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

Antillean Dance Bal Antillais

A day of introduction to Gwoka and Konpa, followed by a Retro Zouk & Konpa dance party to dance to Antillean classics, alone, as a couple, with family or among friends.

Opening - Exhibition on secondary victimisation Vernissage - Exposition sur la victimisation secondaire

The association The Witches' Society is holding the opening of a photo exhibition entitled "Mais est-ce que t'avais dit non?" (But did you say no?), along with creations made during cathartic art workshops, on the theme of secondary victimisation of victims of violence.

Tales from the Haunted Barn Les contes de la Grange Hantée

A storytelling and song show where witches, ghosts and strange creatures gather to laugh and shiver. For children and adults alike.

Take Me Out: Au Pairs live in Paris (Les Femmes S'en Mêlent) Take Me Out : Au Pairs en concert à Paris (Les Femmes S'en Mêlent)

The post-punk band Au Pairs, reformed with their original singer Lesley Woods, performs a concert in Paris. A date for music lovers, as part of the Les Femmes S'en Mêlent festival.

Café ciné: "The Cinema of Jim Henson" Café ciné : "Le Cinéma de Jim Henson"

A fun and interactive talk about Jim Henson, the puppeteer behind Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, hosted by Margot Dugué and Bastien Champougny.

Circus & Dance Fabric Workshop Atelier tissu Cirque & Danse

Four sessions exploring the meeting of aerial fabric and contemporary dance, led by two artists. An invitation to experiment with movement, alone and with others.

Meet-up about the book "Baisers du singe" by Virginia Woolf, with the publishers Editions La Table Ronde Rencontre autour du livre "Baisers du singe" de Virginia Woolf en présence des Editions La Table Ronde

A meet-up about the correspondence between Virginia Woolf and her sister Vanessa Bell, with the editorial team from La Table Ronde, who will present this selection of letters.

Herencia Flamenca

A flamenco trio takes the audience to the heart of Andalusia with a traditional, intimate show blending baile, toque and cante, for an intense immersion in pure emotion and duende.

ELIAS J TV BAND

An exceptional concert by ELIAS J TV BAND, featuring the group's greatest hits, live arrangements and special guests. An immersive musical journey for audiences of all ages.

LOUDBLAST

Death metal concert with French pioneers LOUDBLAST and the band HEART ATTACK, for a metal-loving audience.

Aure in concert (duo) Aure en concert (duo)

Aure, a singer-songwriter, gives a duo concert at the multimedia library as part of the Monte le son festival, this year with the theme "Ô féminins". She sings about her doubts and about love confronted with time, with concise and direct lyrics.

BLACK LEGENDS

Black Legends, the musical: more than 25 artists on stage revisit a century of African-American music, from soul to hip hop, through more than 30 iconic songs.

Black Legends

A musical show celebrating the icons of black American music, from soul to hip-hop, and telling the story of the struggle for civil rights. Performed by more than 25 artists on stage.

VERONICA FUSARO

Concert by Veronica Fusaro, an Italian-Swiss singer-songwriter with a powerful voice, blending alternative pop, soul and rock. A must for fans of live music.

BLACK LEGENDS - BLACK LEGENDS, THE MUSICAL BLACK LEGENDS - BLACK LEGENDS, LE MUSICAL

A musical that traces a century of African-American music, from soul to hip hop, performed by more than 25 artists on stage.

Musical Breakfast - Apollon Celebrates Women Petit déjeuner musical - Apollon fête femmes

As part of the Monte le son festival, dedicated this year to women, the media library is offering a musical breakfast devoted solely to female musicians, with pastries and drinks.

Concert by the Orchestre des Jeunes Altistes Parisiens (OJAP) Concert de l'Orchestre des Jeunes Altistes Parisiens (OJAP)

Concert by the Jeunes Altistes Parisiens at the Conservatoire Maurice Ravel, as part of the Concours des Jeunes Altistes 2026. Open to students from the second year of the first cycle up to bachelor's level.

Christmas Craft and Decoration Workshop Atelier brico déco de Noël

A creative Christmas workshop: make a string of paper angels, then a small picture or card using recycled-art materials, to give as a gift or keep. Ages 8 and up.

Storytelling Festival: Open Mic! Fête du conte : scène ouverte !

An open stage where amateur storytellers, beginners or experienced, can tell stories, and where young and old come to listen. All audiences from age 4, free entry subject to availability.

Storytelling Festival: "Manger!" ("Eating!") Story and music by Marien Tillet Fête du conte : "Manger !" Conte et musique par Marien Tillet

A story accompanied by music, performed by Marien Tillet, to give chills and inspire dreams in young and old alike. Ages 6 and up, registration required.

The ideal library of… Martin Page La bibliothèque idéale de… Martin Page

Martin Page talks about his latest book of poetry, Nonbinaires, and presents a selection of works (fiction, comics, poetry, music) that have shaped his imagination, accompanied by Les Filles du Loir.

Self Deception Ankor SELF DECEPTION ANKOR

VeryShow Productions presents Self Deception and Ankor.

The Nutcracker Casse-noisette

The magical ballet "The Nutcracker" makes its traditional winter entrance on stage. A show for the whole family, set to Tchaikovsky's music.

Discovering Paris neighbourhoods: On the way to the Panhard et Levassor factories (13th) À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : En route vers les usines Panhard et Levassor (13e)

Set off to discover industrial Paris and its hidden treasures in the company of a guide-lecturer. A guided tour offered by the Comité d'histoire de la Ville de Paris.

THE FALSE CEILINGS LES FO PLAFONDS

DARAN

Concert by Daran, a leading figure in French rock, presenting his new album "Grand Hotel Apocalypse" after a highly anticipated return to the stage.

Literary café: words and dishes Café littéraire : des mots et des mets

A literary café devoted to earthly food: come and talk with the librarians and share your favourites, novels, essays or documentaries.

Brunelle and Léon in concert Brunelle et Léon en concert

Brunelle and Léon: two voices, a double bass and a guitar for a musical tour of the world, mixing well-known tunes and rarely performed traditional music.

Screening: Wonders of Animated Cinema Projection : merveilles du cinéma d'animation

An animated journey through 8 short films of all kinds, from the Miyu Distribution catalogue (with the kind permission of Luce Grosjean).

Myorun 2026 on 6 December: the muscle run in aid of the Telethon Myorun 2026 le 6 décembre la course du muscle au profit du téléthon

A charity run in aid of the Telethon, open to walkers and runners of all levels, with distances from 2 to 10 km and team relays.

EVERGREY

Metal concert with EVERGREY, IGNEA and STELLAR CIRCUITS, for fans of heavy metal and dark melancholy.

Underground! The alternative press of the 1970s in France Underground ! La presse alternative des années 1970 en France

An exhibition on the alternative and underground press of the 1970s in France, born after May 68: activist newspapers, fanzines, collages and graphic experiments, on view at the BnF.

Discover the exhibition “Éloge du trait” in the agnès b. collection Découvrez l'exposition « Éloge du trait » dans la collection agnès b.

The exhibition “Éloge du trait” (In Praise of the Line) explores the line in all its forms through works from the agnès b. collection: drawings, photographs, videos, sculptures and installations.

Kiosque en Fête at Parc de Choisy Kiosque en Fête au parc de Choisy

Concerts, dance and theatre programmed at Parc de Choisy as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season.

Kiosk Party on Boulevard Blanqui Kiosque en Fête au Boulevard Blanqui

Concerts, dance and theatre are scheduled at the kiosk on Boulevard Blanqui as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season. A varied programme for the whole family: French songs, jazz, pop rock, storytelling, workshops and meet-ups.

The Invisible Worksite: Behind the Scenes of Jean-Jacques Annaud's Films Le Chantier invisible : dans les coulisses des films de Jean-Jacques Annaud

An exhibition revealing the behind-the-scenes work of Jean-Jacques Annaud's films: archives, preparations, location scouting and shooting, to discover as a family from age 8.

ImmersION Exhibition: A Dialogue Between Creative Freedom and Scientific Rigour Exposition ImmersION : dialogue entre liberté créative et rigueur scientifique

An art and science exhibition bringing together around thirty works inspired by research on trapped ions, to be discovered at L'Aiguillage.

Printing, Publishing, Illustrating: Typographic and Graphic Modernity in Vietnam (1860-1945) Imprimer, éditer, illustrer : la modernité typographique et graphique au Vietnam (1860-1945)

An exhibition on the transformations of printing and graphic design in Vietnam between 1860 and 1945, from woodblock prints to the major Vietnamese publishing houses.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 13th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 13e arrondissement de Paris

The senior clubs of the 13th arrondissement welcome free of charge Parisians aged 55 and over, retired, early-retired or adults in a situation, for a wide variety of activities suited to their desires and needs.

New for little ones: baby cinema Nouveauté pour les tout-petits : ciné pouss'

Ciné Pouss' brings together several animated short films by pioneers of animated cinema, with live narration and music. A gentle, funny and poetic first introduction to the big screen for little ones.

Japanese Photographs from the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Scenes, Signs, Sensations Photographies japonaises de la Bibliothèque nationale de France. Scènes, signes, sensations

A major exhibition of modern and contemporary Japanese photography, featuring around a hundred artists and themes ranging from reportage to the most delicate atmospheres.

Behind the scenes at the Gobelins Workshops Les coulisses des Ateliers des Gobelins

A guided tour behind the scenes of the Gobelins manufactory, discovering the weaving workshops and the skills of the weavers.

The Mobilier national reserves, exclusive tour Les réserves du Mobilier national, visite exclusive

An exclusive guided tour of the Mobilier national reserves, in Paris, to discover furniture that has served in the highest places of power, including the offices of several presidents of the Republic.

Paris Volley: the complete home match schedule Paris Volley : le calendrier complet des matchs à domicile

Paris Volley returns for the 2026-2027 season and is counting on the support of Parisians in its Charpy arena (13th arrondissement). The complete schedule of home matches is revealed.

Local sport in Paris: women's fitness at the Charles Moureu sports centre (13th) Paris sport proximité : remise en forme féminin au centre sportif Charles Moureu (13e)

Fitness sessions reserved for women, led by the sports instructors of the City of Paris, near you.

Local sport in Paris: Badminton and Futsal at the Halle Sportive Dunois Paris sport proximité : Badminton et Futsal à la Halle Sportive Dunois

Weekly sports sessions led by City of Paris instructors: badminton and futsal, to take part in an activity near your home.

Paris sport familles: sensory play / motor skills at the Charcot sports centre Paris sport familles : jeux d'éveil / motricité au centre sportif Charcot

The City of Paris offers a session of sensory play and motor skills for Parisian families, with children aged 3 to 7, at the Charcot sports centre. Free activity, no advance booking.

Paris Family Sports: sensory play / motor skills at gymnase Blanqui Paris sport familles : jeux d'éveil / motricité au gymnase Blanqui

The City of Paris offers a session of sensory play and motor skills for children aged 3 to 7, accompanied by their parents, at gymnase Blanqui. A free activity, no booking required, reserved for Parisian families.

Local sport in Paris: women's tennis, multisports at the Charles Moureu sports centre Paris sport proximité : tennis féminin, multisports au centre sportif Charles Moureu

Local sports sessions led by City of Paris instructors: women's tennis for women and multisports for children.

Local sports in Paris: badminton, table tennis and basketball at the Stadium gym Paris sport proximité : badminton, tennis de table et basket au gymnase le Stadium

Weekly badminton, table tennis and basketball sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity near your home.

Local sports in Paris: table tennis at the Blanqui gym Paris sport proximité : tennis de table au gymnase Blanqui

Table tennis sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity close to home.

The CRR de Paris Diary L'agenda du CRR de Paris

Every season, the CRR de Paris team offers many public performances, on site or beyond its walls: auditions, master classes, workshops, meetings, student showcases and lectures.

Paris Street Art in Butte-aux-Cailles Paris Street Art à la Butte-aux-Cailles

A guided tour of the Butte-aux-Cailles neighbourhood, nicknamed the "Street Art village", to discover its murals and the history of urban art. For anyone who is curious, with family or among adults.

Georges Perec, Instructions for Use Georges Perec, modes d'emploi

The BnF is devoting an exhibition of nearly 300 items to Georges Perec (1936-1982), a major figure in French literature and a member of the Oulipo: manuscripts, photographs, paintings, drawings and objects.

Art workshop in English for children aged 6 to 11 – Paris 13th Stage d’art en anglais pour enfants de 6 à 11 ans – Paris 13e

An art workshop entirely in English for children aged 6 to 11, in a former Parisian studio in the 13th arrondissement, during the All Saints' Day holidays.

Creative holidays: visual arts - raising environmental awareness at Môm'Tolbiac Vacances créatives : arts plastiques - sensibilisation sur l'écologie à Môm'Tolbiac

A visual arts workshop led by a visual artist: children observe nature and then create a group fresco in gouache and watercolour, while learning about ecology.

Discovery workshop: Sun Wukong, the Monkey King Atelier de découverte de Sun Wukong, le Roi Singe

The LinguiST'ART association invites children to discover Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, an iconic figure of Chinese culture, and his adventures to the west, then to create a puppet of the famous Monkey King.

The Queens of the Wood: photo exhibition by Françoise Evenou Les Reines du Bois : expo photo de Françoise Evenou

Photographic exhibition by Françoise Evenou, born of her encounter with Estrella, Jessica, Melissa and other transgender migrant women from Latin America, prostitutes in the Bois de Boulogne. An 18-month project combining images, interviews and sound recordings.

Les Fo'plafonds

The social media phenomenon lands at Théâtre Le 13e Art for concerts made of 100% recycled hits! Eight musicians turn everyday objects into instruments to cover Dalida, Police, AC/DC and Charlie Parker.