After daytime parties and festivals, the fun continues after sunset! Lively bars, intimate concerts, midnight shows and dance parties... Paris transforms itself and shows a different side.
Don't miss out on the best places and events to make the most of your evenings. The calendar is updated regularly for unforgettable nights.
Discover all the festivals and celebrations that bring the capital to life throughout the year, from major summer events to intimate autumn and winter gatherings.
The Parisian summer vibrates to the rhythm of the capital's biggest music festivals. We Love Green transforms the Bois de Vincennes into an eco-friendly musical showcase, welcoming international artists every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in June. The Parc Floral also becomes the venue for intimate concerts with the Festival Classique au Vert.
At the end of summer, Rock en Seine closes the summer season with its eclectic programme combining rock, pop and musical creation. These events attract thousands of spectators who come to discover the French and international scene in exceptional venues.
The capital excels in the diversity of its musical offerings. The Paris Jazz Festival delights jazz lovers every summer, while hip-hop and electronic music festivals such as Dream Nation offer DJ sets in legendary venues.
There are also plenty of free festivals: Fnac Live transforms the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville into an open-air stage, and numerous free concerts enliven Parisian weekends. From Saint-Denis to Saint-Ouen, via Paris 18th and Paris 19th, each arrondissement offers its own unique musical events.
Is an event taking you to a place you don't know well? To make the most of your outing, explore our comprehensive guides to the neighbourhoods of Paris and Greater Paris.
Each area is a vibrant place to live with cultural venues, gourmet addresses and hidden treasures. Organise your day at a festival or celebration with ease by combining your event with an enriching local exploration.
