Free festival guide - activities

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.

Open-air cinema: the Branche & Ciné festival returns to the forests of Île-de-France in 2023

The Branche & Ciné festival returns this summer from June 29 to July 8, 2023. Enjoy a free open-air cinema in one of the forests of Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France and Normandy.

Gare aux Docs 2023: a free, committed film festival on the tracks at the REcyclerie

Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 16 to 27, 2023, to enjoy a dozen or so documentaries on powerful subjects such as nature, people, discovery and sharing.

Festival du Mieux Manger: free cooking classes and tastings throughout Paris

It's off to a festive week around food all over the capital, until June 17, 2023! Discovery workshops, tastings, cooking classes and many other activities are organized during the Festival du Mieux Manger!

Festival Namasté France, discover Indian traditions at La Seine Musicale

From July 6 to 9, 2023, come and immerse yourself in Indian culture at the Namasté France festival at La Seine Musicale! On the program: traditional music, gastronomy and dance.

Châtillon en Fête with a free concert by Joyce Jonathan

Châtillon en Fête is back with a great program, including a free concert by Joyce Jonathan on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Parc Henri Matisse, Parc des Sarments and Place du Marché Cœur-de-Ville.

Garden Party Festival: the free flower power event at the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Yvelines

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Domaine de Madame Elisabeth in Versailles, transforms itself for its Garden Party Festival, the festive event for all ages, entirely free! Between animations, outdoor games and concerts all afternoon, this is the event not to be missed this Saturday, June 17, 2023!

Land Art Festival, a walk between art and nature in the Buthiers forest

The Land Art Festival of Buthiers is back for its 7th edition, from May 26 to 28, 2023. Come and discover the unique and original works of visual artists in the heart of nature.

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.

La Gaîté lyrique reopens: festive weekend and discovery of the Fabrique of the time

The Gaîté lyrique in Paris reopens its doors with a festive weekend from May 12 to 14, 2023. We discover its new ambitious project: the Fabrique de l'époque. Concerts, exhibitions and debates await you.

Double Science, the popular science festival for the whole family at Ground Control

For three days, the first festival of scientific popularization lands at Ground Control. From May 26 to 28, 2023, learn how our world works during free and exceptional animations and experiments, alongside professionals!

The Family Pride festival, kids friendly, free and inclusive, from May 20 to 21 at the Cité Fertile

From May 21 to 23, 2023, the Family Pride Festival plans to gather several thousand people around round tables, shows and workshops, in order to inform and raise awareness around LGBTQIA+ family issues, free of charge, at the Cité Fertile. So, shall we spend a head there?

Nikon Film Festival 2023: the winners of the short film festival

Every year since 2010, the Nikon Film Festival has put short films in competition. In 2023, the theme of the film festival was "The Number 13", and almost 2,200 films were entered. The winners were announced on Friday April 21.

Chilowé Festival, the committed event around nature at the GoodPlanet Foundation

To put some green in your summer, we go to the Chilowé Festival at the GoodPlanet foundation, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. See you on June 10th and 11th 2023 for this free festival dedicated to nature!

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.

Creole en Fête, the 2022 Accra Festival in Paris at the Parc Floral

The "Festival des Accras, Créole en Fête" is back in Paris for its 6th edition, from September 16 to 18, 2022 at the Parc Floral de Paris. During 3 days, discover and taste accras of all kinds. Competitions will choose the best ones! What will be your favorites?

The World Festival in Paris 2022, the good cultural plan

The Festival du Monde is the event that allows us to discover, from September 16 to 18, 2022, the backstage of the famous newspaper through a rich program open to all, which offers a wealth of cultural activities and free activities.

Free summer open-air concerts at the GoodPlanet Foundation, jazz, Afrobeat and DJ Set

The GoodPlanet Foundation welcomes you this summer 2022, with a great program of free shows in the open air. Do not miss the last dates of this edition, waiting for you at the Clairière, on August 27 and 28, 2022, and on September 4 and 17, with jazz, Afrobeat and DJ Set.

Lavage de la Madeleine 2022, the Brazilian festival turns 20

Every year, Brazil comes to La Madeleine for a festival called Lavage de la Madeleine. The 2022 edition gathers fans of the Brazilian culture from September 1 to 4, 2022, in the Parisian streets. Do not miss this festive event that will provide – among others – a great and festive parade with music and dancing on Sunday September 4!

Culturebox Festival 2022: free concerts to enjoy at Paris Cirque d’Hiver, lineup

New edition of Culturebox Festival! This spring, the musical event, free upon reservation, takes over Paris Cirque d’Hiver on Thursday May 12 and Friday 13, 2022, with shows by Peter Doherty and Frédéric Lo, Lulu Van Trapp, Wet Leg and Balthazar.