Paris 8 - activities

Palais de la Découverte: a date for the reopening of the science museum

Created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition, the Palais de la Découverte is a museum dedicated to science and experimentation. Here's everything you need to know about this museum housed in the Grand Palais, ahead of its planned reopening on June 6, 2025.

Denali, the play nominated at the Molières 2024, returns to Théâtre Marigny, our review

Denali, a breathtaking thriller, returns to the Théâtre Marigny for just two dates on November 4 and 5. The play has been nominated for the Molière for Best Private Theater Show, Best Direction of a Private Theater Show for Nicolas Le Bricquir, Best Visual and Sound Design and Best Actress for Lucie Brunet.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Place de la Concorde hosts the Urban Park, all the info and programme

The Place de la Concorde in Paris is being transformed into a unique site dedicated to urban sports for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 27, 2024, this emblematic square will host the disciplines of skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, BMX freestyle and breakdance, offering an unprecedented and festive spectacle.

MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées

An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024!

Café de la Rose Lancôme by Nina Métayer on the Champs-Elysées

Alert, the Café de la Rose Lancôme opens its doors in the famous Champs Élysées boutique. And to satisfy your taste buds, what better than the World's Best Pastry Chef, aka Nina Métayer?

L'Atelier du Palper-Rouler: the anti-cellulite technique for firming skin at Miromesnil

To say goodbye to cellulite, palpate and roll is just the thing! This manual technique, more invigorating than soothing, eliminates fat cells in a high-energy massage, perfect for getting back to the figure you love!

Fête de la musique 2024 in Paris: salsa and soul at Gare Saint-Lazare

Gare Saint-Lazare celebrates music this Friday, June 21, 2024! On the program? Two free outdoor concerts of Cuban salsa and soul & jazz!

"The Simon and Garfunkel Story": the musical event returns to Paris in 2025 at the Salle Pleyel

Simon & Garfunkel fans beware! The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns to Paris in April 2025, at the Salle Pleyel. An opportunity to discover - or rediscover - songs that are now legendary!

Hangeul and Hanji, the art of Korean language and paper" discovery workshop

The French Center of the King Sejong Institute is celebrating its Cultural Olympiad with two days of activities at the Korean Cultural Center on July 19 and 20, 2024, focusing on a workshop to discover the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, and traditional Korean paper, Hanji!

Hania Rani in concert with an ensemble at Salle Pleyel in Paris in April 2025

A year and a half after her concert at the Salle Pleyel, Hania Rani announces her return to this famous Parisian venue for a rather special concert. This time, the Polish pianist, singer and composer will be accompanied by a musical ensemble to perform her latest album, "Ghosts", specially arranged for the occasion. A spellbinding show not to be missed on Friday, April 4, 2025.

The free exhibition of a myriad of Louis Vuitton trunks in a prestigious auction house

Christie's invites you to its new free exhibition of over 100 iconic Louis Vuitton trunks! From June 19 to 24, 2024, "Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection" will be on view at the Maison de Ventes on avenue Matignon, unveiling travel models from 1858 to the present day in an inspired scenography.

Les Bleus meets Yves Klein: the free exhibition at Artcurial - our photos

Les Bleus are exhibiting at a free event, from June 18 to July 26, 2024, at Artcurial. Emblematic objects by our French sportsmen and women, magnified by Yves Klein's blue, will be on display before a charity auction!

New York-based Coach declares its love of Paris at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées

"Coach Loves Paris" is the declaration of love that will make you fall in love as summer approaches, with an assortment of never-before-seen Coach pieces staged in a grandiose pop-up.

Rooftop Evenings for unusual cocktails

Rooftop parties in Paris to celebrate the Indian summer in style. Live music, Mexican-style aperitifs and Tequila-based cocktails are the order of the day for the finale of the Rooftop 2024 tour! Rendezvous October 3 & 4 at the Pley Hôtel in the 8th arrondissement.

Fête de la musique 2024: luminous work and concert at the Hôtel de la Marine

On the occasion of the Cultural Olympiad, the Cour d'Honneur of the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris is hosting an unusual evening to be experienced this Friday, June 21, 2024, the day of the Fête de la Musique. On the program? A collective work of light to be admired while enjoying a free concert by the Sequenza 9.3 vocal ensemble.

Fête de la musique 2024: concert at the American Cathedral in Paris

The traditional music of 16th-century England will resonate in Paris' American Cathedral on Friday, June 21, 2024, to mark the new Fête de la Musique. Come and vibrate to the rhythm of the Choral Evensong (almost) as if you were in Westminster Abbey!

Fête de la Musique 2024 in Paris: music and art meet at the Petit Palais

In Paris, the Fête de la Musique is also being celebrated at the Petit Palais this year, with a free and original concert on the menu to be discovered on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12:30 pm. A rendez-vous between art and music.

Chez Gala: the festive, nostalgic Mediterranean restaurant & cocktail bar near the Champs-Élysées

Chez Gala is the festive Mediterranean-style restaurant that's got the Champs Élysées moving! From Tuesday to Sunday, the restaurant comes alive with two evening courses of tasty dishes to share, to the accompaniment of piano-vocals and frenzied DJ sets.

Talaé, the bar at the Hôtel Royal Madeleine, with its stunning cocktails by Fayçal Mokhchane

At Talaé, the bar of the Royal Madeleine hotel, mixologist Fayçal Mokhchane creates a menu of absolutely stunning cocktails.

Artist Violet Chachki (RuPaul's Drag Race) debuts at Crazy Horse in Paris this summer

When the world of Parisian cabaret meets the American drag scene, it promises to be a sparkling affair. In Paris, Crazy Horse invites Violet Chachki, winner of season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, to perform ten brand-new shows from June 24 to 28, 2024. A show that promises to be legendary.