5 things to do this weekend in Paris

In the blink of an eye, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is just around the corner. At the same time, summer has made its grand return to put an end to our winter woes. It’s time to enjoy the mild temperatures and long days by stepping out of your cocoon. More than ever, the streets are buzzing with activities to suit all tastes. Discover now what the city has in store for this Fête de la Musique weekend.

Where to eat: At La Démesure with La Kantoche

Every Sunday this summer, TERRASSA pops up as an open-air escape, combining comfort food with a carefully curated music lineup. Starting at 11am, La Kantoche takes charge of the plates with a simple and generous offering led by Lisa Jaouen. A cuisine that blends Asia and the Mediterranean without overdoing it, using seasonal ingredients, a discreet team, and a desire to do things well. While the little ones keep busy with a creative workshop, the turntables ease into the day with @sheijong, before passing the vibe to the selections of @figurativerecords and @yamajoyyy in the evening. A no-pressure format that gently slides from brunch to apéro—perfect to repeat each week if your heart (and the weather) feels like it.

69 Port de la Rapée, 75012 Paris

To discover: “Our town” by Lounseny Soumah

Screened for a small audience earlier this week, Our Town has already made its mark. Directed by Lounseny Soumah, this documentary born from the GH Skate Tour—a road trip between Ghana and Ivory Coast initiated by DOLA and Surf Ghana—is more than just a travel story. It captures the energy of a West African youth transforming skateboarding and surfing into shared languages, tools of empowerment and collective expression. Last night, that same spirit came alive in Paris. In the Marais, a pop-up by DOLA, Element and Quiksilver brought together the curious and the insiders around a photobook by Tora San Traoré, an exclusive capsule collection, and a DJ set reflecting the West African scene. Talk Playground became a cultural crossroads of visuals, sound, and shared narratives. The film will be released to the public in September 2025, during the Paris Surf & Skate Film Festival. Until then, the project is already living through the objects, encounters, and voices that surround it.

Where to have fun: At the Grand Palais d’Été

Since June 6, the Nef of the Grand Palais has come alive with the rhythm of a summer like no other. Beneath its glass roof, DJ sets, live shows, immersive exhibitions and parades unfold in a festive, inclusive atmosphere. Conceived as a living space in its own right, this first edition of the Grand Palais d’Été combines visual arts and performances, with popular highlights such as the BrasilBrésil ball or After Nef nights hosted by Kiddy Smile, Chloé and Deena Abdelwahed. A cultural summer, open to everyone, in the heart of Paris—where monumental architecture meets collective joy.

17 avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris

Where to shop: At Catheclisma’s first Parisian pop-up

This weekend, a Milanese breeze blows through the Marais. The brand Catheclisma is setting up its first Parisian pop-up there, unveiling its SS25 collection, Aiuole, from June 20 to 22. Founded in 2020 by Caterina Grieco, Catheclisma has positioned itself as a gentle yet radical response to the frenzy of the contemporary world. No frantic production cycles here—just a wardrobe built to last, made of about fifteen timeless patterns reinterpreted each season using fabric scraps, deadstock, or forgotten textiles. A slow wardrobe, paced by the seasons, where each piece tells a textile story. Tonight, the launch is celebrated with a glass of natural wine and some chouquettes—a casual nod to tradition, echoing the brand’s philosophy: take the time to do things right.

1 Rue de Normandie, 75003 Paris

Where to party: All over the city for the Fête de la Musique

The Fête de la Musique, the iconic June 21 celebration, promises to be more international than ever. Created in 1982, this popular event turns the capital into a giant stage where everyone plays, everyone listens, everyone dances. DJs on sidewalks, choirs in churches, brass bands, rap, electro, techno, funk… everything coexists, as long as it’s outdoors and free. And while some may dread the crowds, others will see it as a tribute to the spirit of openness this event has nurtured since the beginning: a night where music breaks down borders—even those of the Channel.