While the coronavirus pandemic is increasing and spreading in Paris and Île-de-France and everywhere in the world, many events have been cancelled. The health Minister bans any public gatherings and urges people to stay home.
All in all, about 1762 cases have been reported in France on Sunday March 17, 2020. As a consequence, cultural, festive and sport events have been cancelled to limit propagation risks. Extra-ordinary measures taken “temporarily” Olivier Véran clarifies. Here are events that have been cancelled or postponed so far.
Events cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus in Paris and Île-de-France:
The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles 2024
The Grand Bal Masqué at the Château de Versailles makes its grand return to our delight this Saturday, June 8, 2024. Don't miss the ticket launch on January 22! [Read more]
La Mer de Sable: the 2024 season of the theme park in the Ermenonville forest (60)
La Mer de Sable, this lovely children's amusement park, awaits you once again for the 2024 season. Come and experience the gold rush, take on the cowboys, sail on the wild river, cross the suspension bridge and even take a pony ride with your children aged 2 and over. Here's the program! [Read more]
Goût de/Good France 2020, French cuisine given pride of place worldwide - postponed to October 2020
Goût de/Good France is 5,000 chefs and 150 embassies on the 5 continents, in over 150 countries who will cook a French dinner on April 16, 2020. For the 6th year in a row, Alain Ducasse and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs give pride of place to the French art de vivre and wish “bon appétit” to the entire world for a special dinner. [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on January 3, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors to all visitors free of charge on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: January 3, 2025. [Read more]
HOLI at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2024, the Indian festival of colors returns to Paris
Holi, the famous traditional Indian festival of a thousand colors, returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation this Sunday, May 26, 2024. Want to see all the colors (literally)? This Sunday, May 26, is an incredible event not to be missed! [Read more]
Sport:
Covid: French Open 2021 postponed by one week to enable to receive the public
The French Open 2021 organizers have decided to postpone the tennis tournament by one week to get more chance to receive the public and see if the health restrictions instated because of the Covid-19 epidemic will be eased off. The French Internationals 2021 are planned from May 30 to June 13, 2021, then. [Read more]
Six Nations Championship: France vs Ireland at the Stade de France, without a crowd
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Six Nations closing game France vs Ireland planned on Saturday March 14, 2020 at the stade de France is postponed to October 31. With curfew, the game will be played from 9:10 p.m. without a crowd. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Half Marathon: results
The Paris 2024 Half Marathon drew to a close on Sunday, March 3! Thousands of runners took on the 21 km course. Let's take a look at the overall race results and the prize list. [Read more]
A free Color Run in Olympic colors arrives in Gif-sur-Yvette (91)
On June 17, 2023, come and enjoy a shower of colored powder in the town of Gif-sur-Yvette, for a fun, free and biodegradable race around the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Saut Hermès 2025 at the Grand Palais in Paris
The Saut Hermès returns to the capital from Friday March 21 to Sunday March 23, 2025, with a new, 15th edition at the Grand Palais in Paris. An event with a noble place in the international equestrian sports calendar, to be booked as a matter of urgency! [Read more]
Fairs:
Coronavirus: fairs cancelled in Paris, new dates
While coronavirus is currently spreading in France, a health and safety measure forbids any gathering over 5000 people in a closed space. Consequently, many fairs in Paris must be cancelled or postponed to another date as an obligation or for a precautionary measure. Will it open, will it be cancelled? Sortiraparis tells you everything! [Read more]
World Body Fitness show 2020 at Paris Porte de Versailles cancelled
CAUTION, EVENT CANCELLED! Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the health measures taken by the Health Ministry, the World Body Fitness first planned from March 13 to 15, 2020 and then postponed to June 19 to 21, 2020 still at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versaille is cancelled. Meet from March 12 to 14, 2021 for the next edition. [Read more]
Salon de l'Agriculture 2025 in Paris: dates and program for the 61st edition
The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to the Parc des Expositions de Paris (Porte de Versailles) from February 22 to March 2, 2025, for its 61st edition. [Read more]
Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2024 by TGS, dates and guests for this autumn edition
The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns for a new, 36th edition at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on October 5 and 6, 2024, in its TGS version. For a whole weekend, pop culture fans will be able to meet up and enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay with family and friends. [Read more]
The 2020 World Tourism Fair in Paris // Cancelled
The World Tourism Fair which should have returned to Paris from March 12 to 15, 2020 will unfortunately not take place because of the epidemic of Corona virus which rages in the world since the beginning of the year. [Read more]
Destinations Nature 2020, the outdoor sports exhibition at Porte de Versailles // cancelled
Destinations Nature, the outdoor event, should have been held from March 12 to 15, 2020 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris. This year, the show will unfortunately not take place because of the Corona virus epidemic that has been raging around the world since the beginning of the year. [Read more]
Run Experience 2024, the free running exhibition at Porte de Versailles
The Run Experience trade show is the place to be for all runners in Paris, from April 4 to 6, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, to discover all there is to know about running! [Read more]
Le Mondial du Tatouage, the tattoo show 2020 in Paris, is ultimately cancelled
Because of the health crisis, the famous Tattoo show Le Mondial du Tatouage 2020 postponed to Friday October 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 and still at the Grande Halle de la Villette has been ultimately cancelled. [Read more]
Art Paris 2024: a new edition at the ephemeral Grand Palais in Paris
The not-to-be-missed Art Paris fair returns to the Grand Palais Ephémère from April 4 to 7, 2024. Over 900 artists will gather to celebrate this 26th edition. [Read more]
Drawing Now Art Fair 2025, the contemporary drawing fair at Carreau du Temple
Drawing Now Art Fair returns to the Carreau du Temple for a promising 18th edition, March 27-30, 2025. [Read more]
Coronavirus: Salon du Survivalisme 2020 at the Paris Event Center / Postponed
The Salon du Survivalisme 2020, scheduled for March 20-22, 2020 at the Paris Event Center, has been postponed due to the Coronavirus epidemic. [Read more]
Shows:
Coronavirus: Marie-Antoinette, the pyrotechnics show at Palace of Versailles cancelled
Sad news for those who were looking forward to discovering Marie-Antoinette, the incredible show performed in Versailles gardens at nighttime on July 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2020. Indeed, due to the coronavirus epidemic, Versailles Château Spectacles has to cancel all shows including Marie-Antoinette and the Great Masked Ball. [Read more]
Coronavirus: concerts and shows cancelled in Paris, new dates
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on March 13th, 2020 to cancel all public gatherings of over 100 people due to the coronavirus pandemic. Let's give you an update on postponed shows and concerts in Paris. [Read more]
Andrea Bocelli in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in April 2026
Four years after his appearance at the Paris venue, world-famous singer Andrea Bocelli is set to return to the Accor Arena in Paris on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. An opportunity to (re)discover the Italian tenor's impressive musical repertoire live. [Read more]
Avril Lavigne in concert at the Zenith de Paris La Villette in April 2023
Good news, Avril Lavigne will perform in Paris! Let's meet at the Zenith de La Villette on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to take a step back in time, but also to discover her new songs. [Read more]
Basketball & Entertainment: the Harlem Globetrotters at the Adidas Arena and Arena Grand Paris in March 2025
The Harlem Globetrotters' high-flying show of basketball, comedy and acrobatics returns to the Paris region on March 29 and 30, 2025, this time at the Adidas Arena and Arena Grand Paris! [Read more]
Festival Chorus des Hauts-de-Seine 2024: full program and concert times
Festival Chorus confirms its return to the Hauts-de-Seine in 2024. Mark your calendars: the flagship event in the Paris region awaits you from Wednesday March 20 to Sunday March 24, 2024, for a healthy dose of music featuring hip-hop, rock, pop, electronic music, French chanson and original creations. On the program? Rap with headliners Dinos, Luidji and SDM. Also announced are Chassol, Dombrance, Silly Boy Blue, Julien Granel, Amahla, Rsko, Cristale, Favé, Yamê, Grove and Jordan Mackampa. Click here for the full program and concert times! [Read more]
Ateez live at Paris AccorHotels Arena in March 2020 - Cancelled
South-Korean K-Pop band Ateez's show scheduled at Paris AccorHotels Arena on Tuesday March 17, 2020 is cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more]
Maluma in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in March 2025
Maluma announces his return to Paris in 2025! The Colombian star will be back on stage at the Accor Arena on Sunday March 23 for his new "+Pretty +Dirty tour". [Read more]
Madonna live at Paris Le Grand Rex in 2020 with her “Madame X Tour” // Cancelled
Madonna fans, unite! The queen of pop is back with her new album, “Madame X”. To promote this new disc, the American artist has announced a world tour said to visit the United States and Europe too. In France, meet from Saturday February 22 to Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Paris Le Grand Rex. Shows on Tuesday March 10 and Wednesday 11 are cacnelled. [Read more]
Coronavirus: Paris National Opera cancels performances and suspends visits
Following the coronavirus pandemic and public gatherings over 100 people being forbidden, Paris National Opera has just announced to cancel several shows and suspend visits. [Read more]
Morrissey live in March 2023 at Paris Salle Pleyel
Good news for Morrissey's fans since the British artist is back with two exceptional shows, on Wednesday March 8 and Thursday 9, 2023, at Paris Salle Pleyel. [Read more]
Rock Legends at Paris Salle Pleyel in January 2021
Due to the coronavirus pandemic spreading in France, Rock Legends show - initially scheduled on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at Paris Salle Pleyel - is postponed to Sunday January 17, 2021. [Read more]
Agnes Obel live at Paris La Seine Musicale - Postponed to June 2022
Following the coronavirus pandemic in France, talented Danish Agnes Obel has to postpone her show, initially planned on March 20, 2020. Meet on Tuesday June 28, 2022 still at Boulogne-Billancourt La Seine Musicale for her new show. [Read more]
Morcheeba live at Paris Olympia in March 2020 - Postponed
Following the coronavirus pandemic and the decree banning all gatherings of over 1000 people, Morcheeba show planned on Sunday March 15, 2020 on the legendary Olympia stage is postponed. [Read more]
Yelawolf live at Paris Elysée Montmartre in March 2020: Cancelled
Following the coronavirus pandemic and the ban of flights from Europe to the United States, Yelawolf has announced to cancell his Parisian show initially planned on Friday March 13, 2020 at the Elysée Montmartre. [Read more]
Movies:
Black Widow on Disney+: An explosive spy adventure starring Scarlett Johansson
Black Widow, an action-adventure-spy film by Cate Shortland starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz, arrives on Disney+ on July 12, 2024. Released in theaters on July 7, 2021, this film explores the dark recesses of Natasha Romanoff's past, aka Black Widow, while showcasing spectacular action scenes. [Read more]
Dying can wait: James Bond's latest mission is on Prime Video
Mourir peut attendre, the latest installment in the James Bond saga starring Daniel Craig, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, will be available on Prime Video on October 1, 2024. An explosive adventure combining action, espionage and strong emotions. [Read more]
Without a sound 2, sequel to John Krasinski's thriller with Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy
Sans un Bruit 2, the sequel to the thriller Sans un Bruit, starring Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy, plunges into a world where silence is survival, from June 16, 2021 in cinemas. [Read more]
