Online | Jan 28, 2021

Nuit des idées or Night of Ideas is an annual event dedicated to the free circulation of ideas and knowledge which is coordinated by Institut Français. The 6th edition of the event will be held on January 28, 2021 (Thursday) on the theme Proches i.e. Close(r).

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nuit des idées 2021 will question the renewal of our individual and collective relationship to space and time along with the evolution of our relationship with others. Over 103 countries and 175 cities in the world will participate in this edition through more than 200 events.

A specially-curated, 24 hour long livestream will be broadcast on the occasion of Nuit des idées 2021 to offer an unprecedented digital experience. Thus, Nuit des idées 2021 will offer viewers an opportunity to feel closer than ever in order to strengthen connections, break down boundaries, and celebrate thinking without barriers.

The 24-hr global livestream will be accessible on the Official Website of the Event AND on the Facebook Page of Institut Français (Paris) (from 1:30 pm IST onwards)

For accessing the special 2-hr long livestream from India, please register via this link

Free and Open to Everyone

Organised by the French Institute in India in partnership with the Embassy of France in India and Institut Français