Barbara Butch kicks off this edition on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville with a multidisciplinary highlight whose single ambition is to bring people together around love. After a dance warm-up led by Swedish Fit, Barbara Butch and surprise guests take over the space for a musical and festive highlight. A majorette performance by the Majors Girls carries the magic of the celebration forward with baton tosses, before the façade of the Hôtel de Ville lights up thanks to immersive visual mapping by ALT SHIFT.
La Déclaration , Multidisciplinary and festive highlight, 2026 with Barbara Butch & Guest, the Majors Girls, ALT SHIFT x V.P.M and Swedish Fit. SWEDISH FIT, Group and festive class - 5:30 PM→ 6:30 PM More than a sports practice, Swedish Fit is a festive, inclusive and deeply collective vision of movement. To start the evening and warm up: make way for a giant class that gets bodies, minds and hearts moving, set to a playlist driven by Barbara Butch. A collective experience where everyone will be invited to take part, move in unison and celebrate “love and bonds.” BARBARA BUTCH & GUESTS, DJ Set - 7 PM→ 9:40 PM As the sun still lights up Paris, the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville gradually turns into a vast open-air stage. At the helm, Barbara Butch unfolds a generous, unifying DJ set in her own image: free, joyful and deeply inclusive. Moving between styles and energies, she creates a musical journey conceived as a moment of sharing, where everyone can find their place. Around her, surprise guests punctuate the evening, creating unexpected moments and unique artistic encounters. Together, they shape a gradual rise in intensity, accompanying the transition from day to night. The public is invited to enter this collective momentum: to dance, vibrate, meet one another and let themselves be carried along. Young and old, dancefloor regulars and the simply curious alike all take part in this open celebration, where music becomes a common language. A suspended moment, both festive and unifying, that sets the tone for the night and invites everyone to continue the experience throughout the city. MAJORS GIRLS, Majorette demonstration - 9:40 PM The Majors Girls de Montpellier take over Paris with their majorette demonstrations. Between dynamic choreography and perfectly mastered baton tosses, each performance celebrates both technique and the joy of being together. The troupe tells its story through movement and the magic of costumes, blending shared memories, collective energy and a spirit of transmission. A true ode to passion, friendship and the unbreakable bonds that unite them, their performances invite the public into their world. The energy of these women, nourished by years of close connection, transforms the streets and squares of Paris into a lively, vibrant and warm performance space — offering, for Nuit Blanche, much more than a performance: a moment of sharing, sisterhood and… glitter! The Majors Girls de Montpellier are an emblematic majorette troupe, founded in 1964 by Mme Jacques Suzette. Much more than an artistic collective, they embody a true story of friendship and loyalty, woven over the years. Trained in the American discipline of twirling, they have won over French and international stages, from Barcelone to Valence, all the way to the world championships in Eindhoven. Today, under the direction of Josy Jacques, with an average age of 60, they continue the adventure with undiminished passion, combining dance, virtuosity and a palpable bond that is the strength of their troupe. The Majors Girls also perform at the Bassin de la Villette at 7 PM and 11:50 PM. ; Credits: © Majors Girls de Montpellier ALT SHIFT x V.P.M., Pulsar, Video mapping - 10 PM→ 3 AM On the façade of the Hôtel de Ville, Pulsar unfolds as immersive mapping accompanied by a spatialized soundtrack. Structured around a heartbeat, the work proposes a movement of expansion, from the tiny to the immense, seeming to make the city itself vibrate. Imagined by ALT SHIFT and V.P.M, it combines choreographed images and generative content, blending analog and digital techniques. Through this shared pulse, Pulsar explores the theme of love as a force of connection and shared resonance. ALT SHIFT is a creative structure founded by David Hugonot Petit, at the crossroads of photography, directing and scenography, exploring different media and technologies to design immersive experiences in the service of a surrealist and engaged vision. V.P.M is a studio founded by Joan Nieto and Javier Cañal, specialized in innovative audiovisual production, video mapping and interactive experiences, integrating generative content, special effects and live performances. Production: ALT SHIFT, V.P.M., 31db, Bend, Pavillon noir, Urban Move Academy. With technical support from Saphir Event. Pulsar, 2026 ; Credits: © ALTSHIFT x V.P.M
Source: paris.fr — photo: © Anthony Ghnassia