Event Details
Welcome to Festival Silhouette 2026 in Paris
From August 28 to September 5, 2026, the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in eastern Paris turns into an open air cinema under the stars. Festival Silhouette marks its 25th anniversary this year, offering nine consecutive evenings of free concerts and international short films, just a short walk from Belleville.
Highlights and Attractions at Festival Silhouette in Paris
- Nine straight summer evenings of short films screened outdoors after dark
- Concerts by emerging artists from the Île de France region ahead of each screening
- An international competition selection decided each night by audience vote
- Additional screenings at the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin, including documentaries and film school productions
- A dedicated daytime program in the park for young audiences from age three
- Food stands in the park offering snacks and light meals every evening
- A relaxed, community feel that has stayed intact since the festival began in 2002
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Paris
Each evening opens with a concert before short film screenings begin around 9pm. The lineup features international short films across every genre competing for the audience award, alongside themed sidebar programs for documentary, music video and hybrid formats shown at the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin. The full program is typically released in August, just before the festival starts.
Tickets and Admission for Festival Silhouette Paris
Entry to Festival Silhouette is entirely free and open to all, no registration required, at both the park and the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin. Since it draws large crowds in eastern Paris, arriving early on popular evenings is a good idea if you want a comfortable spot on the lawn.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Paris
- The park sits in the 19th arrondissement, easy to reach by metro and within walking distance of Belleville
- A picnic blanket or small cushion makes settling in on the grass much more comfortable
- A light jacket is worth packing, since late summer evenings outdoors can turn cool after sunset
- Accommodation in eastern Paris, around Belleville or Ménilmontant, keeps you close to the festival site
