Free festival guide

Le Bon Festival on April 26 & 27, 2025, a 100% plant-based & 100% free pop-up at La Caserne (Paris 10)

[Sponsored] Le Bon Festival, a brand-new street food event, arrives at La Caserne (in the 10th arrondissement of Paris) on April 26 and 27 for a weekend that's totally plant-based, festive and, above all, 100% free!

Les Sportives en Lumière: a documentary film festival on women's sport at cinema le Méliès

For the third time, the "Les Sportives en Lumière" festival takes place at the Méliès cinema in Montreuil, to highlight women's sport through a number of documentaries directed by women.

Investigations and mysteries at Fnac Bercy Village: the not-to-be-missed thriller show!

Calling all fans of thrills and mysteries! Fnac Bercy Village is organizing its "Enquêtes sous couvertures" thriller fair on Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27, 2025, with meetings, book signings and a free escape game. An unmissable event for fans of noir and detective literature!

Les Créneaux de la nuit de Blandy 2025, free open-air cinema at Château de Blandy

Open-air cinema invites itself to the Château de Blandy-Les-Tours for three magical evenings on August 13, 20 and 27, 2025. On the program: family films and films for the general public, projected onto the ramparts of this medieval castle, offering a unique, free experience.

Parades(s) 2025: Nanterre's free street arts festival returns

Parade(s), the street arts festival, returns to Nanterre from June 6 to 8, 2025. The program for this free event includes circus, street theater, dance and artistic workshops for the whole family.

Hanami at Parc de Sceaux 2025: great entertainment this weekend with cherry blossoms in bloom!

Hanami, the famous springtime cherry blossom festival, is being celebrated in the Parc de Sceaux from April 5 to 21, 2025, with a bonus exhibition at the Château from March 29. To mark the occasion, the Domaine départemental de Sceaux promises a rich program of events for the whole family. And on the weekend of April 19 and 20, the trees are in full bloom and the entertainment is in full swing. A great way to immerse yourself in this Japanese celebration.

Hors-Ligne: the festival for alternative travel between Ground Control and Communale

Explore Brittany, Germany or Tunisia at the Hors-Ligne festival, which takes a different approach to travel through festive events, from April 19 to July 27, 2025, between Ground Control and Communale.

K-Plus Festival 2025: A unique immersion in Korean culture. Free admission.

The K-Plus Festival returns for its 3ᵉ edition on May 16 and 17, 2025 at the Université Ouverte de Paris Cité in the 13th arrondissement. This not-to-be-missed event invites the public to plunge into the heart of Korean culture, through a rich and diverse program combining lectures, interactive workshops, artistic performances, exhibitions and a traditional market. This year, the festival focuses on eco-responsible themes and ancestral know-how, exploring topics such as traditional fermentation and Korean craftsmanship. And to top it all off, there are plenty of prizes to be won!

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2025: free summer events at leisure centers

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 11 to August 6, 2025. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Cergy-Pontoise and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).

MegaWATT 2025: live entertainment in public spaces in Paris and Seine-et-Marne

The MégaWATT 2025 artistic journey arrives in Paris and Seine-et-Marne from May 3 to June 28. Shows, workshops, circus and dance in free access, all in the public space.

The "Tout à Fait Thaï" festival for a lively, exotic weekend in the Parc de Bagatelle

The Festival Tout à Fait Thaï takes over the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris on May 24 and 25, 2025, offering a plunge into Thai culture. The event celebrates the 340ᵉ anniversary of the first relations between the Kingdom of Siam and France, as well as the 170ᵉ anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. While admission to the park remains charged at €2.70, note that entertainment is free.

Vélo in Paris 2025 at the Parc Floral, for a weekend of adventure and discovery!

Let's all hop on a bike and head to the Vélo in Paris trade show, at the Parc Floral, from April 25 to 27, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to discover the latest trends in the world of bicycles and take part in a host of events!

Marche des Fiertés 2025 in Paris: the LGBTQI+ parade returns this summer

The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, has announced its return to Paris this summer, with the 2025 edition scheduled for Saturday June 28. Stay tuned for the program, the slogan and the parade route!

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise 2025 in the Val d'Oise, the program

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise awaits you on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Val d'Oise (95). This free event invites you to take a leap into the past and explore the cultural exchanges between East and West through a variety of events and shows.

Feel Austria Festival: Austria invites itself to Paris from April 8 to 10, 2025

Want to get away from it all without leaving Paris? From April 8 to 10, 2025, let yourself be surprised by the Austrian Lebensgefühl at this unique event, open to all through a series of inspiring free workshops: architectural drawing, mountain yoga, Austrian wine tasting... A sensory and creative immersion to discover the Austrian art of living.

En Quête d'Info: the festival dedicated to deciphering the media in Parisian libraries

En Quête d'Info, the festival dedicated to decoding the media, takes over Parisian libraries from March 29 to April 12, 2025. Conferences, debates, workshops and shows are on the program to question the production and distribution of information.

Fantastorique 2025: medieval and fantasy festival in the Val d'Oise - 95

The Fantastorique medieval festival returns on March 15 and 16, 2025 to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal, 95. Featuring a craftsmen's market, historical events and fantastic shows, this family-friendly event promises a unique immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages and the imaginary world.

Quartier du Livre 2025: the literary festival in Paris' 5th arrondissement

The Quartier du Livre festival returns from June 3 to 11, 2025 to the Latin Quarter, a landmark of Parisian literature. For almost a week, discover books in all their forms through hundreds of events for all ages.

Villiers en Jeux 2025: a board game festival in Villiers-sur-Orge (91)

Can't find enough board games in your cupboard? Find the next one you can play with your friends and family at the new edition of Villiers en Jeux, a free festival in Essonne!

Faites des vagues: the ocean festival with walks, yoga and film debates in Houilles (78)

From March 1 to 9, 2025, the Green'Houilles association in the Yvelines is staging its first ocean festival, with a wide range of events open to all, including screenings and debates, walks along the Seine and yoga.