To treat yourself to a (good and beautiful) show sometimes requires breaking your piggy bank and, as we all know, especially in these times of high inflation, not everyone can afford it.
Fortunately, there are a number of free shows on offer in Paris, for those who can't afford it and for everyone else too. Whether financed by private patronage or public subsidy. But that doesn't mean we can't continue to support artistic creation.
Circus, dance, theater, comedy, shows for young audiences, music... No discipline escapes the rule of presenting shows free of charge, for whatever reason. And sometimes, it's as part of a festival.
In many cases, access to these shows is free of charge, but the number of seats is limited and tickets must be reserved inadvance.
Whether it's showcases presenting extracts from a show, full-length shows, creations in the making or open-air shows performed in the heart of thepublic space, there are always free shows to see in Paris.
Drag bingo and blind test with drag queen Clemence Trü, every Sunday at Olympe in Pantin
Head to Chez Olympe in Pantin, every Sunday at 6pm, for a free drag bingo hosted by drag queen Clemence Trü, followed by a wild blind test. [Read more]
Tip: Comédie-Française offers free Monday tickets to under-28s
Every Monday evening in Paris, the Comédie-Française offers a unique opportunity to young people under the age of 28: 95 free tickets are distributed for its performances in the prestigious Salle Richelieu. Tickets can be collected from the Petit Bureau, one hour before the start of the play. [Read more]
Le Citytoon d'Argenteuil: a Webtoon on a smartphone
Discover the phenomenon of the heritage webtoon about Argenteuil: a 10-episode comic strip preceded by an epilogue to read on your smartphone! [Read more]
Lueurs de Mantes: the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2024-2025, is unveiled
Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly this winter! For the second time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks. [Read more]
New Year's Eve 2025: comedy dinner at Paname Art Café to ring in the New Year
New Year's Eve 2025 is just around the corner, and Paris has plenty of options for you to celebrate in style! If you're not a fan of clubbing, Paname Art Café is organizing a comedy dinner to keep you eating and laughing all evening long! [Read more]
The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]
Chinese New Year - Lunar at la Samaritaine 2025, free entertainment and dragon dance on the program
The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year to encompass all communities, takes over la Samaritaine from January 22 to February 4, 2025. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, the department store is offering a series of cultural events, artistic demonstrations and an Asian beauty selection. [Read more]
Free show of 300 drones to close the Lueurs de Mantes 2024-2025 in Yvelines
Lueurs de Mantes, the light trail to be discovered free of charge in the Yvelines, is planning, as it did last year, a free drone show to end the event in style. See you on Saturday, February 1ᵉʳ, 2025. [Read more]
Chinese New Year - Lunar 2025 in Triel-sur-Seine, Yvelines (78): parade and entertainment!
Triel-sur-Seine is going all out on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for the Chinese Lunar New Year! Chinese village and entertainment from midday, followed by a parade of dragons, a choir, fireworks and even a dance party! [Read more]
Chinese Lunar New Year parade at Asnières-sur-Seine 2025
A Chinese New Year parade, show and entertainment await you in Asnières-sur-Seine this Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Square Gilbert Thomain. A vibrant event, under the sign of the Wooden Snake, not to be missed. [Read more]
Chinese New Year show and parade - Lunar on the Champs-Elysées, the 2025 program
Attention strollers in search of festive parades. This Sunday, February 2, 2025, while the Champs-Élysées are pedestrianized, Chinese New Year - Lunar will be in the spotlight. It's a chance to celebrate the Spring Festival with a stroll in Hanfu (traditional Chinese dress), a dance show and the famous lion dance. [Read more]
Chinese New Year parade at Aubervilliers 2025
Just outside Paris, Aubervilliers is also celebrating Chinese New Year - Lunar New Year this year. Asia will be in the spotlight with a parade and entertainment on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. A festive event not to be missed. [Read more]
L'Envers du décor 2025: the night-time contemporary art festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
L'Envers du décor, at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 8th edition. On February 7 and 8, 2025, a host of artists will be on hand to present free, original and contemporary installations and activities. Are you ready? Watch out, it's going to shine! [Read more]
Chinese New Year at Houilles 2025 in Yvelines
Chinese New Year 2025 is coming to Houilles for an afternoon of entertainment on Saturday February 8. Organized for the second year running by the association Culture Chine France, with the support of the City of Houilles, this day offers a genuine journey to the heart of Chinese traditions, accessible to all and free of charge. [Read more]
2025 Chinese New Year Parade in Paris 13th arrondissement: date and details not to be missed
The famous Chinese New Year parade in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, also known as the Lunar New Year, made a comeback this Sunday, February 9, 2025, much to our delight. [Read more]
Offenbach's L'île de Tulipatan: 4 free performances of this opéra bouffe in Paris
Offenbach's one-act operetta "Tulipatan Island" comes to Paris for four free performances in February 2025. [Read more]
The Dourdan 2025 medieval festival in Essonne with market, tournament and shows
The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on May 31 and 1ᵉʳ June 2025 for two days of entertainment on the theme of the Middle Ages. Embark on a two-day journey, immersed in the heart of the Middle Ages! [Read more]
Roissy Meaux Airshow 2025: an aviation event not to be missed
The Roissy Meaux Airshow returns to the Meaux-Esbly airfield on Sunday July 6, 2025. After the cancellation of the 2024 edition due to unfavorable weather conditions, this new edition will put the spotlight on women. Ticketing is now open. [Read more]
La Médiévale de Brie Comte Robert 2025 in Seine-et-Marne, a festive and lively weekend awaits you
On the weekend of October 4 and 5, we're off to Brie Comte Robert in the 77 region of France to take a leap back in time to the Middle Ages for Médiévale 2025. Old-fashioned shows, festive parades and immersive activities promise a captivating, free weekend for the whole family in this charming Seine-et-Marne commune. [Read more]
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