Summer events in Paris in 2024

The city's magnificent parks will host open-air theatrical performances and dance shows, while the banks of the Seine will be alive with ephemeral bars and lively summer evenings. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or a long week, Paris offers a lively summer experience to share with friends and family.

The July 14th fireworks are fired from the Eiffel Tower, not far from our luxury flats in the Champs Elysées district. So why not take a seat on the grass in the Trocadero gardens and admire the spectacle? The fireworks display begins at 11pm and lasts for 35 minutes. The dazzling, colourful explosions are the perfect embodiment of the festive spirit of Bastille Day. All around the event, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, open-air parties are also organised to celebrate this day in a joyous and good-humoured way.

Jazz lovers? The Paris Jazz Festival is for you! A host of concerts will transform the Parc Floral de Paris into a vibrant venue for jazz music fans. Taking place over several weekends from 30 June to 8 September 2024, this festival presents a varied programme of renowned and emerging jazz artists from all over the world, including Macha Garibian, Poetic Ways and the Jeanne Michard Latin Quintet. Set in one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris, the festival offers a blend of nature and musical art. With its rich programme and idyllic location, the Paris Jazz Festival is a must for music lovers and a highlight of the city's cultural calendar. Daytime concerts are free and no booking is necessary. There is only a charge for admission to the park. Entrance is via the Esplanade Saint-Louis in front of the Château de Vincennes.

Another event that Parisians are looking forward to this summer is the Fête de la Musique. This musical event is held on 21 June 2024 to celebrate the first day of summer in Paris. The city is transformed into a gigantic festival, with musicians of all levels performing in the streets and parks. From jazz to rock to electro, the fête de la musique presents a wide range of musical styles. Parisians and tourists alike can enjoy free concerts throughout the capital. The event unites everyone through the universal language of music.

Want to get away from it all for a while during your stay in Paris this summer? Ask your chauffeur to drive you to Les Invalides as soon as night falls. At the heart of the historic monument's dome, light takes over. For fifty minutes, the orchestral music bewitches the ears of visitors and plunges them into a parallel universe. This evening is an opportunity to discover the six chapels surrounding the crypt of Napoleon 1st's tomb. Aura Invalides is an immersive nocturnal journey divided into three segments, each highlighting a key aspect of the monument, from its construction to its history. An immersive experience to be discovered from 1 June to 18 October 2024.

> Dôme des Invalides, 2 Place Vauban, Paris 75007.

A summer of music continues at the Théâtre Mogador with the musical ‘The Lion King’. This spectacular production brings the story of Simba to life with stunning costumes, captivating choreography and powerful performances. The Théâtre Mogador transports audiences to the African savannah. Thanks to its innovative staging, The Lion King is a must-see show to share with your partner or family. A real invitation to travel.

> Théâtre Mogador, 25 Rue de Mogador, 75009 Paris.

Not far from your luxury flat in the Champs Elysées district, you can ask your chauffeur to take you to the Palais Galliera. For the first time in Paris, this cultural venue is hosting a monographic exhibition devoted to the photographer Paolo Roversi. The exhibition retraces the Italian artist's career through 140 meticulously selected photographs. Polaroid prints, archive documents and never-before-seen images adorn the walls of the Palais Galliera, highlighting the remarkable career of this emblematic figure of 19th-century photography.

> Palais Galliera, 10 Av. Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116 Paris. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm and Thursdays until 9pm.

Then it's on to the Musée Yves Saint Laurent. The museum's new exhibition highlights the designer's fascination with transparent materials. Curator Anne Dressen has established a dialogue between the drawings of artist Anne Bourse and the textile works and sketches of Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition is masterfully designed by architect Pauline Marchetti.

> Musée Yves Saint Laurent, 5 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm and Thursdays until 9pm.

Ephemeral terraces are a must-see attraction in Paris during the summer. Offering sophisticated cocktails and top-quality cuisine, these venues are a delightful experience for locals and tourists alike in search of the very essence of French art de vivre. Discover three extraordinary places.

On the 8th floor of Galeries Lafayette is créature, the ephemeral table run by chef Julien Sebbag. What's on the menu? Greek Salade, Turkish Eggs... The young man prepares vegetarian and Mediterranean dishes to delight your taste buds.  This is one of the best places to admire the City of Light while sipping a delicious cocktail. So why not order a sweet from Créature Bakery as soon as you arrive?

> Créatures, 25 Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin, 75009 Paris. The ephemeral terrace from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1am and on Sundays from 11am.

The Musée Carnavalet is inviting chef Thomas Chisholm to take charge of its kitchen this summer. For the occasion, he is offering a reasoned bistronomic cuisine in which the dishes echo the works occupying the Paris museum. As for bartender Vincent Diener, he has concocted a cocktail menu with a plant-based accent. Delicacy personified.

> Fabula, 16 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris. The snack bar is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 2am.

This summer, the Palais Galliera's temporary restaurant is inviting chef Jared Phillips to discover new flavours. Originally from Australia, he reinvents culinary specialities by highlighting multiple influences in his dishes. For this new season, the chef is joined by pastry chef Paloma Laguette and mixologist Vincent Diener.

> Les Petites Mains, 10 Av. Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116 Paris. Open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm and at weekends from 12pm to 4pm for lunch. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm for dinner.

Our concierge service will accompany you throughout your stay. Do you have a question about an activity to do or an additional need in your flat? Highstay offers you personalised solutions to satisfy all your needs during your stay in the capital this summer. For evenings out with your partner or family, we also offer a unique culinary service, with a gourmet chef on hand at your home. For opera lovers, our concierge service can also organise a special evening backstage at the Opéra Garnier, one of Paris's most emblematic landmarks.

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