Paris Events In August 2026 – Summer Nights, Music & Outdoor Fun
Cafe de Flore in August - J Labouyrie
August keeps Paris outdoors. Summer festivals, open-air cinema, concerts, funfairs, and riverside events continue throughout the month, while warm evenings draw people to parks, gardens, and the banks of the Seine.
The August calendar also includes commemorations, classical music, food festivals, and neighborhood celebrations. Events continue from morning into the evening, with programs taking place in parks, museums, churches, public squares, and along the Seine.
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Liberation of Paris Commemorations
General Charles de Gaulle during the Liberation of Paris, August 1944.
Paris marks the anniversary of its liberation on August 25. Ceremonies, military tributes, concerts, and commemorative events honor the city's liberation from German occupation in 1944. Hotel de Ville and other historic sites associated with the events of August 1944 become the focus of the day's official program.
Official ceremonies take place at locations associated with the liberation of Paris, including Hôtel de Ville. Military tributes, concerts, and commemorative gatherings remember the events of August 1944 and those who took part in the liberation of the city.
- Hotel de Ville and other locations
- Late August
Rock en Seine
The main stage at the annual Rock en Seine - Antonin Albert
Rock en Seine closes the Paris summer festival season. International headliners, emerging artists, and French performers share multiple stages at Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, just west of the city. Rock, indie, pop, electronic, and alternative music all have a place on the program.
The festival takes place in the wooded grounds of Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, with views across Paris. Concerts continue from afternoon into the evening, with performances spread across numerous stages.
- Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
- Late August
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Paris Plages
Paris Plages along the Seine
Paris Plages transforms stretches of the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette into summer recreation areas. Deckchairs, cafes, sports courts, games, cultural activities, and shaded places to relax line the riverbanks, while swimming areas open at selected locations.
The pedestrian riverbanks have become one of Paris's most popular public spaces. In July and August, Paris Plages expands their role with sports, cultural programs, and places to spend the day beside the Seine.
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Outdoor Cinema In Paris
Outdoor cinema at Parc de la Villette
In summer, open-air cinema returns to parks, gardens, and public spaces across Paris each summer. Classic films, recent releases, documentaries, and family favorites are screened under the stars, with audiences gathering on lawns, squares, and temporary seating areas throughout the city.
Programs vary from year to year, with La Villette joining other venues that host free and ticketed screenings during July and August. The big screen lights up as the sun goes down.
- Parc de la Villette and elsewhere
- July & August
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A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise
Dine on the Seine as Paris lights up around you, with French cuisine served aboard a glass-walled boat cruising past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Louvre.
Assumption Day
Assumption Day on August 15 is a national holiday in France. Special ceremonies take place at Notre-Dame Cathedral and other Paris churches. Many of Paris's major museums and monuments stay open, but expect some shops and businesses to be closed.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral and churches across Paris
- Mid August
Été du Canal
Été du Canal celebrates summer along the Canal de l'Ourcq and Canal Saint-Denis. Boat cruises, waterside concerts, workshops, sports, and cultural activities take place throughout the festival. It's a chance to explore neighborhoods beyond central Paris.
- Canal de l'Ourcq and Canal Saint-Denis
- July to mid August
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Silhouette Festival
Silhouette Festival presents free outdoor screenings of independent short films. Evening programs combine French and international films with concerts and live performances in Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge.
- Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge
- Late August
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More Things To Do In Paris In August
Beyond the events, August is also a month for outdoor dining, museum exhibitions, guided tours, and day trips. See our complete guide to August in Paris.
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