This weekend’s events in Paris and the Île-de-France region – Sortir à Paris

For thisweekend of Friday June 28, Saturday June 29 and Sunday June 30, 2024, it’s time to get out and about in the fresh air of Paris and the Île-de-France region, but also cultural and gourmet outings. Discover the latest news, as well as restaurants for lunch and dinner, exhibitions to marvel at, concerts, festivals and parties to dance and gesticulate to, films to thrill to, and family or sporting outings to get away from it all in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

There’s plenty to do this weekend: the new edition of Solidays at the Hippodrome Paris-Longchamp, the return of the Fête des Loges in the Yvelines, the Marche des Fiertés in Paris, a festival of free family events in Seine-et-Marne, a free amusement park, a giant food court at Les Invalides, a jazz festival at the Parc Floral, an electro festival, the new edition of the Django Reinhardt Festival or an arts and sports event at the Carreau du Temple… In short, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in this selection of Paris outings!

So, what are we doing this weekend ? Here are the best ideas for keeping busy in Paris and the Île-de-France region over the weekend of June 28, 29 and 30, 2024.

This weekend’s must-sees, June 28, 29 and 30, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Solidays 2024 in Paris: the complete program, day by day
Solidays returns to Paris in 2024 for a new edition that’s as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars, the world-famous music festival is coming to the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp from Friday June 28 to Sunday June 30, 2024 with a new series of tasty and memorable concerts. On the program? British artist Sam Smith, rappers Gazo & Tiakola, Louise Attaque and electro artist Martin Garrix, not to mention Mika, Diplo, Adèle Castillon, Werenoi, Charlotte Cardin, Laurent Garnier, Sam Quealy and So La Lune… Click here for the complete program by day! [Read more]

Marche des Fiertés 2024: the LGBTQI+ parade returns to Paris, the route
The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, announces its return to Paris this summer, with the 2024 edition scheduled for Saturday June 29. This year, the parade will set off from the Porte de la Villette to the Place de la République, where the traditional Podium will be held. [Read more]

La Fête des Loges 2024, the funfair program in Saint-Germain en Laye – 78
The Fête des Loges is back from June 28 to August 18, 2024 in the beautiful forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines. For over 300 years, thrill rides, merry-go-rounds, shows and water games have been waiting for young and old alike, just 20 minutes from Paris, in a beautiful setting accessible by public transport! [Read more]

VirtualTime, the Magic of Virtual Reality for the whole Family
Sponsored – Swim with whales, climb Everest, explore the solar system, fight Rocky in a ring or take out a horde of hungry zombies… over 60 games, escapes and experiences await you at VirtualTime (children aged 9 and over accepted). [Read more]

Fête du Cinéma 2024 returns from June 30 to July 3 with €5 screenings
Once again this year, the Fête du Cinéma 2024 is an opportunity to discover a whole selection of films at low prices. From June 30 to July 3, 2024, all screenings will be at the fixed price of €5, in cinemas throughout Paris and France! [Read more]

Jardins Ouverts 2024 in the parks and gardens of Île-de-France, 200 gardens open to you
Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns for its seventh edition, this summer 2024. From June 29 to August 25, Parisians can enjoy two months of cultural events and original outings, many of them free of charge, in their local parks and gardens. [Read more]

Emmenez-moi, the festival of free family events, this summer in Seine-et-Marne
Since its inception in summer 2018, the Emmenez-moi festival has been taking the general public on a discovery of some of the cultural, sporting or natural venues in the Seine-et-Marne department. [Read more]

Paris 2024: The Gold Rush, our photos of the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new exhibition, La Ruée vers l’or, from June 22 to September 1, 2024. An artistic leisure park with free, open access, imagined by students in the vocational stream at the Lycée Alfred Nobel in Clichy-sous-Bois, also on offer at the Atelier Médicis in Clichy-sous-Bois from June 1 to July 27, 2024. We visited this artistic park and tell you all about it! [Read more]

A giant food court and festive sports bar opens at Les Invalides in Paris this summer
The Coca-Cola Food Fest opens its doors in Paris, bringing us the cuisine of 10 world-renowned chefs. From June 21 to September 8, 2024, we’re off to the Invalides terminal to treat ourselves and our taste buds, have fun with festive and musical entertainment and enjoy sports broadcasts, whether of Euro matches or the Paris 2024 Olympics afterwards. [Read more]

Iced cookies from Matthieu Carlin (Hôtel de Crillon) return to the Place de la Concorde
Fancy some ice cream? Good news, the ice cream cookie cart at the Hôtel de Crillon is back in Paris as of June 27, 2024, and the concept can be found next to the Place de la Concorde. Pastry chef Matthieu Carlin invites you to join him in the Butterfly patisserie tea room, on the Concorde terrace or to take away for a frosty tasting experience! [Read more]

20 great June 2024 terraces in and around Paris to enjoy the sun at last!
Fancy a Parisian terrace this June 2024 in Paris? To make the most of the start of summer in the Paris region, we’re unveiling our top spots to soak up the sun! Here are the best sunny-day addresses not to be missed this month [Read more]

Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral 2024: free concert program
The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 26 to September 8, 2024, with just as many musical talents to discover in a bucolic setting. Here’s the program of free concerts! [Read more]

Django Reinhardt 2024 Festival: program and concert times
The Django Reinhardt Festival returns to the grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau from Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024. On the program? Melody Gardot, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Black Pumas, Jalen Ngonda, Angelo Debarre, Endea Owens and the French-Malian quartet Sissoko, Segal, Parisien and Peirani for the “Les Égarés” event. Click here for the full program by day and stage, and concert times! [Read more]

Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux: a festive program around sport and cycling
The Grandes Heures de Sceaux are back for a summer edition, to be discovered from June 28 to 30, 2024. Come and enjoy the cultural events organized for the whole family. [Read more]

Macki Music Festival 2024: DVDE, Amore, Alsy… the full line-up
Macki Music Festival, created by La Mamie’s & Cracki Records, returns to the Paris region with a new edition that promises to be just as exciting as its predecessors. Join us in Carrières-Sur-Seine on Saturday June 29 and Sunday June 30, 2024, to enjoy the rhythms of a host of talented artists. On the program? Alsy, Bambi, Cracki Soundsytem, DVDE, Edouard Bielle, Mr. Ho, Omoloko and Amore, Marie Davidson and Kaba & Hyas. [Read more]

L’Héritage des Vicomtes, the sound and light show at the medieval château de Blandy-les-Tours (77)
From June 28, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours will be telling its story with l’Héritage des Vicomtes, a sound and light show to take you through the centuries and discover this medieval castle. [Read more]

Festival Jogging 2024, the arts and sports event at Carreau du Temple
From June 26 to 30, 2024, the Jogging Festival returns to the Halle du Carreau du Temple. The event puts the spotlight on exhibitions, shows, workshops, practices and projects at the crossroads of arts and sports. [Read more]

Olympicorama, the finale at the Grande Halle de la Villette
Olympicorama arrives at the Grande Halle de la Villette to round off its series of shows in style. Six of the events/shows that have made the biggest impact on the public will be represented on stage from June 25 to July 6, 2024. [Read more]

This weekend’s walks, June 28, 29 and 30, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

8 superb medieval villages to discover around Paris
Discover medieval villages near Paris? It’s entirely possible. The heritage-rich Île-de-France region offers historic escapades that take us back in time. Here’s a selection of 8 gems that we’ve loved, and that we invite you to discover. [Read more]

Exhibitions and museums this weekend, June 28, 29 and 30, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

June 2024 exhibitions to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Summer’s on its way and vacations are just around the corner… We want to get out and enjoy all the activities on offer in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! What if your next outing was to an exhibition? Discover our selection of exhibitions to see in June 2024 in the region. [Read more]

Free exhibitions in June 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, good ideas to discover
Fancy a free exhibition in Paris? We’ll take you on a tour of June’s cultural highlights in the capital. Here are the free exhibitions that await you! [Read more]

Sports and well-being activities this weekend in Paris

This weekend ‘s fashion, shopping and trade show activitiesin Paris

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris for the weekend of June 22-23, 2024
Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of June 22 to 23, 2024 in Paris! [Read more]

Food & drink activities this weekend, June 28, 29 and 30, 2024 Paris

The best brunches in and around Paris: our favorite addresses
Sunday brunch has become a must for Parisians and tourists visiting the capital. And to help you find THE perfect spot to tantalize your taste buds, the editorial team has put together a guide to the best brunches in Paris. So, friends, why not book your Sunday? [Read more]

This weekend’ s films, series and gaming activities

Kinds of Kindness by Yórgos Lánthimos, in Official Competition at the Cannes 2024 Festival
Yórgos Lánthimos presents his new film, Kinds of Kindness, in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Actor Jesse Plemons was awarded the 77th edition’s Prix d’Interprétation Masculine for his role in the film. The film is due in cinemas on June 26, 2024. [Read more]

The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney: a successful gamble and a must-see film this summer
Pierre Niney takes on the title role in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patellière’s new film adaptation of “The Count of Monte Cristo”. This epic tale of revenge opens on June 28. [Read more]

Without a Sound: Day 1, Michael Sarnoski’s spin-off revealing the origin of silence
Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn, discover the terrifying origins of the Silent Invasion in Without a Sound: Day 1, in theaters June 26, 2024. [Read more]

Netflix in June 2024: new films and series
Get ready for new Netflix releases in June 2024! Discover the must-see movies and series to keep you entertained between summer releases. [Read more]

Prime Video: new Amazon Originals and Exclusive films and series in June 2024
In June, explore Amazon Originals and Exclusives on Prime Video. [Read more]

Disney+: new films and series for June 2024
Disney+ is offering a salvo of new films and series for June 2024. Discover them now! [Read more]

Shows, concerts and parties this weekend, June 28, 29 and 30, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Leisure activities and outings with children this weekend, June 28, 29 and 30 ,2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

What to do in Paris this weekend with the kids, June 29 and 30, 2024?
What’s on this weekend in Paris with the family and kids? This weekend of June 29 and 30, 2024, make a date for Solidays, a huge funfair, or for the Fête du Cinéma with its discounted tickets for the whole family. [Read more]

Coming soon:

Rock en Seine 2024: 38 artists join the line-up, the complete line-up
After a great edition in 2023, the Rock en Seine festival announces its return for five days of not-to-be-missed festivities on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2024 at the Domaine national du Parc de Saint-Cloud. On the program? Lana Del Rey for a concert-event, the talented PJ Harvey, the duo The Kills and the Italians from Måneskin, as well as The Offspring, The Smile, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The Hives, Gossip, Kasabian, 2manydjs, Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery… Click here for the full line-up by day! [Read more]

Zombies: death is not the end? The Frontiers of Life exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly
The Musée du Quai Branly plunges us into the mysteries of life and death, with the exhibition Zombis: la mort n’est pas une fin? on view from October 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]

Festival Paradisio 2024: drive-in, cine-concert and film sets in Moret-sur-Loing
For cinema and heritage enthusiasts, come and discover the Paradisio festival, with the region’s only drive-in, cine-concerts, and a host of entertainment, in real film sets, from August 30 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]

Paris 2024: cultural, artistic and sporting events around the Olympic Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are fast approaching, and with that countdown, more and more sporting, cultural and artistic events are on offer in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Why not get in on the action by taking part in these events? [Read more]

We take a look at the latest news:

The Musée de l’Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!
The Musée de l’Illusion awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Châtelet les Halles district. Come with friends or family for a unique and exciting experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down… A multi-sensory visit that’s a must. [Read more]

Pollution in Paris: free residential parking on June 26, 2024
Paris City Hall announces the return of free residential parking this June 26, 2024. Airparif is forecasting an ozone pollution episode in the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]

Fire in progress Paris 4th district near City Hall: BHV Marais evacuated
A fire broke out this morning, Tuesday June 25, in an apartment building on rue Verrerie in the Marais district, right next to the Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville (BHV) in Paris. Be careful if you’re driving in the area, you could be trapped. [Read more]

Cinema and Citizenship: Créteil’s Cinémas du Palais encourage voting
In Créteil, the art-house cinema Les Cinémas du Palais is launching a citizens’ initiative for the legislative elections on June 30 and July 7, with a special offer for voters. [Read more]

Military parade on July 14, 2024 in Paris moved to Avenue Foch: the full program
France’s traditional Fête Nationale military parade returns to Paris on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Exceptionally this year, it will not take place on the Champs-Elysées. Find out more about the program. [Read more]

Moulin Rouge gets its wings back, fireworks and show on the program for the inauguration
After losing its wings last April, Paris’s famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge, has finally got them back – well, almost. An event celebrated in style with fireworks and a free French Cancan show awaits us on July 5, 2024. [Read more]

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