Kicking off Thursday, listeners have a chance to experience free Summer Nocturnes at Palais de Tokyo from seven pm to midnight, with open access to exhibitions and immersive performances from artists like Vivian Suter and RAMMELLZEE. This wraps up tonight, so if you want late-night museum vibes and contemporary art, now is your last chance. Friday, Paris truly comes alive with the start of the Fête de Paris, a celebration of the city’s long, illustrious history. The festivities begin with a costume ball in the Town Hall of the 16th arrondissement—think live music, dancing, and an elegant buffet, with tickets available for forty-five euros. Starting Saturday, the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs just south of Luxembourg Gardens turns into a buzzing festival village. Expect everything from artisan stalls and food trucks to medieval combat demonstrations, swing dance lessons, jazz bands, puppet theater, and whimsical street shows. Don’t miss the open-air accordion party that runs into the evening—communal tables and all that Parisian camaraderie. The grand parade on Sunday at two pm will see over a thousand costumed participants marching from the Panthéon to Luxembourg Gardens, bringing fifteen centuries of Parisian history to life. Entry to the parade and festival village is completely free. For something cinematic, the beautiful Palais Galliera fashion museum hosts its Film Festival through Saturday evening, featuring open-air movie screenings in a truly sublime setting. If you’re more about horses than haute couture, Place de la Concorde is hosting Les Chevaux dans la Ville Friday and Saturday, with free equestrian parades, racing demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to get up close with the stars of the horse world. Cinema lovers also have three exceptional outdoor screenings at the majestic Les Invalides, in the Cour du Dôme, running each evening through Saturday. Watching classic or modern films against this historic backdrop is Paris magic. Families can head to La Fête à Neuneu, the classic funfair at Bois de Boulogne. Running until mid-October, this fair is a nostalgic delight for all ages, with rides, treats, and games to relive the excitement of Parisian vacation spirit. Music and art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss Jazz à la Villette, which continues through September seventh, and Paris Design Week, offering creative energy throughout the city from Thursday to Monday. For rooftop relaxation and green inspiration, the Plantation urban farm is open through September with concerts and eco-focused festivals—free admission and panoramic city views make it perfect for afternoon or evening outings. Looking ahead, the PHOTOCLIMAT outdoor exhibition opens soon, transforming Paris into a living gallery across iconic locations. Keep an eye out for monumental installations at Place de la Concorde, the Seine quays, and more for a free, immersive art experience. And for those who love legendary Parisian eats, Brasserie Lipp in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, founded in eighteen eighty, is a living monument where you can rub shoulders with the city’s famous literary past. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
