La villette - activities

The Marché de Noël de la Villette 2024, a lively new village in Paris

The Marché de Noël de La Villette now awaits you in Paris from November 23 to December 29, 2024 on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, it's a veritable Christmas village and Winter Party, offering family entertainment, circus, a light parade, the discovery of artisans and a convivial atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital.

Nos matins intérieurs, the poetic circus show currently on at La Villette

From November 14 to December 1, 2024, the big top at La Villette welcomes the Petit Travers collective and the Debussy quartet to present their new circus show.

La Rumba, Pardonnez-nous, La Teuf du Siècle, upcoming events at Cabaret Sauvage

The Cabaret Sauvage, nestled in the heart of the Parc de la Villette, is the ultimate spot for night owls in Paris's 19th arrondissement! A retro-dingo atmosphere under the big top, with offbeat, electric and eclectic evenings.

The Lantern Festival returns to the Parc de la Villette in Paris for its 2024 edition

The Lantern Parade returns to the Parc de La Villette in Paris! What's on the program? A free, enchanting stroll, lanterns in hand, not to be missed on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

World Unseen: a free photo exhibition accessible to the visually impaired at La Villette

A surprising and inclusive experience awaits us at the Grande Halle de la Villette, from November 14 to 19, 2024: discover World Unseen, a free photo exhibition accessible to the general public... And for the visually impaired and blind!

Salon de la Photo 2024: date and programme for this new edition at La Villette!

Don't miss the Salon de la Photo, the major annual event for photographers, videographers, amateurs and professionals. Discover the program of the event that awaits you from October 10 to 13, 2024.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the evening programme from August 5 to 11 at the Parc des Nations, La Villette

The Parc des Nations at La Villette is the must-see spot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! From morning to night, the 55-hectare park is a giant party of sport, culture and gastronomy. At the end of the day, around the Grande Halle transformed into Club France, join the party and enjoy shows, concerts and DJ sets for memorable nights.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Parc des Nations, the huge celebration site not to be missed at La Villette

Are you ready to experience these Paris 2024 Olympic Games by supporting our French athletes? Then make your voice heard in the stadiums, but also in the fan zones, like in the Parc des Nations at La Villette!

Decathlon Playground: DJ sets, concerts and sport, the free spot for the 2024 Olympics at La Villette

For the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, La Villette is likely to be the place to be! Between Club France and the Decathlon Playground, the 19th arrondissement will be buzzing with sport!

Boom Boom Villette puts France in the spotlight with special Paralympic program

From July 26, 2024, the day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Boom Boom Villette welcomes you to celebrate France at the biggest international sporting event of the year, with an all-new program!

Archi-Folies 2024: architecture on full display at La Villette - our photos

La Villette puts architecture and sport in the spotlight at Archi-Folies 2024, an exhibition to be discovered from June 14 to July 7, then from August 28 to September 3, 2024.

Cinéma en plein air de la Villette, no edition in 2024, the film festival will return in 2025

La Villette's open-air film festival won't be taking place in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. We'll have to wait until summer 2025 to discover a month of free, open-air film screenings to watch while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette.

Freestyle 2024 is also for children: free activities for young people at La Villette

On Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024, the Villette goes into freestyle mode, with its unmissable (and free) street culture festival. It's a festival that also has the youngsters in mind, with fun and sporting activities.

Freestyle 2024, the free street culture festival returns to La Villette for an extra special edition

Freestyle, the unmissable street culture festival, is back at La Villette! Dance, street-art, fashion, music, sport... The free street culture festival returns for an even more incredible edition, on June 22 and 23, 2024. Not to be missed!

Mot pour Mots 2024, the free literary festival at La Grande Halle de La Villette

Mot pour Mots, the literary festival at the Grande Halle de la Villette, is back for a fourth edition on June 1 and 2, 2024! Nearly 100 free events await you, with creative workshops, exceptional readings and even a brunch!

Vibrate, savour and enjoy with the Boom Boom Villette Food Market!

Vibrate, savor and enjoy with Boom Boom Villette! In the heart of the vibrant La Villette district (Paris 19th), Boom Boom Villette inaugurates its Food Market, featuring the very best in street-food. Boom Boom Villette invites you to discover this colorful and playful new venue, with its 4,000 m2 of kiosks* and bars.

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie's Belvedere reopens with an exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us from April to October. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.

Boom Boom Villette: we tested the first Food & Leisure Market in the heart of La Villette

Boom Boom Villette is France's first Food & Leisure Market, taking the place of Vill'Up at La Villette, and offering a wide range of restaurants and leisure establishments. We tried out the food section, and tell you all about it!

French Pâtisserie, the ultra-gourmet event exhibition coming soon to La Villette?

Yes, patisserie can be art, and La Villette understands this! Discover the French Pâtisserie exhibition-experience, an unusual and gourmet event to be experienced soon.

Visa pour l'image 2023: the photojournalism festival returns to La Villette, here's the program

The Visa pour l'image photojournalism festival takes over the Grande Halle de la Villette from September 16 to 30, 2023! A unique retrospective of the past year with the world's greatest press photographers, free of charge.