Free festival guide - activities

The Vélo in Paris Festival returns in April 2024!

Discover the fascinating world of cycling at the Festival Vélo in Paris, an unmissable event for cycling enthusiasts and lovers scheduled for April 27, 28 and 29, 2024 at the Parc Floral de Paris!

Shopping lovers, irresistible offers await you at La Vallée Village, near Paris!

Spring's just around the corner and your heart's already in the right place? If you're a shopaholic, don't hibernate any longer - we've got a date for you! Head to La Vallée Village for a lush new season of discounted spring pieces, exclusive offers and concerts!

Winamax Poker Tour: the grand finale at Parc Expo, Porte de Versailles

From Monday March 11 to Sunday March 17, 2024, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host the final of the Winamax Poker Tour 2023/2024, the largest live poker circuit organized in France. This final brings together the regional qualifiers, numerous personalities and several members of the Winamax Pro Team. It's sure to be a popular poker festival!

TAOMBAOVAO Festival: celebrate the Malagasy New Year at the REcyclerie with free entertainment

From March 8 to 10, 2024, the REcyclerie will be hosting the TAOMBAOVAO festival, celebrating the Malagasy New Year with workshops, concerts and free discoveries.

Hors limites, the free literary festival throughout Seine-Saint-Denis

From March 15 to March 30, 2024, the free literary festival "Hors limites" will be visiting libraries, media libraries and partner cultural venues in the Seine-Saint-Denis département. On the program: musical readings, children's activities and shows!

Festival l'Oeil urbain 2024: dates and program for this photographic festival in Corbeil-Essonnes

It's back: the L'Œil urbain photography festival presents its 12th edition. Come to Corbeil-Essonnes from April 6 to May 11, 2024 to discover this year's featured artists.

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.

Jardin Bonheur 2024, a magical family event in Levallois, May 25-26

Jardin Bonheur is the fairytale-like nature festival organized by the town of Levallois-Perret every year. For this 18th edition, the rose is in the spotlight: guaranteed immersion in a fairytale garden from the Parc de la Planchette, from May 25 to 26, 2024.

Livre comme l'air: the children's literature and illustration festival in the Paris region

The "Livre comme l'air" literature festival returns to the Roissy Pays de France conurbation from February 28 to March 23, 2024, to celebrate children's literature and illustration in media libraries.

Salon Vélo in Paris 2024 at the Parc Floral, numerous events on the programme

Let's all hop on a bike and head to the Vélo in Paris trade show, at the Parc Floral, from April 27 to 29, 2024. Come and discover the latest trends in the world of cycling, and take part in a host of events!

L'Envers du décor 2024: everything you need to know about this contemporary art festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

L'Envers du décor, at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 7th edition. On February 3 and 4, 2024, a host of artists will be on hand to present free, original and contemporary installations and activities. Are you ready? Watch out, it's going to shine!

The 11th arrondissement Ceramics Festival returns to the Salle Olympe De Gouges

This year's Festival de Céramique du 11ème will be held at the Salle Olympe de Gouges, from March 22 to 24, 2024. Three days to discover all that ceramics has to offer!

Hors Pistes 2024: dates and full program for this contemporary art festival at the Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou organizes the 19th edition of its "Hors Pistes" festival, which aims to highlight important current issues through contemporary art. A free festival to experience from January 18 to February 18, 2024.

Fête de la Laine 2024: the yarn arts festival in Malakoff

Come and discover the skills of French embroiderers, woollen weavers and dyers at the Fête de la Laine, the yarn arts festival, and take part in introductory workshops, on March 16 and 17, 2024, in Malakoff.

Vrai de vrai: a free documentary festival at the MK2 Bibliothèque

Join us on the weekend of December 2 and 3 for a series of documentary screenings at the MK2 Bibliothèque. The event is completely free, and 33 films will be unveiled.

Biennale Internationale de la Gravure 2023 in Sarcelles: hundreds of works to see for free

For more than 40 years, Sarcelles has been honoring the art of engraving. From November 25 to December 10, 2023, Sarcelles invites us to discover this very special art form, with a special focus on Mexican art.

Festival des Fiertés, a program celebrating LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities in Paris

After the "14e des Fiertés" in 2021, the festival of LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities extends to two other arrondissements, from November 9 to 26, 2023. The aim of this new edition is to raise public awareness of the fight against discrimination and highlight the culture and diversity of the identities concerned.

Explor'Espace: a free immersive astronomy festival under the stars in Montrouge

From November 3 to 5, 2023 at the Beffroi de Montrouge, fans of astronomy and space will be treated to an exceptional, immersive festival open to all, as we conquer the sky and the stars!

Paris Podcast Festival 2023 at La Gaîté Lyrique: dates and program

The Paris Podcast Festival returns to La Gaîté Lyrique. Join us on October 13 and 14, 2023 for workshops, debates and podcast masterclasses. There will also be previews and public recordings. All free of charge.

Paris Fashion Week 2023: DRP, the free festival dedicated to drop culture, is back!

The 1st DRP drop culture festival arrives at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, to coincide with SS24 Women's Fashion Week. From September 30 to October 1, 2023, join communities of fashion, sneaker, gaming, sports and music enthusiasts, in a hype and festive atmosphere!