Top 20 Cultural Events in France This June (2025 Edition)

Published May 31, 2025

Planning a trip to France in June?

From prestigious tennis tournaments to forest symphonies and immersive heritage fairs, this curated guide brings you the most culturally rich experiences across the country. Whether you're chasing classical elegance or indie music under the stars, these 20 events define French summer sophistication.

Events by Region

Paris & Île-de-France

• Roland-Garros French Open
  When: May 25 - June 8, 2025
  Where: Stade Roland Garros, Paris
  Tennis history unfolds daily on the legendary red clay courts where champions are made. Beyond the sport, Roland Garros offers an elegant social experience with champagne service, gourmet dining, and Paris's most sophisticated crowd.

• La Défense Jazz Festival
  When: June 2025
  Where: Parvis de la Défense, Paris
  Herbie Hancock and Angélique Kidjo headline this festival, staging contemporary jazz against Paris's futuristic skyline—perfect for music purists and modern art lovers alike.

• La Nuit Blanche
  When: June 7 2025
  Where: Paris
  Artists transform urban landscapes with diverse creative expressions, from live performances and interactive installations to curated exhibitions and immersive experiences, inviting residents and visitors to discover their city through an entirely new artistic lens.

• Chopin Festival
  When: June 22-July 14 2025
  Where: Orangerie de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne, Paris
  Intimate garden performances of Chopin's masterpieces by world-renowned pianists, surrounded by fragrant rose gardens.

• Festival de Saint-Denis
  When: Through June 24, 2025
  Where: Basilique de Saint-Denis
  Classical performances inside the resting place of French royalty. Profound acoustics and historical gravity elevate every concert.

• Solidays Festival
  When: June 27-29 2025
  Where: Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris
  Pop, hip hop, and world music acts raise funds for HIV/AIDS research, blending great entertainment with social good.

• Black Paris Exhibition
  When: Through June 30, 2025
  Where: Centre Pompidou, Paris
  A landmark exhibition highlighting 50 African artists who shaped postwar Parisian culture. Many works shown publicly for the first time.

Provence & Southeast

• Jazz à Ramatuelle Festival
  When: June 24-28, 2025
  Where: Ramatuelle (Var), near Saint-Tropez
  The 38th edition of this prestigious jazz festival in a magical outdoor theater setting overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Since 1986, featuring swing jazz with American and French musicians.

• Festival de Nîmes
  When: June 22-July 24 2025
  Where: Nîmes, Occitanie
  Major music festival running since 1997, one of the most important festivals in the south of France. Features diverse musical acts in historic venues.

Lyon & Rhône-Alpes

• Nuits de Fourvière
  When: June-July 2025
  Where: Théâtres Romains de Fourvière, Lyon
  Modern performances in ancient Roman amphitheaters. Theater, dance, and music come alive under Lyon’s summer sky.

• Les Nuits Sonores
  When: May-June 2025
  Where: Various venues, Lyon
  This boundary-pushing electronic music festival transforms unconventional venues into immersive, experimental soundscapes.

• Annecy International Animation Film Festival
  When: June 10-13 2025
  Where: Annecy, Haute-Savoie
  The world’s leading animation film event, set beside a crystal-clear Alpine lake. Equal parts industry hub and lakeside escape.

Southwest France

• Bordeaux Wine Festival
  When: June 19-22, 2025
  Where: Bordeaux
  Along the Garonne River, top châteaux pour vintage wines while chefs serve local delicacies. A must for wine lovers.

Northern & Western France

• D-Day Festival Normandy
  When: Through June 15, 2025
  Where: Throughout Normandy
  The D-Day Festival in Normandy runs officially from May 31 to June 15, 2025. But events start in April and you'll also find a lot to do from May 15 to June 30 as the region celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Towns, villages, museums and military sites put on exhibitions.

• Hellfest Open Air
  When: June 19-22 2025
  Where: Clisson, Loire-Atlantique
  Europe’s top metal fest. Bands like Muse and Linkin Park perform to fiercely loyal fans in a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere.

• Le Voyage à Nantes
  When: June 28- August 31 2025
  Where: Throughout Nantes
  Each year, the summer Voyage à Nantes enriches the permanent collection through temporary or permanent installations of contemporary artworks in the public space.

Eastern & Central France

• Festival des Forêts
  When: June 2025
  Where: Compiègne Forest, Oise
  Forest symphonies! Classical musicians play in woodland clearings where the natural acoustics inspire meditative awe.

• Les Médiévales de Provins
  When: June 14-15 2025
  Where: Provins, Seine-et-Marne
  Costumed parades, artisans, and falconry bring this UNESCO-listed medieval town to life for a weekend of time travel.

• "Déambulation Dijonnaise" Exhibition
  When: Through June 15 2025
  Where: Dijon
  This exhibition by Hervé Melon, an illustrator and graphic designer from Dijon, presents around twenty illustrations of Dijon featuring the city's historic architectural heritage as a backdrop to scenes populated by animals and strange characters.

National Events

• Fête de la Musique
  When: June 21, 2025
  Where: Nationwide
  France's national music celebration transforms every street corner into a performance venue. Professional orchestras share spaces with garage bands, creating an authentic cultural immersion that's free and impossible to replicate.

Strategic Planning Tips

• Book early. June is high season.

• Look for packages. Some festivals offer bundles with accommodation and transport.

• Explore regionally. Combine nearby events (e.g., Paris + Saint-Denis + La Défense).

• Balance your itinerary. Mix planned events with down time.

Final Thought

Whether it’s a piano solo in a rose garden or a rock set on a forested peninsula, June in France offers an amazing and eclectic cultural calendar in Europe.