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- Korea Season opening on May 2
- Foire de Paris from May 1 to 12
- Night at the Musée Grévin on May 4
- La Fête de la Bretagne from May 17 to 25
- Candlelight concerts
- Versailles Electro on May 18
- Vaux-le-Vicomte’s candlelit evenings
- Luminiscence immersive show
- Fête des couleurs at the Jardin d’Acclimatation on May 26
In May in Paris, do as you please! Exhibitions, outdoor activities, afterwork, parties… Discover the must-see events in Paris this May. From the Fête des couleurs to Versailles Électro, from the Fête de la Bretagne to candlelit evenings in a château, take part in sunny events that pack a punch!
Korea Season opening on May 2
To mark the opening of Korea Season, the Korean Cultural Center is organizing Urban Pulse Uprising. On May 2, starting at 8:30 pm at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the best street dance artists will come together to celebrate breaking. Spectators will be treated to a friendly, never-before-seen battle between Pockemon Crew and 1MILLION .
Foire de Paris from May 1 to 12
The Foire de Paris is an unmissable celebration of spring shopping. Visitors and exhibitors alike look forward to this annual event, which is the only one of its kind in Europe. For this year’s 120th anniversary edition, the event offers an astonishing program of workshops, animations, demonstrations, tastings, concerts, parades and other festive activities at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles .
Night at the Musée Grévin on May 4
On May 4, join us at the Musée Grévin for a most unusual nocturne during the monthly Nuit au Musée, surely the strangest experience you’ll ever have in a museum. The concept: as night falls, the wax statues come to life, inviting you to take part in an evening outside your comfort zone and show off your hidden talents. Dancing, singing, conjuring, photography, fortune-telling… We warn you: it’s going to be a short night!
La Fête de la Bretagne from May 17 to 25
It’s now a fine tradition in the capital: in the 14ᵉ arrondissement is the Fête de la Bretagne. Shows, concerts, storytelling, Breton walks, crêpe bar, Breton dances, cinema… For 8 days from May 17 to 25, various Breton cultural events will be held, most of them free of charge.
Candlelight concerts
The famous candlelight concerts that have taken France by storm continue to reinvent themselves, with this month’s eclectic line-up. Dua Lipa, Vivaldi, Pink Floyd, a Coldplay VS Imagine Dragons battle, a jazz concert or anime music… In May, Candlelight really does what it likes.
Versailles Electro on May 18
On May 18, for the third time, the Royal Gardens of the Château de Versailles invite you to a monumental electro evening. For this exceptional event, the Château de Versailles will be decked out in its finest neon lights, and the night will be filled with 4 hours of fiery sets, from 8pm to midnight, led by Bon Entendeur and Kavinsky, with opening acts Nathalie Duchêne and Radio Cargo, and a warm-up by Cosmoconection to keep you dancing all night long.
Vaux-le-Vicomte’s candlelit evenings
The magical nights at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte are back! For lovers of magical experiences, the splendour of Vaux-le-Vicomte is yours to enjoy in the light of 2,000 flickering candles… The highlight? A sublime fireworks display every Saturday evening… Ready for château life from May 20?
Luminiscence immersive show
Let there be light! In May, Luminiscence lights up the sublime Saint-Eustache church, an architectural jewel in the heart of Les Halles, with a 360-degree immersive scenography. 3D spatialized sound, digital projections… A complete sound and light show that takes you behind the scenes of France’s most beautiful religious monuments. New: you can also try out the experience in a night-time format, with sessions after 11pm at a special price.
Fête des couleurs at the Jardin d’Acclimatation on May 26
HOLI, the traditional Indian festival of colors, returns on May 26, 2024 with a new edition. In the heart of the 18-hectare Parisian leisure park. On the program: all-day performances of Indian dance and song on an open-air stage, workshops, a craft market, a gastronomic village, a huge color release using 200 kg of warm-toned Holi powder (a symbol of vitality and optimism), among other explosive activities.