This bridge in Paris will be transformed into a giant grotto in June 2026 – and no one really expects it!

Paris in June 2026 keeps all its promises: a dense cultural program, sold-out concerts, open-air festivals and high-level sporting events. It promises to be one of the richest months of the year for lovers of outings, shows and artistic discoveries.

Highlights in the capital this month

From June 6 to 28, 2026, artist JR transforms the Pont Neuf into a free, monumental installation entitled La Caverne du Pont Neuf. The work pays tribute to the packaging created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in 1985, the 40th anniversary of which is being celebrated. The capital’s oldest stone bridge is transformed into a monumental grotto, inspired by the limestone quarries used to build Paris.

The work is accessible free of charge. You can walk across it, admire it from the riverbank, or pass beneath it on a cruise along the Seine. Day or night, it’s a truly unique experience.

In addition, the Fête de la Musique transforms the city into a giant open-air stage on Sunday June 21, 2026. Funk bands, rock groups, DJs and choirs follow one another across the capital, for all tastes and all night long.

“The Fête de la Musique transforms Paris into a huge free concert with performances in every street and neighborhood.”

As for festivals, We Love Green opens the ball in the Bois de Vincennes from June 5 to 7, 2026, with Gorillaz, Little Simz, The xx, Charlotte Cardin and Disiz on the bill. Then Solidays takes over at the Hippodrome de Longchamp from June 26 to 28, 2026, featuring Bigflo et Oli, Gims and Orelsan.

Concerts: Parisian stages under high tension

Pop, rock and electro take to the big stages this month. Doja Cat performs at the Accor Arena on June 9, 2026, while Florent Pagny takes over the Olympia for a residency from June 16 to July 19, 2026. In addition, Tom Morello electrifies the Bataclan on June 16, 2026 and Dogstar – Keanu Reeves’ band – takes up residence at the Olympia on June 17, 2026.

Rock fans can also look forward to Foo Fighters at Paris La Défense Arena on June 19, 2026, followed byIron Maiden at the same venue on June 22, 2026. At the same time, David Guetta rolls out his Ultimate Monolith Show at the Stade de France from June 11 to 13, 2026.

In a more intimate vein, Patrick Bruel offers three concerts at the Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione on June 16, 17 and 18, 2026. Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées is also hosting a By Night program, transforming the store into an art and performance venue.

• Doja Cat at the Accor Arena on June 9, 2026
• Foo Fighters at Paris La Défense Arena on June 19, 2026
• David Guetta at the Stade de France from June 11 to 13, 2026
• Iron Maiden at Paris La Défense Arena on June 22, 2026
• Florent Pagny in residence at Olympia from June 16, 2026

Exhibitions and shows: a remarkable cultural offering

Parisian museums offer a variety of exhibitions this month: Renoir at the Musée d’Orsay, Calder at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Africa Fashion at the musée du quai Branly, and Madame de Sévigné at the musée Carnavalet. On the other hand, several exhibitions will soon be closing their doors, and are well worth a visit before the end of the month.

Among the last days to be snapped up: Nan Goldin’s This will not end well exhibition at the Grand Palais closes on June 21, 2026, and the Zoo Art Show – extended thanks to its success – presents works by over 500 urban artists over 4,000 m². The Beyond the Streets event at the Grande Halle de La Villette brings together more than 100 international artists over 3,600 m².

The Paris Opera presents Rossini’s La Cenerentola at the Palais Garnier from June 3 to July 11, 2026, directed by Guillaume Gallienne. Verdi’s La Traviata will also be staged at the Opéra Bastille from June 4 to July 13, 2026. The Théâtre du Châtelet presents Jacques Offenbach’s La Vie parisienne from June 12 to July 11, 2026.

The ballet La Bayadère in Rudolf Nureyev’s version takes place at the Opéra Bastille from June 17 to July 14, 2026. In addition, the Château de Versailles launches its Sérénade Royale on June 6, 2026, an immersive show in period costume combining music, dance and theater, running until September 2026.

Festivals, sports and family outings: the full month

The Nuit Blanche on June 6, 2026, curated by Barbara Butch, invites visitors to wander the capital’s cultural venues all night long. Paris Fashion Week men’s spring-summer 2027 runs from June 23 to 28, 2026, and the summer sales start on June 24, 2026. What’s more, the Fête du Cinéma offers 5-euro screenings from June 28 to July 1, 2026.

For families, Rendez-vous aux jardins takes place on June 5, 6 and 7, 2026, on the theme of sight for this 23rd edition. The major children’s book festival Partir en Livre kicks off on June 17, 2026, and runs until July 19, 2026.

On the sporting front, the second week of the French Open takes place from June 1 to 7, 2026, with the ladies’ final on June 6 and the men’s final on June 7. The Meeting de Paris brings together the elite of athletics at the Stade Charléty on June 26, 2026, while the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping celebrates its 12th anniversary on the Champ-de-Mars from June 19 to 21, 2026.

This month is also Pride Month. The Marche des Fiertés is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 in the streets of the capital, the highlight of LGBTQIA+ Pride Week. Paris is decked out in the colors of the rainbow for numerous festive and militant events.

• Paris in June