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1986 PARTY with Thomas Jolly

Photo : photo Musée d'Orsay Laetitia Striffling-Marcu

Dec 12–11

1986 PARTY with Thomas Jolly

Step into the grand nave of a legendary former railway station for an immersive dance party that defies expectations. Grab your spot on the floor to honor decades of artistic energy in a night designed to bring history and high-spirited fun together.

Musée d'Orsay (Paris 7th)

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The Musée d'Orsay celebrates its fortieth anniversary with a special event on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Titled BOUM 1986 and created with Thomas Jolly, this gathering turns the iconic nave into a collective dance floor filled with music and artistic surprises. It serves as a tribute to the year the museum first opened its doors to the public. The event runs from 19:00 to 00:00 and welcomes all visitors to take part in this historic celebration. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone. Tickets will be available for purchase via the upcoming ticketing service.

Forty years after its opening, the former railway station that became one of the most famous museums in the world invites you to a popular, bold, and deeply collective adventure. For one evening, everyone is invited to make this iconic place their own and become a part of the celebration. Under the museum's nave, the architecture, history, and spirit of the Orsay generation will come to life to the rhythm of music, dance, and a few other surprises… Oops, we've already said too much!

See you on the dance floor for the 86 Party. A tribute to the year the museum was born and the creative energy that has driven it for forty years. A joyful celebration where generations, imaginations, and memories meet to blow out the museum's 40 candles together!

Our take on this event

On Saturday, December 12, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay invites you to mark its 40th anniversary with a unique evening. Curated by Thomas Jolly, the event transforms the museum's famous nave into a vibrant space for music and dance, lasting from 19:00 to 00:00. This celebration looks back at the institution's history since 1986 while fostering a collective atmosphere where every attendee plays a part in the festivities.

The evening promises a blend of music, dance, and unexpected performances that highlight the creative spirit of the venue. It is an opportunity for generations to come together in one of the world's most renowned cultural spaces to honor its four decades of existence.

The site is wheelchair accessible. Please note that this is a ticketed event, and the box office will open soon. Keep an eye out for updates to secure your attendance at this landmark anniversary celebration.

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