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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.
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 21 June 2025! Amateur or professional musicians, funk bands, rock groups, DJs, choirs - there's something for everyone, all night long.
Book your weekend from 27 to 29 June 2025 for Solidays, Solidarité Sida's big event with an impeccable line-up. Sean Paul, Meute, L'Impératrice and many other artists await you at the Hippodrome de Longchamp.
The Espace Périphérique de la Villette will be celebrating street style culture from every angle on 31 May and 1 June 2025. The Freestyle event is the showcase for this dynamic scene with boundless creativity. A programme of battles, dance parades, sports competitions, concerts, etc.
Rendez-vous aux jardins, taking place on 6, 7 and 8 June 2025, is an invitation to discover the richness and diversity of the parks and gardens that surround us. The theme of this 22nd edition is "Five senses in the garden" - what a programme!
Alongside the outdoor music festivals, there's also a variety of concerts to look forward to in June 2025.
On 11 June 2025 at 9.30pm, the Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées will host the first live edition of the By Night programme with composer Jonathan Fitoussi. He will present Musique pour atrium, an immersive sound creation designed especially for the department store's atrium. This exceptional concert, preceded by a performance installation by artist Diane Chéry, promises a unique night-time experience combining digital art and contemporary music.
After 3 years of renovation work, June marks the official reopening of the Grand Palais and the Palais de la Découverte.
Partly opened for the Paris 2025 Olympic Games, it also hosted the Art Basel and Paris Photo fairs, and the successful exhibitions Chiharu Shiota and From the Heart to the Hand: Dolce&Gabbana.
But it is on June 6 2025 that the Grand Palais, the architectural jewel of the 1900 Universal Exhibition, with its dazzling glass roof, will complete its transformation and open its doors in full. On the programme: the inauguration of galleries previously closed to the public, but above all the opening of the exhibition Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén, on loan from the rich collection of the Centre Pompidou, itself closed for works. From 06 June 2025 to 04 January 2026, the works of this iconic couple can be seen through the prism of Pontus Hultén, the first director of the Centre Pompidou and a steadfast supporter of both artists throughout their careers. United by their love of art, they enriched each other's work, producing Jean Tinguely's animated machines and Niki de Saint Phalle's sculptures and coloured reliefs.
Other exhibitions over the summer include From French know-how to Danish tapestries (6 June - 30 July 2025), Art brut. In the intimacy of a collection (June 6 - September 21 2025) and Transparence (June 6 - August 27 2025) can all be seen at the Grand Palais. From June 6 to August 31 2025, the Grand Palais d'Été promises a unique summer under the glass roof. DJ sets, live shows, exhibitions... there will be plenty to discover around the large café open to all.
Located in the west wing of the Grand Palais, the Palais de la Découverte opens its doors again from June 6 2025 with an exhibition devoted to artificial intelligence. And on 7, 8 and 9 June, there will be meetings with researchers, leading scientists, artists and youtubers, with screenings, concerts, scientific installations and much more. These festive days are open to everyone, young and old!
There's always something to see in Paris's cultural institutions and museums! Discover some of the current exhibitions.
From 11 June 2025 to 11 January 2026, with The mystery of Cleopatra, the Institut du Monde Arabe unveils a major exhibition on one of the greatest figures of ancient Egypt. In early June, the musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is also opening its new exhibition Taïnos et Kalinagos des Antilles. The institution is highlighting the history of these two indigenous societies that inhabited the Caribbean before the arrival of Christopher Columbus (from 4 June to 13 October 2024).
The works of Paul Poiret, a great couturier, decorator and perfumer, will be on show from 25 June 2025 to 11 January 2026 at the musée des arts décoratifs with the exhibition Paul Poiret, la mode est une fête. The Palais Galliera welcomes the architectural silhouettes of Rick Owens, from sculptural leather jackets to underground boots, all the looks of this designer who shakes up the codes of fashion shows can be discovered from 28 June 2025 to 04 January 2026.
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 2025.
At La Villette, director Heiner Goebbels recounts the history of the 20th century in an original theatrical and musical work with Everything That Happened and Would Happen - Heiner Goebbels from 18 to 20 June 2025. The Sidney Dance Company will also be at the Grande Halle de la Villette from 11 to 15 June 2025. With Mythologies choreographer Preljocaj presents a show in 20 tableaux revealing the great myths of Antiquity, Zeus, Danae, Icarus... they are all on stage at La Seine Musicale from 25 to 29 June 2025. Fancy settling back in an armchair to enjoy an exciting play? L'Histoire du soldat plays at the théâtre du Châtelet from 19 to 29 June 2025.
The operas are also in the spotlight with :
As well as the Fête de la Musique, June is also Pride and Pride March month, which takes place on Saturday 28 June 2025 in the streets of the capital. 25 June 2025 marks the start of the summer sales. And don't forget Paris Fashion Week for men from 24 to 29 June 2025.
Naturally, the show that celebrates nature with organic and natural products, returns from 6 to 09 June 2025 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The Carreau du Temple will be the venue for the first ever Salon du livre rare et des arts graphiques from 13 to 15 June 2025. Calling all collectors of old and hard-to-find books!
Calling all lovers of the 7th art. The Fête du Cinéma takes place from 29 June to 2 July, with €5 screenings in a host of cinemas in Paris, Greater Paris and France. On the most beautiful avenue in the world, cinema will also be celebrated from 17 to 24 June 2025, with the 14th edition of the Champs-Élysées Film Festival, devoted to French and American independent cinema in all its formats.
Night owls won't want to miss the invitation extended by Nuit Blanche on 6 June 2025. 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!
Discover a selection of events to experience as a family with the toddlers, small children and teenagers in June 2025 in Paris.
18 June 2025 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 20 July 2025.
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.
The horse is in the spotlight this month, so let's get galloping!
The equestrian festivities kick off on 1 June 2025 with the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at the Hippodrome de Chantilly. On 15 June 2025, still at 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! Finally, from 20 to 22 June 2025, we will be blowing out the 11 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!
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, the highlight of this socially conscious week.
Paris in June is brimming with cultural and festive events. Among the must-see events, the Fête de la Musique on 21 June transforms the city into a huge open-air stage. In addition, major exhibitions, such as the one on African art at the Centre Pompidou, are not to be missed. To find out about all the events happening right now, check out our map of current events in Paris.
Right now, Paris offers a multitude of activities for all tastes: exhibitions, concerts, outdoor walks, shows, and more. To make sure you don't miss out on anything, browse our guide to current activities in Paris.
The warm days of June are ideal for exploring Paris in a different way. Enjoy shaded terraces, green parks and air-conditioned museums. For tips on how to beat the heat, check out our guide to enjoying Paris when it's hot.
