Cultural Olympiad 2024: 10 not-to-be-missed events in Paris

Published by Philippine de Sortiraparis · Published on July 23, 2024 at 03:52 p.m.
The Olympic Games 2024 kick off in just a few days' time, but the festivities are already well underway in the capital! Discover the 10 must-see events of the Cultural Olympiad 2024 in Paris, thanks to a rich and varied program to celebrate art and sport.

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the most eagerly awaited global competitions of the year, are coming to Paris from July 26, 2024 to September 8, 2024, and for this occasion, the Cultural Olympiad label has been created. The French capital will vibrate to the rhythm of this artistic celebration throughout the period, with unique creations presented to the public for the occasion, blending art and sport. We've selected the 10 must-see Olympiad events to make the most of this period!

Contemporary art exhibitions are a central feature of the2024 Cultural Olympiad. They offer a unique opportunity to discover works by renowned and emerging artists in emblematic Parisian venues. Are you a music fan? Take advantage of the fine weather to enjoy a variety of musical performances in Paris parks and gardens during thesummer of 2024, in honor of the Olympiad 2024!

The 2024 Cultural Olympiad will include lectures and debates on a variety of themes, allowing the public to interact with world-renowned experts and artists. Theatrical performances will also be presented in various historic venues around Paris, offering unique immersive experiences during the Paris 2024 Games. Discover also the heritage trails specially designed for the Olympiad, highlighting Paris' rich architectural and historical heritage.

On the occasion of JO 2024, the streets of Paris will be embellished by urban art installations creating interactive and aesthetic spaces for all visitors. You'll also be able to take part in workshops and masterclasses led by renowned professionals in a variety of artistic and cultural fields, particularly in the locations where Club 2024 has set up shop! The Cultural Olympiad 2024 is also an opportunity to enjoy open-air screenings of cult films and documentaries in iconic Parisian locations, perfect for summer evenings out with family and friends.

Whether you're passionate about art, music, cinema or simply curious, theCultural Olympiad 2024, created for the Paris 2024 Games, promises to provide unique experiences.

The 10 must-see events of the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad :

Olympiade culturelle Paris 2024 : Laissez-nous danser, le spectacle au Théâtre du Châtelet Olympiade culturelle Paris 2024 : Laissez-nous danser, le spectacle au Théâtre du Châtelet Olympiade culturelle Paris 2024 : Laissez-nous danser, le spectacle au Théâtre du Châtelet Olympiade culturelle Paris 2024 : Laissez-nous danser, le spectacle au Théâtre du Châtelet Cultural Olympiad Paris 2024: Laissez-nous danser, the show at the Théâtre du Châtelet
The Théâtre du Chatelêt hosts its latest show organized as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From September 6 to 8, the Laissez-nous danser show brings together 250 instrumentalists, choir members, chorus members, dancers, circus performers and actors on stage for an unprecedented experience. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée NationaleVisuels musée et monument - Assemblée Nationale Beauty and Gesture: six sculptures celebrating Olympism in front of the French National Assembly
From April 2 and for the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, six sculptures will be inviting themselves onto the steps of the Palais Bourbon, imagined by artist Laurent Perbos, to represent Olympism. This outdoor installation is free to discover! [Read more]

La piscine de la Butte-aux-Cailles, un lieu historique avec bassin extérieur chauffé toute l'annéeLa piscine de la Butte-aux-Cailles, un lieu historique avec bassin extérieur chauffé toute l'annéeLa piscine de la Butte-aux-Cailles, un lieu historique avec bassin extérieur chauffé toute l'annéeLa piscine de la Butte-aux-Cailles, un lieu historique avec bassin extérieur chauffé toute l'année Singing in the pool: a swimsuit opera by the Butte aux Cailles swimming pool
Have you always dreamed of listening to opera with your feet in the water? The Butte aux Cailles swimming pool welcomes you on August 31 and September 1, 2024 for an exceptional musical program. [Read more]

La Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce Antique -  A7C0750La Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce Antique -  A7C0750La Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce Antique -  A7C0750La Trêve la Basilique Saint-Denis, l'exposition costumes et photos de Sophie Comtet Kouyaté en mode jeux Olympique en Grèce Antique -  A7C0750 La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]

voguingvoguingvoguingvoguing Paris Sports Ball: voguing during the Olympic Games at the Parc des Champions du Trocadéro
In early August, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, voguing invites itself onto the Champions Park stage, for an exceptional, free show given by dancers from the House of Revlon. [Read more]

La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081 LVMH Cultural Olympiad: exhibitions at Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine
In anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH is launching its Cultural Olympiad, a series of exhibitions combining art, sport and fashion at 7 of its iconic addresses. Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine are all getting in on the Games action! [Read more]

Marathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photos - IMG20240514190942Marathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photos - IMG20240514190942Marathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photos - IMG20240514190942Marathon, la course du messager : l'exposition olympique du Musée de la Poste - nos photos - IMG20240514190942 Marathon, la course du messager: the Musée de la Poste's Olympic exhibition - Extensions
Since the dawn of time, running has been a way of getting around... But that's not all! To discover the importance of running and its cultural aspects, take advantage of the new exhibition at the Musée de la Poste: Marathon, la course du messager, on view from May 15 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]

Archi-Folies 2024 : l'architecture s'expose grandeur nature à la Villette - nos photos - IMG20240613183906Archi-Folies 2024 : l'architecture s'expose grandeur nature à la Villette - nos photos - IMG20240613183906Archi-Folies 2024 : l'architecture s'expose grandeur nature à la Villette - nos photos - IMG20240613183906Archi-Folies 2024 : l'architecture s'expose grandeur nature à la Villette - nos photos - IMG20240613183906 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. [Read more]

Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023Paris : le Tunnel des Tuileries transformé en galerie de street art jusqu'en 2023 Paris: the Tuileries Tunnel transformed into a street art gallery until 2023 - our photos
The Tuileries Tunnel takes on colors! For two weeks, a dozen artists have covered the Parisian tunnel reserved for soft mobility with colorful frescoes, visible until July 2023. [Read more]

Madame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisien Madame Arthur, the cult cabaret open for the duration of the Paris 2024 Games
The first transvestite cabaret in Paris, Madame Arthur has become a cult venue in the capital. Open throughout the period of the Paris Olympic Games, the venue offers tourists and Parisians alike shows by transvestite artists followed by fiery evenings of French music. [Read more]

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