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Summer exhibitions in Paris Region: unmissable events

This summer, Paris Region showcases its finest creations: painting, photography, contemporary art, immersive installations… Explore our curated selection and experience the cultural season through museums and exhibitions.
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Over the summer months, Paris Region becomes a true artistic journey. From major exhibitions in iconic museums to more contemporary proposals in foundations and galleries, the destination unveils a rich and eclectic programme. Whether you are passionate about history, an admirer of modern art or simply curious to discover something new, our selection—updated throughout the season—will guide you to the must-see exhibitions of the summer.
Let yourself be inspired by a vibrant cultural calendar and explore art in all its forms, in the heart of a region that is thriving more than ever.

Peinture de Victor Man, Titiriteros, 2023 Huile sur carton 60 × 84 cm Pinault Collection
Until 31/08/2026
Clair-obscur
Art & culture Events
A sensory immersion where light and darkness interact: from 4 March to 31 August 2026, the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection unveils a contemporary journey that reinvents chiaroscuro and questions our view of the world.
Affiche de l'exposition Henri Taylor au musée Picasso
Until 06/09/2026
Henry Taylor
Art & culture Events
From 8 April to 6 September 2026, the Musée Picasso-Paris offers a unique insight into the world of Henry Taylor, celebrating humanity, collective memory and the vibrant dialogue between the American artist and the legacy of the Catalan master.
Artwork du jeu Rayman Legends Ubisoft
Until 10/01/2027
Video Games & Music
Art & culture Events
An interactive sound odyssey at the Philharmonie de Paris, from 3 April 2026 to 10 January 2027, exploring the musical evolution of video games through more than twenty immersive installations. When sound turns into play!
Les Noces de Cana 1696 Huile et techniques mixtes sur panneau, incrusté de nacre 58.8 x 75.5 cm The Hispanic Society of America
Until 02/08/2026
Baroque Splendors
Art & culture Events
An immersive journey into the heart of Spain's Golden Age, bringing together for the first time in Britain some forty Baroque masterpieces from the Hispanic Society of America, on display from 26 March to 2 August 2026.
Marilyn Monroe sur le tournage des Désaxés John Huston 1961
Until 26/07/2026
Marilyn Monroe
Art & culture Events
The Cinémathèque Française is unveiling an exceptional exhibition dedicated to Marilyn Monroe, from 8 April to 26 July 2026, celebrating the star's centenary and revealing her true talent as an actress, far from the myths that shaped her legend.
Auguste Renoir (1841-1919),La Promenade, 1870
Until 19/07/2026
Renoir and Love
Art & culture Events
From 17 March to 19 July 2026, the Musée d'Orsay explores love in all its forms through the luminous and tender eyes of Pierre-Auguste Renoir. A true pictorial ode to the impulses of the heart.
Henri Matisse, La Gerbe, 1953 Papiers gouachés, découpés et collés, 311 x 350 cm, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles
Until 26/07/2026
Matisse, 1941 – 1954
Art & culture Events
From 24 March to 26 July 2026, the Grand Palais will host an exceptional exhibition co-produced by the Centre Pompidou, dedicated to the final years of Henri Matisse's creative career. Your unmissable cultural event in Paris this spring 2026.
Black Widow, 1948
Until 16/08/2026
Calder. Rêver en équilibre
Art & culture Events
Discover the poetic and dynamic world of Alexander Calder at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in an immersive exhibition where art comes to life, from 15 April to 16 August 2026.
Le Lion, ayant faim, se jette sur l’antilope, 1898-1905 Huile sur toile, 200 x 301 cm Riehen/Basel, Fondation Beyeler, Beyeler Collection
Until 20/07/2026
Henri Rousseau, The Ambition of Painting
Art & culture Events
From 25 March to 20 July 2026, the Musée de l'Orangerie is dedicating an immersive exhibition to Henri Rousseau, in partnership with the Barnes Foundation, revealing the artist in a new light.
Lee Miller, mannequin Elizabeth Cowell portant un costume Digby Morton, Londres, 1941
Until 02/08/2026
Lee Miller
Art & culture Events
From 10 April to 2 August 2026, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris is celebrating the bold and multifaceted work of Lee Miller, surrealist photographer and war reporter.
Tableau La femme peintre 1903 de Ferenczy
Until 06/09/2026
"Károly Ferenczy. Modernité hongroise"
Art & culture Events
From 14 April to 6 September 2026, the Petit Palais will be honouring Károly Ferenczy, a major figure in Hungarian art, with a unique retrospective combining vibrant colours and bold forms. A pioneer between tradition and the avant-garde.
Tissu fleuri brodé
Until 18/10/2026
Weaving, embroidering, embellishing. The Crafts and Trades of Fashion
Art & culture Events
A poetic exploration of the exceptional craftsmanship that has shaped fashion from the 18th century to the present day. On display from 13 December 2025 to 18 October 2026 at the Palais Galliera.

Last chance to see

Some exhibitions are coming to an end soon: hurry up before they close their doors.

Robe exposition Passion XVIIIe siècle
Until 12/07/2026
Fashion in the 18th Century. A Fantasized Legacy
Art & culture Events
The Palais Galliera offers a fascinating insight into the elegance of the Age of Enlightenment, combining historical heritage with contemporary reinterpretations.
Mannequins se tenant la main Lagos, Nigeria__2019_par_Stephen_Tayo._Avec_l'aimable_autorisation_de_Lagos_Fashion_Week
Until 12/07/2026
Africa Fashion
Art & culture Events
From 31 March to 12 July 2026, the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac will celebrate the richness and diversity of African fashion in an exceptional exhibition.
Tableau Le panorama du siècle : Dupré, Rousseau, Isabey, Millet, Couture, Daubigny, Diaz, Corot, Troyon, Fromentin, Barye, Decamp, Courbet, Robert-Fleury
Until 19/07/2026
Artists’ faces. From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager
Art & culture Events
From 18 March to 19 July 2026, the Petit Palais invites you to take an intimate dive into the world of artists through their self-portraits and representations, from Courbet to Annette Messager. A dialogue between eras and sensibilities not to be missed.
Sculpture Michel-Ange L'esclave mourant
Until 20/07/2026
Michel-Ange / Rodin
Art & culture Events
Two giants of sculpture meet at the Louvre: discover how Michelangelo and Rodin, separated by three centuries, revolutionised art in a unique exhibition from 15 April to 20 July 2026. Not to be missed!

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  • Copyright image: © Museum of Fine Arts – Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest 2026 (Musée des Beaux-Arts – Galerie nationale hongroise)
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