Goodbye Beaubourg! Paris’s cultural center for modern and contemporary art is closing its doors for a five-year renovation project. But before saying goodbye, the museum has planned a free show for all Parisians ! Orchestrated by artist Cai Guo-Qiang, and aided by AI, this colorful 20-minute show promises to be memorable. Entitled ” Le Dernier Carnaval “, this magical event will be performed with colored gunpowder on the façade of the Centre Pompidou. See you tonight at 5:30 p.m. to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
Free fireworks to bid farewell to the Centre Pompidou
World-renowned for his creativity and technical skill, artist Cai Guo-Quiang will stage a three-act fireworks show to bid farewell to our beloved Beaubourg in style. The show has been specially designed to be seen in daylight, and will highlight the museum’s distinctive architecture.
The show aims to poetically celebrate the institution’s history and collection, while offering a reflection on its past, present and future. A magnificent spectacle that will set the entire façade ablaze, creating a unique and vibrant work of contemporary art before your very eyes! If seats on the forecourt have already been reserved and are sold out, there’s no reason why you can’t come and watch the show from a distance.
Can’t make it? The museum is planning to celebrate its closing in style! On Friday 24 and Saturday 25, you can enjoy a free, open-access program of artistic performances, showcases and immersive experiences.
📍 Location: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris
📅 S how date: October 22, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
💶 Price: Free