The Peacock Society Festival
July 7, 8
Esplanade du Château de Vincennes - 75012 Paris
Bois de Vincennes - 12e Arrondissement
http://peacocksociety.tumblr.com/
A big event for electronic music, the Peak Society Festival invites over 40 artists in the electro music scene to showcase their best.
Festival Fnac Live
July 5, 6, 7
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville - 75004 Paris
Le Marais - 4e Arrondissement
http://www4.fnac.com/Guides/common/fnacLive/default.aspx
A huge outdoor event held on the forecourt of the City Hall, the Festival Fnac Live gathers over 30 artists to serenade thousands of audience. The event takes place for three days and is a staple of the Parisian summer season. The best thing about this festival is that the concerts are FREE!
Open Air Cinema
July 20 to August 20
211 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris
La Villette - 19e Arrondissement
https://lavillette.com/evenement/cinema-en-plein-air-2018/
Looking for a romantic way to spend your summer evenings? The Open Air Cinema is for you - and families too!
La Chaise et l’écran
July 13 to August 24
Paris et Île-de-France - 75 Paris
http://mairie11.dev.paris.fr/actualites/la-chaise-et-l-ecran-les-films-prennent-l-air-65
Open to all public including children, La Chaise et l’écran has been annually held every summer since 2008, showing films in unusual places. Visit their website for more information on programs and schedules.
Summer festivities on the Canal de l’Ourcq
July 7 to August 26
Quai de la Seine - 75019 Paris
La Villette - 19e Arrondissement
http://uk.tourisme93.com/ete-du-canal-summer-festival.html
One of the best tours you can do this summer is the Canal de l’Ourcq river tour, which takes you to the less known nooks and crannies of Paris. In the canal, you can find all assortments of activities including dance performances, sporting events, workshops, and concerts among others.
L'été Paris La Défense
July 12 to August 19
Parvis de la Défense - 92400 Paris La Défense
La Défense, 92 - Hauts-de-Seine
https://www.ladefense.fr/fr/ete-defacto
A five-week long business expo that brings a fresh perspective about the industry. A dedicated area of 3,500 square meters will be used for the event where sun loungers and food trucks will be set up, along with plenty of curiosities.
Les Heures heureuses de Paris
July 2018
Paris - 75 Paris
For only 2 euros, you can enjoy great gastronomic treats at the Les Heures heureuses de Paris, an absolute summer treat for food buffs - and party goers too!
Lollapalooza Paris
July 21 & 22
Bois de Boulogne - 2 route des Tribunes - 75016 Paris
Bois de Boulogne - 16e Arrondissement
https://www.lollaparis.com
One of the largest and most popular festivals in the world, Lollapalooza comes to France for a two-day musical event that will see the live performance of artists such as The Killers, Kasabian, and Depeche Mode among others.
Paris is home to approximately 130 museums showcasing both classical masterpieces and modern pièce de résistance. Some of the most spectacular displays of talent can be witnessed during special exhibitions that feature specific elements of art - flocked by elite artists and art enthusiasts worldwide. This summer, you will see:
Land of the Rising Sun at Japan Expo
July 5 to 8
82 avenue des nations - Zac Paris Nord 2 - 93420 Villepinte
Paris-Nord Villepinte
http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/
An annual event that has run for more than three decades, you can really say that the French certainly does love Japanese culture. It has gone to become one of the biggest Japanese appreciation event in the whole of Europe, visited every year by more than 200,000 visitors.
La Traversée de Paris (Drive through Paris)
July 22
Paris et Île-de-France - 75 Paris
www.vincennesenanciennes.com
Here's something for the vehicle enthusiasts. La Traversée de Paris, literally "Drive through Paris" brings over 700 motor vehicles together to a phenomenal parade through the streets of Paris. The display is inclusive of various vehicles from different time periods.
Tour de France Final Stage
July 29
Paris et Île-de-France - 75 Paris
www.letour.fr/le-tour/2016/fr/
The prestigious Tour de France concludes in Champs Elysees to thousands of tourist and local spectators. On the 29th of July, the cyclists will grace the iconic French street after a competitive three-week battle encompassing 3,516 km.
Of course, there is always something for everyone. If you’re done with touring museums or seeing the spectacular fairs and light shows, there are plenty of other ways to fill your June Paris nights!