga, dance, food tastings, DJ sets, storytelling, stand-up comedy and even body painting for three days of festivities.
From 13 to 15 June 2025
Hasard Ludique - 128 avenue de Saint-Ouen, Paris 18th
Every summer, the banks of the Bassin de la Villette, the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal de Saint-Denis are alive with festivities! With dances, concerts, water sports, film screenings, pop-up bars and even cruises on the water, the Canal Summer Festival is an opportunity to enjoy unusual summer experiences from Paris to Pantin, via Bobigny, Saint-Denis and L'Île-Saint-Denis.
From 5 July to 10 August 2025
Bassin de la Villette and Canal de l'Ourcq - Quai de Seine, Paris 19th
Canal de Saint-Denis - Quai de la Gironde, Paris 19th
Every year, the Paris l'été festival takes over Greater Paris and offers free (or almost free) dance, theatre and circus performances, concerts, exhibitions, performances and street theatre in parks, monuments and squares.
From 12 July to 5 August 2025
The Fête de l'Humanité celebrates togetherness, freedom and solidarity. For three days, concerts for all ages, exhibitions, shows, debates and stands run by associations from all over the world come together for a great moment of sharing.
From 12 to 14 September 2025
Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base, 91220 Le Plessis-Pâte
The Louvre Museum is hosting free open-air film screenings in its magnificent Cour Carrée. The programme includes cult films and previews.
From 2 to 5 July 2025
Cour Carrée du Louvre - Louvre Museum, Paris 1st
The Dolcevita-sur-Seine festival celebrates the friendship between Paris and Rome with a wonderful programme of festivities at the Arènes de Lutèce. Open-air film screenings, photo exhibitions, music and meetings bring the hearts of the two capitals to life.
From 4 to 8 July 2025
Arènes de Lutèce and Square Capitan - 4 rue des Arènes, Paris 5th
Every summer, as night falls, the Parc de la Villette invites you to discover French and international cinema classics, as well as lesser-known films, on the big screen. The festival is free and deckchairs can be hired for added comfort.
From 23 July to 17 August 2025
Parc de La Villette - 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris 19th
Every year, the Silhouette festival offers an off-the-beaten-track programme of over a hundred international short films (fiction, documentaries, animations, etc.) to be discovered while sitting on the lawns of the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge. Each evening begins with an hour-long concert.
From 29 August to 6 September 2025
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge, 5 avenue Debidour, Paris 19th
Exhibitions, concerts, festivals, parties, shows, cinema... from June to September, Paris comes alive with a host of cultural events, festive entertainment, outings and outdoor activities.
Paris hosts many music festivals. Among the must-see events are We Love Green, Solidays, Rock en Seine, Lollapalooza Paris... Many other festivals attract festival-goers with their high-quality line-ups, such as the Paris Jazz Festival, La Défense Jazz Festival, The Peacock Society...
Stroll through parks and gardens, explore and rediscover the city, take a cruise on the Seine or the canals, enjoy a sunny terrace or a rooftop with a breathtaking view of the Parisian sunset... There is no shortage of options for an unforgettable stay during the summer of 2025.
Internet, transport, ideas for walks, weather: everything you need to enjoy Paris in the open air.
