With the arrival of spring, the Paris Passlib' is the ideal way to explore Paris at its best. This official City Pass gives you the freedom to compose a tailor-made stay while enjoying the beautiful days of April.
Visit the must-see museums, climb the Eiffel Tower, enjoy a cruise on the Seine or a bike ride, and discover the charm of the capital. From €59, experience Paris differently and save money.
Springtime is back, bringing brighter colours and and the atmosphere is warming up! The cultural programme of events features new exhibitions, not-to-miss concerts and outings for one and all!
From 1 April until September, Brazil is in the spotlight in Paris with a programme of numerous cultural, festive, intellectual and gourmet events.
Organised by the Guimarães Rosa Institute and the French Institute, the France-Brazil Season begins for the first six months in France before travelling across the Atlantic to major Brazilian cities for the next six months of the year. Almost a hundred events are scheduled to take place throughout the spring and summer in iconic venues such as the Théâtre de la Concorde, the Théâtre de la Ville, the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Maison des Métallos, the Carreau du Temple and many others.
Coming up in April, the Weekend Democracia! at the Théâtre de la Concorde on 5 and 6 April with Seu Jorge and the association Autres Brésils, but also the Brazilian Film Festival of Paris from 29 April to 6 May 2025 and Rafael Carneiro, a rising figure on the contemporary Brazilian art scene from Friday 11 April to Saturday 10 May 2025.
The Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art (JEMA) will be returning to Paris in 2025, from 31 March to 6 April 2025, to celebrate craftsmanship. The event will be showcasing art craftspeople, workshops and rare trades through exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops open to the public. It's a unique opportunity to discover the wealth of European arts and crafts while exploring confidential, local addresses in the capital.
It's also a chance to discover ParisLocal artisans, an initiative dedicated to promoting local players. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the authenticity of Paris by meeting local artisans and creators in places that are often little-known.
Whether you're passionate about crafts or curious about new experiences, the JEMAs and ParisLocal offer a chance to immerse yourself in the world of designers, while promoting a responsible, local approach that's not to be missed in April.
The programme of exhibitions in April 2025 makes us wish it was already spring!
From 9 April to 31 August 2025, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is hosting the David Hockney 25, the largest retrospective ever devoted to the British artist. This exceptional exhibition brings together more than 400 works covering seven decades of creation, from iconic portraits of the 1960s to recent digital landscapes created on iPad. A unique immersion in Hockney's colourful and innovative world, not to be missed this spring in Paris.
Meanwhile, at the Château de Versailles, Guillaume Bresson is exhibiting his work from 21 January to 25 May 2025. This contemporary painter, known for his compositions inspired by classicism, revisits the codes of art history with a fascinating contemporary approach. Two contrasting exhibitions: technological modernity at the Gaîté Lyrique and reinterpretation of the past at Versailles.
From 15 January to 26 May 2025, the Centre Pompidou will be honouring Suzanne Valadon in an exceptional retrospective. This self-taught artist, muse turned painter, reveals the extent of her talent through works marked by a bold modernity. On the other side of the Seine, from 19 March to 20 July 2025, the Musée du Luxembourg presents Tous Léger! With Niki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein, Martial Raysse, Keith Haring... This group exhibition pays tribute to Fernand Léger by bringing together works by contemporary artists influenced by his legacy.
For art history buffs, A New Look at Cimabue. At the Origins of Italian Painting can be seen at the Louvre from 22 January to 12 May 2025. This exceptional exhibition explores the beginnings of Italian painting through the masterpieces of the Florentine master, highlighting his influence on generations of artists. At the same time, the Musée d'Orsay is celebrating urban art with Art is in the street, from 18 March to 6 July 2025. This unprecedented dialogue between street art and the great classics of the XIXᵉ century promises a striking experience, where the boundaries between tradition and modernity are blurred.
The Tenenbaum Family, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel... these unforgettable films from the history of cinema all have one thing in common: they were directed by Wes Anderson. From 19 March to 27 July 2025 at the Cinémathèque française, the American director is at the heart of the Wes Anderson exhibition. The exhibition is dedicated to his creative process and his career, which has been influenced by the Nouvelle Vague, the cinema of Jacques Tati and the aesthetics of the 1960s and 1970s.
Pop culture is definitely in vogue this season, with disco - the musical genre - also entitled to its own major event from 14 February to 17 August 2025. The Philharmonie de Paris deciphers this culture and offers another perspective on this little-known movement.
Are you a fan of photography? Then head to Le Centquatre for the Circulation(s) festival. From 5 April to 1 June 2025, discover the best of Europe's young and vibrant photographic scene.
To get your fill of music as spring gets underway, here is a selection of concerts to note down in your diary.
Singer Usher will rock the Accor Arena on 15 April 2025 with his supercharged pop and RnB hits! French singer Julien Doré is treating himself to two nights on the same prestigious stage, on 5 and 6 April 2025. Still on the French scene, Jul is expecting his fans at the Stade de France for a date - 26 April 2025 - that's already shaping up to be legendary! Also at the Stade de France, Nigerian afrobeat superstar Burna Boy will be setting the huge stadium alight. In a more classical vein, head to the charming town of Sceaux, a few kilometres south of Paris, for a 2024/2025 season of the Schubertiade de Sceaux full of surprises. The season ends on 5 April 2025 with Emmanuelle Bertrand on cello and Pascal Amoyel on piano.
In April, Paris has several shows lined up … all you have to do is choose! A major show to start with, and a nostalgic one. Created in 1999, the musical Mamma Mia! returns to La Seine Musicale from 9 to 20 April 2025, in its original version for 15 exceptional dates! Brush up on your lyrics! The Lion King continues to triumph at the Théâtre Mogador until 29 June 2024.
And there's no better way to get your zygomatic muscles firing than with the latest comedy shows: Alex Lutz, Sexe, grog et rocking chair at the Cirque Bouglione from 4 to 27 April 2025 or Franjo at the Théâtre de la République until 24 April 2025. Olivier Giraud and his hilarious How to Become a Parisian in One Hour? at the Théâtre des Nouveautés continues to make his international audience laugh until 26 July 2025.
The two iconic halls of the Opéra National de Paris will be packed with shows in April 2025! The Opéra Bastille offers a varied programme: Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty (2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 ,11, 18, 21 and 23 April 2025) will delight lovers of classical opera, while Verdi's Don Carlos (1, 4, 9, 12, 17, 20 and 25 April 2025) and Puccini's Il Trittico (26 and 29 April 2025) complete the programme. At the Palais Garnier, let yourself be seduced by Dusapin's Il Viaggio, Dante (3, 6, and 9 April 2025), by the exceptional ballet by Sharon Eyal / Mats Ek on1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 and 18 April 2024, while the Spectacles de l'École de Danse (24 to 29 April 2025) unveil the talent of young artists.
Paris never sleeps and is full of activities to make the most of the magic of the night. Take in a show at a legendary cabaret such as the Moulin Rouge, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine while admiring the illuminated city, or explore iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower in an unusual atmosphere.
Nightlife lovers** will also appreciate the trendy bars, the rooftops with breathtaking views and the dance nights. Get inspired by our guide to nightlife in Paris for memorable evenings.
The spring holidays are scheduled from 12 to 28 April 2025 in the Paris region. Over these two weeks, the capital will go all out to keep children happily occupied, whatever their interests.
Until 11 May 2025, the Cité des Sciences is hosting the Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique exhibition, where young and old alike can put themselves in the shoes of a researcher and discover the secrets of this captivating site. At the Arts Déco, in one of the wings of the Musée du Louvre, there's a nostalgia sequence with the exhibition Mon ours en peluche (My teddy bear) until 22 June 2025! For a feast for the eyes and ears, head for the Atelier des Lumières and its 2025 programme: Picasso l'art en mouvement on the one hand and Le Douanier Rousseau on the other, for a family immersion in eastern Paris.
Are you keen to spend time outdoors as the weather warms up? The spring holidays are the perfect time to spend a day out in Paris’s zoos and amusement parks: the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Disneyland Paris, the Vincennes Zoo and the Ménagerie at the Jardin des Plantes. The Foire du Trône on the Pelouse de Reuilly in the Bois de Vincennes is also making a comeback!
If it is warm enough, children can put on their swimsuits and enjoy a dip in the Pontoise swimming pool, an art deco gem located in the 5th arrondissement of the capital. If, on the other hand, the weather is bad, they can take refuge in the capital’s arcade game and virtual reality game rooms, cinemas or libraries, which organize various free activities during the holidays.
April is trade fair time! The Grand Palais is hosting the literary event of the year, the Paris Book Fair, from 11 to 13 April 2025.
Art is front and centre too, with fairs showcasing contemporary and urban art: Art Paris at the Grand Palais from 3 to 6 April 2025, Art Shopping from 4 to 6 April 2025 at the Carrousel du Louvre and the Urban Art Fair from 24 au 27 April 2025 at the Carreau du Temple, PAD Paris from 2 to 6 April 2025 in the Jardin des Tuileries.
From 19 to 21 April 2025, the Salon Fantastique/Japan Party will be bringing together fans of fantasy and Japanese pop culture at the Parc Floral. This combined event features over 400 stands, a wide range of entertainment and an immersion in two exciting worlds: medieval fantasy with costumes and cosplay, and modern Japanese culture with fun and colourful activities.
The Paris Brazilian Film Festival returns to the Arlequin cinema from 26 April to 6 May 2025, as part of the Brazil-France 2025 season. On the programme for this 27th edition: never-before-seen films, exclusive meetings and festive evenings with DJ sets and concerts.
The Créteil International Women's Film Festival, founded in 1979, highlights films made by women from all over the world. Buoyed by a feminist and cultural heritage, each year it offers competitions, retrospectives and meetings to promote the voices of women directors. The 46th edition will be held from 4 to 12 April 2025 at the Maison des Arts in Créteil.
Finally, the 7th edition of 100% L'EXPO will be held at the Grande Halle de La Villette from 10 April to 11 May 2025. This free event highlights around fifty artists who have recently graduated from French art schools, offering an eclectic panorama of young contemporary creation.
Paris has proved that it knows how to organise major sporting events after the worldwide success of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games!
Get on your running shoes and slip on your tabard, because after the half marathon on 9 March 2025, it’s time for the main race: the Paris marathon. This, the foremost race in the capital, will take place on 13 April 2025. Tens of thousands of runners will make their way through the streets of Paris attempting to improve their personal record and even beat the current records (2:19 in the women’s race and 2:04 in the men’s race). Alongside this major race, the Parc des Expos at Porte de Versailles will be hosting the Run Expérience trade show from 10 to 12 April 2025 to discover the world of running in all its forms.
After 25 and 26 April 2024, we will finally know who are the French basketball champions. The Accor Arena is hosting the finals of the French Cup, which will see the best team being awarded the title.
In the Hauts-de-Seine, at the Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine Digital Games 2025 is the 4th edition of the video game and digital festival. This free event highlights e-sport, manga, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and offers job datings, meetings with colleges, special guests, DJ sets, as well as a festival of video games and digital arts. It offers a platform for exchange and discovery for enthusiasts and professionals in the sector. Registration is compulsory for access to the festival.
The Paris Marathon 2025, scheduled for 13 April, invites runners from all over the world to take to the imblematic streets of the capital. With a start on the Champs-Élysées and a route passing through the monuments of Paris, this sporting event is a not-to-be-missed event.
More than just a race, it's an immersion in the soul of Paris. Whether you're a participant or a spectator, don't miss this unique experience celebrating performance, challenging yourself and the incredible heritage of Paris. Sign up now!
In April, Paris has a mild climate with average temperatures of around 12°C, ideal for exploring the city.
The spring holidays for zone C (Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse and Versailles) start on Saturday 12 April 2025 and you return to school on Monday 28 April 2025.
Easter Monday 2025 falls on Monday 21 April 2025 for an extended weekend of 3 days, from 19 to 21 April 2025.
Paris in 2025 offers a multitude of unique experiences, ranging from major art exhibitions to international sporting events, as well as music festivals, live shows and gastronomic events.
To explore the full agenda of these highlights that will punctuate the year, discover our selection of the major events in Paris in 2025 and prepare a stay to match your desires.
At Easter 2025, Paris invites you to celebrate the festival in a unique setting, with egg hunts in its magnificent gardens, cultural exhibitions and gourmet escapades in renowned patisseries.
Find all the ideas and must-see events for a memorable Easter weekend in our dedicated dossier: Easter in Paris.
