Grand événement paris ile de france guide - activities

Château de Lumières: digital art festival with monumental projection in Vincennes (94)

A digital art festival comes to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. From October 18 to November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to stroll among works of art and attend a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes.

Carnaval Tropical de Paris 2024, date and program

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returns to Paris this year on October 6, 2024. This colorful parade takes over the Champs-Elysées avenue at the end of the Olympic Games, with music, dance and traditional costumes representing cultures from all over the world.

Fête des Tuileries 2024 moves to the Bois de Boulogne: summer festival opens on July 6

The Fête des Tuileries, this year known as the Paris Summer Fair, is moving to the Bois de Boulogne for the 2024 edition. Initially scheduled to start at the end of May, the funfair will now run from July 6 to September 1.

Military parade on July 14, 2024 in Paris moved to Avenue Foch: the full program

France's traditional Fête Nationale military parade returns to Paris on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Exceptionally this year, it will not take place on the Champs-Elysées. Find out more about the program.

Summer sales 2024 in Paris: dates, tips, tricks and good deals!

The summer sales take place in the capital from June 26 to July 23, 2024! With shopping sprees galore and a whole host of bargains to choose from, we reveal our tips, tricks and good deals to help you make the most of this promotional period!

Solidays 2024 in Paris: the complete program, day by day

Solidays returns to Paris in 2024 for a new edition that's as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars, the world-famous music festival is coming to the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp from Friday June 28 to Sunday June 30, 2024 with a new series of tasty and memorable concerts. On the program? British artist Sam Smith, rappers Gazo & Tiakola, Louise Attaque and electro artist Martin Garrix, not to mention Mika, Diplo, Adèle Castillon, Werenoi, Charlotte Cardin, Laurent Garnier, Sam Quealy and So La Lune... Click here for the complete program by day!

K-Street Festival 2024 at Parc André Citroën: Korean food and culture at its best

On Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024, the Primetime association and the Mairie du 15e arrondissement are joining forces once again for the K-Street Festival. To be discovered in the Parc André Citroën, this event celebrates Korean street culture. Food, concept stores, workshops, artistic performances... get ready to travel to the Land of the Morning Calm without leaving the capital!

July 14, 2024: the Concert de Paris lands on the Hôtel de Ville square

To round off the Fête nationale 2024 in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Choeur de Radio France are organizing a grand symphony concert on Sunday July 14. This year, to coincide with the Paris Olympics, the free concert has been moved from the Champ-de-Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower, to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville. See you soon to discover the detailed program and guests of this 2024 edition of the now legendary "Concert de Paris".

Marche des Fiertés 2024: the LGBTQI+ parade returns to Paris, the route

The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, announces its return to Paris this summer, with the 2024 edition scheduled for Saturday June 29. This year, the parade will set off from the Porte de la Villette to the Place de la République, where the traditional Podium will be held.

Jardins Ouverts 2024 in the parks and gardens of Île-de-France, 200 gardens open to you

Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns for its seventh edition, this summer 2024. From June 29 to August 25, Parisians can enjoy two months of cultural events and original outings, many of them free of charge, in their local parks and gardens.

Prix de Diane Longines 2024: concert, chic picnic & elegance at the Hippodrome de Chantilly

The Prix de Diane Longines 2024 returns to Chantilly racecourse on Sunday June 16, 2024. As famous for its filly race as for its concours d'élégance, chic picnic and garden party atmosphere, the event is a must-see of the season!

Les Bains Numériques 2024, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets

Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 11th edition from June 12 to 14, 2024. For three days, the digital arts take over the town through installation trails, exhibitions, performances as well as DJ sets and an electro concert on a floating stage.

Grandes Eaux Nocturnes 2024 back at the Château de Versailles, fountains and fireworks

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes return every Saturday evening from June 8 to September 21, 2024 at the Château de Versailles, as well as on July 14. As night falls, musicians and technicians join forces to bring back to life the evenings of Louis XIV, with large luminous jets of water and fireworks... It's a show you've got to see at least once! Bonus: this year, four exceptional evenings await us: June 28, 2024, July 14, 2024, for the Nocturnes de feu on August 15 and the Nocturnes Electro on Saturday, September 21. Check out images from the first evening with Bal Masqué participants in period costume.

5 free castles around Paris to visit on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, July 7, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

We Love Green 2024: program, access, opening times... what you need to know about the Paris festival

We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes to combine music and respect for the environment. Not to be missed on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024, the festival intends to enchant us with exclusive concerts, good food cooked with love, humor, but also debates and conferences. Program, access, opening hours... Here's everything you need to know about the legendary Parisian festival!

Nuits des Forêts 2024 at the Jardin d'agronomie tropicale in Paris, free events

Nuit des Forêts returns this year from June 7 to 16, 2024 with a lovely program, including at the Jardin d'agronomie tropical, which for 10 days will be transformed into the Cité du développement durable, with around 15 free events and activities open to all. Don't forget to register for certain events.

Printemps des Cimetières 2024 in Paris, free events

Printemps des Cimetières returns from May 24 to 26, 2024, for a weekend dedicated to funerary heritage. This year's theme is women in cemeteries.

Paris Games Week 2024: ticket sales open for the next edition at Porte de Versailles

Paris Games Week is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, for a new, even more exciting edition. Rendezvous from October 23 to 27, 2024 for the 13th edition... And ticketing is now open!

The Pardon National de la Batellerie, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine's big nautical festival (78)

From June 14 to 16, 2024, come and discover the Pardon National de la Batellerie, an unmissable tradition in the town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78).