Unmissable Events This Summer

 

Paris in summer becomes light, curious, and intensely alive. As the days grow longer, the city unveils an exclusive artistic lineup, from major exhibitions and open-air concerts to nighttime performances. Far from the tourist crowds, this is a season for those who wish to discover the capital differently: through handpicked events in iconic locations, where every moment becomes one of culture and contemplation. Discover our selection of must-see events this summer.

 

 

 

 

ARTISITIC EXHIBITIONS
to discover

POP FOREVER - FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

Until fall 2025, the Louis Vuitton Foundation creates a striking visual dialogue between pop art and contemporary architecture. Warhol, Wesselmann, Rosenquist, Koons, and their successors engage in a vibrant journey filled with ironic twists, saturated colors, and critiques of consumer society.

The artworks exist in constant tension between image and architecture: the foundation’s natural light reshapes the outlines of paintings and sculptures throughout the day. There's laughter, reflection, and wonder. Special mention goes to the immersive spaces that extend the visit into a full sensory experience. Don’t forget to stop by the winter garden or the bookstore—perfect for prolonging the moment.
 

NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE, JEAN TINGUELY & PONTUS HULTEN - GRAND PALAIS

Starting June 26, the Grand Palais hosts a vibrant dialogue between three major 20th-century figures: Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and Pontus Hultén. The exhibition brings together over 150 artworks and archival documents in a dynamic scenography, where Tinguely’s poetic machines meet Saint Phalle’s monumental and feminine sculptures.

The journey, rich in artistic and personal connections, also highlights the pivotal role of Hultén, a visionary of the modern museum. Visitors move from kinetic rooms to more intimate moments, where voices, bursts of laughter, and creative utopias seem to echo. A rich, joyful, and deeply modern exhibition—not to be missed!
 

EUPHORIA - GRAND PALAIS

From June 6 to September 7, 2025, treat yourself to a contemporary interlude beneath the majestic glass roof of the Grand Palais. Euphoria, created by the Balloon Museum, invites you to wander through twenty inflatable installations as playful as they are spectacular. Picture translucent suspended spheres, colorful air corridors, and moving structures where the body slips in and plays with light. This immersive exhibition explores space, movement, and sensory perception.

It blends the emotion of a contemporary museum with the whimsy of a waking dream. Visitors are invited to experiment, to touch, to surrender to an aesthetic of the ephemeral. A perfect outing for a bright afternoon or a contemplative evening.

IMPRESSIONIST MASTERS AND SUMMER LIGHT

Through this summer exhibition, the Musée d’Orsay pays tribute to the shifting light and fleeting moments that so captivated the Impressionists. Masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Sisley, and Caillebotte come together in a poetic display that evokes the hues of a summer in the countryside, the reflections of an afternoon on the Seine, and the softness of twilight.

Each painting captures the vibration of a moment, a suspended atmosphere. The scenography is designed to highlight the museum’s natural light, echoing the works themselves. Wander among the walls as you would through a garden...

THE MYSTERY OF MOZART - COLLÈGE DES BERNARDINS

Hidden within the ancient walls of the Collège des Bernardins, The Mystery of Mozart offers a rare experience: an artistic immersion where music, theater, and light engage in dialogue with the majesty of the space. On stage, eight living tableaux evoke the composer’s greatest works — from the breath of the Requiem to the playfulness of The Magic Flute.

The refined, immersive staging plays with shadows, vaulted ceilings, and the unique acoustics of this former Cistercian cloister. A suspended moment, almost out of time, to be experienced in the quiet of the evening. It’s as much a sensory as an intellectual journey — perfect for lovers of classical music, sophisticated scenography, and historic architecture.

FASHION IN MOTION - PALAIS GALLIERA

This summer, the Palais Galliera, Paris’s fashion museum, presents a major exhibition dedicated to the evolution of clothing through the ages. Fashion in Motion traces the history of France’s great fashion houses and the body’s adaptation to changing styles and eras.

From the architectural lines of Balenciaga to the bold creations of Jean Paul Gaultier, each piece tells a story — of its time, of freedom, of craftsmanship. The garments are beautifully showcased in a refined and understated scenography. Through display cases, archival videos, and reconstructed workshops, visitors gain insight into the gestures of couture and the intelligence of design. A must-see for aesthetes and lovers of savoir-faire.

 

MOST ELEGANT
shows & evenings

CHOPIN FESTIVAL - PARC DE BAGATELLE

One of the summer’s most anticipated — and perhaps most intimate — events, the Chopin Festival takes place from June 22 to July 14 in the Orangerie of the Parc de Bagatelle. Each recital feels like a dream: the sound of the piano rises among the hydrangea beds, candlelight casts soft halos, and the audience listens in near-sacred silence.

Renowned pianists share the stage with rising talents in a program that blends Chopin’s masterpieces with inspired contemporary works. People come for the musical excellence, of course, but also for the unique atmosphere — somewhere between a private garden and a romantic salon. Arrive early to enjoy a peaceful stroll through the park’s pathways.
 

AURA INVALIDES

As the sun sets over Paris, the Dome of Les Invalides becomes the beating heart of an extraordinary sensory experience: Aura Invalides. Designed as a journey through light, music, and architecture, this immersive show unveils the soul of the monument through a masterful staging. Monumental projections illuminate the vaults, walls, and dome, while a spatialized sound creation guides visitors in a free and poetic exploration.

Far from a linear narrative, Aura Invalides embraces pure emotion, contemplation, and the dialogue between heritage and technology. Every detail of the site is revealed as never before, transformed by shadow play and musical harmonies. A striking nocturnal interlude, best experienced at the slow pace of light.

BALLET & OPERA - OPÉRA GARNIER

The Opéra Garnier offers all its refinement for a summer season that may be modest, but is truly exquisite. Until mid-July, audiences can still attend Sleeping Beauty, presented in a lavish production where floral sets, pastel costumes, and soaring choreography evoke the grand tradition of romantic ballet. Also alternating are select performances of The Barber of Seville, ever sparkling, where Rossini’s wit and brilliance shine with virtuosity.
 

 

OPEN-AIR EXPERIENCES
& exceptional moments

OPEN-AIR CINEMA

The charm of a film under the stars, in the heart of Paris — that’s what the summer program of the Open-Air Cinema near the Louvre offers as night falls. Curated in resonance with the Louvre Couture. Art Objects, Fashion Objects exhibition, the lineup explores the subtle connections between fashion and film. Sofia Coppola sets the tone with The Virgin Suicides, followed by Wong Kar-wai’s sensory masterpiece In the Mood for Love, and a night dedicated to David Lynch with Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.

The festival will close with an exceptional premiere: The Secret Agent by Kleber Mendonça Filho, with the filmmaker — freshly awarded at Cannes — in attendance. The experience is simple yet elegant, designed for those who love to blend culture, relaxation, and ambiance.

GASTRONOMIC CRUISES ON THE SEINE

Nothing compares to the magic of Paris gliding by at night from the water. Gastronomic cruises offer a culinary journey in an elegant setting. The route takes you past architectural gems — Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Conciergerie, the Eiffel Tower. Aboard Ducasse sur Seine, led by Alain Ducasse and chef Jean-Philippe Berens, each dish is inspired by the day’s market and served in a refined dining room with wide bay windows, between iconic monuments and hushed silence.

For more privacy, choose a private cruise with Yachts de Paris, Paris Seine, or Bateaux Parisiens, where luxury houseboats can be fully booked — complete with chef-designed menus, dedicated service, and an intimate atmosphere.

THE NIGHT FOUNTAINS SHOW - CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES

Every Saturday evening from June 7 to September 20, 2025, the Château de Versailles transforms its gardens with a grand sensory journey: The Night Fountains Show. Dancing fountains, synchronized water displays set to baroque music, mist effects, and fireworks — everything is designed to enchant both young and old.

On special dates (July 14, August 15, September 20), the spectacle intensifies with drone ballets, leaping flames, and electro rhythms in the groves. The experience lasts nearly three hours. Arrive early to explore the gardens in daylight — a timeless moment where nature, architecture, and performance converge.

 

Whether you're a contemporary art enthusiast, a seasoned music lover, or a curious wanderer, this summer is yours. All you need to do is choose your dates, your destinations… and let yourself be carried away.