As the final month of summer, you're probably expecting that things will slow down in August. Especially in Paris! Isn't this the month when many people go on vacation? In August, the French usually go on their holidays. They take a break from work/school and escape the hustle and bustle of the French capital. So does this mean that things will be pretty boring in Paris come August 2022? Nope! There are still many events in store in this city next month. Cinéma en Plein Air, the Paris Ber Festival, and Rock en Seine are just some to look forward to!
Although Cinéma en Plein Air in Parc de la Villette started this
July 2022, its jampacked August schedule is not to be missed. Starting from August 3 up to August 21, 2022, the outdoor cinema here has a lot in store! On August 5, for instance, they'll be showing '
The Black Swan,' the psychological thriller that got actress Natalie Portman her well-deserved Academy Award. On the next day, August 6, they'll be showing '
The Artist,' winner of the Best Picture Oscar back in 2012. And if you're more into French cinema, don't miss '
Beloved' on August 19, starring Catherine Deneuve and Louis Garrel.
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While Germany has Oktoberfest, which is still a few months away, France has the Paris Beer Festival, which will start on August 21, 2022. Local craft brewers get center stage as beer becomes the main drink of choice throughout the entire capital. Throughout the eastern
neighborhoods of Paris, many bars, pubs, and bistros are set to host their own respective events that are all about beer. They'll over new concoctions, craft new cocktails, serve up quite the feast to pair with the beer, and more! Get your stomachs ready for this wild and buzzworthy (literally!) festival!
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77th Anniversary of The Liberation of Paris (August 25)
August 25, 2022 marks the 77th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, a historic turning point in World War II. It was on this day that General Philip Leclerc and his French forces fought against the Nazis and eventually drove them out of the French capital. It was one of the first few signs of victory for the Allied Forces and one of the signals of the end of the war. The city of Paris plans to commemorate will all sorts of pomp and circumstance. There will be a flag-raising ceremony at the Eiffel Tower, a celebratory parade featuring vintage 1940s military vehicles, and more!
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Rock is probably the last genre of music you'll ever associate with the peaceful Seine River of Paris but it's a different story come August 2022. From August 25 to 30, 2022, The French capital will host '
Rock en Seine,' one of the biggest music festivals in France. Rock bands and artists are set to perform on six separate stages throughout the different
arrondissements. Featuring both local and international acts alike, the city of Paris will rock on unlike any other! It's an electrifying music festival you won't want to miss.
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Silhouette Short Film Festival (Starts on August 27)
Starting August 27, 2022, Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge will host the Silhouette Short Film Festival 2022. It's an eight-day event featuring both local and international short films of various genres, ranging from animation and comedy to drama and horror. And just like Cinéma en Plein Air, this film festival will take place in an outdoor cinema too. The best part is it's free! All you need is your own chair or blanket, some popcorn, and voila! You can enjoy the latest short films made by some of the finest filmmakers in the world.
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La Fête Foraine des Tuileries (Ends on August 29)
Don't miss your chance to have fun at this year's La Fête Foraine des Tuileries because it will end on August 29, 2022. From now up until that day, you can head to the famous Tuileries Garden every weekend and have the time of your life. Featuring exciting carnival rides, fun games, and several food stalls, there won't be a single minute that you're not having fun here. As one of the most highly anticipated summer festivals in Paris, La Fête Foraine des Tuileries only comes once a year. You won't want to miss it while you're already in the city!
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Just because many Parisians will likely go on vacation this August, it doesn't mean that Paris will be dead next month. On the contrary, the French capital had a lot in store! You definitely won't get bored in Paris this coming August 2022!
