Hello, August! Paris in late summer is warm, sunny, and bursting with cool things to do. Whether you’re into music, movies under the stars, or giant funfairs, there’s a special event just waiting for you. Check out the one-day highlights if you like big “wow” moments, or dive into the all-month activities when you want something fun any day of the week.
Grab sunscreen, a water bottle, and your sense of adventure—August 2025 is going to be awesome!
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ONE-DAY OR WEEKEND EVENTS
14 & 15 Aug — Assumption Day Processions
Notre-Dame Cathedral & the Seine riverbanks
On the 14th, an evening Mass is planned in the cathedral, followed by a torch-lit walk and a short boat procession on the Seine.
On the 15th, daytime services continue and a Marian parade walks along the river.
(Exact route is run by the Paris diocese; in recent years it has started at Saint-Laurent Church and finished on the Notre-Dame square, so check the timetable a few days before.)
15 Aug — Fire Night Fountains Show, Versailles
Château de Versailles gardens
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Thousands of candles, flame-throwing artists, baroque music in the groves, and a giant drone-and-fireworks finale above the Grand Canal.
Gates open 8:30 p.m.; show ends around 11 p.m.
20 – 24 Aug — Rock en Seine
Domaine national de Saint-Cloud (Metro : Boulogne-Pont de Saint-Cloud)
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Five huge days of indie rock, pop, and hip-hop.
2025 headliners include Justice, A$AP Rocky, London Grammar, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Under-15s must come with an adult.
28 Aug – 7 Sep — Jazz à la Villette (opening nights in August)
Grande Halle & Philharmonie, Parc de la Villette
Eleven nights mixing modern jazz, hip-hop, soul, and Afrofunk. Free afternoon “Under the Radar” gigs for kids run on the first weekend.
29 Aug – 6 Sep — Silhouette Short-Film Festival
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge (19th)
At sunset, live concerts kick off each evening, followed by alfresco screenings of international short movies.
All shows are free.
ALL AUGUST LONG
Paris Plages — until 31 Aug
Seine riverbanks & Bassin de la Villette
Real sand, deck chairs, water-misting arches, and free sports areas turn the quays into pop-up beaches.
Fête des Tuileries Funfair — until 24 Aug
Tuileries Garden (1st arrondissement)
More than 60 rides and cotton-candy stands. Entry is free; rides cost about €3–€6 each.
L’Été du Canal — until 10 Aug
Canal de l’Ourcq & Canal Saint-Denis
Cheap weekend boat shuttles, floating dance floors, street-art cruises, and giant water slides along the canals.
Open-Air Cinema, Parc de la Villette — until 17 Aug
Free nighttime movies on a giant outdoor screen from Wed → Sun.
Bring a blanket or rent a deck chair.
Classique au Vert (weekends) — 28 Jun – 6 Sep
Parc Floral de Paris, Vincennes
Saturday & Sunday afternoon classical concerts in a flower garden.
Entry to the park is €2.60 for adults, free for kids under 7.
Paris Jazz Festival (weekends) — until 7 Sep
Where → Parc Floral de Paris, Vincennes
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Free jazz shows every weekend afternoon.
Keep your park ticket from Classique au Vert—it works for this festival, too!
Les Arènes Lyriques — until 16 Aug
Hidden Montmartre amphitheater, Square de l’Arioste (18th)
Intimate open-air opera evenings with a small orchestra and four soloists.
Sixteen performances run between Jul 23 and Aug 16.
La Nuit aux Invalides — mid-July → early Sep
Cour d’honneur, Hôtel des Invalides
A 360° light-and-sound show projects Parisian history onto the monument walls.
Gates open 9 p.m. in August; show at 10 p.m.
With a passion for travel and having visited over 50 countries, Dorian is eager to share his favorite spots and expert tips to help you explore Paris and France like a local.
