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European Museum Night 2026 in Paris: Korean Performances, DJ Sets, and Drag Shows Across Eight Venues

festival-fair · 2026-04-21

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

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