THE ENCOUNTER LA RENCONTRE
Conservatoire Municipal Darius Milhaud, 2 impasse Vandal
As part of the Pride festival, an original theater show performed by recently graduated conservatory students, winners of a dedicated call for projects.
Free things to do in Paris: free events and activities
View on map →Discussion with Elodie Potente Discussion avec Elodie Potente
La Roche, 15, avenue du Général Leclerc
An evening with the author of “Fiertés des champs. Habiter, résister et aimer loin des métropoles” (“Pride of the Fields: Living, Resisting and Loving Far from the Metropolises”), to discuss the resistance, solidarity and collective inventions of rural inhabitants and the LGBTQIA+ community.
"Women's Words": discussions at the Maison des 1000 premiers jours du 20e « Parole de femmes » : échanges à la Maison des 1000 premiers jours du 20e
Maison des 1000 premiers jours du 20ème arrondissement, 9 passage des Tourelles
A free, non-sectarian discussion group led by midwives, for parents to talk among themselves about pregnancy, the baby's arrival, breastfeeding, a newborn's rhythms, joys and doubts.
The Ear and the Pen: Music and Cinema Quiz L'oreille et la plume : quiz musique et cinéma
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A friendly, immersive quiz to guess music from a range of genres and films, led by librarians. Open to everyone, whether visually impaired or not, and to the simply curious.
Agatha Christie escape game Escape game autour d'Agatha Christie
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau
An escape game run by the librarians, in which an Agatha Christie specialist mysteriously disappears in the library. For adults and teenagers aged 14 and over, registration required.
Board game evening with hot chocolate and marshmallows - Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher Soirée jeux de société chocolat chaud et chamallow - Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, 11 rue de Lancry
A friendly evening for families or friends to discover board games while enjoying some treats.
Game Nights at the 10th arrondissement libraries Soirées jeux des bibliothèques du 10e
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette
The libraries of the 10th arrondissement offer a game night once a month: come meet other players and enjoy a lively or focused time, with family or friends.
TECH - Free show by Danilo Pacheco at CPA Wangari TECH - Spectacle gratuit par Danilo Pacheco au CPA Wangari
Centre Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai, 13-15 rue Mouraud
As part of the Nuit du cirque, the Centre Wangari welcomes Danilo Pacheco and his new show "TECH", a performance on the dialogue between technology and the human body. Free show for all audiences, suitable for ages 6 and up.
Screening and discussion of the film "Zou" Projection-rencontre autour du film "Zou"
Bibliothèque Louise Michel, 29 / 35 rue des Haies
Screening of the film "Zou" by Claire Glorieux, followed by a discussion with the director. A story about exile and friendship, ages 13 and up.
Satie Celebration! Satie en fête !
Conservatoire Municipal Erik Satie, 135 Bis rue de l’Université
The teachers of the Erik Satie conservatory give a concert around the composer's work and that of his friends, on the occasion of the inauguration of their new auditorium.
Literary meeting with Julien Marsay Rencontre littéraire avec Julien Marsay
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder
Meeting with Julien Marsay, author and teacher, about his essay "Queers - Riposter à l'injure" (Queers - Fighting Back Against the Insult), followed by a book sale and signing session.
Concert Hura Mirshekari and N9nE | Monte le Son 2026 "Ô féminins" Concert Hura Mirshekari et N9nE | Monte le Son 2026 "Ô féminins"
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache
Concert by the duo Hura Mirshekari and N9nE, blending the voice of an Iranian singer with percussive, introspective electronic music, around their project Badjens.
Divine Shade • Koahk
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
An industrial rock night with Divine Shade, who blend cold wave, 1990s rock and electronic sounds, and KLOAHK, a Paris project with the sounds of old machines and tribal percussion.
Friday 13: public screening of the film and live recording of "Monster Squad" Vendredi 13 : projection du film et émission "Monster Squad" en public
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull
Screening of the horror film Friday 13 (1980, original version with French subtitles), followed by a live episode of the show Monster Squad devoted to horror cinema.
Pauline Mann in concert Pauline Mann en concert
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet
Concert by Pauline Mann, singer-songwriter, in a trio with voice, piano and saxophone. Her songs in French blend jazz and pop, between hopes, loves and inner vertigo.
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.
Manga Mad: Stamp Carving Workshop Mordus du Manga : Atelier gravure de tampons
Bibliothèque des Batignolles, 18, rue des Batignolles
A creative workshop to learn the art of stamp making, tied to Japanese culture and Manga Mad, led by Nathalie Chapuy of Héron Graveur. Ages 12 and up.
Puppet manipulation workshop by the company Plexus Polaire Atelier de manipulations de marionnettes par la compagnie Plexus Polaire
Théâtre Silvia Monfort, 106 RUE BRANCION
Puppet manipulation workshop with the company Plexus Polaire, in connection with the show Moby Dick: precise movements, acting and improvisation to bring puppets to life. Ages 14 and up, registration required.
Story Time Racontines
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A story hour for toddlers, with stories, nursery rhymes and finger games, for children from 0 to 3 years old.
"Bidouille's LITTLE Stories" for NOVEMBER - story time for 0-3 year olds "Les PETITES histoires de Bidouille" de NOVEMBRE - l'heure du conte des 0-3 ans
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte
A monthly reading session for babies from 0 to 3 years old and their parents: picture books, first-word books, nursery rhymes and finger games with Bidouille, the orange mascot, and its librarians.
Stories for Big Kids Histoires pour grands
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Stories told to children aged 6 and up, who are no longer toddlers. An event for the "big kids" at the multimedia library.
Mother-and-child photo workshop with Caroline Lepeu Atelier photo La mère et l'enfant avec Caroline Lepeu
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
A two-hour workshop for mothers and their children: a time for sharing, writing and dancing, followed by a photo session to reclaim your image and celebrate motherhood.
Inclusive and Feminist Readings by Librarians Lectures inclusives et féministes par les bibliothécaires
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder
A reading session led by librarians to discover important texts on gender minorities: novels, poetry, plays and documentaries to listen to and share. Ages 16 and up.
Who Eats What? Pop-Up Workshop for Little Ones! Qui mange quoi ? Atelier pop-up pour les petits !
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette
A pop-up workshop for children aged 4 to 7, led by author-illustrator Annette Tamarkin: they discover colourful animals and create their own pop-up book.
Creative Workshop for Teens and Adults L'Atelier créatif ados-adultes
Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly, 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre
Creative workshops to discover new techniques or perfect the ones you already know, one Saturday a month. From age 15.
Tales of the Round Belly by Nathalie Bondoux Contes du ventre rond de Nathalie Bondoux
Bibliothèque Toni Morrison, 20 bis avenue Parmentier
Three great classics told in Nathalie Bondoux's own way: on one side those who devour and crunch, on the other those who run and roll so as not to be eaten. A storytelling moment for children aged 3 and up.
Children's show "Yum!" Spectacle jeune public "Miam ! "
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud, 2 place Baudoyer
A show by storyteller Anne-Gaël Gauducheau for very young audiences, from 20 months old, about food, pleasure and sharing.
Storytime L'heure du conte
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, 3 rue de Lisbonne
Come and listen with your family to readings given by the librarians. A friendly activity for children aged 2 and up.
Bilingual French-English Story Time Heure du conte bilingue français-anglais
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens, 38 rue Gassendi
Bilingual French-English story time led by two librarians, one French and one American, with nursery rhymes, songs and readings of contemporary picture books for children aged 3 to 7.
The Creative Secrets of Mademoiselle Kiss, Drag Queen and Costume Designer Les secrets de création de mademoiselle kiss, drag-queen et costumière
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale
A meeting with Mademoiselle Kiss, drag queen and alter ego of costume designer Quentin Lefèbvre, who will talk about creating costumes and makeup. Ages 15 and up.
Literary café Café littéraire
Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, 6 rue du Commandant Schlœsing
A literary café to talk about your back-to-school reading, with a selection of librarians' favourites. Open to everyone, even if you haven't read anything.
But What Is This (Inclusive) Language? Mais c'est quoi ce langage (inclusif) ?
Maison de la Conversation, 10, rue Maurice Grimaud
A series of 4 workshops to understand what inclusive language really is, its forms and its uses, and to learn how to debate it calmly. Open to everyone, with a good oral command of French.
Exceptional opening and guided tours - Robert Burley exhibition - Great Lakes, The Common Horizon of Inland Seas Ouverture exceptionnelle et visites guidées - Exposition Robert Burley - Grands Lacs, L'horizon commun des mers intérieures
Centre culturel canadien à Paris, 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Robert Burley photographs the Great Lakes, between Canada and the United States, revealing their beauty, their fragility and their ecological and human importance. An exhibition for all audiences.
Guillaume Beauquesne's Stoic Agora at the Théâtre de la Concorde L'Agora stoïcienne de Guillaume Beauquesne au Théâtre de la Concorde
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel
The Stoic Agora is a meeting space for anyone wondering about the great issues of our time, with a participatory introduction, a philosophical talk, a hands-on workshop and a question-and-answer session.
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.
Meet composer and sound artist Elsa Biston Rencontre avec la compositrice et artiste sonore Elsa Biston
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus
A meeting with composer and sound artist Elsa Biston, led by philosopher Véronique Verdier, about her sound installation Laisser le geste porter l'écoute (Let the gesture carry the listening), to be discovered in the media library's spaces.
Songwriting workshop with Comae Atelier d'écriture de chanson avec Comae
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
A songwriting workshop led by singer Comae, to introduce children to writing lyrics based on children's books about great women figures.
Gluttony in Western Painting: A Delicious Lecture La gourmandise dans la peinture occidentale : une conférence savoureuse
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, 26, rue Chaptal
A lecture on the depiction of food in Western painting, followed by a small "tasty paintings" workshop. With French Sign Language/French interpreters present, ages 10 and up.
Satie Cabaret Cabaret Satie
Conservatoire Municipal Erik Satie, 135 Bis rue de l’Université
A musical and theatrical cabaret centred on Erik Satie and his friends, devised and performed by the conservatory students: songs, jazz, theatre and poetry.
Pride Festival: screening of the film "Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s" Festival des Fiertés : projection du film "Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s"
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale
Screening of the documentary "Habibi, Chanson pour mes ami·e·s" ("Habibi, a Song for My Friends") by Florent Gouëlou (80 min), followed by a discussion with the director, as part of the Pride Festival.
1000-piece puzzle tournament in teams of 4 - qualifiers for the big interlibrary tournament of the City of Paris Tournoi de puzzle 1000 pièces par équipe de 4 - qualifications pour le grand tournoi interbibliothèques de la Ville de Paris
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull
A puzzle tournament in teams of 4, open to experienced people aged 15 and up. The qualifiers lead to the grand interlibrary final of the City of Paris.
Puppet Workshop with Alex Rochereau Atelier Marionnettes avec Alex Rochereau
Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, 6 rue du Commandant Schlœsing
A workshop on making jointed puppets inspired by Philippe Corentin's picture books, for young and old, with sculptor Alex Rochereau.
Show: Little Red Riding Hood, or the Hunger of Silence Spectacle Le Petit Chaperon Rouge ou la faim du silence
Bibliothèque Goutte d'or, 2-4 rue Fleury
A puppet and music show that revisits Little Red Riding Hood to talk gently about sexual violence against children, followed by a participatory discussion. Ages 8 and up.
Socrates Project: multidisciplinary performance by the Compagnie des Marlins Projet Socrate : performance pluridisciplinaire par la compagnie des Marlins
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Presentation of the Socrates Project by the Compagnie des Marlins: an artistic adventure combining writing, drawing and theatre, based on texts by women from the Périchaux senior club.
Women Composers: The Rhapsody of the Forgotten Compositrices : la rhapsodie des oubliées
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette
A musical lecture that traces the history of women composers, from Hildegard of Bingen to Eliane Radigue and Laurie Spiegel, from the lute to electronic music. Presented as part of the Monte le son festival, ages 15 and up.
Concert / ÂmeS Debout (Jann Halexander Sings Catherine Ribeiro) Concert / ÂmeS Debout (Jann Halexander chante Catherine Ribeiro)
Médiathèque Edmond Rostand, 11 rue Nicolas Chuquet
As part of the Monte le Son festival devoted to women in music, Jann Halexander performs Catherine Ribeiro's songs, accompanied by his musicians.
"Bidouille's Stories" Pride Month Special - Story Time for Ages 4 and Up "Les histoires de Bidouille" spécial mois des fiertés - l'heure du conte des 4 ans et +
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte
Bidouille, the library's orange mascot, invites children to a time of readings, songs and finger plays, with picture books and kamishibai. An event for ages 4 to 8, as part of Pride Month.
A talk on the poetic work of René Guy and Hélène Cadou Rencontre autour de l'œuvre poétique de René Guy et Hélène Cadou
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
A lecture on the poetic work of Hélène Cadou and René Guy Cadou, given by Jean-François Jacques, followed by a discussion.
Julia Lepère - The Sea and Its Double - Musical reading Julia Lepère - La Mer et son double - Lecture musicale
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin
A musical reading by the author of her first novel, La mer et son double (The Sea and Its Double), accompanied by Mathias Bourre, followed by a talk with a librarian.
Board game evening at the Andrée Chedid library Soirée jeux de société à la bibliothèque Andrée Chedid
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau
The librarians are hosting a friendly board game evening, with new games and classics, from age 8. Feel free to bring snacks to share.
Pride Festival: Bad In Black Festival des fiertés : Bad In Black
Gymnase Thomas Mann, rue des Cadets de la France Libre
A friendly badminton tournament played entirely in the dark: the court, net and shuttlecocks glow under black light, with music playing. All levels are welcome.
Concert by the Fantasy Orchestra Concert par le Fantasy orchestra
Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren, 42 rue Petit
The Fantasy Orchestra, a cosmopolitan collective of around forty musicians, offers an eclectic, joyful and costumed repertoire, in complicity with the audience. As part of the "Monte le son" festival, it presents a tribute to women.
Varsovie • Alien Tears • Antifer
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
A post-punk, dark wave and cold wave night with three bands: Varsovie, Alien Tears and Antifer. For fans of Joy Division, Interpol or Alain Bashung.
Elephant Man at the Centre Paris Anim' Angel Parra Elephant man au Centre Paris Anim' Angel Parra
Centre Paris Anim' Angel Parra, 183, rue Vercingétorix
Screening of David Lynch's cult film Elephant Man, followed by a presentation and a discussion led by ARTMELE, in partnership with the Centre Paris Anim' Angel Parra.
SHAM Circus CIRQUE SHAM
Conservatoire Darius Milhaud, 2 Impasse Vandal
SHAM Spectacles takes over the Darius Milhaud conservatory and invites young and old to gather around the ring for an hour of circus acts, blending feats, poetry and surprises. A lively, generous show accessible to everyone, to share as a family.
Sunday Tribute - Pop Punk
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
Every Sunday, Supersonic pays tribute to the legends of rock and pop with concerts by local bands. This free Pop Punk special features live covers of Blink-182, Sum 41, Green Day and The Offspring, in a festive atmosphere.
My first health and environment workshop at the Wagram PMI centre Mon premier atelier santé environnement au centre de PMI Wagram
Centre de PMI Wagram (ex Salneuve), 152 avenue de Wagram
A free workshop to help expectant parents and parents of newborns create a healthy environment for their baby, led by specialists in environmental health and early childhood.
Teachers' Concert Concert des professeurs
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris - Ida Rubinstein, 14, rue de Madrid
First teachers' concert of the 2026-2027 season, with Ralph Vaughan Williams's Quintet in C minor on the programme.
Digital Workshops for Adults ATELIERS NUMERIQUES POUR ADULTES
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin
A friendly workshop where you can ask your questions about digital technology, guided step by step by an instructor. For adults, free, registration required.