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

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musical tale: Piaffou conte musical : Piaffou

Sat 5 Dec · 11:00–11:45 Free
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, 3 rue de Lisbonne

Piaffou is a story that is acted and drawn, an intimate, poetic and musical show, without artifice, simple and accessible to the very young as well as the older ones. Meet this little bird, watch it be born and live through the seasons… you will discover the violin and the ukulele.

Blood Wedding NOCES DE SANG

Sat 5 Dec · 20:00 + 1 other date
252 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT HONORE, 75008 Paris

The Antonio Gades company presents Blood Wedding and Flamenco Suite, a ballet inspired by Federico García Lorca's tragedy. A masterpiece of dramatic flamenco for an adult audience.

NEMANJA RADULOVIC VIOLIN & YVAN CASSAR NEMANJA RADULOVIC VIOLON & YVAN CASSAR

Sat 5 Dec · 20:30
45 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008 Paris

Classical music concert with violinist Nemanja Radulović and pianist Yvan Cassar, presented by Les Grandes Voix and Philippe Maillard Productions.

Beija Jeanzac quartet

Sat 5 Dec · 21:00–23:30
Le Melville, 28 Rue Jean Mermoz

Beïja Jeanzac, singer, songwriter and harmonica player, presents his project Swing Toon at Le Melville: a 1950s swing in the vein of Louis Jordan, driven by playful, cheerful songwriting.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT CONCERT DE NOËL

Sun 6 Dec · 15:00 + 1 other date
45 RUE LA BOETIE, 75008 Paris

A new must-see event at Salle Gaveau, the Christmas concert is a true explosion of rhythms and colours offered to the public, featuring the Orchestre de la Garde républicaine and four rising stars of the classical scene.

Julie Berès's Tenderness at the Théâtre de la Concorde La Tendresse de Julie Berès au Théâtre de la Concorde

until Sat 17 Oct
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

A show by Julie Berès in which young men speak out to question the norms of masculinity and the pressure to perform, blending stories, dance and music.

Kiosque en Fête in the Champs-Élysées Gardens Kiosque en Fête au jardin des Champs-Élysées

until Sun 25 Oct Free
Jardins des Champs-Élysées, 10 avenue des Champs-Élysées

Concerts, dances, musical readings and shows follow one another at the bandstand in the Champs-Élysées gardens as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season. A varied programme, open to all.

Over the top, undercover

until Sat 31 Oct Free
Fondation Pernod Ricard, 1, cour Paul Ricard

A group exhibition in which Jonathan Martin, Rosa Moreno and Clémence de La Tour du Pin explore what shapes the gaze, desire and perception, between make-up, control and interference.

"Courage": October's theme at the Théâtre de la Concorde « Le courage » : la thématique d'octobre au Théâtre de la Concorde

until Sat 31 Oct
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel

In October, the Théâtre de la Concorde explores the theme of courage through shows, encounters, debates and artistic experiences that question what drives us to take a stand.

"The Art of Always Being Right", at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard « L’Art d’avoir toujours raison », au Théâtre Tristan Bernard

until Sat 14 Nov ages 15+
Théâtre Tristan Bernard, 64 rue du Rocher

Two scientists claim to have found the method for winning any election and pass it on to the audience, as in a seminar. A satirical play about the codes of French politicians, from age 15.

Canadian Cultural Centre: what's on now Centre Culturel Canadien : la programmation du moment

until Sun 15 Nov Free
Centre Culturel Canadien, 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

The Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris presents its current programme: a photo exhibition by Robert Burley on the Great Lakes, a meeting with the writer Martine Delvaux, a Nordic concert and a documentary screening.

Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the 8th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs seniors dans le 8e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Beaucour, 3, avenue Beaucour

The senior clubs of the 8th arrondissement welcome free of charge Parisians aged 55 and over, retirees, early retirees or adults with disabilities, for a wide variety of activities.

Exhibition "Animalia. Bestiary of the Al Thani Collection" Exposition "Animalia. Bestiaire de la Collection Al Thani"

until Sun 10 Jan
Hôtel de la Marine, 2 place de la Concorde

The Al Thani Collection at the Hôtel de la Marine presents more than 120 works exploring the fascination of cultures around the world with the animal kingdom, from the 3rd millennium BC to the early 20th century.

Cézanne and Us Cézanne et nous

until Sun 17 Jan
Grand Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill

A unique exhibition devoted to Paul Cezanne and his artistic legacy, through nearly 180 works that show how his work was discovered, interpreted and transformed by artists of later generations.

Eva Gonzalès. A Free Artist's Journey Eva Gonzalès. Parcours d'une artiste libre

until Sun 24 Jan
Petit Palais - Musée des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris, 2 avenue Winston-Churchill

An exhibition at the Petit Palais devoted to the painter Eva Gonzalès (1847-1883), Édouard Manet's only pupil, with nearly 100 works: paintings, pastels and engravings.

Eternal Tintoretto Éternel Tintoret

until Sun 24 Jan
Musée Jacquemart-André, 158, boulevard Haussmann

An exhibition devoted to Tintoretto, one of the great painters of the Italian Renaissance, with around forty paintings and graphic works from French and international collections.

Pop Art Car 2.0 - The Renault Parade ® Pop Art Car 2.0 - Le défilé Renault ®

until Sun 31 Jan
Le Défilé Renault®, 53, avenue des Champs-Élysées

An open-air exhibition on the Champs-Élysées combining contemporary art, car design and digital technology, with works by French artists and a Renault 8 Gordini Concept unveiled in a preview.

Exhibition "The Seokguram Grotto: The Millennial Secret of Buddhist Art" Exposition « La grotte de Seokguram : le Secret millénaire de l’art bouddhique »

until Sat 13 Mar Free
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

An exhibition devoted to the Seokguram Grotto, a Korean Buddhist masterpiece listed by UNESCO, with photographs, digital and tactile displays, and works by contemporary artists.

Knights, Princess and Dragon Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon

until Fri 30 Apr ages 5+
Théâtre des Mathurins, 36 Rue des Mathurins

A grand knightly tournament on stage: the audience watches the contests and itself elects the winning knight. A chivalric comedy full of adventure, songs and laughter, for ages 5 and up.

"Shear Madness" at the Théâtre des Mathurins « Dernier coup de ciseaux » au Théâtre des Mathurins

until Wed 30 Jun
Théâtre des Mathurins, 36 rue des Mathurins

An interactive murder mystery comedy: a murder is committed every night and it is up to the audience to solve the case. Performed for twelve years at the Théâtre des Mathurins, voted Best Comedy at the Molière Awards in 2014.

Local sport in Paris: Pilates, zumba gold, stretching, fitness and cardio training at the Jacqueline Auriol sports centre Paris sport proximité : Pilates, zumba gold, stretching, fitness et de cardio training au centre sportif Jacqueline Auriol

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Centre sportif Jacqueline Auriol ex Beaujon, 7 Allée Louis de Funès

Pilates, zumba gold, stretching, fitness and cardio training sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity near your home.

Transparency: the first exhibition at the Palais des enfants Transparence : la première exposition du Palais des enfants

until Sun 29 Aug ages 2+
Le Palais des Enfants, 17 Avenue du Général Eisenhower

For its first exhibition, the Palais des enfants invites you to explore transparency! A playful, sensory journey to enjoy as a family, where artworks and scientific experiments play with light to spark curiosity and wonder in the youngest visitors.

Lebanese cinema comes to Paris! Le cinéma libanais vous donne rendez-vous à Paris !

Tue 13 Oct → Sun 18 Oct
Cinéma Élysées Lincoln, 14 Rue Lincoln

The Lebanese Film Festival of France returns for its 6th edition with 47 films, including 30 short films in competition, premieres and restored films, as well as a retrospective with Nadine Labaki in attendance.

ASPN75 Kids Sports Camp – October Half-Term 2026 Stage sportif ASPN75 Kids – Toussaint 2026

Mon 19 Oct → Fri 23 Oct ages 6+
Place de la Concorde, Place de la Concorde

A five-day sports camp for ages 6-12: mountain biking, multi-sports, treetop adventure course and escape game, in the heart of Paris.

Visionaries. Prune Nourry Carte Blanche Visionnaires. Carte blanche à Prune Nourry

Tue 20 Oct → Sun 24 Jan Free
Petit Palais - Musée des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris, 2 avenue Winston-Churchill

The Petit Palais invites Prune Nourry to take over the entire museum to spotlight eighteen little-known or forgotten women sculptors, through their portraits and a dialogue with the collections.

Theater workshop for children in Paris Stage de théâtre pour enfants à Paris

Mon 26 Oct → Fri 30 Oct ages 6+
Octave & Arpège - Ecole de musique et de théâtre, 4, rue de Saint-Pétersbourg

A theater workshop for children ages 6 to 13: body work in the morning, poetic texts and creating a show in the afternoon, with a performance at the end of the week.

Storytelling Art Workshop Stage Art du conte

Mon 26 Oct → Fri 30 Oct ages 16+
Paris - Ateliers / MADELEINE, Crypte de la Madeleine

A five-day workshop to learn the art of storytelling: imagine a fabulous tale, put it into images and words, then tell it in public. Open from age 16, in a small group of 10 people.

Korean Cooking Workshops Ateliers de cuisine coréenne

Tue 27 Oct → Thu 19 Nov ages 18+
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

Korean cooking workshops led by two specialists, on the theme "Street Food & Fusion Sweets", to discover Korean street dishes reinterpreted.

Calendar of costume balls through Christmas 2026 Agenda des bals costumés jusqu'a Noel 2026

Fri 30 Oct → Fri 18 Dec ages 35+
Hôtel de la Marine, 2 place de la Concorde

Monthly costume balls at the Hôtel de la Marine, with period dances, a tour of the monument and dinner, for people on their own. With or without a costume, the main thing is to join in.

Immersive exhibition "Seokguram, an Infinite World" Exposition immersive « Seokguram, un monde infini »

Mon 23 Nov → Sat 13 Mar Free
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

An immersive exhibition that recreates the Seokguram Grotto and offers a digital creation centered on the Buddha, with an interactive setup for creating a wish lantern.

Creative Festival #1 with the participation of Ensemble 2e2m Festival création #1 avec la participation de l'Ensemble 2e2m

Fri 4 Dec → Tue 8 Dec Free
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris - Ida Rubinstein, 14, rue de Madrid

The conservatory's first creative festival, with the participation of Ensemble 2e2m: open rehearsals, workshops, student auditions and contemporary music concerts.