The month of January brings a breath of fresh air to Paris, an ideal time for the curious in search of the unusual. As the festive season draws to a close, the City of Light looks to the future with a multitude of new things to explore. With its sometimes foggy mornings, cool temperatures and rare breaks of sunshine, January invites you to discover a more intimate Paris, perfect for new experiences.
And if, at the dawn of the new year, you've decided to take stock of your resolutions and live life to the full, here's something to help you maintain that objective: For those passionate about art, gastronomy, shows orunusual experiences, this month is packed with new addresses and events ready to make a lasting impression. Restaurant openings, captivating exhibitions, shows just launched on Parisian stages or ephemeral venues promising unique moments: this selection is for modern-day explorers, eager to be the first to discover what new things Paris has to offer.
To keep you up to date with the latest news and announcements, this article will be updated regularly, so you'll always be one step ahead of the best releases of the month. Get ready to discover Paris from a new angle, with a mix of new releases and exclusives, for a start to the year full of discoveries and surprises. Don't wait any longer to discover our selection of events in Paris starting in January!
Lily of the Valley Night: help elect the new Queen of the Lily of the Valley, in Rambouillet
On Sunday January 25, Rambouillet is organizing a gala evening to elect its new Queen of the Lily of the Valley: how about taking part? [Read more]
The 2025 winter Paris crossing in vintage vehicles
Vintage and automobile enthusiasts take note: the winter crossing of Paris in vintage vehicles returns on Sunday, January 12, 2025 for its 25th edition. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in this unusual and festive event organized by Vincennes en Anciennes! [Read more]
Birthday party: the family event at the Children's Philharmonic, January 2025
For the very first edition of the event, the Children's Philharmonic awaits you at the Fête d'anniversaires on Sunday, January 12, 2025, all day long. [Read more]
2025 winter sales in Paris: dates, tips and tricks!
The winter sales kick off in Paris from January 8 to February 11, 2025! With shopping sprees galore and a whole host of bargains to choose from, we've put together a list of tips, tricks and good deals to help you make the most of this promotional period! [Read more]
Exhibitions in Paris: what's new in January 2025 to get the year off to a good start
New year, new outings! Discover the exhibitions opening in January 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
Les Rencontres du Pont Royal: exceptional literary events and gastronomic dinners
If you're a lover of great literature, this is the concept for you! In the restaurant of the Pont Royal luxury hotel, meet renowned writers and enjoy an exceptional gastronomic dinner, on new dates in 2025. [Read more]
Champions League: where can you watch Paris-Saint-Germain's match against Manchester City?
This Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Paris-Saint-Germain host their final Champions League opponent at home, the Parc des Princes. On which channel will you watch the match against Manchester City? [Read more]
French Indoor Rowing Championships 2025: measure yourself against the best at the Stade Charléty
The French Indoor Rowing Championships are coming to the Stade Charléty! Join us from January 30 to February 1, 2025 to discover this competition open to all, even amateurs! [Read more]
Women's soccer: Paris-Saint-Germain vs Olympique Lyonnais, a festive evening at the Parc des Princes
In the women's league, Paris-Saint-Germain take on long-time nemesis Olympique Lyonnais at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. An eventful thirteenth day of soccer at the Parc des Princes, with a special evening on the program! [Read more]
Take part in a beekeeping course at the Wangari Greenhouse in Saint-Ouen (93)
Did you know? You can take beekeeping lessons in Saint-Ouen, directly from Parc des Docks. [Read more]
Men's Foil World Cup: the great fencing competition at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin
Head to the Stade Pierre de Coubertin to watch our French men's fencing team compete in the foil World Cup, January 10-12, 2025! [Read more]
Nuits de la lecture 2025: discover the literary program in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Les Nuits de la Lecture return to our Parisian libraries and bookshops, from January 23 to 26, 2025. Around the theme of heritage, meet writers, enjoy readings and exceptional tours. [Read more]
Champions Trophy: where and when can you see the Paris-Saint-Germain - Monaco match?
The final of the Champions Trophy had trouble finding a stadium, and has finally been relocated to Doha, for the match between Paris-Saint-Germain and Monaco on January 5, 2025. What channel will it be broadcast on? [Read more]
The 14th arrondissement 10km: the first Parisian race of the year
On January 19, 2025, the 10km du 14e will be back to challenge and challenge yourself. [Read more]
Padel tournaments in the Paris region to compete in front of the Eiffel Tower
From November 20, 2024 to May 17, 2025, padel enthusiasts in the Paris region can try their luck at the Betclic Remontada Padel final at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Ready to show off your team skills in Créteil, Montreuil or Paris? [Read more]
Salon Bien-être et médecines douces 2025 at Porte de Versailles
From January 30 to February 3, 2025, head to the Salon du Bien-être et des médecines douces, at Porte de Versailles. A few days to recharge your batteries and learn about well-being treatments, with workshops, meetings and conferences. [Read more]
Hexagone MMA: the best fighters in the sport at the Arènes de l'Agora d'Évry and the Zénith
Good news for MMA fans! Fights resume at Évry's Arènes de l'Agora on November 23, 2024 and at Paris' Zénith at La Villette on January 10, 2025, with a concentration of the discipline's best! [Read more]
NBA Paris Game 2025: San Antonio Spurs - Indiana Pacers, two games at Accor Arena
NBA games are back in Paris! Like last year, French fans will be able to attend a basketball league game at the Accor Arena in Paris. Join us on January 23 and 25, 2025, to see the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers. [Read more]
2025 winter sales: is it possible to get a refund or exchange a sale item?
During the sales, we indulge ourselves by buying items at knock-down prices. But these bargains don't always live up to their promises: is it possible to exchange a sale item or get a refund? Here's the lowdown. [Read more]
Cheery-K - Korean treatments par excellence in Paris
Sponsored - Cheery-K I K-Beauty Routine, the new Korean beauty reference, unveils a range of innovative, high-performance products to be discovered in Paris from January 8 to 17, 2025! [Read more]
Shopping centers and stores open on January 1, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region - opening hours
Which shopping centers and department stores will be open or closed this Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in Paris and the greater Paris region? Find the list here. [Read more]
District 13 International Art Fair 2025: the urban art fair at Hôtel Drouot - promotional code
District 13 International Art Fair moves to Hôtel Drouot from January 10 to 12, 2025, for a new and seventh edition. This major event is inspired by Street Art 13, a veritable open-air museum, bringing together the galleries and street art artists of the moment in one beautiful venue. [Read more]
The Salon de l'Escalade 2025: everything you need to know about climbing at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Climbing enthusiasts and those curious about this booming discipline will discover the Salon de l'Escalade for the first time in Paris, on January 11 and 12, 2025, in the heart of Porte de Versailles. [Read more]
The Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine 2025 to take to the water at Porte de Versailles
The 26th Salon de la plongée sous-marine will be held from January 9 to 12, 2025 at Paris, Porte de Versailles. A not-to-be-missed event for diving enthusiasts and professionals alike, this trade show will introduce us to the whole world of the seabed! [Read more]
Mondial du tatouage 2025: the international tattoo fair returns to Paris
A new edition of the Mondial du tatouage in Paris! Join us on Friday January 31, Saturday February 1 and Sunday February 2, 2025 at the Grande Halle de La Villette to discover the new edition of the Mondial du tatouage, the Parisian tattoo convention orchestrated by the unmissable Tin-tin. In addition to the presence of over 500 tattoo artists, you'll also find tattoo competitions, an exhibition and concerts. Here's the program! [Read more]
Les Thermalies 2025: the water and well-being show at the Carrousel du Louvre
From January 23 to 26, 2025, the Carrousel du Louvre hosts the 43rd edition of the Salon des Thermalies, dedicated to water-related well-being, to find your next thalassotherapy or spa to try out! [Read more]
Paris Randos Nature: a show dedicated to hiking in 2025 at the Parc Floral de Paris
For lovers of hiking and nature-based activities, a brand-new trade show is coming to the Parc Floral de Paris from January 31 to February 2, 2025, to showcase more responsible tourism! [Read more]
Peau d'homme : Laure Calamy in the cult comic strip at Théâtre Montparnasse
From January 23, Peau d'homme, the iconic work by Hubert and Zanzim, comes to life at Théâtre Montparnasse in a creation by Léna Bréban. Starring Laure Calamy in the title role, this theatrical adaptation blends an initiatory tale, songs by Ben Mazué and choreography by Leïla Ka for a spellbinding new stage experience. [Read more]
Orgueil et Préjugés... ou presque at Théâtre Saint-Georges: a modern twist on Jane Austen
From January 24, the Théâtre Saint-Georges welcomes an original adaptation of Orgueil et Préjugés, combining parody, music and caustic humor. A modern retelling in which five talented actresses and a musician plunge us into the whimsical adventures of the Bennet sisters, directed by Johanna Boyé. [Read more]
Malek at Théâtre Le Lieu, a show of humor and fortune
Enjoy an evening of comedy with Malek Gaher at Théâtre Le Lieu, every Monday from January 6 to March 31, 2025. Humor and surprises guaranteed [Read more]
DesAstres" evening: the first astrology show and unique date to learn more about your astrology 2025 with MyAstro
Sponsored - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces: discover what the stars have in store for you in 2025 and learn more about YOU. Special dates on January 31 and February 1, 2025! [Read more]
Faits d'hiver, the 2025 dance festival in Paris
This winter, the Faits d'hiver Festival returns to Paris for its 27th edition. From January 20 to February 15, 2025, we invite you to plunge into a rich and moving universe of dance, where contemporary creations meet current societal and cultural issues. [Read more]
Le Journal: political tensions and personal dramas at the heart of a gripping thriller
Attention thriller fans! Le Journal, a thrilling play exploring the explosive tensions between politics and the press. Playing at the Théâtre de Paris from January 22, 2025, the play is directed by Anne Bouvier. [Read more]
Number 2: the story of the man who wasn't chosen to play Harry Potter
Who hasn't heard of Harry Potter and Daniel Radcliffe? Numéro 2, a new theatrical creation, explores the story of the boy who was a finalist for the role of Harry Potter, but wasn't chosen. Playing at Théâtre Tristan Bernard from January 18, 2025. [Read more]
Une vie sur mesure: Cédric Chapuis' successful one-man show returns to Paris
After many years of success in Paris and at the Avignon Festival, the excellent show Une vie sur mesure returns to the stage of the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, from January 12 to 26, 2025. Cédric Chapuis interprets the story of a naive young man with a passion for drums: a marvel! [Read more]
Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé: Vincent Dedienne adapts Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary for the stage
Comedian and actor Vincent Dedienne will be appearing in Jean-Luc Lagarce's Juste la fin du monde in January, but he has also chosen to explore Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary as the basis for a new theatrical creation. Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé can be seen at Théâtre de l'Atelier from the end of January. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Georges et vous? a romantic comedy at Théâtre La Bruyère
Created by the duo Gilles Dyrek and Éric Bu (nominated for the Molières in 2023), this new romantic comedy is sure to please anyone looking for an evening of laughs. Playing at Théâtre La Bruyère from January 23, 2025, Je m'appelle Georges et vous? takes you on a zany and unusual journey. [Read more]
Brel! Jacques Brel tribute show in Paris for one date only
Brel! The show returns for an exceptional date in Paris, this January 25 2025 at La Salle Pleyel. After winning over the whole world, Oliver Laurent once again performs Jacques Brel, accompanied by four musicians. The actor and singer takes us back in time, through the cult music of the French chanson star. [Read more]
Alex Ramires will have Panache, with his latest show at L'Européen
The comedian presents his latest show, Panache, at the Européen from January 9, 2025, Thursday to Saturday at 7:30pm. [Read more]
The Prize: Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner face off in a gripping historical confrontation
Cyril Gély's historic play Le Prix is staged at the Théâtre Hébertot from January 22, 2025. On stage, spectators will have the chance to meet Pierre Arditi and Ludmila Mikael, in the roles of Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner. [Read more]
Gargantua, the play adapted from Rabelais, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Gargantua, a classic to relive the epicurean work of French literature, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse in Paris, from January 6 to March 3, 2025, every Monday at 9pm. [Read more]
The Great Fear and Misery of the Third Reich: Bertolt Brecht's poignant political play
German playwright and writer Bertolt Bretch examines the rise of fascism in 1930s Germany in his play Grand-peur et misère du IIIe Reich. The play runs at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon from January 11 to February 7, 2024. [Read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac: Edmond Rostand's play with Édouard Baer at Théâtre Antoine
It's impossible to miss a classic like Cyrano de Bergerac! Edmond Rostand's cult play, directed by Olivier Solivéres, arrives at the Théâtre Antoine from January 28, 2025. The actor playing Cyrano will be none other than actor and comedian Édouard Baer. [Read more]
L'Injuste: a thrilling thriller at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Starting January 23, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre as a Nazi dignitary meets a journalist from an Israeli daily newspaper in 1993. [Read more]
Le Roi Soleil: auditions for the musical's future dancers
Le Roi Soleil, the famous musical of the 2000s, is looking for its court for its grand return in 2025! Kamel Ouali is calling on multi-skilled dancers (and actors) for a royal audition on January 6, 2025. Don't miss out! [Read more]
Nora Hamzawi at L'Olympia with her new show
Comedian Nora Hamzawi returns to the Paris stage! With her brand new show, she invites you to the Olympia from January 14 to 18, 2025. [Read more]
La Joconde parle enfin: Laurent Ruquier's play about the Mona Lisa
La Joconde parle enfin, a play written by Laurent Ruquier, will open at the Studio des Champs-Élysées on January 23, 2025. In this play, Laurent Ruquier gives the floor to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, so that she can tell us her story. [Read more]
IMA Comedy Club at the Institut du Monde Arabe: dates and program for the 2025 edition
The IMA Comedy Club is back for its 6th edition, from January 29 to February 2, 2025. French- and Arabic-speaking comedians take turns at this festival, and a queer and humor evening showcases different talents. Discover the full program. [Read more]
Disney Tales of Magic: Disneyland Paris' new immersive nighttime show unveiled
Disneyland Paris finally unveils Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive night-time show featuring projections, lighting effects and scenes inspired by Disney and Pixar films. See you on January 10, 2025 to discover it. [Read more]
From tiktok to stage, Diane Segard unveils her first show in Paris
Diane Segard, well known on social networks for her hilarious, neurotic characters, plays her first show at the Casino de Paris on January 18, 2025, then at the Dôme de Paris on April 17 and 18, 2025. [Read more]
Florent Peyre at the Folies Bergère for the final performance of his show Nature
Florent Peyre has announced the final date of his show Nature, at the Folies Bergère on January 19, 2025. Florent Peyre's new show is a blend of musical comedy, one-man show and play. [Read more]
Camille Chamoux: her one-man show Ça va Ça va at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens
Comedienne and actress Camille Chamoux announces her new show Ça va Ça va at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens from January 9 to 18, 2025. Now in her fifth one-woman show, the comedienne takes a humorous look at mental health and well-being! [Read more]
Les idoles, Christophe Honoré's declaration of love at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Director and writer Christophe Honoré presents Les idoles from January 18 to April 6, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, a play in which he brings back to life the idols of his youth, swept away by the AIDS virus in the early 90s. [Read more]
Gitans - Le Musical: the new gypsy-music creation at Théâtre Libre
New musical event, Gitans - Le Musical arrives on the Théâtre Libre stage from January 10 to April 6, 2025. The show promises to be a colorful tribute to gypsy culture. [Read more]
Les Souliers Rouges: Marc Lavoine's musical at the Casino de Paris
Les Souliers Rouges, by Marc Lavoine and Fabrice Aboulker, a musical epic to be discovered at the Casino de Paris on January 24, 25 and 26, 2025. [Read more]
François Cluzet in the one-man show Encore une journée divine
It's François Cluzet's big return to the stage! After a 25-year absence, the actor returns to the stage in Encore une journée divine, a one-man show based on the novel by Denis Michelis. The play runs at the Théâtre Bouffes Parisiens from January 25 to April 18, 2025. [Read more]
Les Caramels Fous present Les Casse-Bonbons au pays des Enchantés at Grand Point Virgule in Paris
Les Caramels fous return to the Grand Point Virgule with their show Les Casse-Bonbons au pays des Enchantés from January 17 to 26, 2025. [Read more]
Le Festival Mondial de la Magie: the world's greatest magicians at the Folies Bergère
The Festival Mondial de la Magie is back on tour! After a successful first edition, the world's greatest magicians are back at the Folies Bergères on January 31, February 1 and 2, 2025. [Read more]
Messmer returns to the Grand Rex in Paris with his 13Hz show
Messmer, the master of hypnosis, is back in Paris with his show "13Hz", which has already won over a million spectators. See you from January 9 to 19, 2025 at the Grand Rex for a breathtaking show. [Read more]
Le secret des secrets: Benoit Soles' play based on a true story
After the success of La Machine de Turing and La Maison du Loup, author and actor Benoit Solès unveils his latest creation. But you'll have to wait a little longer to discover it, as the play opens at the Théâtre Rive Gauche on January 22, 2025. [Read more]
Juste la fin du monde: Jean-Luc Lagarce's play starring Vincent Dedienne
30 years after his death, the Théâtre de l'Atelier pays tribute to Jean-Luc Lagarce by performing two of his plays in alternating years from January 15, 2025, including Juste la fin du monde. The cast includes Vincent Dedienne, winner of the Molière for best actor in private theater 2024. [Read more]
The Nutcracker, Ballet and Orchestra, on tour and in Paris in 2025 - our review
The Palais des Congrès in Paris is opening its doors to the masterpiece "The Nutcracker". Join us from January 7 to 12, 2025 to (re)discover this great classic with ballet and orchestra, set to Tchaikovsky's sublime music. [Read more]
Gad Elmaleh: his next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2024
Last tickets for Gad Elmaleh Lui-même's show at the Arena Grand Paris this Saturday, September 28, 2024, before he begins his France-wide tour on January 28, 2025. [Read more]
We call it Flamenco, the exceptional Spanish dance show in Paris
Flamenco fans, you're in for a treat, as an authentic Spanish dance show comes to the capital. A true immersion in Spanish culture, for one evening! [Read more]
Disney on Ice: The Snow Queen and Encanto enchant Paris in January 2025
The Snow Queen and Encanto take center stage in the new Disney on Ice show at the Adidas Arena in Paris from January 2 to 12. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2025 to January 31, 2025