What to do in Paris

Diverse Summer Events Captivate Paris: From Art Exhibits to Outdoor Adventures


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Paris listeners, if you are searching for excitement, culture, and summer fun, you are in luck—this week is packed with unique events all around the city! Start your Saturday, August 2nd, with some artistic inspiration at the Bourse de Commerce, where you can enjoy a free nocturne and explore the latest contemporary collections without spending a cent, according to Sortir à Paris. For a taste of gravity-defying action, head to Westfield Forum des Halles, where the Hors Surface company will wrap up the Paris l’été Festival with "Envol", a free aerobatic spectacle blending acrobatics, poetry, and sport right under the Canopée.

If the skies call to you, the Association française d’Astronomie is hosting the Nuits des Etoiles at the Jardin d’Eole in the 18th arrondissement. Learn about constellations and the wonders above in a family-friendly environment. For an extra-special starry evening, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace offers a free Night of the Stars, with space karaoke and interactive shows after hours.

For something out of the ordinary, the Grand Palais Immersif’s exhibition "Artificial Dreams II" immerses art and artificial intelligence enthusiasts in thought-provoking works—catch it before it concludes on August 3rd. Families with children can swing by Smile World at Bercy 2 or take part in Noah’s World, an immersive, interactive animal adventure right in the heart of Paris.

Looking for open-air relaxation? Paris Plages is still transforming the Seine and Bassin de la Villette into urban beaches, with deck chairs, sand, water sports, and more, all the way through September as Paris Je T’aime highlights. If you prefer movies under the stars, head to Parc de la Villette’s outdoor cinema, where a different film lights up the night every evening throughout August.

Classic music lovers will not want to miss candlelit concerts at Sainte-Chapelle, while art fans can check out the Louvre’s collaboration with the Met, featuring Near Eastern Antiquities on display until late September. For urban art, visit Fluctuart, the world’s first floating urban art center anchored by the Seine near the Invalides bridge, where works by Banksy, Invader, and Shepard Fairey await.

Sports fans, get ready: the Roland Garros Tennis Club is opening doors for its annual August session starting August 18, welcoming players and spectators for sunshine and matches in an iconic Parisian setting.

The coming days in Paris are bursting with creativity, energy, and summer joy, from illuminated riverbanks and candlelit concerts, to soaring aerobatics and stargazing in city gardens. However you wish to experience Paris—through art, sport, music, or simply lounging in the sun—there is something waiting for you this week.

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