Odyssey 'ODYSSEE'
PLACE CARDINAL LAVIGERIE, 75012 Paris
Cirque Phénix presents "Odyssée" (Odyssey), a show by the Stars of the Peking Circus, created and directed by Alain M. Pacherie. Duration: 1h50, including a 20-minute intermission.
Things to do with kids in Paris: family activities
View on map →Drawing workshop "My Favourite Book" with mlleYo Atelier dessin "Mon livre préféré" avec mlleYo
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart
A drawing workshop led by visual artist mlleYo, as part of the new edition of the exhibition "Mon Livre Préféré" (My Favourite Book) on the theme of Nature. Materials provided, open to everyone aged 8 and up.
Furoshiki Workshop Atelier Furoshiki
Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren, 42 rue Petit
A workshop to discover furoshiki, the Japanese technique of folding and tying fabric to make wrapping, an eco-friendly alternative to plastic or paper gift wrap. For families with children aged 8 and up.
Pokémon and Biodiversity Pokémon et Biodiversité
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A drawing workshop that gets Pokémon and the plant and animal species they are inspired by talking to each other, to discover biodiversity while practising the technique of small dots in Indian ink. Registration required, ages 10 and up.
Of a Little Blue Fly D'une petite mouche bleue
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin
A creative workshop led by author and illustrator Mathias Friman, to think while drawing about the big question: who eats whom?
Christmas Craft and Decoration Workshop Atelier brico déco de Noël
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull
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.
Turn Up the Volume 2026 Ô féminins | Blind Test & Karaoke "Women in Cinema" Monte le son 2026 Ô féminins | Blindtest & Karaoké "Les femmes dans le cinéma"
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache
A festive afternoon to test your music and film knowledge around women singers and composers of cinema: blind test, snack and karaoke, solo, with family or among friends.
Musical tale "Loupé le loup" (Missed the Wolf) Conte musical "Loupé le loup"
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A musical tale full of humour with Gilles Bizouerne telling the story and Elsa Guiet on cello and vocals, to discover the adventures of Loup gris (Grey Wolf). A family show for children aged 5 to 8.
Storytelling Festival: Open Mic! Fête du conte : scène ouverte !
Bibliothèque Glacière - Marina Tsvetaïeva, 132 rue de la Glacière
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.
Concert: Alain Schneider Concert : Alain Schneider
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus
As part of the "Manger, être mangé" (Eat, Be Eaten) highlight, Alain Schneider presents a solo concert full of humour and imagination, with songs about monsters, to be shared with the family.
Illustration workshop with Kei Atelier d'illustration avec Kei
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
After a visit to the "Drôles d'insectes" (Funny Insects) exhibition, children draw their favourite insect, real or imaginary, with advice from the artist Kei. Ages 9 and up.
Show - The Sayings of Ali Spectacle - Les Dits d'Ali
Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly, 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre
A joyful, sunny show of tasty, musical tales, in which Ali Merghache takes you on a journey through stories from around the world. For young audiences, to be enjoyed with the family too.
Escape game A.B.C vs Agatha Christie Escape game A.B.C contre Agatha Christie
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle
An escape game at the library to solve puzzles about the world of Agatha Christie, led by the librarians. Open to adults and children aged 10 and up.
Storytelling Festival: "Manger!" ("Eating!") Story and music by Marien Tillet Fête du conte : "Manger !" Conte et musique par Marien Tillet
Bibliothèque Glacière - Marina Tsvetaïeva, 132 rue de la Glacière
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.
Sunday at the Farm Dimanche à la Ferme
Ferme Montsouris, 17 Vla Saint Jacques
A friendly family gathering: a show presented by artists in residence, followed by a parent-child workshop to try circus arts and magic, with a wooden games area.
The Story Calendar Le calendrier à histoires
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
Like an advent calendar, librarians read a story every day about winter and the end-of-year holidays, to pass the time before the vacation.
DARK CIRCUS
2 Bis Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
A shadow theatre and paper puppet show, created live by the duo STEREOPTIK based on a tale by Pef. A world somewhere between darkness and magic, for the whole family.
Horse GP at the Accor Arena Horse GP à l'Accor Arena
Accor Arena, 8 Boulevard de Bercy
World premiere of Horse GP, a brand-new concept that applies Formula 1 conventions to equestrian sports: an Olympic-level FEI 5* show jumping competition bringing together the world's top 40, combining equestrian spectacle, speed events and a closing concert.
The Odysseys of SIGNES à L'OEIL, Part "En toute légèreté" Les Odyssées de SIGNES à L'OEIL, Volet "En toute légèreté"
International Visual Theatre, 7 Cité Chaptal
Four energetic, mischievous and talkative characters revisit great French songs through body and gesture. A visual, funny and poetic creation in sign-singing, sign-choreography and gestural theatre, in LSF and in French, ages 8 and up.
Chanoyu Workshop for Children and Teenagers Atelier Chanoyu pour enfants et adolescents
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac
An introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony for children and teenagers aged 8 to 16, organized by the Urasenke school: its rules and secrets, to better understand Japanese culture.
Workshop "Open your eyes!" at the Louvre Museum Atelier "L-ouvre les yeux !" au Musée du Louvre
Musée du Louvre, 99 Rue de Rivoli
A family photography workshop in the Louvre's collections: with the help of small challenges, learn to frame, compare and look at the works differently, smartphone in hand.
Creative Kids Créa’kids
Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren, 42 rue Petit
A workshop to make a pop-up card of a very greedy frog, for children aged 5 to 10.
Show: Little Red Riding Hood, or the Hunger of Silence Spectacle Le Petit Chaperon Rouge ou la faim du silence
Bibliothèque Hergé, 2 rue du Département
A music and puppet theatre show that revisits the tale of Little Red Riding Hood from the child's point of view, followed by a participatory discussion at a child's level. Ages 8 and up.
Creative Wednesday: Stop Motion - Manga Fanatics 2026 Mercredi créatif : stop motion - Mordus du manga 2026
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A creative workshop to discover stop motion: bring paper puppets to life and tell your own story, frame by frame. For children ages 8 and up, as part of the Manga Fanatics.
Flap workshop "Who Eats Whom?" Atelier flap "Qui mange qui ?"
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle
A creative workshop where children draw, fold and glue paper to answer the question: who eats whom? Ages 6 and up.
Marc Oosterhoff & Owen Winship – The Smallest Things
Centre culturel suisse Paris, 32 rue des Francs-Bourgeois
A melancholy and funny duo who, without any tricks, create a show out of nothing: using their acrobatic bodies and a few props, they turn an empty space into small feats and a few words.
"Brioches and Revolution!": When Democracy Sits Down at the Table « Brioches et révolution ! » : quand la démocratie se met à table
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel
An object-theater show that revisits the beginnings of the French Revolution with humor, bread, and brioches, and invites the audience to debate. Designed for young people ages 11 and up as well as adults.
Pauline Bigot, Steven Hervouet (Cie AmieAmi) and Bastien Contraire | Pop Up Pauline Bigot, Steven Hervouet (Cie AmieAmi) et Bastien Contraire | Pop Up
L‘étoile du nord, 16 Rue Georgette Agutte
A show for young audiences by the company AmieAmi and author-illustrator Bastien Contraire, which brings the principles of a pop-up book to life-size, somewhere between dance and image.
The Nutcracker Casse-noisette
Théâtre Le 13e Art, 30, avenue d'Italie
The magical ballet "The Nutcracker" makes its traditional winter entrance on stage. A show for the whole family, set to Tchaikovsky's music.
Superphosphate
L'atelier du plateau, 5 Rue du Plateau
An electro-trad dance party where polka, maloya, waltz and zouk love meet, driven by a trio of acoustic instruments and electronic gadgets, with a poetic and psychedelic video setup. To listen to, watch and dance to.
DRAGONS 2 IN CONCERT WITH FILM DRAGONS 2 EN CINE-CONCERT
2 PLACE PORTE MAILLOT, 75017 Paris
Ugo and the Yellow Socks Orchestra present Dragons 2 in concert with film: the film is screened with the music played live by the orchestra.
LRC Electro Dance World Cup – Life's Round Contest Coupe du monde de danse électro de LRC – Life’s Round Contest
Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse, 1, place du Trocadéro et du 11 novembre
Electro dance world championship: two days of battles, performances, workshops and shows celebrating this dance born in France. From age 8, for the whole family.
The Bookseller Mendel – by Stefan Zweig Le bouquiniste Mendel – de Stefan Zweig
À La Folie Théâtre, 6, rue de la Folie Méricourt
A one-man show adapted from Stefan Zweig's novella: in Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century, the bookseller Jakob Mendel, a man with a prodigious memory for the printed word, sees his fate turned upside down by the war. Ages 12 and up.
CIRQUE ARLETTE GRUSS - 'ESSENTIEL'
PELOUSE DE REUILLY, 75012 Paris
Cirque Arlette Gruss presents "ESSENTIEL", a show that celebrates the essence of live performance: to amaze, surprise and thrill every generation. Spectacular acrobatics, poetry, humour and emotion intertwine for an unforgettable experience.
Trio Cassaro, back to infinity Trio Cassaro, retour vers l'infini
L'atelier du plateau, 5 Rue du Plateau
Three musicians from different generations and backgrounds — voice and electronics, viola da gamba, viola — come together to improvise and write new stories together, ages 7 and up.
Billie Holiday Sunny Side
À La Folie Théâtre, 6, rue de la Folie Méricourt
A one-man show, acted and danced: the fate of Billie Holiday, a rebellious woman and legendary singer, in segregation-era America. A show nominated for the 2018 P'tits Molières.
World Championships Breaking & Hip-Hop Freestyle
Adidas Arena, 56 Boulevard Ney
For the first time brought together in a single event, the best B-Boys, B-Girls and Hip-Hop Freestyle dancers on the planet meet in Paris to try to win the world titles. Three days of battles, music and celebration, to enjoy with family or among enthusiasts.
Colette's Very Little Stories Les toutes petites histoires de Colette
Bibliothèque Colette Vivier, 6 rue Fourneyron
A time for parents and their little ones to discover their first books, in the company of librarians.
Pop-up tour and workshop at the Arc de Triomphe Visite-atelier Pop-up à l'Arc de triomphe
Arc de triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle - Étoile
After an introductory tour of the Arc de Triomphe, parents and children build a pop-up model of the monument and of Paris together. A workshop in French, for ages 6 and up.
Saturday Reading: Agatha Christie Samedi Lecture : Agatha Christie
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A Saturday Reading session about the novels and life of Agatha Christie, open to children and their accompanying adults. Participants can also offer to read an excerpt related to the theme.
3-6 year olds' session: Little Hands Moment des 3- 6 ans : Les p'tites mains
Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, 1 rue Reynaldo Hahn
Creative activities for children aged 3 to 6, at the Assia Djebar library. Registration required, with one accompanying adult per child.
Special Margotines: Kamishibai Les Margotines spéciales : Kamishibaï
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Storytelling sessions using kamishibai, a "paper theatre" from Japan, led by librarians for very young children from 6 months to 2 years old and for children aged 3 to 6.
Workshop with illustrator Agathe Chamignon Atelier avec l'illustratrice Agathe Chamignon
Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, 1 rue Reynaldo Hahn
A creative family workshop with illustrator Agathe Chamignon, for children aged 3 to 6 accompanied by a parent, as part of the youth highlight Manger, être mangé (Eating, Being Eaten).
In Little Red Riding Hood's Basket Dans le panier du petit chaperon rouge
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet
Drawing, collage and screen-printing workshop for children aged 7 and up, led by illustrator Julia Wauters. Registration required.
The Storytelling Tree in French Sign Language and in French L'Arbre à contes en Langue des Signes Française et en français
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff
Under the storytelling tree, librarians tell their favourite stories, in French Sign Language and in French. For children aged 4 to 8.
Special Holiday Story Time Les racontines spéciales fêtes de fin d'année
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin
A selection of stories and music chosen by librarians, for a wonderful imaginary journey. For children ages 3 and up.
musical tale: Piaffou conte musical : Piaffou
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.
Listen, I Dance! Écoute, je danse !
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A dance, music and sensory exploration show for very young children, from 6 months to 3 years old, offered for the end-of-year holidays.
Children's Show Spectacle pour Enfants
Conservatoire Municipal Charles Munch, 7, rue Duranti
A family show based on the comic book "Le Loup en Slip" (The Wolf in Underpants): in the forest, the sale of anti-wolf products is booming, but the wolf, in his underpants, is actually kind and benevolent. For young and old, ages 4 and up.
Children's show: Caramel and Nougat, Close the Door, It's Cold! presented by storyteller Violaine Robert Spectacle jeunesse : Caramel et nougat, ferme la porte il fait froid ! proposé par la conteuse Violaine Robert
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette
A little King Nougat sets off to find his Queen Caramel on a snowy night full of dangers, courage and magic. A winter tale for the whole family, ages 6 and up.
Tales of the Round Belly by Nathalie Bondoux Contes du ventre rond de Nathalie Bondoux
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, 11 rue de Lancry
Nathalie Bondoux revisits three classic tales in her own way: Roule Galette (Roll, Flatbread), Boucle d'or (Goldilocks) and Le Gros navet (The Enormous Turnip). A family show to be enjoyed with gusto, for ages 3 and up.
Animal Droppings! The Excrement of Animals. Crottes de bêtes ! Les excréments des animaux.
Bibliothèque Drouot, 11 rue Drouot
A fun and interactive talk to discover what animal droppings reveal about living things, with illustrations and simple questions. For children aged 5 to 8 and their parents.
Music and Exile Series | Konnakol Workshop with Balakumar Paramalingam Cycle Musiques et Exils | Atelier de Konnakol avec Balakumar Paramalingam
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache
As part of the Music and Exile series, an introductory workshop on konnakol (vocalization of the rhythmic cycles of Carnatic music) with mridangam player Balakumar Paramalingam.
Video Games and Virtual Reality Saturday: Investigations and Puzzles Samedi jeux vidéo et réalité virtuelle : enquêtes et énigmes
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
An afternoon of video games and virtual and mixed reality experiences on consoles and headsets, on the theme of Agatha Christie's investigations and puzzles. From age 7 for the video games and age 12 for the virtual reality.
TaxiTram December 2026 TaxiTram décembre 2026
Départ à la Porte Maillot, 15, boulevard Pershing
A coach tour to discover two contemporary art venues on the tram network in the Île-de-France region, with guided visits and a chance to meet the teams. Suitable for accompanied children aged 7 and up.
Kids' Comic Workshop: The Foodie Menu of the Crazy Restaurant! Atelier BD jeunesse : Le menu gourmand du restaurant fou !
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud, 2 place Baudoyer
As part of the SoBD festival, a comic creation workshop for children led by artist and illustrator Alix Le Boucher: imagine in panels a meal full of surprises in a most unusual restaurant.
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.
Screening: Wonders of Animated Cinema Projection : merveilles du cinéma d'animation
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale
An animated journey through 8 short films of all kinds, from the Miyu Distribution catalogue (with the kind permission of Luce Grosjean).
Show: A Thousand Secrets of Chicks Spectacle : Mille secrets de poussins
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
An actor reads the picture book "Mille secrets de poussins" (A Thousand Secrets of Chicks) by Claude Ponti, but the chicks hidden in the library burst out of the books to play tricks on him. A show blending animated videos and multimedia effects, for children aged 3 to 7.
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.