© Pierre Gondard and Ed Simmons.
Still stuck in the city until August while your friends are already basking in the sun in Minorca? Dry your tears quickly! Since 1990, the Paris l’été Festival has been shaking up Parisians longing for a vacation with a rich lineup of cultural events. Yearly performances, free installations, happenings, and workshops: here’s a spotlight on the must-see events until July 16th!
Making Culture Sexy in Every Form
Due to its immense success, the Paris l’été Festival, hosted for over 30 years by Paris and its region, returns once again to energize Parisians during the sunny days. To combat the July blues, dance, circus, music, performances, and visual arts installations will take over the theaters, parks, and public buildings of the capital, offering major cultural events that are free or low-cost. Pure delight!
Festivities Program
The lineup combines the year’s best shows and exclusive new performances featuring our favorite artists at Lycée Jacques Decour, Paris 9th (Awir Leon and Amala Dianor on July 10th, 11th, and 12th, the latest play by Julie Berès on July 9th, 10th, and 11th, Johan Papaconstantino on July 13th...) alongside international creations like The House of Trouble (July 6th and 7th) by Patricia Apergi or the choreography by Italian artist Silvia Gribaudi (July 5th, 6th, and 7th).
Grand Finale? An epic dance battle at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique auditorium will feature classical, contemporary, breakdance, and circus dancers (July 16th at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, Paris 16th).
The Showstopper
The Paris l’été Festival unveils several completely unique installations and immersive artworks to explore at Lycée Jacques Decour: the dreamlike piece Dernière Minute by Adrien M and Claire B blending videos and music, the monumental Moon by Luke Jerram, and a deep dive into jazz history with Cécile Léna’s Jazz Box.
Festival dates: July 3rd to 16th at various locations around Paris. Info and reservations online.
© Adrien M. and Claire B. - Christoph Seidler.
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