Paris 12 - activities

Madonna: four concerts at Paris' Accor Arena in November 2023

Madonna's French fans were in for a real scare. Following a stay of several days in intensive care last June, the American star confirmed the postponement of "most dates in North America". On the other hand, her concerts initially scheduled for Europe this autumn remain on schedule. See you then on November 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2023 at the Accor Arena in Paris to catch the queen of pop live in the capital!

Quai Sauvage, a festive, plant-based summer getaway at the Port de Bercy

For the whole month of August, a new festive spot is coming to the Port de Bercy, where you can enjoy a wide range of sporting and cultural activities on the banks of the Seine.

Harajuku 2023: the free manga festival returns to Bercy Park in September

It's a free festival that will appeal to all fans of Japanese pop culture. The Harajuku festival returns to the Parc de Bercy on September 16 and 17, with cosplays, fanzines and a host of manga-related activities.

Rugby World Cup 2023: match broadcasts, exhibition and entertainment at Ground Control

During this autumn's Rugby World Cup, all those who couldn't get tickets will meet up at Ground Control to watch the matches live and enjoy free entertainment for the whole family!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: draw like Mucha at the Grand Palais Immersif

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Grand Palais Immersif welcomes Art Nouveau and Alfons Mucha enthusiasts to an exceptional drawing workshop on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée des Arts Forains

The Musée des Arts Forains is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 16 and 17, 2023 in Paris. This year, the museum is taking us on a great Heritage Day with guided tours and shows. It's your turn to play!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: take a behind-the-scenes look at the Opéra Bastille in Paris

The Opéra Bastille, also known as the Opéra national de Paris, is offering us the chance to go backstage for exceptional tours on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days).

Heritage Days 2023 in Paris: tours of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance - Bercy

The Ministry of Economy and Finance in Paris is opening its doors to the public during the Journées du Patrimoine, on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. A unique opportunity to visit Bercy from the inside and find out more about its activities. Please note that admission is by registration only.

La ferme de paris, the must-see free educational farm in Paris

Formerly known as Ferme Georges-Ville, Ferme de Paris is a 5-hectare farm located in the Bois de Vincennes. With a vocation to educate young and old alike in various agricultural activities, it is above all the only farm of this scale in the capital.

Kaaris to perform at Paris' Accor Arena in February 2024, additional date

Attention Kaaris fans! The rapper will be giving an exceptional concert at the Accor Arena in Paris on Thursday, February 29, 2024! The occasion for the artist to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his best-selling opus entitled "Or noir". With the show already sold out, Kaaris has announced a new, second date at the same Paris venue, this time scheduled for Saturday February 17, 2024.

Playboi Carti to perform at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2023 - Postponed

Considered one of the world's leading trap specialists, American rapper Playboi Carti has announced a European tour, with a single Paris concert scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Accor Arena. Please note that the concert has been postponed.

Free kayaking and canoeing on the Seine opposite Île Saint-Louis at the Bras Marie nautical base

An unusual new summer spot is coming to Paris this summer. Every Sunday during Paris Plages, you can head off to the Bras Marie water sports center, opposite Île-Saint-Louis, to enjoy water activities including kayaking and canoeing on the Seine. Bonus: it's free!

Depeche Mode in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in March 2024

After four concerts in France, Depeche Mode announce their return to the country with two exceptional concerts scheduled this time at the Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday March 3 and Tuesday March 5, 2024. If you missed them at the Stade de France this summer, now's the time to catch up!

The Kermesse de Javelle: a festive and free event for young and old at the Javelle guinguette

After having left the pretty quays of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement to settle in the heart of Bercy Beaucoup, the third place in the 12th arrondissement, the Javelle intends to bring back a beautiful festive atmosphere to the East of Paris, with the return of the good weather: so, every Sunday, it's a fair with family or friends, to have fun, dance (and forget about the Monday)

But can you walk? the show suspended in the void at Parc de Bercy

Not afraid of heights? If so, you're welcome to attend the shows put on by two female slackliners on August 12 and September 17, 2023, who will apply themselves to walking above the void, for a suspended moment!

The free Léo Lagrange swimming pool in Paris returns in summer 2023

A free swimming pool for all this summer 2023 in Paris? It exists, at the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement. From July 8 to August 20, 2023, this sports venue will be hosting a large, free pool for young and old alike. We're talking here about a 90cm-deep outdoor pool for the safety of children.

Les Rendez-vous sauvages, an immersion into the lives of predators at Vincennes Zoo this summer

Summer and winter alike, the Parc zoologique de Paris (or Vincennes Zoo) never goes out of fashion: for young and old alike, it's always a place of discovery, surprises and excitement. On this summer's program? Come and discover the zoo's large predators with your family.

Les apéros pétanque du Bois de Vincennes, the terrace game with good sounds dj

Do you love pétanque, aperitifs and good music? Then join us at apéros pétanque, from Thursday to Sunday, to discover this open-air bar in the Bois de Vincennes that combines sport, games and music! From Thursday, April 14, 2023, it's all about southern vacations, DJ sets and barbecues! Just the thing for a good time. So, do you shoot or do you point?

Accor Arena: David Bowie in the spotlight with the Sound & Vision Nights multisensory experience

Accor Arena honors music legend David Bowie with an immersive, multi-sensory outdoor experience, "Sound & Vision Nights", at Parc de Bercy on July 10, 11 and 12, 2023. An opportunity to plunge into the world of "Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars"!

Elton John in Paris, his farewell tour "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" at the Accor Arena ends tonight

Elton John's long-awaited farewell tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road", arrives at the Accor Arena in Paris on Wednesday June 21, 2023, then on June 27 and 28.