Paris 8 - activities

Chaos, improvised comedy returns to the Studio des Champs-Élysées

Chaos is the latest creation from Compagnie d'Improvisation Eux, returning to the Studio des Champs-Elysées from September 23 to December 31, 2024. Following the success of the show Bio, the Compagnie is offering new dates for its latest improvised show.

Turing's Machine, the play about Alan Turing, comes to the Théâtre Michel

Turing's Machine returns to the Théâtre Michel from August 20, 2024 to January 4, 2025. Based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing, the play has been a great success since its presentation at the Festival Off d'Avignon.

L'Obélisque de la Concorde: discover a historic treasure donated by Egypt just a stone's throw from the Louvre

The Obélisque de la Concorde is probably one of the most popular monuments in Paris, along with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Louvre. In any case, it has been enthroned on Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government as a sign of goodwill towards France, and is a source of wonder to visitors passing through, whether they're heading for the Champs-Élysées or the Louvre. Want to know everything there is to know about the monument? We've got you covered!

Chantal Akerman - Travelling: a tribute to the filmmaker at the Jeu de Paume

The Jeu de Paume honors filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman with an original photo exhibition from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

Opera a Palazzo: lyrical performances at the Musée Jacquemart André

From September 21, 2024 to June 28, 2025, opera arias will take over the Musée Jacquemart André, to the delight of music lovers. An opportunity to rediscover opera, up close to the artists, thanks to exceptional performances.

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: the order of sports delegations this evening

The Paralympic Games kick off this Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with an opening ceremony that promises to be spectacular. As tradition dictates, the sporting delegations will parade in a particular order.

Heritage Days 2024: guided tour of Saint Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral

On the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, the European Heritage Days offer the general public the chance to discover Paris once again in a unique way.

Super Huit, the bistronomic little brother of Mieux, has just been launched a stone's throw from the Parc Monceau.

The Mieux restaurant team unveils its little brother, Super Huit. The new season is proving to be one of the tastiest on the Parc Monceau.

Ephemeris for August 26 in Paris: Opening of the first railway line from Paris

On August 26, 1837, the first railroad line out of Paris was inaugurated. This new railway line, which was also the first in France to be built solely for passenger transport, linked the capital's 8th arrondissement to Le Pecq station in the Yvelines.

Paris Photo 2024: the art fair finally returns to the Grand Palais, discover the program

Paris Photo awaits us for another exceptional edition, from November 7 to 10, 2024 in the capital. The Grand Palais welcomes photo professionals and enthusiasts alike, happy to meet and exchange ideas in Paris's cultural mecca!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: 15,000 free tickets, how to get there?

As with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, thousands of free seats will be available on August 28, 2024 for the Paralympic version, on the Place de la Concorde. But you'll have to get up early to get there!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris at the Bazar de la Charité Memorial and its chapel

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. Why not take the opportunity to discover the Notre-Dame-de-Consolation chapel, a memorial to the Bazar de la Charité? Discover the program!

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: what will the opening ceremony at the Concorde look like?

After an extraordinary Olympic opening ceremony, the Paralympic Games are planning to do the same, with an event on the Place de la Concorde, in the heart of the capital.

MOI, a participatory performance by artist Christian Falsnaes, at Bicolore - Maison du Danemark

This Thursday, September 19, take part in a unique performance with artist Christian Falsnaes at the opening of his "MOI" exhibition at 7:30pm, followed by a cocktail reception and NOVA soundsystem DJ set at 9pm. Registration is free!

Paris Design Week 2024: crazy installations by Uchronia and Pierre Renart at Hôtel de la Marine

For Paris Design Week 2024, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting crazy installations by Studio Uchronia and cabinetmaker Pierre Renart from September 4 to 15. Discover their work at this free, arty, must-see back-to-school event!

Paris 2024: half of the Place de la Concorde will no longer be accessible to cars after the Games

After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, half of the Place de la Concorde will no longer be accessible to motorists. The space will be redeveloped as a promenade, just like the Trocadero and the Champ-de-Mars.

Olympism, more than a dream: free exhibition on Qatar at the Olympic Games at the Royal Monceau

Until August 25, 2024, the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is hosting an exhibition retracing the forty years of Qatar's participation in the Olympic Games, through emblematic Olympic objects and landmark moments.

Good Morning Korea: the free contemporary art exhibition at Maison Guerlain

Maison Guerlain takes us to the Land of the Morning Calm, to discover the contemporary art of South Korea, with the Good Morning Korea exhibition, on view free of charge from October 16 to November 12, 2024.

Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024: schedule of events, history, everything you need to know about fencing

It's an ancient sport in which France excels: discover the history and workings of fencing, before following the events at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Belgium House: celebrate the Paralympic Games with Belgium on the Champs-Elysées

The world comes to the capital for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! On the Champs-Elysées, Belgium House will be bringing the competition to life, with a host of events and concerts, right through to September 7!