LISZT - SATIE - BEETHOVEN
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
Piano concert by Pascal Mantin, with works by Liszt, Satie and Beethoven, including "Für Elise", the "Moonlight Sonata" and the "Gymnopédies".
Things to do in Paris 5th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions
View on map →Rocky Gresset Trio & Baptiste Herbin
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
Rocky Gresset, a jazz guitarist, presents his new project alongside Mathieu Chatelain, William Brunard and saxophonist Baptiste Herbin: a quartet somewhere between swing and bop.
TCHAIKOVSKY - MOZART - CHOPIN
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
Classical music concert in the Church of Saint-Ephrem, a baroque gem in the Latin Quarter known for its acoustics. An intimate gathering for enthusiasts, with a candlelit concert.
Morning meet-up and mutual aid to prepare for library exams Matinée de rencontre et d'entraide pour préparer les concours des bibliothèques
Centre de documentation sur les métiers du livre (CDML), 15 bis rue Buffon
A Saturday morning with other candidates for library exams: 2 hours to meet, share your experience, build connections and help each other.
Arcimboldo Workshop by Dada magazine Atelier Arcimboldo par la revue Dada
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon
A creative workshop where children make their own self-portrait in the style of Arcimboldo, by assembling candy wrappers and cut-out patterns. Presented by Dada magazine, ages 6 and up.
Around a Dream Autour d'un rêve
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun, 74 rue Mouffetard
A journey into the land of the imagination: poems, symbolic tales and improvisations based on words given by the audience, by spoken-word artist Nayan.
MENDELSSOHN - SCHUBERT - BEETHOVEN
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
Classical music concert with works by Beethoven, Schubert and Mendelssohn, performed on cello and piano.
Pierre Manetti Bastien Ribot quartet
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
Pierre Manetti and Bastien Ribot join forces with the Charlier-Sourisse tandem for a musical journey through pieces by Babik Reinhardt, Brazilian standards and original compositions, driven by the virtuosity and rapport of the four musicians.
Close up Festival | Radio creation workshop Festival Close up | Atelier de création radiophonique
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
A workshop to explore the city through sound: listening games, field recordings and sharing soundscapes, for children aged 6 to 10.
Jazzycolors presents: Flow Rea Jazzycolors présente : Flow Rea
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
Flow Rea is an Estonian trio that blends hip-hop, soul and jazz, with a refined sound that appeals to all generations.
Close up Festival | Film concert: Safety Last! Festival Close up | Ciné-concert : Monte là-dessus
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
A film concert around the slapstick movie Safety Last! (Monte là-dessus): Harold Lloyd climbs a building, accompanied live by two musicians. Ages 6 and up, registration required.
Little Stories of Electricity Petites histoires électriques
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun, 74 rue Mouffetard
A talk on the history of electricity, from the amber of the ancient Greeks to Thomson's discovery of the electron. Ages 10 and up.
Lecture: a dialogue between artists, by Valérie Mettais Conférence : dialogue entre artistes, par Valérie Mettais
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon
A lecture by art historian Valérie Mettais on the way artists view the works of their peers, at the Buffon library.
Franck Amsallem “Gotham Goodbye” Featuring Irving Acao Franck Amsallem « Gotham Goodbye » Featuring Irving Acao
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
Franck Amsallem presents his album “Gotham Goodbye” leading an international quartet, with Cuban saxophonist Irving Acao. A jazz concert for an adult audience.
Little Cinema P'tit ciné
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
Librarians combine excerpts from animated films with readings of tales for a shared moment with children, and get them to look at these stories adapted for the screen in a new way.
CHOPIN - SATIE - BEETHOVEN
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
Piano concert by Elio di Tanna around the "Clairs de Lune" programme: Beethoven, Debussy, Satie, Liszt and Chopin. A classical musical evening for an adult audience of music lovers.
Colette Magny Concert Concert Colette Magny
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun, 74 rue Mouffetard
A tribute concert to Colette Magny, a little-known figure of French song, performed by the Lila Tamazit Trio. For fans of chanson and jazz.
Mundolingua
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun, 74 rue Mouffetard
Two workshops to discover the languages and dialects spoken in Europe during Antiquity and the Middle Ages, as well as the different writing systems of the world. Led by the Mundolingua museum of languages and language.
Games Evening - L'Heure Joyeuse Library - 5th and 6th arrondissement Soirée jeux - bibliothèque L'Heure Joyeuse - 5e et 6e arrondissement
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
The libraries of the 5th and 6th arrondissements offer a games evening once a month. Whatever your age, how many of you there are or your level, come and discover plenty of games with the regulars and the librarians, and bring your own games if you like.
SPANK
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
SPANK! fuses the Soul, Funk, Blues, Jazz and Rock heritage of the 1960s to today into a captivating sound. The quintessential Parisian live-funk band, delivering spellbinding performances that electrify the audience.
CHOPIN SCHUBERT SATIE BEETHOVEN
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
Classical piano concert in the Church of Saint-Ephrem, with works by Chopin, Debussy, Schubert, Satie and Beethoven, in a baroque setting by candlelight.
Hugo Diaz - "Home to Home" 5TET Hugo Diaz - « Home to Home » 5TET
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
Soprano saxophonist Hugo Diaz presents "Home to Home", a quintet jazz concert in which the voice plays a central role, accompanied by four young musicians from the national scene.
Cézanne: The Burning Gaze Cézanne : Le regard en feu
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun, 74 rue Mouffetard
A lecture on Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), a major painter of modern art, echoing the exhibition "Cézanne et nous" (Cézanne and Us) at the Grand Palais. By Eric Parmentier, art history lecturer.
Anna Stevens Quintet
Le Son de la Terre, 2 Port de Montebello
Anna Stevens, a singer and dancer with a passion for swing, performs American standards from the 1930s and 1940s along with her own jazz compositions, backed by her international quintet.
Christmas Show Spectacle de Noël
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun, 74 rue Mouffetard
A show in which Arthur goes in search of the wolf and discovers, with humour and magic, stories and sayings from popular wolf lore. A tender, poetic moment to share with the family.
Visions of the Avant-Garde - the Pioneers of Cinematic Experimentation. Film Concert by Olivier Longre Visions d’avant-garde - les pionnières de l’expérimentation cinématographique. Ciné-concert d'Olivier Longre
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon
A film concert paying tribute to four pioneers of experimental cinema: five of their films screened, each accompanied by original music played live by Olivier Longre.
The Sultan of Zanzibar's Date Palm | Musical tale by François Vincent Le dattier du Sultan de Zanzibar | Conte musical de François Vincent
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
A musical tale inspired by a story from Zanzibar: the sultan, driven to despair by a bird that devours his dates, loses his mind, and his seven sons must restore peace. Ages 7 and up.
VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS LES QUATRE SAISONS DE VIVALDI
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
A concert devoted to Vivaldi's Four Seasons, the complete set, along with Mozart's A Little Night Music, performed by Les Violons de France.
SCHUBERT BEETHOVEN MENDELSSOHN
17 RUE DES CARMES, 75005 Paris
Classical music concert with Maya Devane on cello and Darreng Sheng on piano, in the Saint-Ephrem church, a Baroque venue in the heart of the Latin Quarter. By candlelight, for classical music enthusiasts.
Blue Week 2026: "The Tuk-Tuk of Generations" Mouffetard Seniors Club (Paris 5th) Semaine bleue 2026 : « Le Tuk-Tuk des générations » Club séniors Mouffetard (Paris 5e)
Club seniors Mouffetard, 20, rue Ortolan
Rides in an OuiCycle, an adapted group vehicle, to rediscover the heritage of the 5th arrondissement alongside children from partner organisations. A time for meeting and sharing between the generations.
Formula Bula, the comic book festival Formula Bula, le festival de bande dessinée
Césure, 13 rue Santeuil
Formula Bula, a comic book festival in Paris: exhibitions, meet-ups and a programme for young audiences about heritage, contemporary international creation and emerging forms.
Taste and Learning at Sorbonne Université Saveurs savantes à Sorbonne Université
Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, 4, place Jussieu
The Fête de la Science at Sorbonne Université celebrates taste and flavours: workshops, laboratory tours, stands, games and exhibitions, open to everyone at the weekend.
Language workshops at Jardin des langues - Buffon library Ateliers linguistiques Jardin des langues - bibliothèque Buffon
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon
As part of the Jardin des langues festival, in partnership with FICEP, the Buffon library is hosting workshops introducing languages and cultures, including a Japanese workshop open to children aged 8 and up.
Exhibition | Little Naturalists Exposition | Les P'tits naturalistes
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
An exhibition based on the Éveil Nature collection, which combines colourful, scientific illustrations with short explanatory texts to introduce children to science from a very young age.
October events at L'Heure Joyeuse Les animations d'octobre à L'Heure Joyeuse
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
The month's programme of events at the L'Heure Joyeuse library: workshop, exhibition, storytelling, film screening and regular activities for children and families.
Palestine Photographed by Joss Dray La Palestine photographiée par Joss Dray
Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
Exhibition of photographs by Joss Dray at the IMA library, a record of everyday Palestinian life taken twenty-five years ago and never shown to the public.
Tell Me a Story Contine-moi une histoire
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
Librarians tell stories, nursery rhymes and finger games for the very young, and tales for older children.
Exhibition "The Making of Collections": Donations to the Sainte-Geneviève Library Exposition « La fabrique des collections » : les dons à la bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève
Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, 10, place du Panthéon
An exhibition that reveals, through around a hundred books, objects and archival items, the history of donations and the enrichment of the encyclopedic collections of the Sainte-Geneviève Library.
U2: An Irish Story U2 : Une histoire irlandaise
Centre Culturel Irlandais, 5 Rue des Irlandais
A photography exhibition tracing U2's Dublin roots and the band's impact on Irish music and culture, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Meet-ups at l'Escalier: literary and cultural café Les rendez-vous de l'Escalier : café littéraire et culturel
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon
A monthly literary and cultural café where everyone shares their favourites: novels, theatre, cinema, exhibitions. A friendly gathering led by a librarian, open to all cultures.
Exhibition: Cinema Print - Vidocq, Fantômas, James Bond and Other Transmedia Worlds Exposition les imprimés du cinéma - Vidocq, Fantômas, James Bond et autres univers transmédiatiques
Bibliothèque des littératures policières (BiLiPo), 48 rue Cardinal Lemoine
The BiLiPo is displaying part of its collections devoted to cinema print: posters, film novels, pamphlets…
English Club at the Buffon Library English Club à la bibliothèque Buffon
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon
Conversation workshop and reading club in English, open to all levels, from beginner to advanced, to chat and share your cultural favourites.
Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the 5th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris
Club seniors Mouffetard, 20, rue Ortolan
The senior clubs of the 5th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over free of charge — retired, early-retired or working adults — for a wide variety of activities.
Guided tours of the Sorbonne Visites guidées en Sorbonne
Sorbonne, 47 rue des Ecoles
Throughout the year, discover this iconic site through a series of guided tours organized by the Chancellery of the Universities of Paris and Île-de-France.
Foucault, an intellectual adventure at the Collège de France Foucault, une aventure intellectuelle au Collège de France
Collège de France, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot
An exhibition devoted to Michel Foucault's time at the Collège de France, where he taught from 1970 to 1984, through around a hundred items: unpublished manuscripts, personal objects and audio and video archives.
Game Nights - Libraries of the 5th and 6th Arrondissements Soirées jeux - bibliothèques du 5e et 6e arrondissement
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
The libraries of the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris offer a game night once a month, open to all ages and all levels, with a variety of games and a potluck buffet.
Long Live the Bride! Vive la mariée !
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard
An exhibition on marriage in the Maghreb: around forty costumes and adornments never before shown in France, displayed alongside creations by 27 contemporary artists from the Maghreb and its diasporas.
Exhibition "Artists at the Museum" Expo « Artistes au Museum »
Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle - Grande Galerie de l'Évolution, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
To mark the Museum's 400th anniversary, a brand-new exhibition explores the links between art and science through its art collections, from scientific explorations to contemporary artists.
Local sport in Paris: badminton at the Patriarches gym Paris sport proximité : badminton au gymnase Patriarches
Gymnase Patriarches, 6, place Bernard Halpern
Come and take part in a sporting activity near your home! Badminton sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, open to everyone.
Paris sport familles: motor skills / baby gym at the Ortolan gymnasium Paris sport familles : motricité / baby gym au gymnase Ortolan
Gymnase Ortolan, 18 rue Ortolan
The City of Paris offers a motor skills / baby gym session at the Ortolan gymnasium, for Parisian families with children aged 3 to 7. Free activity, no booking required.
Paris family sports: baby parkour (children's motor skills) at Centr'Halles Park Suzanne Berlioux Paris sport familles : baby parkour (motricité enfant) au Centr'Halles Park Suzanne Berlioux
Centr'Halles Park, 4 place de la rotonde
Every Sunday, the City of Paris offers baby parkour sessions at Centr'Halles Park, to develop the motor skills of young children accompanied by their parents.
Create and record your music in a studio Créez et enregistrez votre musique en studio
DMT LAB Studio, 13, rue Santeuil
An immersive workshop in a recording studio where participants imagine, write and record their own song, guided by professionals. Open to children, young people, companies, beginner artists and the curious, with no musical skills required.
"On the Trail of the Dinosaurs" at the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution « Sur les traces des dinosaures » à la Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
Grande galerie de l'évolution - Jardin des Plantes, 2 place Valhubert
An exhibition on Cretaceous dinosaurs and the work of palaeontologists, with skeletons, reconstructions and illustrations. For the whole family.
European Night of Museums at the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution La Nuit européenne des musées à la Grande galerie de l'évolution
Grande galerie de l'évolution - Jardin des Plantes, 2 place Valhubert
The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution opens its doors for the European Night of Museums: explore its permanent collections, from aquatic wildlife to the caravan of African savanna animals, by way of tropical forests and extinct species.
Travel with Jules Verne in an unforgettable immersive show at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves! Voyagez avec Jules Verne dans un spectacle immersif inoubliable au Grand Hôtel des Rêves !
Grand Hôtel des rêves, 47, rue du Cardinal Lemoine
An immersive show in Paris where families follow the actors from room to room, meeting the worlds imagined by Jules Verne. A theatrical adventure lasting 1 hour 10 minutes, suitable from a very young age.
The Great Adventure of Medical Knowledge La grande aventure du savoir médical
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard
An exhibition on the transmission of medical knowledge from Antiquity to Modern Times, through illuminated manuscripts, incunabula and objects of pharmacopoeia and surgery, with digital animations.
Nicolas Flamel. Paper Alchemist Nicolas Flamel. Alchimiste de papier
Musée du Cluny, 28, rue du Sommerard
An exhibition at the Cluny museum on Nicolas Flamel, a 14th-century Parisian bourgeois who became a legendary figure of alchemy. Through his tombstone and archival documents, it separates the man from the legend.
Your All Saints' Day holiday at the Jardin des Plantes Vos vacances de la Toussaint au Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des plantes, 57, rue Cuvier
The Jardin des Plantes is offering a holiday programme combining exhibitions, shows, workshops and Halloween activities, with dinosaurs, palm trees and animals. Young and old alike will find plenty to marvel at.
Autumn 2026 Holiday Workshops Stages vacances d'Automne 2026
Centre Paris Anim' Arras, 48 rue du Cardinal Lemoine
Holiday workshops for children, teens and adults: K-pop, robotics, drama, modern jazz, visual arts, comics, graffiti, English and bilingual workshops.
Pariscience, the International Science Film Festival Pariscience, le festival international du film scientifique
Institut de physique du globe de Paris, 1, rue Jussieu
The International Science Film Festival returns for a 22nd edition, entirely free and open to everyone, with screenings of science films followed by discussions between scientists and the film teams.