Institut du monde arabe - activities

Electro night at the Institut du Monde Arabe: dance the night away with Musique de Fëte

The Institut du Monde Arabe and the Musique de Fête collective are keeping us dancing all night long with artists from the Arab world, thanks to the Electro Night organized on December 7, 2024.

IMA Comedy Club at the Institut du Monde Arabe: dates and program for the 2025 edition

The IMA Comedy Club is back for its 6th edition, from January 29 to February 2, 2025. French- and Arabic-speaking comedians take turns at this festival, and a queer and humor evening showcases different talents. Discover the full program.

Baghdad with Assassin's Creed Mirage: the successful exhibition extended at the Institut du Monde Arabe

When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to January 12, 2025, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Byblos, cité éternelle: Institut du Monde Arabe exhibition postponed

The Institut du Monde Arabe takes us on a tour of the world's first international seaport, almost 9000 years ago. The Byblos, cité éternelle exhibition has been postponed for the time being.

Arabofuturs: the exhibition of science fiction and predictions is extended at the IMA

Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to January 12, 2025.

Mehdi Qotbi retrospective: the poetic exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe

The Institut du Monde Arabe is organizing a major retrospective in tribute to artist Mehdi Qotbi. Discover the painter's colorful works in an exhibition running from October 15, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: a rich program at the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine et du Matrimoine 2024 in Paris, head to the Institut du Monde Arabe on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22 for free events.

Fête de la musique 2024: Ibrahim Maalouf and Konbini evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris

Once again this year, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is celebrating the Fête de la Musique. Join us on Friday, June 21, 2024 on the forecourt of the cultural venue to discover the unusual relay of a musical flame imagined as part of the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad. On this occasion, the public will be able to catch Ibrahim Maalouf & The Trumpets of Michelangelo live, free of charge. The festivities continue with an "IMA x Konbini" evening.

Etienne Dinet, Algerian passions: the exhibition that takes us on a journey is extended at the IMA

Discover Etienne Dinet and his Algerian passions, in an exhibition organized from January 30 to September 15, 2024 at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris.

Nuit Blanche 2024: A musical and visual work of art at the Institut du Monde Arabe

Nuit blanche 2024 returns to Paris on Saturday June 1. The City of Light prepares to embark on an eventful night celebrating art and culture. Join us at the Institut du Monde Arabe to discover a musical and visual work on Arab mathematics.

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: free artistic evening at the Institut du Monde Arabe

This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, offering us the chance to experience an exceptional nocturne. Discover the program for this new edition!

Arabofuturs Electro Night: an evening of futuristic rhythms at the Institut du Monde Arabe

The Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) is offering a unique evening of celebration: this Saturday, May 25, 2024, enjoy the Arabofuturs electro-night!

Arabofolies 2024: the music festival returns to the IMA for a crazy edition

It's party time at the Institut du Monde Arabe: the Arabofolies festival, which showcases contemporary music by Arab artists, is back from June 13 to 20, 2024 for another edition as wild as ever.

Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA): program, exhibitions, events, everything you need to know about this cultural center

The Institut du Monde Arabe is an astonishing place where Arab culture reveals itself to us through astonishing exhibitions and an eclectic program of events for all ages and all audiences!

Did you know? The façade of the Arab World Institute moves with the sun!

The facades of Parisian monuments are mysterious... In the 5th arrondissement of Paris, one of them moves according to the position of the sun, following the principle of Arab geometry!

Film evening at the Institut du Monde Arabe: discover Palestinian 7th art

The Institut du Monde Arabe invites you to discover Palestinian cinema this Sunday, November 19, 2023, as part of the "What Palestine brings to the world" cultural season.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris: neuroscience takes center stage at the Institut du Monde Arabe!

Come and spend the Fête de la Science at the Institut du Monde Arabe on October 15, 2023! For the occasion, the venue has come up with a special program that puts neuroscience in the spotlight.

Parfums d'Orient, the exhibition that delights the senses at the Institut du Monde Arabe - photos

Discover the perfumes of the Orient in an exhibition that thrills all our senses, to be admired at the Institut du Monde Arabe from September 26, 2023 to February 11, 2024.

Jean Genet's suitcases, the mysterious exhibition at the Arab World Institute

What objects have been hidden for so many years in the mysterious suitcases of Jean Genet, the French writer who lived in Palestine? As part of its series on Palestinian culture, the Institut du Monde Arabe unveils the mystery until November 19, 2023.

Felfel, the festive event celebrating the Maghreb at the Institut du Monde Arabe

From July 12 to 14, 2023, the Institut du Monde Arabe and the Fondation Cartie pour l'art contemporain invite you to the very first edition of Felfel, a festival offering concerts, dances, meetings, karaoke, screenings and debates... to promote the cultural traditions of the Maghreb. With some free, open-air events, the festival is open to all, and closes with a grand ball on July 14th.