Paris geek guide

Open de France de Sabre Laser 2025: competition and introductory sessions at Gymnase Japy

Join us for the world's biggest lightsaber tournament at Gymnase Japy, on June 21 and 22, 2025. On the program: epic battles and plenty of 100% pop culture activities for Star Wars fans!

Tolkien en tapisserie: a free, original exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins

Attention craft lovers and fans of the Tolkien universe: in Paris, the Collège des Bernardins is hosting a free exhibition of tapestries inspired by the universe imagined by the father of Fantasy. Join us from March 21 to May 18, 2025 to discover "Aubusson Tisse Tolkien".

Comic Con 2025: the program for the pop culture show at Paris Nord Villepinte

Pop culture fans, mark your calendars! Comic Con returns to Paris for a new edition on April 12 and 13, 2025 at Paris Nord Villepinte. Cosplays, guests, comics... Discover the program and guests!

Historical and literary stroll in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde in Paris

Walk in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde, Ireland's most famous writer, in Paris. Throughout his life, the artist forged a special bond with the capital, and it was here that he ended his life in complete solitude and destitution, in 1900. A lovely walk!

The Good Game: the gaming bar in the 2nd arrondissement with lots of board games

Fancy having a drink while playing board games? Head for the Good Game, a games bar in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, with over 800 board game references. There's plenty to keep you, your family and your friends busy and entertained!

Ze Next Convention: video games, cosplay, the pop culture festival in Evry-Courcouronnes

Fans of gaming and pop culture are invited to the Evry-Courcouronnes geek festival on May 17 and 18, 2025, where they can meet comedians and cosplayers, as well as enjoy entertainment and video games!

Cosplaymania 2025: the dates of the cosplay festival at the Cité des Sciences

Attention cosplay fans! Paris' Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is hosting Cosplaymania, an event dedicated to the world of cosplay, on April 26 and 27, 2025. Creative workshops, round-table discussions and a major competition will enliven this festival, which promises to immerse participants in the skin of their favorite pop culture characters. Come and enjoy an immersive and festive experience, ideal for cosplay enthusiasts, whether beginners or advanced!

Paris Games Week 2025: the major video game event in Paris

Paris Games Week is back in Paris in October 2025, and as every year it awaits video game enthusiasts and professionals. While the format has yet to be defined, between a centralized organization at the Parc des Expositions and a possible deployment on several Parisian sites, this event is already shaping up to be a must-attend.

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2025 by TGS, dates, prices and tickets

The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns to the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on March 15 and 16, 2025. Over a whole weekend, pop culture enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay for themselves, their families or their friends.

Japan Expo 2025 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, dates and tickets

Japan Expo, the European festival dedicated to Japanese culture, is back in summer 2025! See you at the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, from July 3 to 6, 2025. Tickets are now available.

Player One, the ultra-entertaining retrogaming bar in Paris' Les Halles district - CLOSING DEFINITIVELY

ATTENTION BAR CLOSES PERMANENTLY! Creative cocktails as beautiful as they are good, a fun and festive atmosphere, self-service games: we've found the best bar in Paris for a great evening out with friends. Retrogaming and pop-culture fans, head for the Player One bar!

Press Start 2024: the free festival about fear in video games at the Centre Pompidou

The festival dedicated to video games Press Start returns to the BPI at the Centre Pompidou, for its 12th edition, from September 25 to 30, 2024. This year, the free festival takes a look at fear in video games. On the program: workshops, encounters and wild games, of course!

L'Aventure Fantastique: our test of the immersive journey between escape game and role-playing game in Paris

How about an immersive experience in a medieval fantasy world? Immerse yourself in l'Aventure Fantastique, become a mage or a warrior, fight terrible creatures and succeed in your quest, in the basements of Paris! Want to try it out? We've got a promo code!

Paris Fan Festival 2024, comics, manga and Korean village on the programme, the guests

Pop culture fans, this festival is for you! Between exhibitions and animations, meet your favorite movie and video game heroes at the Paris Fan Festival, April 27 and 28, 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Paris est Ludique 2024: Paris games festival cancelled this year

Paris est Ludique, Paris' major board game festival, was due to return on June 28 and 29, 2024. However, the Olympic Games got the better of the festival, which was reluctantly canceled by the organizers, who were unable to find a venue to welcome visitors (the Pelouse de Reuilly was occupied for the Olympic Games). Whether you're with family or friends, you'll have to wait until 2025 to take advantage of this major open-air games fair, where you can discover the best board games and the latest releases in the field!

Manga Symphonic Odyssey: A symphonic adventure in the world of anime at the Grand Rex in Paris

Rediscover anime hits in symphonic concert in Paris, on April 25 and 26, 2024 at the Grand Rex with the Manga Symphonic Odyssey.

Ganymede: our test of The Edge's innovative virtual reality experience

Since September 6, 2023, The Edge, a virtual reality center in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, has been offering its very first new and innovative VR experience, Ganymede. For around 45 minutes, solve riddles on a space base and try to escape from it! Book now for a trip into space!

Japan Party: the festival of Asian and geek cultures returns to the Parc Floral de Paris

Are you a fan of geek and Asian cultures? Then take part in the Japan Party, the exhibition open to all, this weekend of April 8 and 9, 2023, at the Parc Floral de Paris.

The Lady's Gathering : the first event in Paris that plunges us into the Bridgerton Chronicle

Are you a fan of the Bridgerton universe? Then join the court and participate in the groundbreaking event The Lady's Gathering, held in Paris on September 23, 2023.

Numok Festival: Parisian libraries celebrate eSports with a free event

Numok is a free festival that immerses us in the world of digital, virtual and augmented reality. This year, the libraries of Paris invite us to discover eSport, from April 1st to 21st, 2023.