Garden Parvis
The open-air summer festival on the esplanade of La Défense
About Garden Parvis
Garden Parvis: Summer Arrives in the Heart of La Défense
Every summer, Garden Parvis transforms the esplanade of Paris La Défense into a space for celebration, music, and conviviality. The forecourt, usually quickly crossed by the thousands of employees from the La Défense towers, is adorned with greenery, fairy lights, and ephemeral stages to offer a free popular festival to all residents and visitors of the Paris region.
Supported by Paris La Défense, the public management body for the district, Garden Parvis has established itself as one of the most popular summer events in Greater Paris. Its principle is simple and effective: to offer quality concerts, DJ sets, and entertainment, with free access, in a unique setting between architectural modernity and green spaces.
A Constantly Evolving Festival
Over the editions, Garden Parvis has progressively expanded its ambition. What began as a few summer music evenings has transformed into a true festival with several weeks of programming. The 2025 edition — four weeks from June 25 to July 25 — confirmed this trajectory with weekly live concerts, regular DJ sets, music quizzes, music bingos, and various entertainment activities.
An Eclectic Program for All Tastes
Garden Parvis focuses on diversity: pop, soul, funk, afrobeat, electro, reggaeton, Latin, French variety, jazz... The festival hosts emerging talents seeking exposure and established artists who appreciate the unique atmosphere of the place. Concerts take place several times a week, creating a musical thread that runs throughout the summer on the esplanade.
Beyond Music: The Garden Parvis Experience
The festival is not limited to concerts. Various food trucks, bars, play and relaxation areas, activities for children, and interactive entertainment complement the musical offerings. Participatory battles, giant karaoke sessions, music quizzes, and open-air clubbing nights attract a large and diverse audience from all over the Paris region.
The 2025 Edition
The 2025 edition saw Garden Parvis take place from June 25 to July 25, 2025, with live concerts every week, DJ sets several nights a week, and a grand opening night with Lucky Love. The festival brought together tens of thousands of visitors over the four weeks.
The 2026 Edition: A New Dimension
The 2026 edition is the most ambitious to date: six weeks of festival from June 18 to July 30, 2026. For the first time, Garden Parvis extends over six weeks — compared to four previously — with two live concerts per week, DJ sets four nights a week, and daily programming. Participatory battles, music bingo quizzes, open-air clubbing nights, Latin music events, family moments, and giant karaoke structure this ambitious new edition.
Garden Parvis — edition 2026
Garden Parvis 2026 celebrates its 7th edition at the foot of the Grande Arche, from June 18 to July 30, 2026, offering six weeks of free open-air programming. On the program: two live concerts per week (Garden Tremplin on Tuesdays, Garden Live on Thursdays) with Lilly Wood & The Prick as the opening act, complemented by DJ sets, musical blind tests, lip-sync battles with drag queens, reggaeton parties, and open-air cinema dedicated to musicals.
A 7th edition extended over six weeks
For the first time in 2026, Garden Parvis will take place on the esplanade of La Défense for six weeks, from June 18 to July 30, compared to four in previous years. The free festival produced by Paris La Défense (with MOMA Event) confirms its shift towards a more musical format, with an enriched program that sets the rhythm every evening of the week.
Enhanced musical program
The festival now offers two weekly live concerts, open free to all at the foot of the Grande Arche:
- Garden Tremplin (Tuesday) — Evening dedicated to the emerging scene: DJ set at 7 PM, live concert at 8:30 PM. Marie Jay, CielBleu, Pierre Hugues José, Angara, Requin Chagrin.
- Garden Live (Thursday) — Francophone headliners: DJ set at 7 PM, live concert at 8:30 PM. Lilly Wood & The Prick (opening on June 18), Colt, Upsilone, Styleto, St Graal, Piche.
Daily entertainment
Beyond the concerts, Garden Parvis 2026 offers daily entertainment:
- Monday — Mash-up Hour (musical blind test) from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Wednesday — Drag Hit Up (musical bingo + lip-sync battle with drag queens) from 7 PM
- Friday — Reggaeton Party from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (DJs selected by Mamacita)
- Saturday — Garden Ciné Club: open-air screening of musicals
- Sunday — Relaxation day, games, and food
Catering and eco-responsible approach
Six food stalls offer burgers, grilled dishes, Mediterranean and Indian cuisine, complemented by finger food stands, ice cream, and a juice bar. The festival has completely eliminated disposable tableware in favor of returnable, washable, and reusable containers, returned via automatic terminals with card refunds.
Access
The event takes place at the foot of the Grande Arche, on the Parvis de La Défense (Puteaux 92800), perfectly served by public transport: RER A, Metro line 1, T2, Transilien line L (La Défense Grande Arche station).
Programme Garden Parvis 2026
Garden Live Concerts (Thursdays) — DJ set 7 PM, concert 8:30 PM
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 — Lilly Wood & The Prick · opening concert · iconic French pop/folk duo
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 — Colt
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Upsilone
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 — Styleto
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 — St Graal
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Piche
Garden Tremplin (Tuesdays) — emerging scene · DJ set 7 PM, concert 8:30 PM
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Marie Jay
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — CielBleu
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — Pierre Hugues José
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Angara
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Requin Chagrin
Recurring weekly entertainment
- Monday 6:30 PM-8 PM — Mash-up Hour: participatory musical blind test
- Wednesday from 7 PM — Drag Hit Up: musical bingo & lip-sync battle with drag queens
- Friday 6:30 PM-9:30 PM — Reggaeton Party: DJs selected by Mamacita
- Saturday evening — Garden Ciné Club: open-air screening of musicals
- Sunday daytime — Relaxation area, games, food, Ben & Jerry's ice cream
Highlights Garden Parvis 2026
- Free open-air festival at the foot of the Grande Arche de La Défense
- 6 weeks of programming (from June 18 to July 30, 2026), a first
- Exceptional opening concert on June 18 with Lilly Wood & The Prick
- Two live concerts per week: Francophone headliners on Thursdays (Garden Live) + emerging scene on Tuesdays (Garden Tremplin)
- Original entertainment: drag bingo on Wednesdays, reggaeton party on Fridays, open-air cinema on Saturdays
- Eco-responsible approach: reusable returnable tableware for all catering
Prices Garden Parvis 2026
Practical information — Garden Parvis
Practical Information
Location
Esplanade de La Défense
Parvis de La Défense, 92060 La Défense (Puteaux/Courbevoie)
Access
- RER A — La Défense Station, Grande Arche Exit
- Metro Line 1 — La Défense Station
- Transilien L — La Défense Station
- Bus — Numerous RATP and Optile lines
Prices
Free and open access for all concerts and entertainment.
Food & Drink
Various food trucks and bars on site throughout the festival.
Contact
Paris La Défense
1 Parvis de La Défense, 92800 Puteaux
Website: garden-parvis.parisladefense.com
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Where does it take place — Garden Parvis
Esplanade de La Défense
Parvis de La Défense, 92800 Puteaux, 92800 Puteaux