Open air shows Paris - Summer 2022

Open-air theater, concerts, opera...

These shows and big shows only take place during the nice days. They are the unmissable events from the end of May and all summer months from June to the end of September. They allow you to take advantage of?an often exceptional setting. For shows and events in the evening, remember to take your woolly clothes, the evenings can be chilly.

Daytime outdoor shows

The green theater (in the Bois de Boulogne)

From June 17 to September 10, 2022 / All public

Open air theater, June 17 to September 10, 2022
One of the most beautiful cultural outings of the summer for the whole family
In the Shakespeare Garden, at the Pré Catelan (Bois de Boulogne)

Programming

Summer of the canal (Ourcq canal)

From July 9 to August 14, 2022 / All public

Every weekend
15th edition of the famous outdoor leisure festival, on the banks of the Ourcq canal in Paris and Saint-Denis
10 travelling concerts on the water accessible to all for free: the boats are transformed into concert stages
Many free outdoor activities to discover
On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq (Paris 19e and 93)

The program

The Great Musical Waters (at the Château de Versailles)

Until October 30, 2022 / All public

Every weekend until October 30, 2022
For more than 350 years the Great Musical Waters animate the visit of the park of the Château de Versailles
The fountains gush out in music and exceptionally parts of the park that are usually closed are accessible to the public
1h30 to 2h walk to see all the groves and ponds in water

Information and reservation

The Pestacles (Floral park, Vincennes wood)

End of June to beginning of September 2022 / From 2 years old

From the end of June to the beginning of September (dates 2022 not communicated)
The music festival for children from 2 years old variety, rock, pop, jazz or classical music depending on the orchestra
Free outdoor concerts for children. A live concert for the young public.
Every Wednesday, starting at 2:30 pm

The program

Piccola Opera (in 4 exceptional locations)

From June 18 to September 10 / From 4 years old

Introduction to Opera for children
Show "We lost La Traviata".
4 concerts of 45 minutes each: great opera arias with 4 singers, 1 pianist and 1 narrator
In Sceaux (92), in Saint-Germain en Laye (78), in the castle of Vincennes (94) and in the courtyard of Invalides (75)

The program

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Exhibitions to see at the moment

Open air shows in the evening

The Great Night Waters (at the Palace of Versailles)

From June 11 to September 24, 2022 / All public

Every Saturday night from June 11 to September 24, 2022 + July 14 + August 15
Great Sound and Light Show in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles
2h30 of magical walk
with a big fireworks display at 11pm
A show for all audiences, ideal for families

Infos and Reservation

The night at the Invalides (great sound and light show, in the courtyard of the Invalides)

From July 16 to September 1 / From 10 years old

Great Sound and Light Show in the courtyard of the Invalides (Paris 7e)
Attend at nightfall, a great historical, musical and digital show
A show for all audiences, recommended for children from 10 years old
In July at 10:30 pm and in August at 10 pm
A 50 minute show

Infos and Reservation

Candlelight evenings (sound and light show at Vaux le Vicomte)

From May 14 to October 1, 2022 / All public

Every Saturday night from May 14 to October 1, 2022
Every Friday night from July 8 to August 26, 2022
2000 candles light up the domain of the castle of Vaux le Vicomte (77)
A visit at nightfall of the castle and gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte in a magical and enchanting setting
A public show
In July at 10:30 pm and in August at 10 pm

Infos and Reservation