Discover the exhibitions not to be missed in Paris in 2026. Cultural venues in the north-east of Paris are bursting at the seams with original exhibitions. The Philharmonie de Paris, La Villette, the Cité des Sciences and even undreamt-of places like the Basilique Saint-Denis offer major exhibitions all year round...
Take a look at the program of guided exhibition tours, a great way to discover masterpieces in an intimate setting.
Every week, find our selection of free exhibitions in the Paris region.
La Philharmonie de Paris celebrates the musical epic of video games, from the first 8-bit beeps to symphony orchestras and collaborations with star artists. In half a century, these soundtracks –from Pac-Man to Final Fantasy – have left their mark on 3 billion players, establishing themselves as a pillar of pop culture.
The Video Games & Music exhibition immerses visitors in this revolution: from vintage arcade machines to interactive experiences (Just Dance, Omikron), it reveals how video game music has become a sensory adventure, combining nostalgia, innovation, and live performance.
> April 3, 2026 to January 10, 2027
Discover the photographer, stylist, and visual artist through a vibrant installation set to music by the electronic group Acid Arab at the Musée de la Musique in Paris’s 19th arrondissement. At the heart of the “Hassan Hajjaj” exhibition are photos of legendary artists accompanied by an electronic musical composition.
> September 22, 2026, through April 25, 2027
Test your judgment in a fun way at the Critical Thinking exhibition at the Cité des Sciences, which gives you the tools to avoid cognitive traps.
Through an immersive experience, wander through a virtual city wearing a connected wristband. At each stop, collect badges and take tests inspired by psychology, cognitive science, and sociology. At the end, you’ll receive an assessment of your critical thinking skills based on five criteria: managing your confidence, relying on the group, analyzing information, identifying biases, and knowing when to suspend judgment.
> July 7, 2026, through August 29, 2027
Funny Flights—Cartoons!The Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget invites young children to explore cartoons. Explore the “Funny Flights” exhibition, which caricatures aviation experiences as a family across four themes: Laughing at the novelty and mishaps of early flights; The hot air balloon, a recurring motif in satirical press; The dawn of aviation; and The aerospace industry, a target of caricature.
> June 27, 2026, through January 3, 2027
All the exhibitions in and around Paris
The European Heritage Days are always an opportunity to discover cultural sites, some open all year round (Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Saint-Denis), others accessible to the public only during these 2 days.
Nuit Blanche was originally held on the first Saturday in June. This Parisian initiative quickly spread to the suburbs and major French cities. The event gives rise to exhibitions in public spaces or in places where the display of art is not the primary vocation.
This free initiative offers an original way of discovering museums during a nocturne.
Discover major events in Paris and contemporary art in Seine-Saint-Denis.
