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What's Happening in Paris This Month

For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).

July 8

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents Intouchables, directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano.

L’Epée de Bois, Paris

Through July 9

Future of architecture

A major exhibition at the École d’Architecture Paris Malaquais, “Du Corps au Cosmos,” showcases the work of the school’s final-year students.

Various locations, France

July 10

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents En Fanfare (‘The Marching Band’), directed by Emmanuel Courcol .

L’Arlequin, Paris

July 11-12

Electronic music festival

Reserve tickets in advance for the outdoor Peacock Society electronic music festival.

Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, Paris

July 13

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents En Fanfare (‘The Marching Band’), directed by Emmanuel Courcol .

Luminor, Paris

July 14

Bastille Day celebrations

Paris celebrates its national holiday with firemen’s balls, a parade, fireworks and a concert. Click the link above for details.

Various locations, Paris

July 14

Free entry to the Louvre

On Bastille Day, the Louvre is offering free entry to all. Click here for required reservation.

Louvre, Paris

Through July 14

Chopin a go-go

Every summer, the Festival Chopin fills the Bois de Boulogne with the master’s piano music.

Orangerie du Parc de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne

July 15–18

Free outdoor films

This year’s Festival Paradiso includes outdoor concerts and screenings at La Seine Musicale. Sign up for the free ticket lottery online.

La Seine Musicale, Paris

June 18-July 20

Summer of books

Author readings, workshops and more: Partir en Livre is bringing back reading as a top summer activity for young people.

Various locations, France

June 25-July 22

Soldes

The official summer retail sales period in France.

Paris & most of France

Through July 25

Summer fun at the Louvre

Special events at the Louvre and in the Tuileries Garden, including cinema and a fashion show, during Les Étés du Louvre

Louvre, Paris

June 25–July 25

Fun in the Urban Jungle

Garden Parvis is a month-long series of events, from concerts to glitter parties, in Paris’s dedicated business district

La Défense, Paris

July 6–July 26

Young musical talents

The Festival Européen Jeunes Talents gives promising young classical, jazz and contemporary musicians from all over Europe a chance to perform in Paris.

Archives Nationales, Paris

July 12-August 5

Summer arts festival

Dance, music, theater and many other art forms come together for the Festival Paris l’Été.

Various locations, Paris

July 5–August 10

Summer fun on the canal

The Été du Canal festival offers theme cruises (street food, music, art, etc.) and other activities like balls, restaurants and bars.

Canal de l’Ourcq

July 10–August 14

A night at the zoo

The baboons and jaguars stay up late for the Nocturnes du Parc Zoologique de Paris, on Thursday evenings through August 14. Events for the kiddies, a bar for the adults.

Parc Zoologique de Paris, Paris

June 21–August 14

Free concerts

Up-and-comers and well-known artists alike take to the stage for Bercy Village’s summer celebration, Musiques en Terrasse, on Thursday evenings.

Bercy Village, Paris

July 5–August 24

Open-air dance hall

African and Antillean music and food every summer weekend at the Guinguette Africaine de Suresnes.

Surennes, Île-de-France

Through August 24

Old-school carnival

The Fête des Tuileries is back with its bumper cars, Ferris wheel and terrifying rides.

Jardin des Tuileries, Paris

August 20-24

International rock festival

Big-time artists headline at Rock en Seine.  

Domaine de Saint Cloud, Paris

July 6-August 30

Summer garden

For its Jardin d’Été festival, the Musée du Quai Branly stages a variety of free events in its garden.

Musée du Quai Branly

July 5–August 31

Swimming in the Seine

Now that the Seine is supposedly clean following work done for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the city has opened up three sites where swimming is allowed. Click here for details.

Various locations, Paris

July 5–August 31

Paris beaches

During the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches, complete with sand, deck chairs, swimming sites, concerts and other activities, for Paris Plages. 

Various locations,  Paris

Through August 30

Eco-documentaries

Free documentaries on the theme of climate action take center stage for the outdoor film fest Gare aux Docs. Reservation required.

La REcyclerie, Paris

July 5–August 31

Garden visits

Green spaces throughout the region hold cultural events for Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France.

Various locations, Île-de-France

Through September 6

Cinema under the stars

The best of the outdoor summer film festivals.

Various locations, Paris

Through September 6

Outdoor classical concerts

Free concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert on the weekend (admission to park: €2.70).

Parc Floral, Paris

June 29–September 7

Outdoor jazz

The Paris Jazz Festival offers free weekend concerts in the park (admission to park: €2.70).

Parc Floral, Paris

Through September 7

Worldly photos

The Festival de Photographie Contemporaine–Mondes en Commun 2025 continues Albert Kahn’s exploration of the world with images by 10 contemporary photographers, displayed in the museum’s amazing gardens.

Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt

June 28–September 13

Free stargazing

Experts with the Astronomy Association of Paris freely offer their skills and equipment to show us the stars for Paris Sous les Étoiles.

Throughout Paris

Through September 14

Olympic gold

The golden hot-air balloon that wowed the world during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics last year returns to the heart of the city for the summer. Pictured above: the Olympic vasque in the Tuileries Garden.

Tuileries Garden, Paris

Through September 27

Candlelit château

Every Saturday throughout the summer, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles. 

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France
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