Louvre Free First-Friday Night

In real life  1st Friday of the month (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec) · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)

Next: Friday, October 2, 2026

On the first Friday evening of each month (except July and August) the collections and exhibitions are free. You still need to reserve a slot on the Louvre's ticketing site.

On the first Friday evening of every month except July and August, the Louvre lets visitors in free for its late opening. The museum stays open until 9 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, and on the first Friday the evening costs nothing.

The Louvre sells the evenings as a way to see the collections away from the daytime crowds. Anyone can go, but you still need a timed reservation, and the free slots go quickly once they open. Short talks and Friday 'OFF' activities make it more than a free walk-through.

What to expect

• Free entry to the collections and exhibitions in the evening
• Short 20-minute 'mini-découverte' talks on themes from the collections
• 'Parcours OFF' activities on Friday evenings, such as dance, sketching workshops, improvised theatre and portrait photography
• Quieter galleries than during the day

Tips for going

• Book a slot on ticket.louvre.fr as soon as booking opens
• Last entry is at 8 PM and the galleries close at 9 PM, so arrive early enough for a proper visit
• There is no free night in July or August
• Several OFF activities run at the same time, so pick the ones you want before you arrive

Upcoming dates

• Friday, October 2, 2026 · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
• Friday, November 6, 2026 · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
• Friday, December 4, 2026 · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
• Friday, January 1, 2027 (expected) · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
• Friday, February 5, 2027 (expected) · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
• Friday, March 5, 2027 (expected) · Evening until 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)

Questions people ask

Is it really free?

Yes. Entry is free on the first Friday evening of each month, except July and August, but you still need to reserve.

What time does it end?

The museum closes at 9 PM. Last entry is at 8 PM.

Do I need to book?

Yes. Reservations are made on the Louvre's ticketing site.

About The Louvre

The Louvre in Paris is the world's most-visited museum: a former royal palace on the Seine, entered through I. M. Pei's glass pyramid.

Getting there: The real Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. The Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre métro station (lines 1 and 7) connects underground to the museum.

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Details checked against www.louvre.fr. Organizers change plans, so confirm there before you go.