Things to do in Paris 12th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

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Moon Walker in concert (Records side) Moon Walker en concert (côté Records)

Fri 13 Nov · 20:00–22:30
Supersonic Records, 9 Rue Biscornet

Concert by Moon Walker, an indie rock artist based in Brooklyn, at Supersonic Records in Paris. For adults and teenagers who are fans of independent rock.

MOON WALKER

Fri 13 Nov · 20:30
9 RUE BISCORNET, 75012 Paris

Concert by Moon Walker, an independent indie rock artist based in Brooklyn, at Supersonic Records. For rock fans.

NOONZY

Fri 13 Nov · 20:30
14 RUE ABEL, 75012 Paris

Young Belgian artist Noonzy, four years into his career, presents his alternative indie-pop world on the PopUp! stage in Paris.

The Luminous Odyssey L'ODYSSEE LUMINEUSE

Sat 14 Nov + 13 other dates
ROUTE DU CHAMPS DE MANOEUVRE, 75012 Paris

L'Odyssée Lumineuse (The Luminous Odyssey) returns to the Parc Floral de Paris for a new edition: a renewed immersive trail blending fantastical worlds, creatures and a show of giant illuminated fountains, to enjoy with the family.

Bonsai Culture Expo 2026 at the Parc Floral de Paris Bonsaï Culture Expo 2026 au Parc Floral de Paris

Sat 14 Nov → Sun 15 Nov
Parc Floral de Paris, 1 route de l'artillerie

Bonsai Culture Expo is a family event for lovers of bonsai and Japanese arts and culture. It takes place at the Parc Floral de Paris, in the 12th arrondissement.

Meet composer and sound artist Elsa Biston Rencontre avec la compositrice et artiste sonore Elsa Biston

Sat 14 Nov · 15:00–17:00 Free
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A meeting with composer and sound artist Elsa Biston, led by philosopher Véronique Verdier, about her sound installation Laisser le geste porter l'écoute (Let the gesture carry the listening), to be discovered in the media library's spaces.

Varsovie • Alien Tears • Antifer

Sat 14 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

A post-punk, dark wave and cold wave night with three bands: Varsovie, Alien Tears and Antifer. For fans of Joy Division, Interpol or Alain Bashung.

JB MPIANA

Sat 14 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

JB Mpiana, an iconic figure of Congolese rumba, performs on stage with more than forty years of career and a repertoire of African music classics.

Parent-child clown workshops ages 5-10 Ateliers Clown parents-enfants 5-10 ans

Sun 15 Nov · 11:00–12:00 ages 5+
Studio M, 65 rue de charenton, 75012

Clown workshop for parent-child pairs, ages 5 to 10: rhythm and movement games, improvisation, exploring emotions and the imagination, with a red clown nose provided.

Sunday Tribute - Pop Punk

Sun 15 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Every Sunday, Supersonic pays tribute to the legends of rock and pop with concerts by local bands. This free Pop Punk special features live covers of Blink-182, Sum 41, Green Day and The Offspring, in a festive atmosphere.

KERY JAMES

Sun 15 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Kery James returns to the Accor Arena for an explosive hip-hop concert, with his most memorable tracks and songs from his new album R.A.P., accompanied by a DJ, a drummer, a keyboardist and guests.

Take Me Out: Guacayo in concert in Paris! Take Me Out : Guacayo en concert à Paris !

Mon 16 Nov · 20:00–22:30
PopUp!, 14 Rue Abel

Guacayo blends committed indie pop with warm reggae and dub influences, creating a sound that touches both the heart and the dancefloor.

Shaki Tavi

Tue 17 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Three indie rock bands take the stage at Supersonic one after another: Shaki Tavi (grungegaze, Los Angeles), Subzero Fun (shoegaze, Paris) and No Gravity (dream pop, Paris). An evening for fans of distorted guitars and noisy pop.

VANESSA PARADIS

Tue 17 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Auguri Productions and Bliss Music present Vanessa Paradis at the Accor Arena.

Story Time - in French and French Sign Language Heure du conte - en français et en Langue des Signes Française

Wed 18 Nov · 10:30–11:00 Free ages 1+
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff

Stories, tales, nursery rhymes and finger games told by librarians, in French and French Sign Language, for children aged 1 to 3 accompanied by an adult.

Carsick • Carne • bye bye baïne

Wed 18 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Three indie rock bands take the stage at Supersonic one after another: Carsick (indie punk, Salisbury), Carne (grunge, Brighton) and bye bye baïne (indie pop rock, Paris). An evening for fans of guitars and the alternative scene.

My first health and environment workshop at the Tourneux PMI Mon premier atelier santé environnement à la PMI Tourneux

Thu 19 Nov · 10:00–12:00 Free
Centre de PMI Tourneux (Claude Decaen), 1 rue de Tourneux

A free workshop for expectant parents and parents of newborns, led by specialists, to understand the impact of the environment on baby's health and leave with a health and environment kit.

Excellence Artisans Fair 3rd Edition Salon Artisans d'Excellence 3e Edition

Thu 19 Nov → Sat 21 Nov
Palais de la Porte Dorée, 293 avenue Daumesnil

The decorative arts craft fair returns to Paris for a third edition: three days to discover the rare skills of around a hundred art workshops and manufactories.

60 Juno • Kino Motel

Thu 19 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Two indie rock concerts: 60 Juno, a post-punk and dreampop project from California, followed by the Australian duo Kino Motel, somewhere between gothic and grunge. An evening for indie music fans.

CHRISTOPHE MAE

Thu 19 Nov · 20:00 + 1 other date
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

After a final triumphant tour, Christophe Maé will be back on the biggest stages in France, Switzerland and Belgium in 2026.

Dance show: Such a Devoted Bunch by Ruth Childs and Cécile Bouffard Spectacle de danse : Such a Devoted Bunch de Ruth Childs et Cécile Bouffard

Thu 19 Nov · 20:00–21:00 + 2 other dates
Atelier de Paris / CDCN, 2 route du Champ de Manœuvre

A contemporary dance installation-performance for three dancers, exploring the mechanisms of devotion and obsession through gestures and objects.

Board Game Night! Soirée jeux de société !

Fri 20 Nov · 18:30–20:30 Free
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff

The Saint-Éloi library invites you to its board game evenings, on your own or with friends, to discover new games and share good times. LSF/FR interpreters are present.

Our literary get-togethers: Plume à la page Nos rendez-vous littéraires : Plume à la page

Sat 21 Nov · 10:30–12:00 Free ages 15+
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff

A friendly readers' café to discover and share the librarians' and participants' favourite books and films. Open to all, with French sign language interpreters present.

Workshop: what to do with seasonal fruit and vegetables Atelier : que faire avec les fruits et légumes de saison

Sat 21 Nov · 14:00–16:00 Free
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle

As part of European Week for Waste Reduction, come and discover and cook a seasonal fruit, vegetable or edible plant from the farm.

Concert: Lucia Wilson & Deniz Besim's Rehearsal Library Concert : La répéthèque de Lucia Wilson & Deniz Besim

Sat 21 Nov · 16:00–17:30 Free
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

A voice and piano duo showcasing works by female composers, from German and French Romantic music to contemporary Latin American repertoire. All ages, free admission.

MOISE MBIYE

Sat 21 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Concert by Moïse Mbiye, a leading voice of African and French-language gospel, at the Accor Arena. An evening of praise and worship, carried by an atmosphere of intense communion.

"Today Is My Birthday": show "Aujourd'hui, c'est mon anniversaire" : spectacle

Sat 21 Nov · 20:00–21:30 + 1 other date ages 12+
Théâtre Elizabeth Czerczuk, 20, rue Marsoulan

A show freely inspired by the unfinished work of Tadeusz Kantor, in which some twenty actors, dancers and musicians explore the memory inscribed in bodies. Ages 12 and up.

Cardio Challenge Heroes

Sun 22 Nov
Bois de Vincennes, Porte Dorée

A charity run of 5 or 10 km, on foot or walking, with group training sessions throughout the year. The race bib gives access to free training to learn how to save lives.

Sunday Tribute - The Cure

Sun 22 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Every Sunday since 2016, Supersonic has paid tribute to the big names of rock and pop. Tonight, several local bands play The Cure's biggest hits live.

HATSUNE MIKU

Sun 22 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

HATSUNE MIKU EXPO returns to Paris after a two-year absence, with a Steampunk theme: the biggest French concert by the iconic virtual singer Hatsune Miku.

Shaking Hand

Mon 23 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

A Manchester trio playing long, spellbinding post-rock in the vein of Women, Slint and Sonic Youth: an evening for fans of experimental guitar music.

Grommet

Tue 24 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Concert by Grommet, a Swedish alternative metal quartet blending power and ethereal atmospheres, in the vein of Deftones, Narrow Head and Fleshwater. For fans of grungegaze and underground rock.

SUPERBUS

Tue 24 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Superbus is back with their 7th album "OK KO" and revisits their hits "Lola" and "Butterfly" for an exceptional date. A return to explosive pop-rock that will delight their biggest fans.

The Food Fresco Fresque de l'alimentation

Wed 25 Nov · 14:00–16:00 Free ages 13+
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle

A collaborative workshop to understand the environmental, health and social issues of our food. A junior fresco accessible from age 13, with no prerequisites.

The Youth Play • Bedroom Vacation

Wed 25 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Concert evening with two indie rock bands: The Youth Play, Mexican-British post-punk, and Bedroom Vacation, shoegaze indie rock from Manchester. For fans of The Smiths, DIIV and Bdrmm.

PLACEBO

Wed 25 Nov · 20:00
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Placebo celebrates 30 years of their career with a European tour in 2026, performing songs from their first two albums, some of which have not been played on stage for more than 20 years.

TRIXIE WHITLEY

Wed 25 Nov · 20:30
9 RUE BISCORNET, 75012 Paris

Intimate concert by Trixie Whitley at Supersonic Records in Paris, where she presents her album "Folded Time", between loss and rebuilding. Under-16s must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Market gardening work session Chantier maraicher

Fri 27 Nov · 10:00–16:00 Free ages 16+
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle

La Ferme de Paris offers a participatory work session once a month to learn about market gardening: on the programme, theory on soil and green manure, then winterizing and sowing.

Aja in concert Aja en concert

Fri 27 Nov · 19:00–20:30 Free
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

Concert by Aja, Clémence Quélennec's solo project, blending harp, synths and ethereal vocals in atmospheric music. As part of the Monte le Son festival - Ô féminins.

Seb Lowe • Kate Couriel

Fri 27 Nov · 19:00–23:01 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

An evening of indie folk with Seb Lowe, a young British artist, and violinist Kate Couriel. For fans of Mumford & Sons, Fleet Foxes and Wilco.

Turandot

Fri 27 Nov · 19:30 + 3 other dates
Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

The Paris National Opera presents Turandot, Puccini's final opera, in a production directed by Robert Wilson. A show for adults and families with older children.

BERMUDA TRIANGLE TRIANGLE DES BERMUDES

Fri 27 Nov · 20:00 + 1 other date
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Dance show: "That's twisted" by Baptiste Cazaux Spectacle de danse : "That's twisted" de Baptiste Cazaux

Fri 27 Nov · 20:00–20:50 + 1 other date
Atelier de Paris / CDCN, 2 route du Champ de Manœuvre

A contemporary dance solo by Baptiste Cazaux, blending rhythms, samples and pop references, where the audience is invited up close to the dancer.

Eat or Be Eaten?: Tales from Around the World in French Sign Language and French Manger ou être mangé ? : contes du monde entier LSF/FR

Sat 28 Nov · 10:30–11:30 Free ages 4+
Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi, 23 rue du colonel Rozanoff

Traditional tales from around the world told in French Sign Language and in French, in which little heroes use their cunning to escape those who want to devour them. For children aged 4 to 8.

Odyssey 'ODYSSEE'

Sat 28 Nov · 13:30 + 10 other dates
PLACE CARDINAL LAVIGERIE, 75012 Paris

Cirque Phénix presents "Odyssée" (Odyssey), a show by the Stars of the Peking Circus, created and directed by Alain M. Pacherie. Duration: 1h50, including a 20-minute intermission.

Little Papers Writing Workshop Atelier d'écriture petits papiers

Sat 28 Nov · 14:00–18:30 ages 18+
L'Atelier sous les Toits, 84, rue de Charenton

A monthly writing workshop on Saturday afternoons, to write for longer and with more independence. It is aimed at adults who already have experience of writing workshops or are comfortable with writing.

Concert: Alain Schneider Concert : Alain Schneider

Sat 28 Nov · 16:00–16:30 Free ages 4+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

As part of the "Manger, être mangé" (Eat, Be Eaten) highlight, Alain Schneider presents a solo concert full of humour and imagination, with songs about monsters, to be shared with the family.

Kilometre Zero, the charity run in the Bois de Vincennes Kilomètre zéro, la course solidaire dans le bois de Vincennes

Sat 28 Nov · 17:00–20:00
Bois de Vincennes, Porte Dorée

A charity run open to all in the Bois de Vincennes, starting in daylight and finishing at nightfall, in a lit-up atmosphere. Open to everyone, including people with disabilities, alone or in a team.

The Wants • Off Center • Ytso & Wayne

Sat 28 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Three concerts of alternative rock, post-punk and electro-rock: The Wants, Off Center and Ytso & Wayne. An evening for fans of live music.

Sunday Tribute - The Doors

Sun 29 Nov · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Every Sunday, Supersonic pays tribute to the great legends of rock and pop with live concerts by local bands. This Sunday, it's all about The Doors and their cult hits.

GREEK

Sun 29 Nov · 20:30
9 RUE BISCORNET, 75012 Paris

Concert by GREEK, an American singer-songwriter and independent producer who blends alternative pop, R&B, indie and lo-fi influences in an intimate, atmospheric world.

Forum Theatre on LGBTQIA+ Rights / Pride Festival Théâtre-Forum sur les droits LGBTQIA+ / Festival des Fiertés

Mon 30 Nov · 20:30–22:00 Free
Théâtre de l'Opprimé, 78, rue du Charolais

An interactive forum theatre on the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, where the audience is invited to come on stage to suggest solutions and alternative endings to the scenes performed.

Haunt Me

Tue 1 Dec · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Darkwave night with the Texan band Haunt Me, the brainchild of Darius Davila, for fans of post-punk, darkwave and indie rock.

Dance show: "Madeleine" by Stefania Tansini Spectacle de danse : "Madeleine" de Stefania Tansini

Tue 1 Dec · 20:00–21:00 + 1 other date
Atelier de Paris / CDCN, 2 route du Champ de Manœuvre

A female trio of contemporary dance inspired by Proust's madeleine, where sensory memory becomes choreographic material. An intense piece for three dancers, balancing precision and listening to the space.

Horse GP at the Accor Arena Horse GP à l'Accor Arena

Wed 2 Dec · 13:00–22:30
Accor Arena, 8 Boulevard de Bercy

World premiere of Horse GP, a brand-new concept that applies Formula 1 conventions to equestrian sports: an Olympic-level FEI 5* show jumping competition bringing together the world's top 40, combining equestrian spectacle, speed events and a closing concert.

The Publics

Wed 2 Dec · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Indie rock evening with British band The Publics, for fans of Arctic Monkeys, The View and The Vaccines.

Rituals Rituels

Wed 2 Dec · 19:30 + 4 other dates
Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

Three ballets from the repertoire of the Ballet de l'Opéra national de Paris: Suite en blanc by Serge Lifar, a new creation by Shahar Binyamini set to Ravel's Boléro, and Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring.

BOY GEORGE w/CULTURE CLUB & SHAGGY

Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
8 BD DE BERCY, 75012 Paris

Boy George, Culture Club and Shaggy together on one stage for a unique evening of reggae and celebration.

CIRQUE ARLETTE GRUSS - 'ESSENTIEL'

Fri 4 Dec · 20:00 + 6 other dates
PELOUSE DE REUILLY, 75012 Paris

Cirque Arlette Gruss presents "ESSENTIEL", a show that celebrates the essence of live performance: to amaze, surprise and thrill every generation. Spectacular acrobatics, poetry, humour and emotion intertwine for an unforgettable experience.

The Storytelling Tree in French Sign Language and in French L'Arbre à contes en Langue des Signes Française et en français

Sat 5 Dec · 11:00–11:45 Free ages 4+
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff

Under the storytelling tree, librarians tell their favourite stories, in French Sign Language and in French. For children aged 4 to 8.