The Circle of Young Readers Le cercle des jeunes lecteurs et lectrices
Bibliothèque Toni Morrison, 20 bis avenue Parmentier
Are you 9 or older? Come share your favorite novels, manga… and discover new books, over a snack.
Free things to do in Paris: free events and activities
View on map →Workshop: what to do with seasonal fruit and vegetables Atelier : que faire avec les fruits et légumes de saison
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle
As part of European Week for Waste Reduction, come and discover and cook a seasonal fruit, vegetable or edible plant from the farm.
Turn your favourite image into a tetra pak engraving! Transformez votre image favorite en gravure sur tetra pak !
Bibliothèque Forney, 1 rue du Figuier
An intaglio engraving workshop on tetra pak, led by Mathilde Payen: come with an image and leave with your prints. Open to adults.
Rap and Computer Music Workshop with Le Canap' Atelier RAP et MAO avec Le Canap'
Bibliothèque Václav Havel, 26 esplanade Nathalie Sarraute
A workshop to discover how a rap track is created, from writing lyrics to recording, led by the association Le Canap', followed by a mini-concert. Open to beginners aged 15 and up.
Pokémon and Biodiversity Pokémon et Biodiversité
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder
A scientific drawing workshop to discover the animal and plant species that inspired Pokémon, using taxidermy specimens. Ages 14 and up.
Animation in the Kitchen with Delphine Piau: Workshop, Screening and Meet-and-Greet Ça s'anime en cuisine avec Delphine Piau : atelier-projection-rencontre
Bibliothèque Robert Sabatier, 29 rue Hermel
A stop-motion animation workshop on the theme of cooking, followed by the screening of a film made with hosted families, and then a discussion with director Delphine Piau.
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.
The Memory Thief La Voleuse de souvenirs
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
A one-woman show in which Mathilde Morin brings her ancestors' memories back to life, in a whirlwind of dances and costumes spanning more than two centuries.
Did You Say Music Therapy? Meet the Île-de-France Regional Group of the French Federation of Music Therapists Vous avez dit musicothérapie ? Rencontre avec le groupe régional d'Île-de-France de la Fédération Française des Musicothérapeutes
Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, 6 rue du Commandant Schlœsing
On the occasion of European Music Therapy Day, professional music therapists present their practice and talk with the public about support through sound and music.
Writing Workshop - Agatha's Stories Atelier d'écriture - Histoires d'Agatha
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A creative writing workshop-game to learn the art of suspense, inspired by the themes and characters of Agatha Christie's novels. For all ages, from 7 years old, registration required.
Get Your Ten Fingers Ready: Make Your Own Crocodile! A vos dix doigts : fabrique ton croco !
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
A workshop to make a crocodile out of egg cartons, with painting, cutting and gluing, preceded by a reading of the picture book Un crocodile sous mon lit ! (A Crocodile Under My Bed!) by Ingrid Schubert. Ages 3 and up.
Turn Up the Volume 2026 "O Feminine" | Open stage 100% female Monte le Son 2026 "Ô féminins" | Scène ouverte 100% féminine
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache
As part of the Monte le Son 2026 festival "Ô féminins", the Médiathèque musicale de Paris Christiane Eda-Pierre is organizing an open stage that is 100% female: female musicians and singers, solo or in a group, can apply to perform in front of an audience.
Meet-up about the book "Baisers du singe" by Virginia Woolf, with the publishers Editions La Table Ronde Rencontre autour du livre "Baisers du singe" de Virginia Woolf en présence des Editions La Table Ronde
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull
A meet-up about the correspondence between Virginia Woolf and her sister Vanessa Bell, with the editorial team from La Table Ronde, who will present this selection of letters.
Close-Up Festival: screening of Mamadou Khouma Gueye's LITI LITI Festival Close-Up : projection de LITI LITI de Mamadou Khouma Gueye
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Screening of the documentary film "Liti Liti" (2025, 76 min) by Senegalese director Mamadou Khouma Gueye, followed by a discussion in his presence (subject to confirmation). Part of the Close-Up festival, devoted to the city, architecture and landscape in cinema.
Musical lecture on Clara Schumann by Jean-Pierre Armengaud Conférence musicale sur Clara Schumann par Jean-Pierre Armengaud
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau
As part of the "Monte le Son" Festival, pianist and musicologist Jean-Pierre Armengaud gives a musical lecture on the composer Clara Schumann, with musical interludes at the piano.
Family Pop-up Workshop with Jean Marc Fiess Atelier Pop up en famille avec jean Marc Fiess
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
A creative family workshop to discover the secrets of pop-up and try out its techniques: fold, cut, assemble and leave with your own creation.
Turn It Up - Gospel Concert by the group Giwyze Monte le son - Concert de Gospel du groupe Giwyze
Bibliothèque Hergé, 2 rue du Département
As part of the Turn It Up festival, the Hergé library welcomes the all-female vocal group GIWYZE for a concert blending Gospel, Soul and Jazz, carried by five voices and a collective energy.
Concert: Lucia Wilson & Deniz Besim's Rehearsal Library Concert : La répéthèque de Lucia Wilson & Deniz Besim
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus
A voice and piano duo showcasing works by female composers, from German and French Romantic music to contemporary Latin American repertoire. All ages, free admission.
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.
Saint-Soleil, the adventure of the movement that left its mark on the history of Haitian painting Saint-Soleil, l'aventure du mouvement qui a marqué l'histoire de la peinture haïtienne
Bibliothèque André Malraux, 112 rue de Rennes
A meeting with novelist Luce Perez-Tejedor about her novel Saint-Soleil, devoted to the Haitian painting movement of the same name, as part of the André Malraux Fiftieth Anniversary.
November "Reading Adventurers" "Les Aventuriers de la lecture" du mois de NOVEMBRE
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte
A monthly get-together for 9-15 year-olds who want to share their favourites: manga, board games, novels, films, comics, video games… A free hand to talk about what you love and discover new interests.
Eating and Being Eaten: Looking Back at a Project Carried Out in Detention Manger et être mangé : retour sur un projet mené en détention
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg
A roundtable retracing the genesis of a cultural project carried out in detention, with speakers and librarians, echoing the exhibition Prisonnières on the media library's prison past.
What If We Played? Et si l'on jouait ?
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, 26, rue Chaptal
We start with video games, then move on to board games for young and old, in good spirits. You can also bring your favourite games to share them.
Often, Winter Rebels: Screening and Discussion Souvent, l'hiver se mutine : projection et rencontre
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet
Screening of the documentary Often, Winter Rebels, about peasant life in Poitou in the 20th century, followed by a discussion with director Benoît Perraud and writer Marie-Hélène Lafon.
Lenoir in Questions: A Sensitive Portrait of an Unmatched Go-Between Lenoir en questions : portrait sensible d'un passeur hors pair
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe
Screening of a documentary co-directed by Anne Kühn and Jean-Baptiste Erreca, an intimate portrait of Bernard Lenoir, an iconic figure of French radio. Followed by a discussion between the directors and the audience.
Emmanuelle Parrenin concert | Monte le Son Concert d'Emmanuelle Parrenin | Monte le Son
Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière
As part of the Monte le Son festival, the James Baldwin multimedia library is hosting Emmanuelle Parrenin for a special concert.
Concerts for the Feast of Saint Cecilia by La Sirène de Paris Concerts à l'occasion de la Fête de la Sainte Cécile par La Sirène de Paris
Le Pavillon de la Sirène, 20 rue Dareau
For Saint Cecilia's Day, the musical ensembles of La Sirène de Paris celebrate music with a festive evening bringing together large ensembles and chamber groups.
Music in the Nazi Camps La musique dans les camps nazis
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy L'Asnier
An exhibition on music in the Nazi concentration camps and killing centers, through accounts, instruments, scores and drawings by prisoners, as well as photographs of SS officers.
Samuel Bak, Fragments/Hope by Daniela Bak Samuel Bak, fragments/espoir de Daniela Bak
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy L'Asnier
Screening of Daniela Bak's documentary about her father, the painter Samuel Bak, a child prodigy of the Vilnius ghetto. The screening will be attended by the director, in conversation with historian Renée Poznanski.
Sunday Tribute - The Cure
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
Every Sunday since 2016, Supersonic has paid tribute to the big names of rock and pop. Tonight, several local bands play The Cure's biggest hits live.
Endless Pilgrimages: A Religious Journey Across the Indian Subcontinent Pèlerinages infinis, une traversée religieuse à travers le sous-continent indien
M128 - Missions Etrangères de Paris, 128, rue du Bac
A conversation between three voices about the latest book by Father Yann Vagneux, a priest of the Paris Foreign Missions, on the religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Followed by a book signing.
Shaking Hand
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
A Manchester trio playing long, spellbinding post-rock in the vein of Women, Slint and Sonic Youth: an evening for fans of experimental guitar music.
Lecture: The Great Love of Honoré de Balzac and Countess Hanska Conférence : Le grand amour d’Honoré de Balzac et de la comtesse Hanska
Mairie du 8e arrondissement, 3 rue de Lisbonne
A lecture on the relationship between Honoré de Balzac and Countess Hanska, enriched by hundreds of letters and shaped by 19th-century Europe.
Concert in the workshop at the Musée de la Vie romantique: piano and chamber music Concert à l'atelier au Musée de la Vie romantique : piano et musique de chambre
Musée de la Vie romantique, 16 rue Chaptal
The piano and chamber music students of the Excellence in Musical Performance program present a programme at the Musée de la Vie romantique.
The Time of Great Fears Le temps des grandes peurs
Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt, 2 place du Châtelet
A discussion around "Le temps des grandes peurs" (The Time of Great Fears), led by Fabienne Pascaud, as part of the agora 2026-2027 in partnership with Télérama.
Training "The Basics of Fighting Exclusion: Taking Action with Women in Precarious Situations" Formation "BA-ba de la lutte contre l’exclusion : agir auprès des femmes en situation de précarité"
La Fabrique de la Solidarité, 8 rue de la Banque
This training gives you the keys to take action on the ground with women in precarious situations, with presentations of solidarity programs in Paris and ways to get involved.
Doc Month: Screening and discussion around Voyage à Gaza by Piero Usberti Mois du doc : Projection et rencontre autour de Voyage à Gaza de Piero Usberti
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg
As part of the Doc Month festival, screening of the documentary Voyage à Gaza (Journey to Gaza), followed by a discussion with director Piero Usberti and Garance Philippe, co-organizer of the Ciné-Palestine festival.
Grommet
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
Concert by Grommet, a Swedish alternative metal quartet blending power and ethereal atmospheres, in the vein of Deftones, Narrow Head and Fleshwater. For fans of grungegaze and underground rock.
The Food Fresco Fresque de l'alimentation
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle
A collaborative workshop to understand the environmental, health and social issues of our food. A junior fresco accessible from age 13, with no prerequisites.
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.
Family Discovery Hour: Pop-up Books Heure de la découverte en famille : les livres à systèmes
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg
A special session of the Wednesday Story Hour: a family dive into the pop-up books of the heritage collection (pop-ups, pull-tabs, flaps, volvelles…) and the borrowable titles in the children's collection.
Creative Wednesday: Around Basquiat Mercredi créatif : autour de Basquiat
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Creative workshop for children ages 8 and up, around the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, to discover the basic techniques of painting and explore one's own artistic style.
Science Seed: The Food Chain Gang Graine de sciences : Gang de la chaîne
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
An afternoon workshop to explore the food chain with Les Savants Fous: who eats whom, who eats what, and the difference between carnivores, herbivores and omnivores, through role-playing games and experiments.
DJ Workshop / Dance Party hosted by Paloma Colombe Atelier Djing / Boum animés par Paloma Colombe
Bibliothèque Goutte d'Or, 2-4 rue Fleury
An introductory mixing workshop on DJ Paloma Colombe's turntables, open to children aged 8 and up, followed by a dance party for everyone.
Introductory workshop on the RIPOSTE technique against violence against women Atelier d'initiation à la technique RIPOSTE contre les violences faites aux femmes
Bibliothèque Václav Havel, 26 esplanade Nathalie Sarraute
Introductory workshop on the RIPOSTE technique, a physical and verbal self-defence approach to prevent assaults and regain self-confidence, led by the ARCAF association. Open to all women (trans or cis) aged 16 and over, with no age limit and no need to be sporty.
Instrumental and vocal concert, in November, by the Mozart Conservatory of Paris Centre Concert instrumental et vocal, en novembre, par le conservatoire Mozart de Paris Centre
Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris (BHVP), 24 rue Pavée
Harp concert and vocal and instrumental music performed by students of the Mozart Conservatory of Paris Centre at the Historical Library of the City of Paris, with a varied repertoire (Debussy, Fauré, Glinka, Purcell…).
Château Rouge: screening and discussion Château Rouge : projection-débat
Bibliothèque Robert Sabatier, 29 rue Hermel
Screening of the documentary Château Rouge (Red Castle), about teenagers at a middle school in the Goutte d'Or neighbourhood in Paris, followed by a discussion on educational hospitality for teenagers, with director Hélène Milano and psychosociologist Joëlle Bordet.
The Youth Play • Bedroom Vacation
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet
Concert evening with two indie rock bands: The Youth Play, Mexican-British post-punk, and Bedroom Vacation, shoegaze indie rock from Manchester. For fans of The Smiths, DIIV and Bdrmm.
Lunchtime concerts at the town hall of the 8th arrondissement Les midi-concerts à la mairie du 8e
Mairie du 8e arrondissement, 3 rue de Lisbonne
Concert given at the town hall of the 8th arrondissement by the students of Jérémy Jouve's guitar class.
Thursday at the Farm – Compagnie Bric à Balles Jeudi à la Ferme – Compagnie Bric à Balles
Ferme Montsouris, 17 Vla Saint Jacques
Step into the creative workshop of the Compagnie Bric à Balles and find out how juggling comes to life on stage, with time for discussion and friendly light refreshments.
The Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner told by Maëva Abillard Le Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner raconté par Maëva Abillard
Bibliothèque des Batignolles, 18, rue des Batignolles
Maëva Abillard, curator of the Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner, tells the story of this museum housed in the former studio of the painter Guillaume Dubufe and devoted to the work of Jean-Jacques Henner.
The Alhambra, a laboratory of ideas for the architecture of tomorrow L’Alhambra, laboratoire d’idées pour l’architecture de demain
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard
A series of round tables on the legacy of the Alhambra and Al-Andalus, echoing the exhibition Les Secrets de l'Alhambra (The Secrets of the Alhambra). For adults curious about architecture and history.
Is a responsible digital world really possible? Un numérique responsable est-il vraiment possible ?
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
A dialogue between Mathilde Saliou, journalist and author, and Thomas Planques of the association Game Impact on the effects of digital technology on the environment and possible reasonable uses, hosted by Christelle Gilabert.
Historical account of the famous Bayeux Tapestry Récit historique autour de la célèbre tapisserie de Bayeux
Bibliothèque Drouot, 11 rue Drouot
A talk by Elise Brisson, a history enthusiast, about the famous Bayeux Tapestry, also known as the tapestry of Queen Matilda.
Marguerite Duras: 30 Years Already (1914-1996) Marguerite Duras : 30 ans déjà (1914-1996)
Bibliothèque Saint-Simon, 116 rue de Grenelle (Mairie du 7e arrondissement, porte D dans la cour)
A show blending texts by Marguerite Duras, excerpts from interviews and her cookbook, performed by actress Diana Sakalauskaité. A literary tribute for the 30th anniversary of her death, which is as thought-provoking as it is funny.
Jazzwomen Round Table | Monte le son Festival 2026 "Ô féminins" Table ronde Jazzwomen | Festival Monte le son 2026 "Ô féminins"
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache
Three jazz musicians — Sylvaine Hélary, Louise Frago and Solène Cairoli — discuss their careers with students from the jazz department of the CRR de Paris. A moment of transmission and sharing.
Aure in concert (duo) Aure en concert (duo)
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale
Aure, a singer-songwriter, gives a duo concert at the multimedia library as part of the Monte le son festival, this year with the theme "Ô féminins". She sings about her doubts and about love confronted with time, with concise and direct lyrics.
Screening of a documentary film about Aimé Césaire Projection d'un film documentaire sur Aimé Césaire
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder
Screening of the documentary "Aimé Césaire, les signes de l'avenir" (Aimé Césaire, the Signs of the Future), written and directed by Patrick Chamoiseau and Guy Deslauriers, with Abd Al Malik as narrator. The screening is followed by a sale of works by Aimé Césaire by the Librairie Calypso (subject to availability).
The Cabaret Voltaire Le Cabaret Voltaire
Bibliothèque Forney, 1 rue du Figuier
A meeting at the Forney library with José-Louis Bocquet and Kent, authors of a graphic novel about the birth of the Dada movement at the Cabaret Voltaire in 1916. Discussion, projections of the artwork and presentation of the preparatory work.
Market gardening work session Chantier maraicher
La Ferme de Paris, 24 route de la Tourelle
La Ferme de Paris offers a participatory work session once a month to learn about market gardening: on the programme, theory on soil and green manure, then winterizing and sowing.