What to do in Paris in June? Our best ideas for outings and activities!

At last, it’s June, an inexhaustible source of activities. With its mild temperatures, sunny events, exhibitions, afterworks and immersive experiences of all kinds, you’ll never be bored! To help you find your way around, the Paris Secret editorial team has put together a list of the best things to do in Paris in June. Follow the guide!

Nuit Blanche 2024 on June 1

The Nuit Blanche is still going strong! The proof is in the pudding: for the 2nd year running, and for 22 years in total, this nocturnal cultural extravaganza will be held in June, when the days get longer. On June 1, many museums and cultural venues will open their doors at night, to share with the Parisian public plays, exhibitions and other cultural demonstrations. And all free of charge. What’s more, they’ll be opening their doors in brand-new venues. Find out more here.

Grandes Eaux Nocturnes at the Château de Versailles from June 8

Every year in summertime, the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes attract crowds to the Château de Versailles. During a magical stroll, the fountains in the French gardens come alive and light up to the rhythm of the Sun King’s baroque music. Light shows, pyrotechnics, water effects…. When night falls, the gardens of the Château are transformed and glitter with a thousand lights. An enchanting stroll through the gardens of the Château, illuminated by water from June 8 to September 21, 2024. A magical experience not to be missed!

A visit to the Centre Pompidou

Home to Europe’s leading collection of modern and contemporary art, the Centre Pompidou’s audacious architecture brilliantly blends metal and glass… We’re talking about the Centre Pompidou ! Whether it’s for its 140,000 -strong permanent collection of works by great names in painting and sculpture , including Robert Delaunay, Marcel Duchamp, Frida Kahlo and Vassily Kandinsky, or for its temporary exhibitions, we invite you to visit this iconic Parisian art center!

The musical immersive show at Église Saint-Eustache

Since February, the spotlight has been on the Église Saint-Eustache, nestled in the historic Halles district, whose secrets are revealed through Luminiscence, an immersive sound and light show. With its new format, the show invites you to enjoy a multi-sensory experience during sessions featuring live choir and organ music.

The Metropolitan Cultural Olympiad

As part of theCultural Olympiad, La Métropolitaine is joining in the celebration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, showcasing artistic works linked to sport and the values of Olympism and Paralympism. From May 4 to September 15, 2024, La Métropolitaine will bring together 3 metropolitan art venues and present 13 artistic programs. Exhibitions, performances, meetings, screenings, round tables and workshops will punctuate these festive days. Find out more about the program here.

Belleville Food Market on June 13

If you’re a gourmet or a regular on the capital’s food scene, you’re bound to have heard of the Belleville Food Market. One Thursday a month, it brings together the best restaurateurs in Paris, between Ménilmontant and Couronnes, to offer us the best of the world’s gastronomy around an enchanted market/cantine. Guess what, the merry gathering is back again on June 13 with a ” back to basics ” edition!

Cabaret Sauvage summer festival June 11-16

The emblematic Cabaret Sauvage returns with its traditional annual rendezvous from June 11 to 16, 2024. This year, the pretty big top in the Parc de la Villette hosts a summer festival with an eclectic musical program that leaves no musical genre untouched. Jazz, rock, reggae… There’s something for everyone. More info and tickets here.

Science Expériences, Bercy Village’s multiscience trail

With summer just around the corner, it’s easy to forget museums and other cultural activities in favor of the great outdoors. If you’d like to keep your grey matter sharp this June, we strongly advise you to take refuge in Science Expériences, Bercy Village’s multiscience trail. Here you’ll find an entire living space dedicated to science,astronomy and quantum physics. Thanks to innovative, immersive and interactive techniques such as virtual reality and video-mapping, this immersive trail takes you on a unique journey to the heart of Science.

The Cherqui Foundation

Highly Instagrammable spot alert! One of the world’s most important collections of optical and kinetic art (an artistic movement based on the aesthetics of movement) is located near Paris. In the heart of the Fondation Cherqui, discover over 5,000 optical works. A unique and absolutely unusual place (the former pharmacy of Jean Cherqui, initiator of generic drugs in the 80s and a great collector), perfect for adding color to your Instagram or Tik Tok feed.

Hotel Dracula: an immersive experience at Galeries Montparnasse

Tremble, Parisians! From June 19 onwards, a brand-new immersive horror experience will be on show at Galeries Montparnasse. Based on the great myths of terror, this game lets the public become the hero of a story experienced (and suffered) in the first person. In a 1,000 m2 space featuring one of the world’s most advanced immersive and virtual reality technologies, 90 simultaneous participants will be able to walk the corridors of Hotel Dracula and discover the horror scenario behind each of its room doors.

The Yves Saint Laurent exhibition: Transparences, the power of materials

Culture lovers beware! If you haven’t seen it yet, go and see this haute couture exhibition. Until the end of August, the Musée YSL presents “Transparences, le pouvoir des matières”. The second chapter of a story begun last summer at the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode in Calais, this exhibition focuses on the transparency of materials. For the occasion, the Parisian museum invited curator Anne Dressen to look at transparency as YSL’s preferred artistic expression. A must-see!

Candlelight Fête de la Musique concerts

From Ludovico Einaudi and Queen to Hans Zimmer and Coldplay, Candlelight is back in the spotlight with a summer season that’s more eclectic than ever for the Fête de la Musique. And good news: it doesn’t just take place on June 21! This month, at the Maison de l’Océan, candlelight concerts light up your balmy Parisian summer evenings!

Freestyle 2024: hip-hop at La Villette on June 22 and 23

Espace Périphérique de la Villette celebrates street-style culture as part of the Cultural Olympiad. June 22 and 23, 2024 with the Freestyle event . On the program: battles, dance parades, sports competitions, concerts, upcycling workshops… All free of charge and without reservation. What’s more, all genres will be represented: krump, top-rock, popping, locking, dancehall, house, waacking… Giving street dance back all its street credibility . More info and programming here.

Solidays Festival, June 28-30

This year, Solidays is set to delight Parisian audiences with a polished program. From June 28 to 30, 2024, renowned artists such as Louise Attaque, Zola, Pomme, Diplo and many others are expected to take to the stage at the Hippodrome de Longchamp. It’s an opportunity to do a good deed in support of Solidarité Sida, while kicking off the long-awaited festival season! More info and tickets here.

One of the most eagerly awaited (and unexpected) exhibitions of the season. The Art of The Brick – the world’s most popular LEGO® art exhibition – is on show at Galeries Montparnasse, with over 100 sculptures made from a million LEGO® bricks, including reproductions of such famous masterpieces as Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Edvard Munch’s Scream, Klimt’s Kiss, Rodin’s Thinker… as well as original creations by Brick Artist number 1, Nathan Sawaya. New this year: Organogenesis, a fascinating gallery of organs, and a mobile installation of 250 suspended skulls. Good news: the exhibition has been extended until mid-July.

🧱 For Global Exhibitions Day on June 5, take advantage of a 20% discount on your ticket price with the code: AOTB20PAR (valid for June 4, 5 and 6, 2024). 🧱