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June is the month of summer skies over Paris and its cultural events: outings with the family, open-air festivals, and must-see exhibitions, concerts and shows.
In June 2026, a spectacular, immersive installation by artist JR transforms the Pont Neuf. In June 2026, the capital's oldest stone bridge becomes a monumental, temporary work of art titled La Caverne du Pont Neuf .
This bold project is a vibrant tribute to the historic wrapping of the bridge undertaken by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in 1985, and a celebration of its 40th anniversary. JR was inspired by the limestone quarries used to build Paris to transform the monument into a monumental cave. Accessible free of charge, the work creates a striking dialogue between the rugged appearance of the stone and the elegance of the River Seine. You can cross it on foot or admire it from the riverbanks or from underneath during a cruise on the Seine for a unique visual experience, day or night.
> Last-minute update: the Caverne du Pont Neuf is now open to the public!
One of the highlights of June is the Fête de la Musique, which transforms Paris and Greater Paris into a giant open-air concert hall on Sunday 21 June 2026 ! Amateur and professional musicians, funk bands, rock groups, DJs, choirs—there's something for everyone, all night long.
From 11 June 2026, the kick-off of the World Cup will have the capital buzzing! To experience the competition to the full in a buzzing atmosphere, many spots across Paris will be transformed into festive arenas. From trendy open-air venues to large food markets, not to mention friendly brasseries and pop-up urban beaches, you can get into the spirit and cheer on Les Bleus throughout June.
For Solidays, Solidarité Sida's major event with its ever-impressive line-up, reserve your weekend from 26 to 28 June 2026. Bigflo & Oli, Gims, Orelsan, Ino Casalanca, Mosimann, Zara ARA Larsson and many other artists await you at the Longchamp Racecourse. It’s in the east of Paris, in the Bois de Vincennes that the festival We Love Green will be held from 5 to 7 June 2026. The line-up this year? Gorillaz, Little Sims, Theodora, the XX, Charlotte Cardin, Disiz… An enticing programme!
Alongside the outdoor music festivals, there's also a variety of concerts to look forward to in June 2026.
With Pop, rock, electro and chanson française, the Paris music scene in June 2026 has a full line-up! For pop and RnB fans, Doja Cat is at l’Accor Arena on Tuesday 9 June 2026, followed on Wednesday 17 June 2026 by British singer Olivia Dean, and Florent Pagny is at the Olympia for an exceptional period from 16 June to 19 July 2026. Rock and big guitar fans are in for a treat: Tom Morello is playing at the Bataclan on Tuesday 16 June 2026, Dogstar - Keanu Reeves’ band – is performing at l’Olympia on Wednesday 17 June 2026, followed by Foo Fighters at Paris La Défense Arena on Friday 19 June 2026 and Iron Maiden also at Paris La Défense Arena on Monday 22 June 2026.
There’s plenty happening on the urban and electro scene too with Kalash à Paris La Défense Arena on Friday 12 June 2026, whilst David Guetta rolls out his Ultimate Monolith Show au Stade de France du 11 au 13 juin 2026. In a more intimate genre, Thibault Cauvin in the majestic setting of the Opéra Garnier on Thursday 4 June 2026 offers a unique experience. An eclectic and spectacular month not to miss for music lovers.
In June 2026, Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées are programming By Night: special evenings where the store is transformed into a venue for art, music and performance, creating a magical and arty atmosphere.
There's always something to see in Paris's cultural institutions and museums! Discover some of the current exhibitions.
Renoir at the Musée d’Orsay, Calder at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Weaving, Embellishing, Embroidering at the Palais Galliera, Africa Fashion at the musée du quai Branly, Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters at the musée Carnavalet, A Day in the Eighteenth Century at the musée des Arts Déco…
Street art is also being showcased in exceptional style at the Beyond the Streets at the Grande Halle de La Villette. This monumental 3,600 m² exhibition traces the history of graffiti and brings together more than 100 international artists. Don’t miss the chance to discover the work of JR, who will also be taking over the Pont Neuf in June 2026 with his monumental installation “La Caverne”.
Major spring exhibitions are still going strong as summer approaches. However, some of those that have been so popular since the beginning of the year will be finishing soon.
Calling all comic book and contemporary art enthusiasts! 11 June 2026 marks the official opening of the much-anticipated Enki Bilal Collection. To celebrate the opening of this brand-new Parisian cultural venue, don’t miss the Enki Bilal inaugural exhibition. It is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the futuristic, poetic and socially conscious world of this visionary artist through an exceptional selection of original works, legendary comic strips and masterful paintings.
Looking for entertainment, memorable ballets, surprising shows, one-man and one-woman shows to make you cry with laughter? Paris has the perfect line-up for June 2026.
The Rocky Horror Show is at the Casino de Paris from 23 to 28 June 2026 for an exciting week packed with glamour, eccentricity and unbridled energy.
At the Opéra de Paris, opera fans can see La Cenerentola by Rossini, at the Palais Garnier from 3 June to 11 July 2026 staged by Guillaume Gallienne, or La Traviata by Verdi at the Opéra Bastille from 4 June to 13 July 2026. Also at the Bastille, Ercole amante by Antonia Bembo, a baroque portrait of power and desire, makes it entry into the repertoire, from 28 May to 14 June 2026, before the great classical ballet La Bayadère in the mythical version by Rudolf Noureev, from 17 June to 14 July 2026. Contemporary dance is also at the Palais Garnier with Vibrations, featuring choreography by Micaela Taylor, Mats Ek and Crystal Pite from 27 June to 14 July 2026.
At the Théâtre du Châtelet, La Vie parisienne by Jacques Offenbach is on the bill from 12 June to 11 July 2026. Finally, at the Palais de Versailles, the Royal Serenade, from 6 June 2026 (and until September 2026), is a sumptuous immersive spectacle of music, dance and theatre in period costumes.
At the very start of the month, from 3 to 7 June 2026, the tribute show to Notre-Dame de Paris, La Dame de Pierre returns for a second season - following its success in 2025 - at the Dôme de Paris.
A month of June marked by excellence and cultural diversity!
As well as the Fête de la Musique, June is also Pride and Pride March month, which takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026, starting from Place d’Italie. The Pride March has been cancelled in 2026; a postponement to September 2026 is being considered.
Wednesday 24 June 2026 marks the start of the summer sales. And don't forget Paris Fashion Week for men from 23 to 28 June 2026.
More original and eagerly awaited: on 13 and 14 June 2026, Accor Arena welcomes a sumo tournament with exceptional wrestlers from Japan!
Calling all lovers of the 7th art. The Fête du Cinéma takes place from 28 June to 1 July, with €5 screenings in a host of cinemas in Paris, Greater Paris and France.
A luxurious setting for an exceptional experience, the Les Nuits Étoilées festival at the Ritz Paris will present three extraordinary evenings dedicated to opera and dance from 13 to 15 June 2026 in the hotel’s Grand Jardin.
Night owls won't want to miss the invitation extended by Nuit Blanche on 6 June 2026. This year, the artistic direction has been entrusted to artist and DJ Barbara Butch. You'll be wandering around Paris' cultural venues and institutions all night long. On the menu: activities and routes to discover the contemporary art scene in a slightly offbeat way! Still on the music front, Brunch Electronik takes over the leafy setting of the Vincennes Racecourse for a major open-air event bringing together the best international DJs in a friendly, family atmosphere.
The Festival ManiFeste, an international festival and multidisciplinary academy of Ircam, celebrates digital arts and contemporary music, notably at the CENTQUATRE-PARIS, on 20 June and 27 June 2026. At the Espace Périphérique de la Villette, street style is celebrated in all its forms in June 2026. The Freestyle event is the showcase for this vibrant scene with boundless creativity. There's plenty to enjoy, with a programme of battles, dance parades, sports competitions and concerts.
For food lovers, don’t miss the Tous au Restaurant (All to Restaurants) campaign, organised by TheFork, running from 1 to 14 June 2026 at participating restaurants in Paris and the Île-de-France region. For 14 days, restaurateurs will be offering a specially created menu with a tempting offer: buy one, get one free. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new flavours and gourmet spots.
Discover a selection of events to experience as a family with the toddlers, small children and teenagers in June 2026 in Paris.
17 June 2026 marks the start of Partir en Livre, the major celebration of books for young people. Thousands of events will be organised in Paris and across France until 19 July 2026.
A first step towards classical music? Head to the Théâtre de la Boussole for its musical show Mes Petits Classiques. An introduction to classical music designed for children aged 4 and over.
After more than a year at the Cité des Sciences, the exhibition Dogs and Cats comes to an end on 30 August 2026. Don’t miss this last opportunity to find out all about family pets!
Rendez-vous aux jardins, which takes place on 5, 6 and 7 June 2026, is an invitation to discover the richness and diversity of the parks and gardens that surround us. This 23rd edition has sight as its theme, which promises to be quite a programme! In the same vein, the Printemps des Cités-Jardins, organised by the Cités-Jardins d'Île-de-France, is offering a packed programme for young and old alike until 14 June 2026. On the agenda: themed walks, guided tours and fun workshops to explore this unique urban and green heritage in an educational and friendly way.
June kicks off with one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events in the world: the Roland-Garros tennis tournament. From 1 to 7 June 2026, the Porte d'Auteuil stadium enters its most intense phase with the second week of competition. It's time to cheer on the players in the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals, before the grand finale at the weekend: the women's final on Saturday 6 June 2026 and the men's final on Sunday 7 June 2026. Between matches on the Philippe-Chatrier or Suzanne-Lenglen courts, enjoy the unique atmosphere of the village and the giant screens so you don't miss a thing at this legendary clay-court Grand Slam.
Horses take centre stage in June 2026, so let's gallop! On 14 June 2026, at the Hippodrome de Chantilly, it's D-Day for the Prix de Diane Longines, the race for Europe's top fillies. Get out your best hat and your most elegant outfit for this event with its garden party atmosphere! Then, from 19 to 21 June 2026, we will be blowing out the 12 candles of the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping at the Parc du Champ de Mars where we will be applauding the best show jumping riders and their valiant mounts!
On 26 June 2026, the Stade Charléty welcomes the world's elite athletes for the Meeting de Paris. During an electric evening, the biggest international stars will compete on the track to break records, offering a high-level sporting spectacle that is not to be missed!
In June, Paris celebrates diversity during Pride Week, a highlight of the cultural calendar. The city is decked out in rainbow colours to support the LGBTQIA+ community with numerous festive and activist events.
Don't miss the Pride March (cancelled), the highlight of this fortnight of activism.
