Listeners, Paris is officially in full summer swing and bursting with excitement this week. Thursday kicks off with mellow vibes and unique art as the Palais de Tokyo rolls out its free evening nocturnes, transforming the museum into a living installation every Thursday through early September. The open-air Ciné-Voisins festival is also lighting up evenings in the 12th and 20th arrondissements with free outdoor movies—perfect for a laid-back evening under the stars, according to Sortir à Paris.

The riverside comes alive all week and through the weekend with Paris Plages, where the banks of the Seine and Bassin de la Villette are turned into actual pop-up city beaches. Lounge on deck chairs, cool off with water sports, join fitness sessions, or dive into the pools—and this year, swimming in the Seine is open to the public for the very first time, as reported by Paris Discovery Guide and Paris Je T’aime.

Now, for a high-voltage weekend: Lollapalooza Paris returns to the Hippodrome de Longchamp from Friday through Sunday. The lineup is stacked with stars like David Guetta, Justin Timberlake, Olivia Rodrigo, Macklemore, South Korea’s Ive, and many more, turning the hippodrome into Paris’s top music playground for three days. All details can be found via Sortir à Paris.

If rock and metal are your thing, Iron Maiden are staging not one but two concerts, giving fans a double hit of legendary live energy. Prefer a different groove? The Vincennes Estival Club promises open-air parties and electric ambiance just beyond the city center.

Cultural explorers, museums and galleries are hosting fresh exhibitions all month, as highlighted by Paris Je T’aime. Notable this week: the Matisse et Marguerite collection at the Musée d’Art Moderne and Robert Doisneau’s poetic retrospectives at Musée Maillol. Meanwhile, the Gaîté Lyrique is showcasing Pulse, blending interactive art and tech.

Cinema lovers, Parc de la Villette’s open-air film festival is rolling all weekend, and foodies can dive into festive popup restaurants celebrating the best of Parisian and world cuisine. Disneyland Paris isn’t left out—its annual music festival brings live entertainment to the parks on Saturday.

Whether you crave music, art, cinema, or just a sunny day by the river, Paris is overflowing with action this week and weekend. For families, romantic outings, wild nights or easy afternoons, this is your moment to get out and savor summer in the City of Light.

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