SLEEPLESS NIGHT. Nuit Blanche 2023 in Paris promises to be a unique cultural experience, blending art, creativity and discovery. This 21st edition, which coincides with the Cultural Olympiad and the preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games, offers a captivating program that extends to Greater Paris.
[Updated June 3, 2023 at 6:19 p.m.] Attention, evening not to be missed! La Nuit blanche à Paris, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, is set to captivate art and culture lovers this Saturday evening, June 3. For its 21st edition, which coincides with the Cultural Olympiad and the preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games, this event promises to be even more captivating than ever. Indeed, the Nuit blanche extends this year to Greater Paris, thus offering participants an enriching cultural experience throughout the region. As you prepare your itinerary for this night tour, you are probably wondering what approach to take to take full advantage of this exceptional night. Fortunately, there are several options available to you. You can start by exploring art installations near you using the interactive event map developed by Mapstr. This practical option will allow you to discover incredible works without having to travel long distances.
However, if you’re willing to venture through Paris, you’ll be rewarded with a unique vibe and varied artistic experiences. This year, the artistic director of the Nuit blanche, Kitty Hartl, has chosen to highlight the Seine, the famous Parisian river. The Seine will transform into an imaginary path that will guide you along its bank, illuminating the night with fascinating artistic creations. During your journey along the Seine, you can admire ephemeral art installations, outdoor theatrical performances and spectacular video projections on the emblematic monuments of Paris. Every corner of the shore will be animated by talented artists who will transport you to a creative and dreamlike universe.
The Nuit blanche is also an opportunity to discover emerging artists and participate in collaborative projects. Many districts of Paris and Greater Paris actively participate in the event, offering a multitude of unique experiences to explore. Whether you are passionate about music, dance, painting or sculpture, you will undoubtedly find creations that will arouse your curiosity and nourish your artistic spirit. To make this experience even more enriching, don’t forget to deliberately lose yourself in the picturesque streets of the capital. Paris is known for its romantic charm and stunning architecture, and Nuit Blanche offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover these hidden treasures in a new light.
The Nuit Blanche 2023 extends from Paris to the suburbs (24 municipalities of Greater Paris). In addition to intramural Paris, it is found in Hauts-de-Seine (92) in Gennevilliers, Nanterre; in Seine-Saint-Denis (93) in Bobigny, Saint-Ouen or in Val-de-Marne (94) in Nogent-sur-Marne, Alfortville or in Essonne (91) in Juvisy-sur-Orge. Discover the interactive map of the Nuit Blanche facilities in Paris and its suburbs from the Mapstr mobile application, downloadable on Ios or Android, designed to find your way during the Nuit Blanche:
More than 200 artistic projects are to be discovered for free in Paris and its metropolis, on June 3, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., such as the fun Yeti Pop, the acrobatic performance of the dance of the lions, the costumes for kids Playsack by Fredun Shapur or even the very quirky Mexican wrestlers Lucha Vavoom by Rita D’Albert!
Nuit Blanche will take an artistic look at the Seine Axis, engine of economic development and cultural influence which crosses the capital, the Greater Paris Metropolis and joins Rouen and Le Havre, partners of the event for the second consecutive year. “The event will also allow special attention to be paid to the river, which will host celebrations and competitions during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The cultural establishments located along its banks will be closely associated with the event”, announces the press release from press.
The Seine was chosen as the theme for this new edition by artistic director Kitty Hartl, who is once again organizing the Nuit Blanche this year 2023 (after the year 2022). A recognition for the Austrian artist, who knew the inventor of the event, Jean Blaise, while she was in Nantes. At the same time, in 2004 she founded the Cabaret New Burlesque, made famous through the film Tournée by Mathieu Amalric, which won an award at Cannes in 2010.
The artistic festivities have been organized on the first weekend of June since this year 2023, i.e. on the night of Saturday June 3 to Sunday June 4, 2023.
