Things to do in Paris 11th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

MICHKA

The famous Père Castor Christmas tale, staged with original songs and music: Michka, a mistreated teddy bear, leaves the house and sets off alone into the snow to meet Santa's reindeer.

Reading: Under the Gaze of Stefan Zweig Lecture : Sous le regard de Stefan Zweig

A reading of the correspondence between the writers Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth (1927-1938), by Arnaud Simon. A moment for adults about a friendship and a Europe in turmoil.

ELLA LEWIS

Piano and voice concert by Ella Lewis, a French-Australian singer-songwriter, for the release of her first EP "It's Not Over": elegant pop with jazz inflections.

The Barefoot Bookseller Le libraire aux pieds nus

A man in his fifties, ill at ease in his own body, walks through the door of a young dance teacher. A life story by Cliff Paillé, directed by Noémie Alzieu.

Citizens' Happy Hour Apéro citoyen

Every first Thursday of the month, come meet the residents of your neighborhood and, why not, suggest ideas for your neighborhood. The goal? Meet new people over a drink or one of your culinary specialties.

Darkness Picnic • Show by DOM- Darkness Picnic • Spectacle de DOM-

A poetic and immersive performance by the company DOM- that turns the picnic into a bivouac where the boundaries between audience and performers fade. Ages 14 and up.

YVNNIS

Yvnnis, a rising star of French rap, performs at the Bataclan with LUVBFK as the opening act. A concert for rap fans.

MOVE LIKE

An immersive electro dance show in which the destinies of Mathilde, Elsa, Charles and Abdou intersect around the quest for recognition and the price of fame. An intense choreographic creation driven by original music from DJ Hyperstellar.

DIGITALISM

Concert by the German electronic music duo Digitalism, with a support act, ahead of the upcoming release of their new album "OPTIMISM".

10 years of LIMBO 10 ans de LIMBO

For its 10th anniversary, the LIMBO association is holding a day of discussions, screenings, exhibitions, performances and concerts on the reception and care of exiled people. Open to everyone, by reservation.

Screening of the documentary film "Conversations" Projection du film documentaire "Conversations"

Screening of the documentary Conversations by Bertrand Meunier, in which incarcerated people and prison guards talk to each other face to face, followed by a discussion with a member of the film crew.

KLAIRE FAIT GRR - Listen to the Beat KLAIRE FAIT GRR - Ecoutez battre

Meet Nicolas Juncker, comic book author Rencontre avec Nicolas Juncker auteur de bandes dessinées

Meet Nicolas Juncker, comic book author and illustrator, who will discuss his inspirations, techniques and collaborations, and present his new project, the Advent 2026 Crime Comic. A book sale and signing session will follow.

SETH GUEKO

Seth Gueko, a figure of independent French rap, returns in 2026 with a show full of hard-hitting punchlines and an authentic flow. For rap fans.

Parent-Child Family Workshops: Theater & Emotions, Ages 4-8 Ateliers en famille Parent-Enfant Théâtre & émotions 4-8 ans

A parent-child workshop on theater and expressing emotions, with creative games in pairs to encourage listening, trust and self-esteem. One parent accompanies one child, in small groups.

Parent-Child Dance-Yoga Workshops in Pairs, Ages 3-5 or 6-10 Ateliers en duo parent-enfant Danse-Yoga 3-5 ans ou 6-10 ans

Parent-child workshops in pairs combining dance and yoga, with stories, games and music, to share a fun and creative moment together.

Nomadic Melodies, musical and theatrical journeys MELODIES NOMADES, traversées musicales et théâtrales

A show blending music and theatre around the tunes and refrains that have crossed time and borders to shape our collective memory.

Album release concert - Cantà in Cumpagnia Concert de sortie d'album - Cantà in Cumpagnia

La Camerata Figarella presents its new album Cantà in Cumpagnia (Singing Together): a dialogue between early instruments and Corsican voices, between pre-baroque madrigal, Tuscan frottola, Ottoman modal improvisation and Corsican sacred polyphony.

THE KID LAROI

Concert by The Kid LAROI, a rising star on the international music scene, with Nate Sib as the opening act.

LEO VITA

Revealed by The Voice, Léo Vita presents his first Paris concert: sincere and intimate pop/variety, carried by his single "J’le vois maintenant" (I see it now).

IBEYI

The duo Ibeyi present their new album Offering on the stage of the Cirque d'Hiver, after a decade of success and a memorable Olympia in 2023.

SWAE LEE

Swae Lee, known as part of the duo Rae Sremmurd, performs music blending hip-hop, R&B, pop and electronic sounds. A concert for a wide audience, driven by his melodic voice and his hooks.

Thibaut in concert Concert de Thibaut

Thibaut presents his second album, blending electro-pop with sincere songwriting about the fragilities of a generation. A concert for adults or the whole family.

LEVARA

LEVARA, a rock band based in Los Angeles made up of French singer Jules Galli, guitarist Trev Lukather and drummer Josh Devine, performs a concert after a five-year break.

Training: Structuring and entering the cultural sector workforce Formation : Structuration et insertion professionnelle dans le secteur culturel

This workshop helps participants place their project or career path in music, live performance and audiovisual media, and presents the different ways of carrying out an activity or developing a project as well as the roles of the professionals who can support its development.

The Horla – by Maupassant Le Horla – de Maupassant

A masterpiece by Maupassant that sweeps us into the twists and turns of the human soul: hallucinations, hypnosis, nightmares… A man grappling with his questions and his demons. Ages 12 and up.

Myla

Myla, a 22-year-old French singer-songwriter, returns to the stage at Café de la Danse after a sold-out first Paris date. A concert for an international audience, driven by sincere and emotional pop.

Smiley - A funny and touching gay romantic comedy by Guillem Clua Smiley - Comédie romantique gay, drôle et touchante de Guillem Clua

Bruno and Alex were never supposed to meet. A funny and touching gay romantic comedy about dating in the digital age.

Family Stories - Improv show for the whole family Histoires de famille - Spectacle d'impro pour toute la famille

An improvisation show where the audience hands out the roles and invents the characters' personality traits, then watches the adventures of the family put together this way. For the whole family.

Tales of the Round Belly by Nathalie Bondoux Contes du ventre rond de Nathalie Bondoux

Three great classics told in Nathalie Bondoux's own way: on one side those who devour and crunch, on the other those who run and roll so as not to be eaten. A storytelling moment for children aged 3 and up.

Songwriting workshop with Comae Atelier d'écriture de chanson avec Comae

A songwriting workshop led by singer Comae, to introduce children to writing lyrics based on children's books about great women figures.

Signed Stories & Nursery Rhymes Workshops Parent-Child Duo Ages 2-5 Ateliers Histoires & Comptines Signées DUO Parent-Enfant 2-5 ans

A parent-child workshop where stories and nursery rhymes are told, sung and signed in French Sign Language, to share a gentle moment as a family.

A talk on the poetic work of René Guy and Hélène Cadou Rencontre autour de l'œuvre poétique de René Guy et Hélène Cadou

A lecture on the poetic work of Hélène Cadou and René Guy Cadou, given by Jean-François Jacques, followed by a discussion.

Family workshops: parent-child yoga, ages 3-6 Ateliers en famille YOGA parent-enfant 3-6 ans

A parent-child yoga workshop combining postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation with games, songs and fun activities. A gentle moment to share, where one parent accompanies one child.

BOY HARSHER

Boy Harsher, a duo formed in 2014, explores darkwave, industrial music and electro. Their blend of hypnotic synthesizers, driving rhythms and Jae Matthews's voice has influenced a new generation of artists.

CONVERGE

Concert with opening acts SANGUISUGABOGG, BLACKBRAID and PUPIL SLICER.

Festival With the Language Festival Avec la langue

A festival dedicated to emerging music in French-language expression, open to all styles and to regional, minority and indigenous languages. Every evening, six artists take the stage one after another.

CURRENTS ERRA CURRENTS ERRA

Modern metal concert with Currents, Erra, Caskets and Aviana, for an audience that loves intense music.

Solidarité Sida Gala Gala Solidarité Sida

A charity gala benefiting Solidarité Sida, with a mystery lineup of covers, solos and unexpected duets bringing together many artists. The funds raised finance prevention programmes and aid for patients in Africa.

FauWst • Show by Collectif Bajour FauWst • Spectacle du Collectif Bajour

In a near future where fertility is collapsing, two geneticists create a child in vitro. A reinterpretation of the Faust myth combining improvisational theatre and collective writing, ages 14 and up.

MARION ROCH

Marion Roch in concert: a songwriter, composer and performer, she blends French chanson, folk and rock in an intense and sensitive show, between gentleness and rage.

MAAG

Maag, a singer-songwriter discovered through Starmania and The Voice, presents her first album, somewhere between lyrically driven chanson and contemporary pop, accompanied by guitarist Steven Ridley in an acoustic format.

Guillaume & Harold • A show by Gaëlle Bourges Guillaume & Harold • Spectacle de Gaëlle Bourges

A show by Gaëlle Bourges that turns the Bayeux Tapestry into a funny and inventive medieval serial, with two performers, cardboard and an ABBA song. Ages 6 and up.

Agathe Peyrat and Pierre Cussac in concert at the Zèbre de Belleville Agathe Peyrat et Pierre Cussac en concert au Zèbre de Belleville

Soprano Agathe Peyrat and accordionist Pierre Cussac form a duo that blends opera, song and popular music, from Bizet to Trenet. A concert for everyone, curious about music without borders.

INDOCHINE: ARENA TOUR - THE IMMERSIVE SHOW INDOCHINE: ARENA TOUR - LE SHOW IMMERSIF

An immersive creation that plunges the audience into the heart of INDOCHINE's "ARENA TOUR", somewhere between a live concert and immersive cinema, at the Atelier des Lumières.

A2H

A2H, rapper and guitarist, performs a concert with a live band blending rap, soul, blues and indie. A show for fans of rap and live music.

The Circle of Young Readers Le cercle des jeunes lecteurs et lectrices

Are you 9 or older? Come share your favorite novels, manga… and discover new books, over a snack.

The Memory Thief La Voleuse de souvenirs

A one-woman show in which Mathilde Morin brings her ancestors' memories back to life, in a whirlwind of dances and costumes spanning more than two centuries.

Get Your Ten Fingers Ready: Make Your Own Crocodile! A vos dix doigts : fabrique ton croco !

A workshop to make a crocodile out of egg cartons, with painting, cutting and gluing, preceded by a reading of the picture book Un crocodile sous mon lit ! (A Crocodile Under My Bed!) by Ingrid Schubert. Ages 3 and up.

Lenoir in Questions: A Sensitive Portrait of an Unmatched Go-Between Lenoir en questions : portrait sensible d'un passeur hors pair

Screening of a documentary co-directed by Anne Kühn and Jean-Baptiste Erreca, an intimate portrait of Bernard Lenoir, an iconic figure of French radio. Followed by a discussion between the directors and the audience.

ONEUS

ONEUS is back in Europe with their 2026 world tour [FULL MOON]. A concert for TOMOON and all K-pop fans.

GOSPEL RIVER

The Gospel River choir, led by Emmanuel Bayigbetek, brings together 15 voices accompanied by a pianist and a saxophonist for a musical journey between traditional songs and contemporary gospel.

VOLTE - MENAGERIE STABLES VOLTE - MENAGERIE ECURIES

Volte rhymes prowess with promise, emotions with sensations on the track of the Cirque d'Hiver-Bouglione, the most beautiful circus in the world! Top-of-the-line acts often crowned with prizes and awarded in the greatest international festivals: equestrian or acrobatics, juggling, hula hoop, balancing, aerial straps, flying trapeze, diabolo, bolas to Latin tunes

GRANT CHESIN

Originally from California, Grant Chesin is a singer-songwriter of indie folk based in Paris. He draws on his travels, reading and encounters to tell sincere, personal stories.

SARAH LANCMAN - 'PARIS-NYC'

Sarah Lancman, a rising voice in French jazz, presents her sixth album Paris–NYC in an immersive concert, surrounded by renowned musicians.

MAËLLE ONILLON

Discovered on the set of The Voice, Maëlle Onillon gives an intimate and powerful concert, blending gentleness and emotion, around her first EP.

The Convoy - Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse and Fanny de Chaillé Le convoi - Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse et Fanny de Chaillé

Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, who survived the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda as a teenager, stages her fifteen-year investigation to find the witnesses of her rescue. A show about memory and the voices of survivors.

MAMMOTH

Gerard Drouot Productions presents MAMMOTH.

EKATERINA SHELEHOVA

Ekaterina Shelehova presents her new show and her album FABLES ACT II on stage, at the crossroads of classical, pop and traditional music. A rare opportunity to discover in France an artist with an internationally recognized voice.

Astral Bakers in concert: indie spirit and misty folk Astral Bakers en concert : esprit indé et folk brumeux

The Parisian quartet Astral Bakers present their hushed soft grunge, somewhere between misty folk and weightless rock, with two albums to their name (The Whole Story, 2024; Vertical Life, 2025).