Free entertainment - activities

Felfel, the festive event celebrating the Maghreb at the Institut du Monde Arabe

From July 12 to 14, 2023, the Institut du Monde Arabe and the Fondation Cartie pour l'art contemporain invite you to the very first edition of Felfel, a festival offering concerts, dances, meetings, karaoke, screenings and debates... to promote the cultural traditions of the Maghreb. With some free, open-air events, the festival is open to all, and closes with a grand ball on July 14th.

Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the spellbinding world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 8 to August 27, 2023. This edition features the Aubusson tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound, inspired by the famous Japanese animated film Princess Mononoké directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a unique opportunity to discover this spectacular work of art, and to enjoy a host of free events, including an open-air cinema.

Free activities and sports classes at the Coloc' de l'Ourcq Summer Station (93)

Along the Canal de l'Ourcq, just opposite the Parc de la Bergère, the Coloc' de l'Ourcq is inaugurating its summer resort in July 2023, with an exciting program of sports, fun and summer activities, all free of charge!

La Fête de la Lavande 2023: picking, olfactory workshops and free ornithological outings

The SIAAP Lavender Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this Saturday, July 1, 2023! Join this festive family event on the Seine Aval Achères/Maisons-Laffitte site. On the program: lavender picking, workshops, food-trucks, cruises on the Seine and lots of other surprises!

The free Louis Lumière open-air swimming pool in Paris this summer 2023

A free swimming pool in Paris' 20th arrondissement? As it does every year, the Mairie de Paris is setting up free outdoor swimming pools to cool off and have fun. We're off to discover the one at the Centre sportif Louis Lumière on the Porte de Bagnolet side, from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

Olympic Day at Noisiel Park with free concert by Ben l'Oncle Soul and fireworks display

Join us for Paris - Vallée de la Marne Olympic Day this Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Parc de Noisiel. Open to all from 6pm to 11:30pm, the event promises sporting activities, entertainment, an exceptional concert by Ben l'Oncle Soul and free fireworks.

Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux

What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023.

Water games at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud 2023: a free aquatic fairy tale to discover

This year, from June 4 to June 25, 2023, on certain dates and especially on Sundays, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud offers us a beautiful refreshing stroll in its gardens, with the event Jeux d'eau. Fountains, waterfalls and ponds play an aquatic symphony, to be discovered for free!

Festival de jour // de nuit 2023 : the free street art festival in Essonne

Rediscover street art during the festival de jour // de nuit 2023, free and open to all, from May 26 to June 4 in the streets of several towns and villages in Essonne. Circus, dance, performance and theater await you.

Dourdan plant show, plants, animations and crafts

The Plant Show of Dourdan (Essonne 91) is back for its 23rd edition on April 22 and 23, 2023 at the Parc Lejars-Rouillon. Come and discover a large choice of plants and enjoy free animations.

The Breuil School Festival - visits of the gardens, plant sale and animations

Fête de l'école du Breuil in Paris, May 13 and 14, 2023. Guided tours, plant sales, exhibitions, animations and more!

Unusual: A flock of sheep in transhumance at La Villette, Saturday, March 25, 2023

It is an animation that we are not used to see in Paris and yet, it promises a really unusual day, on the side of the 19th district, in the park of La Villette. A flock of 40 sheep will arrive in the park this Saturday, March 25, 2023, with a whole day of free animations on the program!

Free events & workshops at Printemps Haussmann for Valentine's Day

From February 2 to March 5, 2023, Printemps Haussmann will be transformed into a temple of love to celebrate Valentine's Day. Whether you're single or in a couple, come and take part in ultra-desirable free workshops & shows in the heart of the department store, and meet new people!

Imperial Jubilee 2022 in Rueil: re-enactment, concert, parade, costumes and fireworks

History buffs won't want to miss the Imperial Jubilee in Rueil-Malmaison from September 19 to 25, 2022. Over 7 days, more than 150 events await you, immersing you in the history of France: an exceptional historical re-enactment with more than 800 soldiers in the presence of the Empress's Court, a brass band concert, a ball, shows, a grand imperial parade, a costumed walk and fireworks are all on the program.

LVMH's Les Journées Particulières are back on October 14, 15 and 16, 2022

LVMH’s Les Journées Particulières return this Fall on October 14, 15 and 16, 2022, for a fifth edition marked by excellence! An extraordinary occasion to visit historic studios, estates, cellars and stores of the houses of the group for free, in iconic and unique places!

Free water games in the Parc des Chanteraines (92)

The free water games of the Parc des Chanteraines located between Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, await children and their parents all summer long. This green park in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) on the banks of the Seine is the ideal place to cool off when it gets too hot.

Free break dance demonstration and initiation by the French team at Les Mureaux

The French Breaking Dance team will be in Les Mureaux on February 23, 2022 to offer a free demonstration and initiation to this new Olympic discipline.

Christmas Magic: free entertainments for children at Paris Jardin des Tuileries

For the very first time, this year, Christmas Magic comes to Paris Jardin des Tuileries and offers a whole bunch of free entertainments and activities to children from November 15, 2019 to January 5, 2020.

All Saints' Day vacations 2019 in shopping malls

The All Saints' Day vacations, the first school vacations since the start of the school year, are just around the corner! And from October 19, the shopping centers of Île-de-France are filling up with activities for the whole family. We tell you everything.

The Great War seen from the sky, the air show at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux (France)

On Saturday, June 23, 2018, the Musée de la Grande Guerre brings the war to life with a major air show. La Grande Guerre vue du Ciel (The Great War from the Air) features more than 50 1/3-scale aircraft, a re-enactment of aerial and ground battles.