Events in Paris in May 2027
Paris event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Paris's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1
Paris. Associated occasion: International Workers' Day.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival calendar
- May 1 - May 31
Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2027
A month-long jazz festival featuring concerts in various venues around the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 1 - May 10
Foire de Paris 2027
One of the largest general public fairs in Paris, showcasing innovations, gastronomy, and cultural exhibitions.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Labour Day · publicMay 1
- Ascension Day · publicMay 6
- Victory Day · publicMay 8
- Whit Monday · publicMay 17
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 6–May 9
- Long weekendMay 15–May 17
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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