European Museum Night 2026 in Paris: Korean Performances, DJ Sets, and Drag Shows Across Eight Venues
On May 23, 2026, Paris will host the 22nd European Museum Night, featuring complimentary late-night activities. The Musée Guimet will showcase the Korean group Baru, including monk Subeom, dancers Pak Kee-ryang and Hong Hyo-jin, along with musician Jeong Yeon-rak. At the Musée Rodin, a DJ set will honor Franco-Mexican connections and the exhibition La Porte de l'Enfer. The Quatuor Harmonie, directed by Ji-Yoon Park, will perform at the Musée Cognacq-Jay to commemorate 140 years of Korea-France relations. The Institut national d'histoire de l'art will open its library to display Dove Allouche's artwork. The Musée d'Orsay will host a speed-drawing workshop, and the Petit Palais will celebrate the reopening of its garden. Activities will take place from 18:30 until midnight, mostly without the need for reservations.
Key facts
- European Museum Night occurs on May 23, 2026.
- The Musée Guimet features Korean performances with monk Subeom and dancers Pak Kee-ryang and Hong Hyo-jin.
- Musée Rodin hosts a Mexican-themed DJ set celebrating diplomatic bicentenary ties.
- Quatuor Harmonie performs at Musée Cognacq-Jay for Korea-France relations anniversary.
- INHA's Labrouste library opens for the first time during the event.
- Musée d'Orsay offers a Renoir-inspired speed-drawing workshop.
- Petit Palais reopens its garden with interactive activities.
- Screen Queens drag collective performs at La Cinémathèque française.
Entities
Artists
- Subeom
- Pak Kee-ryang
- Hong Hyo-jin
- Jeong Yeon-rak
- Ji-Yoon Park
- Eun Joo Lee
- Eun-Hee Joe
- Yoori Lee
- Jonathan Nazet
- Auguste Rodin
- Dove Allouche
- Lolita Laze
- Morphine Blaze
- Babouchka Babouche
- Henri Labrouste
- Renoir
- Marilyn Monroe
Institutions
- Musée Guimet
- Musée d'Orsay
- Musée Cognacq-Jay
- Le Petit Palais
- Musée Rodin
- Institut national d'histoire de l'art
- Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
- La Cinémathèque française
- Baru
- Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
- Centre Culturel Coréen
- Paris Musées
- Opéra national de Paris
- Radio France
- Screen Queens
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Korea
- Mexico