Paris 8 - activities

Sigur Rós in concert at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in September 2025

After winning over audiences at the Philharmonie de Paris in the summer of 2023, Iceland's Sigur Rós announce their return to the capital with three exceptional concerts, accompanied for the occasion by the Lamoureux orchestra. Rendezvous on Friday September 26, Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28, 2025 at the Salle Pleyel for three spellbinding shows!

Art Basel Paris 2024: the contemporary art fair moves to the Grand Palais and Paris

The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is finally back at the Grand Palais for another edition. The event awaits you on the weekend of October 18-20, 2024.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a mysterious family investigation at the Chapelle Expiatoire

It's time to discover or rediscover the Chapelle Expiatoire. On October 19 and 20, 2024, this monument will reveal all its secrets through a life-size investigation game, as part of the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a sensory voyage for the whole family at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the magnificent Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, this weekend of October 19 and 20, 2024. The program for these special days includes themed tours and fun workshops...

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a special toy library in Paris' Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe opens its doors to families on October 19 and 20, 2024, for the latest edition of the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event.

A Christmas Market with entertainment on Place de la Concorde for Christmas 2024?

For the 2024 festive season, the City of Paris is planning to hold a Christmas market with festive entertainment on the famous Place de la Concorde, from December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025. This project, subject to approval by the Préfecture de Police, is sure to appeal to strollers, who are always on the lookout for great Christmas entertainment.

Philippe Lellouche: his first one-man show Stand Alone in Paris

Philippe Lellouche may be no stranger to the theater world, but this will be the first time he has taken to the stage alone with his one-man show Stand Alone at the Théâtre de la Madeleine. The actor and comedian takes audiences back in time in a nostalgic, heartwarming comedy show.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a monumental sculpture installed in the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine

The Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a brand-new contemporary installation to coincide with the new edition of Art Basel Paris. From October 8 to November 9, 2024, come and admire this work by artist Takis, free of charge.

Lê Phô, Mai-Thu, Vu Cao Dam: pioneers of modern Vietnamese art at the Musée Cernuschi, photos

Modern Vietnamese art comes to Paris with a ground-breaking exhibition devoted to three pioneers of the genre: Lê Phô (1907-2001), Mai-Thu (1906-1980) and Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000). Visit the Musée Cernuschi from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025 to admire the 150 works presented during this installation.

Discover the secrets of porcelain or the art of table decoration at Institut Bernardaud

Want to learn all about the French art of living? The Institut Bernardaud offers workshops and lectures with unusual and historical anecdotes, ideal for showing off in society!

Journées de l'Architecture 2024 at the Arc de Triomphe: a plunge into the heart of history

The Journées Nationales de l'Architecture 2024 offer a unique opportunity to rediscover the Arc de Triomphe through exceptional architectural tours, from Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19, 2024. This emblematic monument, located on the Place Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, reveals itself through captivating tours, allowing us to explore its history and monumental architecture in depth.

Music at the museum: the Jacquemart-André museum's artistic and musical program

The Musée Jacquemart-André hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the museum's new musical season.

Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine

If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument!

Investigation game at the Musée Jacquemart-André: take part in a fun quest through the collections

Can you decipher the secrets hidden in the collections of the Musée Jacquemart-André? Come and put your neurons to the test, with the investigative game offered every day at the museum.

The Snow Queen: the Ukrainian National Opera ballet at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a fairytale show? The Snow Queen ballet takes over the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in a new French creation, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet.

Cabaret Canaille: a return to burlesque from the 1920s to the 1940s at the Théâtre Michel

Discover the golden age of American burlesque with Cabaret Canaille, every Sunday at the Théâtre Michel: glamour, humor and disobedience.

Copperbay Lancaster: an unusual bar with sweet and savoury Mediterranean-inspired cocktails

If you're a fan of unusual cocktails, here's an exotic concept to satisfy your thirst for discovery. At Copperbay Lancaster, you'll discover an unusual menu featuring sweet and savory specialties inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean basin.

Family special: readings of Andersen fairy tales at the Maison du Danemark, for €5 per person

One Saturday a month from October to December, the Maison du Danemark organizes story readings: sit back and enjoy Andersen's beautiful stories.

Paris 2024 Tropical Carnival, photos and video

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Due to the Olympic Games, the parade, which had been postponed until autumn, took place as an exception. This 22nd edition, marked by rain, highlighted Olympism, with the participation of several medal-winning ultra-marine athletes, including fencers Enzo Lefort and Yannick Borel.

Darkness and light: the retrospective exhibition on the painter Ribera at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is organizing a retrospective exhibition in tribute to one of the greatest painters of his time: Jusepe de Ribera. Come and discover the works of this artist of contrasts, with the exhibition Darkness and Light, from November 5, 2024 to February 23, 2025.