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The Centre Pompidou will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027

Philharmonie de Paris, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris
From 29 January to 31 October 2027
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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Centre Pompidou is launching an exceptional off-site program in Paris, throughout France, and internationally as part of the Constellation program

Fifty years after its opening, the Centre Pompidou will celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout 2027 with a major off-site program. As its historic Beaubourg building undergoes a transformation, its artworks, ideas, and artists are reaching far beyond its walls. Conceived as a shared celebration, this anniversary embodies the Centre Pompidou’s multidisciplinary spirit through exhibitions, live performances, film, and unique artistic dialogues in Paris, throughout France, and internationally.

🎯 Key events marking the 50th anniversary

  • Opening of the celebrations (29–30 January 2027): the Philharmonie de Paris hosts “Beaubourg, mon amour”, a creative and multidisciplinary weekend exploring the links between the visual arts and the world of sound
  • Major exhibitions in Paris: “Marcel Duchamp. Portrait possible” from 23 March to 1 August 2027 at the Grand Palais, co-produced with the Rmn-Grand Palais, revisiting one of the founding figures of modern art
  • The Constellation programme in Paris’s major museums: “Le sentiment du monde” at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac (January), “Masterpieces in Resonance” at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine (February) and “L’Objet” at the Louvre Museum (February)
  • New venues in Île-de-France: the “150,000” exhibition in March 2027 in Massy marks the official opening of the Centre Pompidou Francilien – fabrique de l’art, a new centre for conservation and creation
  • Closing of the festivities (autumn 2027): the celebrations will draw to a close in autumn 2027 with the first edition of the Quinquennale, organised by the Palais de Tokyo in partnership with the Centre Pompidou and the CNAP
Various venues in the Greater Paris area (Philharmonie de Paris, Grand Palais, Palais de Tokyo, Massy, etc.), in other regions (Centre Pompidou-Metz), and internationally.
Prices vary depending on the program and the partner institutions hosting the events
https://www.centrepompidou.fr
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🔍 50 years of the Centre Pompidou: the celebrations kick off at the Philharmonie!

From 29 to 31 January 2027, the Philharmonie de Paris will host Beaubourg, mon amour, a creative and multidisciplinary event marking the official launch of the Centre Pompidou’s 50th anniversary. On the programme: exclusive concerts (including Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith), performances, masterclasses and immersive installations at the heart of contemporary art.

Come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic venue for modern art.

👉 DISCOVER THE PROGRAMME

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📍 Places to celebrate the Centre Pompidou’s 50th anniversary

❓Frequently asked questions

Why is the Centre Pompidou celebrating its 50th anniversary outside its own walls?

The historic Beaubourg building is closed for major renovation and compliance work, which will continue until 2030. To mark its 50th anniversary in 2027, the Centre Pompidou is rolling out an exceptional programme of events ‘beyond its walls’ in Paris, across the region and internationally through the Constellation programme.

Where are the 50th-anniversary events taking place in Paris?

The celebrations will take place at several major partner cultural institutions across the capital, notably the Philharmonie de Paris (for the opening with “Beaubourg, mon amour”), the Grand Palais (with the exhibition “Marcel Duchamp. Portrait possible”), as well as the Louvre, the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, and the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine.

What is the Centre Pompidou Francilien – Fabrique de l’art?

Located in Massy in Île-de-France, this new centre for conservation and creation will open its doors in March 2027 with the inaugural exhibition “150,000”, marking a major milestone in the Centre Pompidou’s long-term presence in the Paris region.

How can I book tickets for the 50th-anniversary exhibitions and performances?

Prices and booking procedures vary depending on each event and each partner institution hosting the programme. We recommend checking the specific ticketing page for the relevant venue (Philharmonie, Grand Palais, etc.) via the dedicated links on the event page.

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