This is just a small selection of some of the events happening in Paris this month, updated weekly.
Events in Paris This Month
Outdoor Summer Fun
July 3 and 5
Le Food Market is a monthly open-air food festival on Boulevard Belleville (between metro Ménilmontant and Couronnes) with over a dozen stands serving up tasty dishes of all kinds at affordable prices (kind of like a gathering of static food trucks, but without the wheels) from 6pm-10:30pm. This month they’re celebrating their 10th anniversary with all dishes just €10 and a Left Bank pop-up on the Rue du Bac closest to Sèvres-Babylone metro (July 5th, 11am-6pm). It can get quite crowded, so get there early to avoid waiting (there are huge tables to sit and eat).
July 4
If you’re looking for some 4th of July – American Independence Day parties around Paris, you could do a classic fave like Harry’s Bar, or try something different, like Abricot Bar (live music, vegan hot dogs, awesome cocktails) on the Right Bank or the Bistrot Saint-Germain (live jazz and full bar) on the Left Bank. Or just stay home doomscrolling…
July 5 – August 31: Paris Plages 2025!
The original urban beaches are back this summer with three sites across Paris — along the Seine, Canal Saint-Martin, and Bassin de la Villette. There are free swimming spots, Brazilian cultural events, beach volleyball, outdoor dancing, and plenty of lounge chairs to enjoy the fabulous weather. New this year: sandy beaches return to the Seine, and open-air swimming is officially allowed in the river for the first time in a century. Get the fully updated lowdown in the Secrets of Paris article: “Everything You Need to Know About Paris Plages 2025”
July 6
The 25th anniversary of the Tropical Carnival takes place on the Champs-Élysées from 1pm with dancers and music celebrating Brazilian and Caribbean cultures with the theme “Amazons”. This family-friendly event celebrates the cultural diversity of the Caribbean, Guyanese and Latin American carnival traditions with troupes from the Antilles, Guyana, the entire Caribbean, Latin America, and of course Brazil, with a spectacular finale between the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais.
July 11 & 12
The Orchestre de Chambre de Paris performs an open-air concert in the gardens of the Hôtel de Sully (7 place des Vosges, 4th arrondissement), featuring Gluck’s Don Juan ballet-pantomime and Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, conducted by Roberto González-Monjas. Doors open at 7pm; concert begins at 8pm. Tickets available online, €20.
July 12–August 5
Festival Paris l’été returns for its 35th edition, transforming locations throughout Paris into stages for contemporary theater, dance, music, circus, performance, and cabaret. This year’s lineup features more than 30 events in unexpected venues—rooftops, chapels, schools, and gardens—with both free and ticketed shows. Highlights include All World Waacking by Josépha Madoki, Kiddy Smile’s After Party, Lia Rodrigues’ Encantado, and the immersive circus piece Rouge Merveille. Tickets range from €10–€38.
July 14: Fête Nationale – Bastille Day!
La Fête Nationale, aka Bastille Day to Americans, is one of the biggest holidays in France. In Paris it’s celebrated with a traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysées, fireworks from the Eiffel Tower, and the Firefighters’ Ball (July 12th and 13th). Get the fully updated details for 2025 of where to go, what to do, what’s open, how to stay cool, and much more in this Secrets of Paris article, “What to See & Do in Paris on Bastille Day”
July 26
To celebrate the anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the City of Paris is holding a bunch of events along the Seine today. From 7:30am to 9:45am, the Armada flotilla — featuring kayaks, paddles, kayaks, and dragon boats — will descend the Seine from Port de Bercy (12th) to Port des Saints-Pères (6th/7th). Two educational river cruises depart at 9am and 1:30pm from the Escale du port d’Austerlitz (13th) for a round-trip to Choisy-le-Roi. At 11:30am, 2pm, and 3:30pm, the Paris Fire Brigade will perform spectacular gymnastics shows at the Bras Marie swim pontoon, on the Pont de Sully, and at the bottom of the Rampe Sully respectively (note: the Pont de Sully will be closed to all traffic from 1:30pm to 3pm). Festivities on the Place du Châtelet (1st) begin at 4pm with a Bingo Music Quiz hosted by Minima Gesté, followed by a giant karaoke with Nicolas Ullmann’s Kararocké and live band from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, and ending with a DJ set by Rebequita from 8pm to 10pm. At the Académie du Climat (2 place Baudoyer, 4th), the immersive performance “Noces d’eau” begins at 7pm, leading to a festive procession to the Seine (Jardin Federico Garcia Lorca) between 8:15pm and 8:45pm. To close the evening, the Eiffel Tower (7th) will be illuminated with Olympic rings and a symbolic flame as part of a nightly projection running from July 24 to 27. All events are free, more details here: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/une-journee-festive-pour-celebrer-la-seine-le-26-juillet-89978
July 27: Arrival of the Tour de France!
The most famous bicycle race in the world — Le Tour de France — celebrates its special 50th anniversary route with a climb through Montmartre (just like during the 2024 Summer Games) before finishing on the Champs-Élysées. It’s free to watch if you can manage to get a spot along the route! See the map here. Note that metro stations Tuileries, Concorde, Clémenceau, Franklin Roosevelt, George V, Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, and Madeleine will be closed all day, while stations Villiers, Rome, Place de Clichy, Blanche and the Funiculaire de Montmartre will be closed starting at 1pm. Use other stations to access the race, and for the police frisking checkpoints, make sure to leave glass, cutlery of all kinds (including corkscrews), large umbrellas, and anything that could be considered a weapon at home.
Through August 24
The annual Fête des Tuileries is back at the Tuileries Gardens this summer. You’ll find the Ferris wheel, stomach-emptying rides, barbe-à-papa (cotton candy) and ice cream, the log ride, fun house, and plenty of games to win prizes. Open daily 11am-11:45pm (free entry, tickets can be purchased for individual rides).
Through September 13
The Association Française d’Astronomie hosts free stargazing evenings in 21 different parks and gardens across Paris this summer. Events begin at 9pm and run until 1am. The schedule includes: June 28 – Jardin Federico García Lorca (4th arrondissement), July 4 – Square Séverine (20th arrondissement), July 5 – Jardin des Grands Explorateurs (6th arrondissement), July 11 – Jardin Villemin-Mahsa Jîna Amini (10th arrondissement), July 12 – Parc André Citroën (15th arrondissement), July 13 – Square Louis XIII (4th arrondissement), July 18 – Parc Martin Luther King (17th arrondissement), July 19 – Parc de Choisy (13th arrondissement), July 25 – Bois de Charonne (20th arrondissement), July 26 – Jardin du Ranelagh (16th arrondissement), August 1 – Parc Montsouris (14th arrondissement), August 2 – Jardin d’Éole (18th arrondissement), August 3 – Square Louise Michel (18th arrondissement), August 14 – Parc de la Butte Chapeau Rouge (19th arrondissement), August 15 – Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement), August 16 – Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (19th arrondissement), August 22 – Jardin de Reuilly-Paul Pernin (12th arrondissement), August 23 – Parc de Belleville (20th), August 27 – Jardin Shakespeare (16th arrondissement), August 29 – Square Léon Serpollet (18th arrondissement), August 30 – Square des Arènes de Lutèce (5th arrondissement), and September 13 – Parc Montsouris (14th arrondissement).
Through September 14
The iconic Olympic Cauldron returns to Paris’s Jardin des Tuileries from June 21 to September 14, rising at sunset until 2am nightly, weather permitting.
Saturdays through September 27 (+ July 13 & August 15)
Les Soirées aux Chandelles return to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (an hour southeast of Paris), offering magical evenings lit by 2,000 candles across the château and formal gardens. From 5:30pm to midnight, enjoy illuminated strolls, baroque music, refined dining options, carriage rides (extra fee), a special Le Brun light projection, and a dazzling fireworks show at 11pm. Don’t miss themed nights on June 21 (Fête de la Musique), July 13 (Fête Nationale, dress code: red & gold), and August 15 (white & gold). Advance booking required. Tickets: €22 full, €17.50 reduced, €16 garden only. Free for children under 4.
Live Music
Summertime is music festival time. Time Out Paris is a great place to start if you want to see the schedule of festivals in and around Paris this summer, in French only (use Google translate): Les Festivals de Musique à Paris
And for the schedule of free concerts in the park kiosks all over Paris, download the summer schedule here.
July 3, 5, 10 & 12
The Festival Lyrique de Paris launches its first edition with four elegant evenings of opera at the Musée Jacquemart-André (158 boulevard Haussmann, 8th arrondissement, metro Miromesnil). Each night features world-class singers and pianists performing iconic arias by Mozart, Verdi, Bizet, Offenbach, and more in an immersive salon-style setting. Shows begin at 8pm and include a champagne intermission and access to the museum’s permanent collection. Tickets range from €38 (standing balcony) to €170, or from €140–640 for full festival passes.
July 5
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde’s independence, the Théâtre de la Ville hosts a full day of music on the Place du Châtelet. Events include a batucadeiras percussion workshop at 11:30am, a concert by Kady at 3pm, and live music throughout the evening with DJ Berlok (6pm), Lisandro Cuxi (7pm), and headliner Dino D’Santiago (8pm). Free and open to all, but you need to make an online reservation for a spot (not sure how they’ll keep everyone else in the surroundings from listening, though).
July 23 – August 16
Les Arènes Lyriques are back in Montmartre, with 16 live concerts conducted by conductor Ivan Velikanov, accompanied by the Arènes Lyriques Orchestra and four soloists (soprano, mezzo-soprano, violinist, and pianist). The musical program for 2025 is both Baroque and Romantic, perfect for the open-air garden setting with views over Paris. Buy your tickets (€25-€45 for adults) online to ensure you get a spot! https://areneslyriques.com/en/2025-edition/
July 26
Giant Karaoke takes over Place du Châtelet (1st arrondissement) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Join the legendary Nicolas Ullmann’s “Kararocké” for a live band karaoke session where you can perform your favorite song on stage or cheer on others. Free with reservation. Sign up here if you want to sing.
Through September 7
The annual open-air summer concerts in the Bois de Vincennes’s Parc Floral include the free Paris Jazz Festival (with French and international jazz concerts) and the free Classique au Vert featuring up-and-coming classical music ensembles and orchestras. Even when concerts are free; entry to the park is €2.70 (free for kids under 7). Practical info on how to get there here.
Bonus Content for Members
– Open Air Cinema & Special
– Street art
Other Paris Event Links
- For General Events around Paris (including sports): Que Faire à Paris?
- For French Theatre with English surtitles: Theatre in Paris
- For French Cinema with English surtitles: Lost in Frenchlation
- For Off the Beaten Track Tours (in French or English) #ExploreParis
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