Things to do in Paris 13th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

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ATRT Open Day Journée Portes Ouvertes de l'ATRT

Thu 8 Oct · 13:30–16:15 Free ages 18+
ATRT MGEN, 22-28 rue de la Pointe d'Ivry

As part of Mental Health Information Weeks, the Therapeutic Workshop for Rehabilitation through Work is opening its doors to present its indications and how it supports adult patients.

Connecting through dance: an introduction to dance therapy workshop Se relier par la danse: un atelier d'initiation à la danse-thérapie

Thu 8 Oct · 14:00–15:30 Free
Bibliothèque Italie, 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol

An introductory dance therapy workshop to reconnect with your breath, yourself and others, in a caring, judgement-free atmosphere. No dance experience required.

Musical "The Passerelle Troupe on a Trip!" Comédie Musicale « La troupe Passerelle en voyage ! »

Thu 8 Oct · 14:00–17:00 Free ages 50+
Orianne Lescure, 31 rue Bobillot

A musical entirely written, produced and performed by passionate retirees, accompanied by the association À Corps d'Ailes. An intergenerational show open to all.

Discover the environmental health laboratories and their professions Découvrez les laboratoires de santé environnementale et leurs métiers

Thu 8 Oct · 14:30–15:30 Free
Laboratoires de santé environnementale, 11 rue George Eastman

Open the doors of the City of Paris Environmental Health Laboratories to discover their missions and the professions that contribute to monitoring and analysing environmental health issues. A guided tour to explore chemical pollutants and biology.

Blue Week 2026: "In the Footsteps of the Women Who Gave Their Names to the Streets of the 13th" – Reculettes Seniors Club (Paris 13th) Semaine Bleue 2026 : « Sur les traces des femmes qui ont donné leur nom aux rues du 13e » – Club séniors Reculettes (Paris 13e)

Thu 8 Oct · 14:30–16:30 Free ages 55+
Club seniors 121, 121, rue Jeanne d’Arc

As part of Blue Week, seniors and CM2 pupils explore the 13th arrondissement in the footsteps of women who gave their names to streets, combining a walk and artistic creation.

Sports careers: Behind the scenes at the Georges Carpentier centre Métiers du sport : Les coulisses du centre Georges Carpentier

Thu 8 Oct · 15:00–17:00 + 1 other date
Centre sportif Georges Carpentier, 81 boulevard Masséna

The City of Paris opens the doors to the behind-the-scenes areas of the Georges Carpentier sports centre: guided tours, demonstrations and meetings with the staff who keep the sports facilities running.

Digital workshop - Using library digital resources and the Internet Atelier numérique - Utilisation des ressources numériques des bibliothèques et d'Internet

Thu 8 Oct · 15:00–17:00 + 2 other dates Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A guided introduction to the digital resources of the Paris City Libraries portal (digital library, Les Yeux doc, music resources, language courses, self-study) and to finding information on the Internet.

Toma Sidibé - Dakan Live

Thu 8 Oct · 20:00–23:00
Bateau El Alamein, 8, port de la Gare

A concert by Toma Sidibé blending Afro-urban rhythms (afrobeats, amapiano, coupé-décalé) with lyrics sung in French, Bambara or Nouchi, in a festive and shared atmosphere.

LET'S GO! LET'S GO !

Thu 8 Oct · 21:00 + 28 other dates
PL.D'ITALIE /CENTRE CIAL ITALIE2, 75013 Paris

LET'S GO! LET'S GO !

Thu 8 Oct · 21:00–22:30 + 23 other dates
Théâtre Le 13e Art, 30, avenue d'Italie

Nine dancers carrying their own stories come together on stage for an intimate and universal journey, in which dance becomes a visceral language and differences become a strength.

Discovering pathways into work À la découverte de l’insertion professionnelle

Fri 9 Oct Free
Espace parisien pour l’insertion du 13e (EPI 13), 93 avenue d’Italie

An immersive visit to a Parisian Centre for Employment Integration (EPI) to discover how people on the RSA are supported towards work and independence, through the journey of one person receiving support and the professions involved.

Measuring the City Mesurer la Ville

Fri 9 Oct · 09:30–10:45 + 1 other date Free
Direction de l'urbanisme, 6 promenade Lévi Strauss

Discover the tools and techniques of surveyors, who measure long distances and angles in the street to map public space and prepare urban development projects.

Screening of the documentary "Miroir, Miroir" (Mirror, Mirror) followed by a film discussion Projection du documentaire « Miroir, Miroir » suivie d'un ciné débat

Fri 9 Oct · 13:00–15:00 Free
Cinéma L'Escurial, 11, boulevard du Port-Royal

Screening of the documentary "Miroir, Miroir" (Mirror, Mirror), which explores our relationship to age and ageing through an intergenerational dance piece. The screening is followed by a discussion with the director and the artistic director.

Paris Sportives: Football with the association Sine Qua Non (Tu Vis Tu Dis) Paris Sportives : Football avec l’association Sine Qua Non (Tu Vis Tu Dis)

Fri 9 Oct · 18:30–20:30 + 8 other dates Free
Centre sportif Charles Moureu, 17 avenue Edison

Supervised football training sessions, open to young people who want to try the sport or improve, in a friendly and collective setting.

Participatory Choir at Quai de la Photo Chorale participative au Quai de la Photo

Fri 9 Oct · 18:30–22:00
Quai de la Photo, 9 port de la Gare

Quai de la Photo, a venue dedicated to photography, turns into a concert hall for a participatory choir where the audience becomes the performer and sings, including Céline Dion songs.

FRI 09/10 - LOUIS ARLETTE VEN 09/10 - LOUIS ARLETTE

Fri 9 Oct · 20:00–22:00
Bateau El Alamein, Quai François Mauriac

Louis Arlette performs a live set with electro and electric sounds, in the intimate atmosphere of the boat El Alamein. A moment for fans of introspective sets as well as for dancers.

Concert - Louis Arlette

Fri 9 Oct · 20:00–23:00
Bateau El Alamein, 8, port de la Gare

Louis Arlette offers an electrifying, organic universe with a unique sound: rich textures combined with captivating rhythms. A live set that will delight fans of introspective sets and dancers in search of pure emotion.

Family Saturdays · Crèche Fontaine à Mulard Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Fontaine à Mulard

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Fontaine à Mulard, 8 rue de la Fontaine à Mulard

Crèche Fontaine à Mulard and the association Môm'Artre offer family activities for young children: free play, music, arts and crafts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with children under 6.

Family Saturdays · Crèche Baptiste Renard Les Samedis en Famille · Crèche Baptiste Renard

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Crèche municipale Baptiste Renard, 6 rue Baptiste Renard

Parisian nurseries open their doors on Saturday mornings for early-learning activities to share as a family: free play, musical awakening, visual arts, yoga or parent-child dance. For families with a child under 6 years old.

Paris Sportives: Sports workshops by the Moi et mes enfants association Paris Sportives : Ateliers sports par l'association Moi et mes enfants

Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–11:00 + 8 other dates Free
Moi et mes enfants, 84 boulevard Vincent Auriol

The Moi et mes enfants association offers sports coaching sessions accessible to all, whatever their age and level, to help people enjoy sport again in a friendly atmosphere.

The Little Stories Hut (0-3 years) La cabane des petites histoires (0-3 ans)

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00 + 1 other date Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

A monthly gathering to awaken the very young, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, to share with parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends.

Story time for older kids L'heure du conte des grands

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–11:45 + 1 other date Free ages 3+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Wind the thread, unwind the thread of stories and songs! A gathering to listen to picture books, first tales and sing nursery rhymes, for children from 3 years old and their families.

Support group for cancer patients Groupe de parole pour les malades du cancer

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 1 other date Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

A support group open to people with cancer and former cancer patients, one Saturday a month, to share experiences, talk and be listened to freely and in confidence, and to feel less alone in the face of illness.

Women's Sports in Paris: Basketball with the Paris Université Club Paris Sportives : BASKET avec le PARIS UNIVERSITE CLUB

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–13:00 + 1 other date Free
TEP du Docteur Bourneville Kellermann, 19 rue du Docteur Bourneville

Basketball sessions open to everyone, young people and adults, to discover the sport, play and improve in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

Literary Cappuccino: 2026 Literary Season Cappuccino littéraire : Rentrée littéraire 2026

Sat 10 Oct · 11:00–13:00 Free ages 15+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

Come and discover the librarians' 2026 literary season selection at the Jean-Pierre Melville multimedia library and share your own! Stock up on literary recommendations over a coffee.

Introductory science workshops "But how do they stay up in the air?" Ateliers d’initiation scientifique « Mais comment tiennent-ils dans l’air ? »

Sat 10 Oct · 14:30–16:45 Free ages 5+
Bibliothèque Glacière - Marina Tsvetaïeva, 132 rue de la Glacière

Simple, fun experiments to discover how plants, animals and humans move through the air. Two sessions depending on age: 5-8 years and 9-12 years.

Round table "Science and Design: Encountering Coral" Table ronde "Sciences et Design : à la rencontre du corail"

Sat 10 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

A round table on coral, between science and design, with a marine biologist and a design researcher. For curious adults and older teenagers.

Taste Week: discovering Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a meeting with the Bibliothèques gourmandes La Semaine du goût : à la découverte de Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, rencontre avec les bibliothèques gourmandes

Sat 10 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free
Bibliothèque Glacière - Marina Tsvetaïeva, 132 rue de la Glacière

A meeting with the Bibliothèques gourmandes, an association that has worked for 30 years to promote knowledge of culinary culture and heritage, on the occasion of Taste Week. The focus is on Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a jurist, musician and gastronome, and author of the Physiologie du goût (The Physiology of Taste).

The Assembly of Women: a show to fight inequality! L'Assemblée des femmes : un spectacle pour combattre les inégalités !

Sat 10 Oct · 16:00–17:00 Free
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne, 31 rue Bobillot

A participatory street comedy, a rewrite of Aristophanes by the company Les Pisseuses, exploring consent, the place of women in politics and the sharing of wealth.

GOSPEL RIVER

Sat 10 Oct · 20:00 + 2 other dates
172 BVD VINCENT AURIOL, 75013 Paris

The Gospel River choir conveys the inspiration and power of the Negro spiritual, under the direction of Emmanuel Bayigbetek, with a repertoire blending traditional songs and contemporary gospel.

SAT 10/10 - LONER DEER - RELEASE PARTY SAM 10/10 - LONER DEER - RELEASE PARTY

Sat 10 Oct · 20:00–22:00
Bateau El Alamein, Quai François Mauriac

Concert by Loner Deer, a folk-country singer-songwriter, to celebrate the release of his album Wildflowers in the intimate atmosphere of the boat El Alamein.

Nrityarpana - A Dance Offering Nrityarpana - Une Offrande Dansée

Sat 10 Oct · 20:30–22:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A Bharatanatyam recital, a classical Indian dance form, exploring the great moments of humanity: joy, separation, anguish, love. A show to discover this ancient art.

My First Film-Concert: "Family Memories" Mon premier ciné-concert « Souvenirs de famille »

Sun 11 Oct
Salle Colonne, 94 boulevard Auguste Blanqui

A film-concert for a first sensory experience: five animated films accompanied by a brass quartet and a celesta. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Sunday sport in Paris: badminton and table tennis at Le Stadium gymnasium Paris sport dimanches : badminton et tennis de table au gymnase Le Stadium

Sun 11 Oct · 09:00–12:00 + 8 other dates Free
Gymnase Le Stadium, 66 avenue d'Ivry

Paris Sport Dimanches offers the chance to play badminton and table tennis for free all year round, with no registration, at sports centres in Paris. The City of Paris sports instructors welcome you.

Persian singing workshop Atelier de chant persan

Sun 11 Oct · 10:00–13:00
Théâtre Mandapa, 6 Rue Wurtz

A workshop introducing traditional Iranian singing, open to everyone, exploring vocal technique, Persian poetry and ornaments (tahrirs) through learning a tasnif.

Paris Sportives: Women's Baby Football with the Graines de Footballeuses association Paris Sportives : Baby-Football Féminin avec l'association Graines de Footballeuses

Sun 11 Oct · 11:00–12:00 + 8 other dates Free ages 3+
Halle sportive Dunois, 59, rue Dunois

A weekly 100% women's football session specially designed for the very youngest, ages 3 to 6, to discover the sport while having fun and in complete safety.

Paris Sportives: Basketball with the La Domremy Basket 13 association Paris Sportives : Basketball avec l'association La Domremy Basket 13

Sun 11 Oct · 11:00–12:15 + 17 other dates Free
Centre sportif Charles Moureu, 17 avenue Edison

Basketball sessions open to everyone, with a supervised slot for under-18s and a dynamic training session for adults, in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

CHRI$TIAN GATE$

Sun 11 Oct · 19:30
7 PORT DE LA GARE, 75013 Paris

Chri$tian Gate$ is an artist from Orange County whose journey blends poetry, rap, pop, R&B, rock and folk. His electric performances invite everyone to connect with their own story.

ONSLAUGHT

Mon 12 Oct · 19:00
7 PORT DE LA GARE, 75013 Paris

Concert by British band Onslaught, a thrash metal pioneer, on their European "Force From Hell" tour. A must for metal fans.

French as a Foreign Language Conversation Workshops Ateliers de conversation FLE (français langue étrangère)

Tue 13 Oct · 10:00–11:15 + 7 other dates Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

These workshops, open to all learners of French, let you practise French in a friendly and fun atmosphere, around a range of topics.

Paris Sportives: fitness and zumba activities by Maison 13 solidaire Paris Sportives : activités remise en forme et zumba par Maison 13 solidaire

Tue 13 Oct · 10:00–11:30 + 23 other dates Free
Petite Ceinture du 13e (PC 13), 60, rue Damesme

The "Paris Sportives" programme lets women and teenage girls take part in regular physical activity on sports grounds and in public squares. And it's free!

Outdoor sports for seniors: table tennis with Paris 13 Tennis de Table Sport seniors en plein air : Tennis de table par Paris 13 Tennis de Table

Tue 13 Oct · 10:00–12:00 + 2 other dates Free
Centre sportif Georges Carpentier, 81 boulevard Masséna

A weekly table tennis session for seniors, offered by Paris 13 Tennis de Table, combining precision, reflexes and the pleasure of playing outdoors.

Paris Sportives: Multisports with UP Sport! United for Sport Paris Sportives : multisports avec UP Sport ! Unis pour le Sport

Tue 13 Oct · 18:00–19:30 Free ages 10+
City Stade Charles Trenet, 13, rue Annie Girardot

Weekly multisport sessions for young people aged 10 to 15, combining discovery of several disciplines, physical fitness and team spirit in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

STRATES — Exhibition by Clothilde Fricot Mugnerot STRATES — Exposition de Clothilde Fricot Mugnerot

Tue 13 Oct · 19:00–21:30 Free
Rêva, 133 avenue de France

An exhibition of abstract, organic paintings exploring the transformations of matter, landscape and time, between geological strata, erosion and memory.

Modern 4-Count Rock Dance Evening in the 13th Soirée dansante Rock 4 Temps moderne dans le 13ème

Tue 13 Oct → Wed 14 Oct ages 18+
Digital Village, 21, rue Albert Bayet

A dance evening devoted to modern 4-count rock, an accessible and friendly partner dance. You don't need to come with a partner or know how to dance: you learn, you improve and you dance with everyone.

Outdoor Sport for Seniors: Yoga by UP'SPORT Sport Seniors en plein air : Yoga par UP'SPORT

Wed 14 Oct · 11:30–12:30 Free
Jardin Charles Trenet, Rue Brillat-Savarin

Outdoor yoga sessions organized by the UP'Sport association, designed for seniors to stay fit and relax as a group.

Video game afternoon (ages 8 and up) Après-midi jeux vidéo (8 ans et +)

Wed 14 Oct · 15:00–17:00 Free ages 8+
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull

Once a month, the media library offers a selection of video games to explore with friends or family, open to all curious minds aged 8 and up.

Tournicoti: Wednesday Stories Tournicoti : les histoires du mercredi

Wed 14 Oct · 16:00–16:45 Free ages 4+
Bibliothèque Glacière - Marina Tsvetaïeva, 132 rue de la Glacière

Reading of picture books, stories told with a kamishibai or projected by the librarians, for children aged 4 to 7.

Opening of the exhibition "Antigypsyism, Past and Present." Vernissage de l'exposition " L'antitsiganisme, d'hier à aujourd'hui."

Wed 14 Oct · 16:00–18:00 Free ages 11+
QJ 13, 115 rue de Tolbiac

An exhibition on the history, the manifestations and the normalization of racism against people perceived as Roma, with discussion sessions and personal accounts.

Nijinski's Bal(l)ade La Bal(l)ade de Nijinski

Wed 14 Oct · 18:30–19:00 Free ages 15+
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 13e arrondissement, 31 rue Bobillot

A show drawn from the notebooks written by Nijinski in a psychiatric hospital: a musical poem about the artist and death, somewhere between a concert, a recital and a monologue, performed by a pianist and an actor-dancer. Ages 15 and up.

MYRATH

Wed 14 Oct · 19:00
7 PORT DE LA GARE, 75013 Paris

Myrath concert presented by Access Live.

Jozeph x Jude Aston

Wed 14 Oct · 20:30–23:00
La Dame de Canton, Quai François Mauriac

An evening concert aboard a legendary junk moored in the heart of Paris, with Jozeph and his smooth, colourful "Newpop" world, and the Jude Aston project, somewhere between folk, rock and poetry.

Digital Workshop - Best Practices on the Internet Atelier numérique - Bonnes pratiques sur Internet

Thu 15 Oct · 15:00–17:00 + 1 other date Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A workshop to discover the essential safety rules to apply when using the Internet. It is aimed at people who already know how to use a computer, browse the Web and send an email.

The Midnight Garden: An Evening with Jean Albany and Joseph Zobel Le Jardin de Minuit : soirée Jean Albany et Joseph Zobel

Thu 15 Oct · 18:30–21:30
MVAC, 31 rue Bobillot

A free, participatory reading circle devoted to Jean Albany and Joseph Zobel, two voices from the Creole-speaking world. Portraits, readings aloud and an arpentage workshop, open to all with no prior reading required.

Modelling: an art-based mediation with a therapeutic aim Le modelage : une médiation artistique à visée thérapeutique

Thu 15 Oct · 19:00–20:30 Free
Bibliothèque Italie, 211 Boulevard Vincent Auriol

An art therapy talk on modelling as therapeutic mediation, led by Nathalie Drouault, an art therapist specialising in modelling. She invites you to discover the therapeutic potential of clay through sessions with young patients.

A Prehistory of Women: Did Male Domination Already Exist in Prehistory? Une préhistoire des femmes : la domination masculine existait-elle déjà à la Préhistoire ?

Thu 15 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

A lecture by Anne Augereau, a prehistorian at Inrap, on the place of women in prehistoric societies and the origin of inequality between the sexes.

The Paradox of Beauty. Art Therapists at Work Le Paradoxe du Beau. Des arts-thérapeutes à l’œuvre

Thu 15 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free
Digital Village, 21, rue Albert Bayet

Screening of the documentary “Le paradoxe du beau : des arts-thérapeutes à l’œuvre” (The Paradox of Beauty: Art Therapists at Work), followed by a discussion with art therapists. A film-and-discussion event on art therapy, for an adult audience.