In the spirit of daytime “parties,” off-the-charts DJ sets, or impromptu performances in cafés, bakeries, and other unusual venues, we’ve unearthed an open-air event that’s off the beaten path. On June 27, 2026, On Track Nights will take over the Émile Anthoine Stadium in the 15th arrondissement. On the agenda: a track and field stadium that transforms at sunset into something resembling a festival—except it’s free, right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and it lasts until 10:30 p.m. And judging by the lineup, it’s sure to be a huge hit. Free with reservation here.
A completely new format
The global series launched in 2023 by the Swiss running brand On has already drawn nearly 40,000 people to stadiums around the world. This Saturday, it’s making its debut in Paris.
But On Track Nights isn’t just a running event with music in the background, nor is it a festival that’s jumped on the jogging bandwagon to be trendy. The concept is designed so that the two truly coexist: professional athletes—including Yeman Crippa, Alexandra Burghardt, and Nicolas Navarro—run alongside amateurs under the stadium lights, while the musical lineup gradually takes over and the track turns into a dance floor.
The race format was designed byDistance, the Parisian brand that has established itself as a leader in running culture over the past few years. Among the flagship events, the“Three as One”brings together three runners—male or female—under a single collective time: that of the last person to cross the finish line. Paris has never seen anything like this before: an outdoor track, DJ sets until nightfall, and free admission to boot.
The lineup: Rinse FM France is at the helm
The music programming was entrusted to the creative studioLike Fire, in partnership withRinse FM France, the go-to station for Paris’s underground electronic scene. The result is a lineup that really holds its own. Sets by ICYKOF, Cezaire, and Mayou Picchu kick off the night with the underground energy that Rinse FM France has cultivated since its inception, and headliner Teki Latex wraps things up in style.
Around the track: a fully staged setting
On Track Nights is about more than just races and DJ sets. An “athletes’ zone” brings together the event’s partners: Cadence hydration drinks, Alfa Humanscold baths, and On’s LightSpray shoes, which you can check out on-site. ArtistJoshua Lynott—known for his Notes Running project, which blends art and running culture—will present a live art installation throughout the evening. Glitter, flash tattoos, and food trucks round out an event that feels less like a sports competition and more like a well-curated summer festival. All just a stone’s throw from the Champ-de-Mars, a ten-minute walk from the Trocadéro.
