Festival paris guide - activities

Les Puces de l'illu 2024, the contemporary illustration festival at Campus Fonderie de l'Image

Campus Fonderie de l'Image is organizing the 12th Puces de l'illu, on November 30 and December 1, 2024. Come and discover a selection of independent illustrators, screenprinters, printmakers, publishers, gallery owners and booksellers, and find an original work of art!

Fête de la Science 2024: discover Atmosphères, the free festival of cinema, arts and science

Atmosphères, the free festival that combines cinema, arts and science for a sustainable world, returns to Courbevoie in October 2024. Discover the program for this 13th edition, which takes us into the future, for the Fête de la Science 2024.

Pop & Psy 2024: the pop festival dedicated to mental health in Paris, the program

The Pop & Psy festival returns to Paris this autumn with a new edition to be discovered from Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Ground Control, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. On the program: round tables and discussions on mental health, as well as workshops and evening events.

The 2024 Wonder Film Festival at Christine Cinema Club

From September 18 to 20, 2024, the Christine Cinéma Club hosts the Festival du Film Merveilleux. On the program: screenings of short films by young talents focusing on magic and imagination.

Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions.

Festival America 2024: the North American literature and culture fair in Vincennes

The Festival America returns to Vincennes from September 26 to 29, 2024, with a program of debates, meetings and a book fair, to honor the cultures of North America.

Demain le sport, the free festival at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

On November 28, 2024, France Info, L'Équipe and France Télévisions are organizing a day dedicated to the future of sport, with round tables, sports workshops and an exhibition, less than a year before the Olympic Games.

Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2024 in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, the festival for young and old alike

Enjoy a unique theatrical experience at the Festival du Théâtre de Verdure 2024, located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. From June 1 to September 22, 2024, this festival offers a wide range of shows for all ages.

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!

The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course.

Arabofolies 2024: the music festival returns to the IMA for a crazy edition

It's party time at the Institut du Monde Arabe: the Arabofolies festival, which showcases contemporary music by Arab artists, is back from June 13 to 20, 2024 for another edition as wild as ever.

Le Goût de M Festival & its renowned guests: fashion, design, gastronomy, culture

Le Monde launches the 1st edition of its new cultural festival: "Le Goût de M Festival" in Paris! On March 23 and 24, 2024, head to the École Duperré, in the heart of the Marais district, to enjoy workshops, concerts and photo shoots in the company of renowned artists such as Simon Porte Jacquemus and Géraldine Nakache. Online ticketing opens on March 1, so don't miss out!

Villette eSport 24, the video game festival at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie

Attention gamers and eSport fans, the gaming festival is back at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie from February 23 to 25, 2024! On the program: workshops, round tables and tournaments!

Circulation(s) 2024: the dates of the European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre

The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104 from April 6 to June 2, 2024. For 14 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris.

Everybody, the festival about the body that combines classes and shows at Carreau du Temple

Everybody, the hybrid festival imagined by the Carreau du Temple, is back! Between sports classes, wellness workshops and dance performances, meet at Carreau du Temple, from February 9 to 13, 2024, to get your body moving.

Montrouge Paris Guitar Festival 2024 : Maxime Le Forestier, Souad Massi... the program

The Montrouge Paris Guitar Festival announces its return for a new and 12th edition to be found in the Hauts-de-Seine region from Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3, 2024. Once again, all styles of guitar will be featured, culminating in concerts by Maxime Le Forestier, Souad Massi and Natalia M. King.

Festival du Livre de Paris 2024, the literary fair not to be missed at the Grand Palais Ephémère

Since 2022, the Salon du Livre de Paris has been transformed into a festival. This third edition once again awaits book lovers at the Grand Palais Ephémère, from April 12 to 14, 2024.

Moon Festival 2023 at the Mairie de Paris Centre, moon cake tasting and entertainment

The Moon Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, is being celebrated in Paris, and particularly in the 3rd arrondissement this Saturday, September 30, 2023. All day long, you can enjoy moon cakes over tea and take part in the various free activities organized by the Mairie de Paris Centre.

Formes olympiques 2023, the free festival between sport and art this summer in Paris

Concert, show, exhibition, sport: with the Formes olympiques festival, from June 23 to September 17, 2023, we're enjoying a host of free events, all over Paris. Here's a selection of not-to-be-missed events.

Smmmile Festival: Vegan & Pop 2023 at Parc de La Villette in Paris

Free concerts, thrift shops, stand-up comedy and plant-based cooking workshops: this is the program that awaits you at the Parc de La Villette in Paris on July 1 and 2, 2023, for the new and 8th edition of the Vegan & Pop Festival: the SMMMILE.

Festival Les Nuits des Arènes 2023: concerts and shows at the Lutèce arenas in Paris

The Parisian festival Les Nuits des Arènes is back for its eighth edition. Rendezvous in the historic setting of the Lutetia arenas on Friday June 16 and Saturday June 17, 2023, to live to the rhythm of shows, concerts, conferences and workshops.