Things to do in Paris 8th arrondissement: shows, family activities and exhibitions

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Benzaquine 4tet

Sat 17 Oct · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Valérie Benzaquine and her quartet of female musicians offer revisited jazz standards and original compositions, somewhere between swing and improvisation.

Baby Concert - Percussion All Around - Baby Concert - Percussion Around the World BÉBÉ CONCERT - PERCUSSIONS AUTOUR - BÉBÉ CONCERT - PERCUSSIONS AUTOUR DU MON

Sun 18 Oct · 10:00 + 1 other date
45 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008 Paris

The Lamoureux Orchestra's Baby Concerts blend the great symphonic repertoire with children's nursery rhymes. A musical journey around the world to listen to, move to and sing along with in rhythm, to discover percussion.

KHALID

Sun 18 Oct · 20:00
252 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT HONORE, 75008 Paris

Concert by Khalid, global pop and R&B superstar, as part of his "It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour". A show for music lovers.

Conspiracies Conspirations

Sun 18 Oct · 20:30–21:50 + 7 other dates
Théâtre Michel, 38, rue des Mathurins

A show by Benoît Facerias, Maxime Schucht and Sylvain Vip, directed by Matthieu Hornuss. Nicolas de La Reynie teaches his criminology techniques and faces an unexpected event linked to the Affair of the Poisons.

Special opening and guided tours – MaSH 2026 - Grands Lacs exhibition - The shared horizon of inland seas Ouverture exceptionnelle et visites guidées – MaSH 2026 - Exposition Grands Lacs - L’horizon commun des mers intérieures

Mon 19 Oct · 17:00–21:00 Free
Centre culturel canadien à Paris, 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

The Canadian Cultural Centre is taking part in MaSH, the kick-off of Paris Art Week: the exhibition “Grands Lacs – L'horizon commun des mers intérieures” (Great Lakes – The shared horizon of inland seas) is open to all until 9 pm, with two guided tours by reservation.

STAN DOUGLAS - PARALLAX

Tue 20 Oct · 11:00 + 41 other dates
1, place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris

The Jeu de Paume hosts "Parallax", the largest monograph devoted to Stan Douglas in France in over 30 years. An exhibition for an adult audience interested in contemporary art.

Julie Saury Quartet Julie Saury 4tet

Tue 20 Oct · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Four exceptional musicians come together to celebrate the great jazz standards: swing, improvisation and instrumental dialogues, in a generous, lively evening dedicated to sharing.

“Najeon Chilgi” Workshop – Creating with Hangeul Atelier « Najeon Chilgi » – Création autour du hangeul

Wed 21 Oct · 16:00–17:30 + 5 other dates Free ages 6+
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

An introductory workshop to Najeon Chilgi, the traditional Korean art of mother-of-pearl decoration, combined with a discovery of hangeul. Participants create their own accessory decorated with a motif inspired by a Korean character.

Adrienne

Wed 21 Oct · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Adrienne presents a sparkling album project blending pop, jazz and Brazilian music, with funny and touching love stories. Surrounded by talented musicians, the group also reinvents classics!

Concerts "The Sea of Korea, Seokguram and Bulguksa" Concerts « La mer de Corée, Seokguram et Bulguksa »

Thu 22 Oct · 19:00–20:30 + 1 other date Free
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

Two concerts devoted to the world of Korean composer Daeseong Kim, between Korean musical traditions and contemporary creation, as part of a programme on the kingdom of Silla.

Estelle Perrault Quartet Estelle Perrault 4tet

Thu 22 Oct · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Four women musicians from the Paris jazz scene revisit standards from the American Songbook, blending jazz, groove, R&B and folk, for an intimate and warm evening.

Two days to better understand the porn industry and its violence Deux jours pour mieux comprendre l'industrie pornographique et ses violences

Fri 23 Oct · 19:00–21:00 + 1 other date
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

Two days of debates, creative work and reflection on filmed sexual violence and the porn industry, around the French Bukkake trial. A key moment to question our collective responsibility.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Ave Maria and Famous Concertos Les 4 saisons de Vivaldi, Ave Maria et célèbres concertos

Fri 23 Oct · 20:00–22:15 + 1 other date
Église de La Madeleine, place de la Madeleine

A classical music concert at the Church of La Madeleine, with the Hélios Orchestra and violinist Glen Rouxel, featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Caccini's Ave Maria and other famous works.

An Evening of Candidacy UN SOIR DE CANDIDATURE

Fri 23 Oct · 20:30 + 1 other date
45 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008 Paris

Concerto en Fa Mineur presents “Un Soir de Candidature” (An Evening of Candidacy).

Naomi & Friends

Fri 23 Oct · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Naomi Guetta sings and plays piano in a repertoire of female composers, from Nina Simone to Barbara, accompanied on drums and bass. A tribute concert to artists who have left their mark on her journey.

TINA ARENA

Sat 24 Oct · 20:00
252 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT HONORE, 75008 Paris

The multi-award-winning Australian star, with 10 million records sold and a 50-year career, returns after a 15-year absence for a series of event concerts. A chance to rediscover her French and international repertoire.

Grace Maira Quintet Grace Maira 5tet

Sat 24 Oct · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

American jazz singer Grace Maira, who has lived in Paris for six years, performs with a quintet of female musicians, blending tradition and creativity. A concert for jazz lovers.

Hervé Vilard HERVE VILARD

Sun 25 Oct · 18:00
252 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT HONORE, 75008 Paris

Hervé Vilard, a legend of French song, returns to the stage with his cult hits such as "Capri c'est fini" (Capri is over), "Nous" (Us) and "Reviens" (Come back). A concert for all those who love classic French pop.

NEW

Sun 25 Oct · 20:30 + 1 other date
36 Rue des Mathurins, 75008 Paris

NEW, a company of kamikaze artists, composes and writes a 100% improvised musical comedy live, thanks to suggestions from the audience. 11 artists create a brand-new 1.5-hour story every evening.

Awarding of the 2026 Albert Londres Prize Remise du Prix Albert-Londres 2026

Tue 27 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

Ceremony for the awarding of the 2026 Albert Londres Prize, the most prestigious distinction in French-language journalism, at the Théâtre de la Concorde in Paris. An evening of reflection and dialogue around field journalism, open to those interested in the news and freedom of information.

Fedia Amice Trio Fedia amice trio

Tue 27 Oct · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Guitarist Fédia Amice, accompanied by Yann Phayphet on piano and Jérôme Renaud on drums, offers evocative contemporary jazz blending original compositions and tributes to jazz traditions.

Performance of the traditional dance "Cheoyongmu" Spectacle de la danse traditionnelle « Cheoyongmu »

Wed 28 Oct · 19:00–20:30 + 1 other date Free
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

Inspired by a legend from the kingdom of Silla, the Cheoyongmu dance blends dance, song and folk beliefs. A show to discover a thousand-year-old Korean tradition, inscribed on the UNESCO list.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons Complete & Mozart's A Little Night Music Les 4 Saisons de Vivaldi Intégrale & Petite Musique de Nuit de Mozart

Wed 28 Oct · 20:00–21:15 + 2 other dates ages 3+
Église de la Madeleine, Place De La Madeleine

A classical music concert bringing together Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Mozart's A Little Night Music, performed by the Hélios orchestra. From age 3.

Fabien Mary Organ Trio

Wed 28 Oct · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

A jazz trio led by trumpeter Fabien Mary, with organ and drums, performing standards from the Great American Songbook and compositions by Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley and Benny Golson.

Should the man be separated from the artist? Faut-il séparer l’homme de l’artiste ?

Thu 29 Oct · 20:00–21:30 + 2 other dates ages 15+
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

A hybrid show blending journalistic investigation, documentary theatre and personal accounts, exploring the question of separating the artist from his work. Ages 15 and up.

Seb Joulie Group

Thu 29 Oct · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Sébastien Joulie, a leading figure of post-bop jazz guitar, performs with his group, joined by Stéphane Moutot, Slim Chikhaoui and Charles Clayette, following the success of his album LOADED.

Immersive Investigation at the Hôtel de la Marine: The Night of the Ghosts Enquête immersive à l'Hôtel de la Marine : La Nuit des Revenants

Fri 30 Oct · 17:30–19:30 ages 12+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

For Halloween, ghosts take over the Hôtel de la Marine once again. An immersive experience in which you follow the trail of a mysterious experiment conducted by Monsieur de Fontanieu.

Schedule of our autumn costume balls! Agenda de nos bals costumés d'automne !

Fri 30 Oct · 17:30–20:30 + 1 other date ages 35+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2 place de la Concorde

Autumn costume balls at the Hôtel de la Marine, with dances from every era, a tour of the monument and a friendly dinner for lovers of French history.

Period Balls at the Hôtel de la Marine Bals d'époque de l'Hôtel de la Marine

Fri 30 Oct · 17:30–21:00 + 1 other date
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

Once a month, the Carnet de Bals association brings the balls of the past back to life in the historic salons of the Hôtel de la Marine: demonstrations and period dances, in costume, for a journey back in time.

24 Place Beaumarchais

Fri 30 Oct · 19:30–20:45 + 6 other dates ages 13+
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

Solo on stage, Brahim Koutari tells the story of his journey as a child from Échirolles who became an actor, blending life story, direct address to the audience and powerful embodiment. A show of transmission, salutary and unifying, ages 13 and up.

Commemorative concert of Chopin's funeral at the Madeleine, 1849 Concert commémoratif des funérailles de Chopin à la Madeleine 1849

Fri 30 Oct · 20:45–22:00
Église de La Madeleine, place de la Madeleine

A re-enactment of the concert given at Chopin's funeral in the Church of the Madeleine, with Mozart's Requiem and works by Chopin, performed by the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère.

Cookin' With Dexter Gordon

Fri 30 Oct · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

The band "Cookin' With" presents a jazz concert built around the compositions of saxophonist Dexter Gordon, in the spirit of the mainstream jazz of the 1950s and 1960s.

Halloween Ghost Hunt at the Hôtel de la Marine Chasse aux fantômes d'Halloween à l'Hôtel de la Marine

Sat 31 Oct · 14:00–17:30 ages 5+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

The Hôtel de la Marine invites children to a ghost hunt in its state rooms. Bring the family, keep your eyes peeled and spot the mischievous spirits hidden in the decor!

CAT POWER

Sat 31 Oct · 20:00 + 1 other date
252 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT HONORE, 75008 Paris

Corida presents Cat Power – The Greatest – 20th Anniversary. Book your tickets in the Ticketmaster presale.

Elisa Lecuyer Quartet - "Ouverture"

Sat 31 Oct · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

French-Venezuelan singer and songwriter Elisa Lécuyer and her quartet present the repertoire from her first EP "Ouverture" (Overture), a tribute to musical theatre. A concert for fans of songs that tell stories.

Our Forests, Our Lives Nos forêts, nos vies

Tue 3 Nov · 19:00–20:30 Free
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

An event combining storytelling, live drawing and music about the forest and its preservation, with Catherine Meurisse, Geoffroy Delorme, Jean-Denis Pendanx and cellist Olivia Gay.

Show "Trad Now" - Sun-A Lee x Kim Joohong / Yunbyul Ballet Company Spectacle « Trad Now » - Sun-A Lee x Kim Joohong / Yunbyul Ballet Company

Tue 3 Nov · 19:00–20:30 + 2 other dates Free
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

An evening in two parts: a dialogue between choreographer Sun-A Lee and percussionist Kim Joo-Hong, then the ballet Gat by the Yunbyul Ballet Company, which reinterprets Korean traditions through today's dance and music.

THE UNSCALABLE ALPS LOS INESCALABLES ALPES

Tue 3 Nov · 19:30 + 1 other date
2 Bis Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris

La Chachi, also known as María del Mar Suárez, blends flamenco and Spanish folklore with vocals, choir and musicians to explore climbing, between pushing one's limits and spiritual elevation.

Square Noon

Tue 3 Nov · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Three musician friends — Alexandre on piano, Axel on drums and Arlo on double bass — get the Melville swinging with jazz full of energy and camaraderie.

Jody Sternberg 4tet

Wed 4 Nov · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Australian singer Jody Sternberg presents her first album, Castles in the Sand, in a quartet, with a tribute to Eartha Kitt.

Animalia Concert: The Enchanted Birds - Hôtel de la Marine Concert Animalia : Les oiseaux enchantés - l'Hôtel de la Marine

Thu 5 Nov · 20:00–21:00 ages 11+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

Concert in the series “Animals in Music”, echoing the exhibition “Animalia. Bestiary of the Al Thani Collection”: a lyrical journey around birds, performed by a soprano, a baritone and a piano.

Very Blue Quartet

Thu 5 Nov · 20:30–23:00
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Jean Bardy returns with "Au Café des Anges" (At the Café of Angels), a jazz quartet where rock-folk and blues intertwine, driven by the energy and finesse of musicians in tune with one another.

MeTooMedia Awards 2026 Grand Ceremony Grande soirée de remise des Prix MeTooMedia 2026

Fri 6 Nov · 19:30–21:30 Free
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

Second edition of the MeTooMedia Awards, honouring investigations, accounts and works on sexist and sexual violence, with speeches and artistic performances on the theme of trust.

Gospel Hélios: enjoy a concert at the Church of Saint-Philippe-du-Roule Gospel Hélios, profitez d'un concert à l’Église de Saint Philippe du Roule

Fri 6 Nov · 20:45–22:00
Église Saint-Philippe-du-Roule, 154, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré

The Gospel Hélios choir, led by Dominique Magloire, performs the great gospel classics in Paris churches. A concert for all audiences to discover gospel as a family.

Gautier Montegu Quartet Gautier Montegu 4tet

Fri 6 Nov · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Four unleashed musicians, somewhere between bebop and modern jazz, blend harmony and swing in an original repertoire. Sandro, Gautier, France and Guillaume pay tribute to the African-American tradition!

Animalia Family Concert: The Carnival of the Animals - Hôtel de la Marine Concert famille Animalia : Le carnaval des animaux - l'Hôtel de la Marine

Sat 7 Nov · 10:00–11:00 ages 6+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2, place de la Concorde

A family concert to discover two emblematic works from the repertoire: Ravel's Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose) and Saint-Saëns's Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals), presented by Daniel Strasberg and Ensemble Arco Iris.

Workshop tour "Origami Decorations" at the Arc de Triomphe Visite-atelier « Décors en origami » à l'Arc de triomphe

Sat 7 Nov · 10:00–12:00 ages 6+
Arc de triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle - Étoile

A family origami workshop to discover the floral decorations of the Arc de Triomphe and create your own folded paper pieces, with a tour of the monument included. Ages 6 and up.

Proust's Little Madeleines: Selected Texts from the Work of Marcel Proust Les petites madeleines de Proust : textes choisis dans l'œuvre de Marcel Proust

Sat 7 Nov · 11:00–12:30 Free
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, 3 rue de Lisbonne

Readings of excerpts from Marcel Proust's "In Search of Lost Time" (À la Recherche du temps perdu), interspersed with accounts by Cocteau and Céleste Albaret, his housekeeper.

A Month with Bach: Opening Concert Un mois avec Bach : concert d'ouverture

Sat 7 Nov · 16:00–17:30 Free
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris - Ida Rubinstein, 14, rue de Madrid

Opening concert of a series of events around Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by the Orchestra of the Early Music and Historical Performance department of the Paris Regional Conservatory.

A Film and Philosophy Series at the Théâtre de la Concorde Un Cycle de Ciné-philo au Théâtre de la Concorde

Sat 7 Nov · 16:00–17:30 Free
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

A film-and-philosophy series in which Ollivier Pourriol gets films and philosophy talking to each other, in the form of a lively conversation for thinking together. An invitation to look differently at the films we love.

Paul Serri's musical cycle at the Théâtre de la Concorde! Le cycle musical de Paul Serri au Théâtre de la Concorde !

Sat 7 Nov · 19:00–21:00 Free
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

A series of educational concerts conceived by violinist Paul Serri, to discover the great classical works through their context, the performers' choices and listening to them in full. Open to music lovers as well as to those who want to discover classical music in a different way.

Jimmy Carr on tour at Salle Pleyel on 07/11/2026 Jimmy Carr en tournée à la Salle Pleyel le 07/11/2026

Sat 7 Nov · 20:00–22:00
Salle Pleyel, 252 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Jimmy Carr, a leading figure in British comedy, presents his show "Laughs Funny": short, punchy jokes that push the boundaries of political correctness. The show is entirely in English, with no subtitles or translation.

Verdi's Requiem at the Église de la Madeleine Requiem de Verdi Eglise de la Madeleine

Sat 7 Nov · 20:45–22:00
Eglise de la Madeleine, Place de la Madeleine

The Orchestre Hélios, the Chœur Éphémère de Paris and a vocal quartet perform Verdi's Requiem, a religious work with a theatrical language, known as the "opera of death".

The Rabbi's Cat - A Musical Tale LE CHAT DU RABBIN - CONTE MUSICAL

Sun 8 Nov · 10:00 + 1 other date
45 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008 Paris

A musical tale based on the work of Joann Sfar: music composed by Marc-Olivier Dupin blends with text read by a narrator and projections of the drawings. Ages 7 and up.

ALCEU VALENÇA

Sun 8 Nov · 18:00
252 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT HONORE, 75008 Paris

Concert by Alceu Valença at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, as part of his 80 SUNFLOWERS European tour celebrating his 80th birthday. The show revisits his greatest hits and his artistic journey, from Brazil to the carnival of Pernambuco.

Mozart & Beethoven - Le Palais Royal MOZART & BEETHOVEN - LE PALAIS ROYAL

Sun 8 Nov · 18:00
45 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008 Paris

A classical concert featuring works by Mozart and Beethoven, with the orchestra Le Palais Royal and soloists, in a programme exploring the musical turning point between Classicism and Romanticism.

Exceptional opening and guided tour – Photo Days 2026 - Great Lakes exhibition - The shared horizon of inland seas Ouverture exceptionnelle et visite guidée – Photo Days 2026 - Exposition Grands Lacs - L’horizon commun des mers intérieures

Mon 9 Nov · 17:00–21:00 Free
Centre culturel canadien à Paris, 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

As part of the Photo Days festival, the Canadian Cultural Centre presents the exhibition “Grands Lacs – L'horizon commun des mers intérieures” (Great Lakes – The shared horizon of inland seas), with free admission until 9 pm, and a guided tour by curator Catherine Bédard, available by reservation.

The Time of the Excellence Pathway L’heure du Parcours d'excellence

Tue 10 Nov · 18:30–20:00 Free
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris - Ida Rubinstein, 14, rue de Madrid

Concert by students of the Excellence Pathway in musical performance, at the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris - Ida Rubinstein.