Free summer music festival guide - activities

Paris 2024 Tropical Carnival, photos and video

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Due to the Olympic Games, the parade, which had been postponed until autumn, took place as an exception. This 22nd edition, marked by rain, highlighted Olympism, with the participation of several medal-winning ultra-marine athletes, including fencers Enzo Lefort and Yannick Borel.

Good Vibes: the festive and musical event of the summer in Rambouillet (78)

On August 24 and 25, 2024, the town of Rambouillet, in the Yvelines, invites you to enjoy summer and its good vibes in a relaxed atmosphere between dance classes and musical entertainment!

Paris 2024 Olympics: The giant fan zone in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is launched, discover the program

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is transformed into one of the main fan zones, open from July 27 to August 11, promising free access and festivities for all. The program includes an exceptional opening night with DJ Ofenbach and a drone show, followed by Vincent Vinel and Broken Back, and Magic System later in the season. We reveal the places to celebrate the Olympics toyte the season.

Techno Parade in Paris: the electro parade will be cancelled in 2024

Bad news for lovers of electronic music. The organizers of the Techno Parade in Paris have announced the cancellation of this not-to-be-missed festive event in 2024. The free musical event, which showcases electronic music and culture in the streets of Paris every year, will not be making a comeback this autumn due to the organization of the Olympic Games, which "makes access impossible" to the assembly site.

CinéClub Paradiso: free open-air cinema, DJ set and dancing at La Seine Musicale

From July 8 to 11, 2024, La Seine Musicale hosts the CinéClub Paradiso open-air cinema. A free event with a program, this year, dedicated to dance, where a cult film will be screened each evening, preceded by a DJ set and a performance. Please note that the screening on Tuesday July 9 has been brought forward to 6:50 pm due to the Euro 2024 semi-final.

Les PolyKromies de Sarcelles 2024: two free musical evenings in Val-d'Oise

The PolyKromies are once again taking over the town of Sarcelles with a musical program fusing artists from different backgrounds and cultural fields. Join us on Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6, 2024 on the Place de France for a series of free concerts and shows featuring Serge Kakudji, the Triwat company and Jean-Philippe Rykiel and Lansiné Kouyaté.

Classique au Vert: the 2024 program for the free concert festival at the Parc Floral de Paris

The Classique au Vert Festival returns to the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris from June 26 to September 8, 2024. Classique au Vert invites music lovers and neophytes alike to enjoy a good tempo and good weather with established and up-and-coming artists.

Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral 2024: free concert program

The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 26 to September 8, 2024, with just as many musical talents to discover in a bucolic setting. Here's the program of free concerts!

La Défense Jazz Festival 2024: complete program and concert times

La Défense Jazz Festival returns to the Place de La Défense from Monday June 24 to Sunday June 30, 2024. The opportunity to enjoy new free concerts offered outdoors not far from the Grande Arche de La Défense. On the program this summer? Gregory Porter, Imany, Jeff Mills, Tigran Hamasyan and Nubya Garcia.

Pantin sur Mer, free open-air music festival: concerts, entertainment, second-hand clothes, tattoos ...

Pantin Sur Mer returns in force for its 4th edition! This free open-air festival is set to rock Pantin's Place de la Pointe from July 6 to 7, 2024. Come and experience two sensational days of music, creativity and conviviality just outside Paris!

Enghien Jazz Festival 2024: concert program and times

The Barrière Enghien Jazz festival is back with a new and 23rd edition, not to be missed from Thursday June 20 to Sunday June 23, 2024. On this year's program? Village People, Billy Crawford, Louis Bertignac and The Amy Winehouse Band in free concert on the lake stage, as well as Kimberose, China Moses, The Golden Gate Quartet and Rhoda Scott. Click here for the full festival program and concert times!

Les Musicales du Châtel in Provins: free concerts and medieval dance initiations this summer

Les Musicales du Châtel liven up the summer season in the medieval town of Provins with a series of free concerts every Saturday evening. Come and relax in the historic setting of the Place du Châtel, between June 8 and August 31, 2024.

Concerts and water games 2024: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud returns

This year, the Concerts et Jeux d'eau du Domaine de Saint-Cloud will be back from June 8 to 9, 2024. The program for the 18th edition of this Parisian festival includes a musical stroll through these historic gardens, magnified by waterfalls and water features. An opportunity to meet a selection of artists from around the world, chosen by Françoise Degeorges, producer at Radio France.

Garden Parvis 2024, the return of the summer festival at La Défense

The Garden Parvis Festival returns to La Défense for its 5th edition. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis offers residents and visitors a place to party, relax and enjoy the summer!

Kiosks celebrate the Games with free events in squares and gardens around Paris

Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. For this special year, the kiosks are getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games, with a rich program of free events. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat!

Festival Coulée Douce 2024, the program of free street shows in Paris' 12th arrondissement

The Coulée Douce Festival returns to the capital's 12th arrondissement on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2024, on the Promenade Plantée in the Jardin de Reuilly (Coulée Verte). Enjoy a festive weekend of free shows open to all.

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.

Printemps des Rues 2024, the free, festive street arts festival

Printemps des Rues, the festival offering free circus, dance and theater performances, is back for all to enjoy on May 25 and 26, 2024.

L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette.

Les Pestacles 2024, the music festival for kids in the Parc Floral

Les Pestacles at the Parc Floral de Paris is the must-see summer event for families from June 26 to September 4, 2024. Imagine concerts of all kinds, shows, dance, workshops and discovery trails, all set in the pleasant, flower-filled surroundings of the Bois de Vincennes.