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]
Cultural events starting in May 2025
Exhibitions opening in May 2025: what's new this month
Get your fill of new things in May 2025, with these exhibitions opening their doors in museums across Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: Alice and the Queen of Hearts return to Walt Disney Studios in 2025, our opinion
Ready to be amazed a second time this spring? Disneyland Paris signs the return of one of its most successful shows in 2024, Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Return to Wonderland. Scheduled to run from May 17 to August 31, 2025, the show will once again offer a modern, extravagant interpretation of this classic tale, with a unique participatory touch. We previewed the show in 2024, and tell you all about it! [Read more]
Run For Planet 2025: the eco-designed race for the environment in Draveil (91)
How about running for the planet? The Run For Planet is coming to Draveil on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This race aims to raise public awareness of ecological issues by running 5 or 10 kilometers, with proceeds going to environmental associations. [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]
Panayotis Pascot: new Paris dates announced for his show Entre les deux
Good news! Although Panayotis Pascot's tour and his Paris dates at L'Européen and Théâtre Fontaine are announced as sold out, you'll have another chance to discover the comedian on stage: new dates for his show Entre les deux have been announced at Bobino from May 8 to 17. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
