August Events in Paris: Cinema en Plein Air, Rollerdisco and Rock en Seine

Afterwork Food/La Villette

The Musée du Quai Branly has teamed up with the Refugee Food Festival for a garden dinner party on August 3. Chef Mohammad Elkhaldy will be sharing his French-inspired Syrian cuisine over three seatings, at 7pm, 7:45pm, and 8:30pm. Entry is free, but space is limited.

Macki Music Festival/Émilie Pria

In honor of Macki Music Festival, held in Bobigny August 5 – 6, the team has partnered with musical group La Mamie’s and the Seine Saint-Denis Tourism Board for a lively cruise up the Canal. Board at Quai de Loire and be transported to Bobigny, all the while enjoying music, food, and more.

Émilie Pria

Head to La Villette on August 17^th, picnic in tow, for an outdoor screening of Sideways, the American film that follows two friends as they taste their way through the California wine trail. And don’t forget to bring your favorite libations.

Figures Ambigues

Take out your most glitzy gear, Garage is hosting a Rollerdisco on August 20^th. Entry is free and there are roller skates available for rental, but supply is limited so be sure to arrive early.

Garage

For over 15 years, Tréteaux Nomades, a traveling arts festival, is coming to the Arènes de Montmartre August 21 – September 3. The theatrical fest features various performing arts, burlesque theatre, music, and poetry. You may even see some recognizable characters (think Quasimodo, Cinderella).

Rock en Seine

Rock en Seine, one of the summer’s most anticipated music festivals, returns to the Domaine National Saint-Cloud from August 25 – 27. Numerous international pop and rock talents will be headed to Paris for the event, including The xx, JAIN, Fakear, and more. For tickets, head here.

Rock en Seine

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WRITTEN BY

Erin Dahl

Erin’s had a whimsical affair with Paris since her first trip as a wide-eyed teenager. She is Editor for the HiP Paris Blog as well as Co-founder of Content Coopérative, Paris’s first English-native content agency.