The month of May in Parisbrings a host of new things to the fore. Spring is in full swing, the days are getting longer, the parks are in bloom and the atmosphere is inviting. For the French, it's also the month of the bridges, with its public holidays providing an excuse to make the most of the capital's pleasures. With open-air events, outdoor outings and the pleasure of first picnics by the Seine and sunny terraces, Paris vibrates with a very special energy in May.
This is your chance to discover the new ideas for going out in Paris this May 2025. New exhibitions, new openings, the return ofmust-see events, and much more, it's the perfect time for the curious and discovery-seekers to get in on the action and experience trends before anyone else.
If you're one of those enthusiasts who's always in the starting-blocks to be the first to discover the new concepts that are rocking the capital, here's a guide to help you in your quest! This selection highlights events and addresses starting in May 2025 or taking place only as one-shots.
And because Paris is constantly on the move, this selection will be updated in real time, to include new developments as soon as they are announced. Don't miss your chance to be at the heart of the Parisian avant-garde!
Taste of Paris returns to the Grand Palais in May 2025
Every year, the Taste of Paris festival is a unique opportunity for food lovers to discover the very best of Parisian restaurants. Cooking shows, cooking classes, masterclasses and real restaurants await you on site. After several editions in the ephemeral Grand Palais, Taste of Paris will make its grand return to the historic Grand Palais from May 8 to 11, 2025. [Read more]
Révélations: the biennial arts and crafts event returns to the Grand Palais in 2025
It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of art and creative crafts, awaits us from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works. [Read more]
Olympiad festival 2025 electro-fashion show in a monastery east of Paris
Olympiad Festival returns to the outskirts of Paris from May 29 to June 1, 2025! Head for Le Prieuré de Vernelle (77) for a 4-day experience combining underground electronic music and alternative fashion shows in a majestic, picturesque setting, punctuated by a chapel and a royal garden. [Read more]
10km du Panthéon: the first edition of the iconic race in the heart of the Latin Quarter
Fancy a short 10-kilometer run? On May 11, 2025, the Panthéon race will take place for the first time, for a complete tour of Paris's 5th arrondissement and its legendary historic monuments! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
