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.
Immerse yourself in the world of graffiti and street art with the exhibition "Beyond the Streets... in Paris", taking place at the Grande Halle de la Villette. After touring major cities, this exhibition offers a chance to discover the leading artists of this art form and takes a closer look at graffiti in Paris.
> May 27, 2026 – August 30, 2026
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 21st-century gardening through a sensory and interactive walk: six garden chapters inspired by real places in Europe, art installations, portraits of gardeners, and “unloved” creatures (nettles, snails, brambles, etc.). At the center of the Gardening exhibition is a collaborative wasteland: plant a seed virtually and contribute to an evolving digital fresco that reflects the many facets of gardening today. An exploration of ecology, art, and society.
> October 14, 2025, to July 12, 2026
The Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget invites young children to explore space at their own level. Explore the Small Steps on the Moon exhibition with your family in four worlds: Earth by day, Earth by night, the Moon, and Space, through interactive games.
A free play area, a poetic work by Caroline Corbasson, and a mini-cinema showing short films about space complete the journey. Not to mention real space objects: astronaut suits, souvenirs from Thomas Pesquet and Claudie Haigneré, and lunar meteorites on loan from the Museum.
> From December 14, 2025, to May 31, 2026
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 October. 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.
