Free things to do in Paris: free events and activities

1504 upcoming free events in Paris: exhibitions, workshops, concerts and guided visits.
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Screening: Wonders of Animated Cinema Projection : merveilles du cinéma d'animation

Sat 5 Dec · 15:00–16:30 Free ages 12+
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).

Taxi Driver. Film club at the Germaine Tillion library Taxi Driver. Ciné-club de la bibliothèque Germaine Tillion

Sat 5 Dec · 15:00–17:30 Free ages 16+
Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, 6 rue du Commandant Schlœsing

Screening of Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver", introduced and put into context by Patrice Bougon, a film lecturer at the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle. The film is not suitable for children under 12.

Restitution - Here and Elsewhere: Stories of Cooking Restitution - Ici et ailleurs : Histoires de cuisine

Sat 5 Dec · 15:00–17:30 Free
Bibliothèque Robert Sabatier, 29 rue Hermel

Come and discover the result of the meeting between local associations, people in emergency accommodation and the Robert Sabatier library. Because every dish tells a story — that of our hands, our memories, our languages, our roots.

Show: A Thousand Secrets of Chicks Spectacle : Mille secrets de poussins

Sat 5 Dec · 15:30–16:00 Free ages 3+
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.

Thinking Philosophy: Why Forgive? Penser la philosophie : pourquoi pardonner ?

Sat 5 Dec · 15:30–17:00 Free ages 16+
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid, 36, rue Emeriau

A philosophy lecture on forgiveness, for ages 16 and up, examining crimes that cannot be time-barred and the thought of Jankélévitch. Free admission.

Round table: booksellers' career paths Table ronde : parcours de libraires

Sat 5 Dec · 15:30–17:30 Free ages 15+
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff

Two booksellers, one in Toulouse and one in Paris, talk about their profession: how one chooses it, its joys and its difficulties. An open discussion with questions, with French Sign Language/French interpreters.

The Sultan of Zanzibar's Date Palm | Musical tale by François Vincent Le dattier du Sultan de Zanzibar | Conte musical de François Vincent

Sat 5 Dec · 16:00–16:30 Free ages 7+
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.

Little Winter Tales of Ordinary Thought Petits contes hivernaux de la pensée ordinaire

Sat 5 Dec · 16:00–17:15 Free ages 5+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

A storytelling and song show on the theme of Christmas and winter, where the stories are illustrated with music. For all audiences ages 5 and up.

Musical Cafe Party "They Rap, They Rule" Ca'fête musicale "Elles rappent, elles règnent"

Sat 5 Dec · 16:00–17:30 Free
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette

A friendly musical listening session over coffee, devoted to women in rap, from the New York pioneers of the 1990s to today's artists, not forgetting the French scene.

Board Game Nights - bilingual French Sign Language/French Soirées jeux de société - bilingue LSF/FR

Sat 5 Dec · 16:00–21:00 Free
Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière

Do you like board games and want to discover the media library's collection? Come along for bilingual French Sign Language/French board game evenings!

Music and Exile Series | Round table "Music after exile: how to carry on?" Cycle Musiques et Exils | Table ronde "La musique après l'exil: comment continuer ?"

Sat 5 Dec · 17:30–19:00 Free
Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, 8 porte Saint Eustache

As part of the Music and Exile series, a round table where exiled musicians talk about their journeys, hosted by David Christoffel. For an adult audience interested in music and life stories.

Documentary Saturdays: Pierre's Retirement Les samedis du documentaire : La retraite de Pierre

Sat 5 Dec · 18:00–20:00 Free ages 10+
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin

Screening of Martine Bouquin's documentary about Pierre and Clotilde, fruit and vegetable producers at the Marché des Enfants Rouges for more than 30 years, followed by a friendly discussion with the protagonists.

Show "A Friendship" by the company Chouette il pleut Spectacle "Une amitié” par la compagnie Chouette il pleut

Sat 5 Dec · 18:15–18:45 Free
Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren, 42 rue Petit

Freely adapted from "Loulou" by Grégoire Solotareff, "Une amitié" (A Friendship) tells of a friendship as unlikely as it is precious. A show of storytelling, object theatre, puppetry and music that addresses difference and prejudice, for ages 3-8.

Gisèle Pape in concert Gisèle Pape en concert

Sat 5 Dec · 20:00–21:30 Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet

Concert by Gisèle Pape, an experimental pop and electro artist, as part of the Monte le son Ô féminins festival. Sunny, committed music to dance to, about possible new futures.

Commemoration: Remembering the Tunis roundup (9 December 1942) Commémoration : Souvenir de la rafle de Tunis (9 décembre 1942)

Sun 6 Dec · 10:45–12:00 Free
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

Commemoration organized with the Society for the History of the Jews of Tunisia (SHJT), in memory of the Tunis roundup of 9 December 1942.

Words for One's Pain: A Literary Journey Des mots sur ses maux : parcours littéraire

Sun 6 Dec · 11:00–13:00 Free
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier

A literary journey at the Shoah Memorial to discover, through texts and testimonies, how authors wrote the unspeakable. For visitors curious about history and literature.

Sunday Tribute - System Of A Down

Sun 6 Dec · 19:00–23:00 Free
SUPERSONIC, 9 Rue Biscornet

Every Sunday since 2016, Supersonic has paid tribute to the big names of rock and pop. Tonight, local bands play System of a Down's biggest hits live.

Portraits of Gardeners, photographs by Erwan Floc'h Portraits de jardiniers, photographie d'Erwan Floc'h

until Sat 10 Oct Free
Bibliothèque Goutte d'Or, 2-4 rue Fleury

A series of eight photographs by Erwan Floc'h of the shared gardens of the Goutte d'Or, exhibited in large format on the windows of the neighbourhood library, as part of an event combining talks, workshops and walks.

Formula Bula, the comic book festival Formula Bula, le festival de bande dessinée

until Sat 10 Oct Free
Césure, 13 rue Santeuil

Formula Bula, a comic book festival in Paris: exhibitions, meet-ups and a programme for young audiences about heritage, contemporary international creation and emerging forms.

Solo exhibition "Turning Stone into Gold": Biru ZHAO Exposition solo « Transformer la pierre en or » : Biru ZHAO

until Sat 10 Oct Free
LooLooLook Gallery, 12 rue de la sourdière

LooLooLook Gallery presents Biru ZHAO's solo exhibition, "Turning Stone into Gold", where ink, recycled paper and stone converse between fragility and light.

In-Between, a group exhibition at La Roche Entre-deux, exposition collective à La Roche

until Sat 10 Oct Free
La Roche, 15, av. du Général Leclerc 75014 Paris

A group exhibition bringing together nine artists living in La Roche, who explore figures and forms of "impermanence" through photography, ceramics, wood, paper and painting.

International Glass Fair PARIS14 Salon international du Verre PARIS14

until Sun 11 Oct Free
Annexe de la mairie du 14e arrondissement, 12, rue Pierre Castagnou

For its 2nd edition, the International Glass Fair Paris14 is the only Paris event entirely devoted to glass as an artistic medium, with 30 international artists and a rich and varied programme.

Taste and Learning at Sorbonne Université Saveurs savantes à Sorbonne Université

until Sun 11 Oct Free
Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, 4, place Jussieu

The Fête de la Science at Sorbonne Université celebrates taste and flavours: workshops, laboratory tours, stands, games and exhibitions, open to everyone at the weekend.

The Alchemists of Design Les alchimistes du design

until Sun 11 Oct Free
Galerie 3F, 58 rue des 3 Frères

Two former biology researchers turned art artisans exhibit concrete jewellery and high-end leather goods, inspired by the aesthetics of the Bauhaus.

Taking part in the Salon du déstructuralisme figuratif Participation au Salon du déstructuralisme figuratif

until Sun 11 Oct Free
Serre de l'orangerie, Parc André Citroën, 16 rue de la Montagne de la Fage,

Dandy Diwangkara and six other Indonesian artists are taking part in the Salon du déstructuralisme figuratif, with a series of paper works that questions the bureaucratic reality of identity.

Are today's kings not without a crown? / installation by Luke James Les rois d'aujourd'hui ne sont-ils pas sans couronne ? / installation de Luke James

until Sun 11 Oct Free
Le K.A.B, Place Charles Fillion

Site-specific installation by Luke James: twelve figures with "Janus" faces arranged in a circle in the round greenhouse of the K.A.B, between geometry, ritual and the staging of power.

Exhibition: Woman, Life, Freedom Exposition : Femme, Vie, Liberté

until Sun 11 Oct Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

A photography exhibition devoted to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran, on the occasion of its fourth anniversary, in tribute to Mahsa-Jina Amini and all the victims.

The Fête à Neu-Neu, star of the back-to-school season in Paris La Fête à Neu-Neu, star de la rentrée à Paris

until Mon 12 Oct Free
Bois de Boulogne, Porte de la Muette

A traditional funfair on a human scale, with more than sixty rides, games, treats and free parades on weekends, in the leafy setting of the Bois de Boulogne.

Pecan Pie: The Texas of the Cowboys in 68 Frames Pecan Pie : le Texas des cowboys en 68 pellicules

until Tue 13 Oct Free
Galerie EST, 76 rue Saint-Maur

Father and son, the photographers Marin and Norbert Gilbert plunge us into the world of Texas cowboys, between rodeos, portraits and scenes of everyday life.

Exhibition "This Was Paris in 1970" Exposition « C'était Paris en 1970 »

until Thu 15 Oct Free
Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris (BHVP), 24 rue Pavée

An exhibition of amateur photographs taken in Paris in 1970, from a large competition launched by the City of Paris and Fnac, on view at the Bibliothèque historique.

Simone Veil. My Sisters and I Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi

until Thu 15 Oct Free
Mémorial de la Shoah, 17 rue Geoffroy l'Asnier

An exhibition that tells the intimate story of the Jacob family through documents and images, and sheds light on the relationship between Simone Veil and her sisters before, during and after the war.

Introduction to traditional Wing-tsun kung fu and kali eskrima (adult martial arts classes) Initiation au Wing-tsun kungfu traditionnel et kali eskrima (cours arts martiaux adultes)

until Thu 15 Oct Free ages 16+
Ecole Dansomania, 59, rue Sarrette

Traditional martial arts classes for adults and young people aged 16 to 55: Wing-Tsun (kung fu), Kali Eskrima (armed self-defence) and Panatukan (unarmed self-defence), as part of the open week of the Union Française du PWTS.

Language workshops at Jardin des langues - Buffon library Ateliers linguistiques Jardin des langues - bibliothèque Buffon

until Fri 16 Oct Free ages 8+
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon

As part of the Jardin des langues festival, in partnership with FICEP, the Buffon library is hosting workshops introducing languages and cultures, including a Japanese workshop open to children aged 8 and up.

"As Long As We Have No Faces" - Gabriel Morantin-Painting-October 2026 "Tant que nous n'aurons de visages" - Gabriel Morantin-Peinture-Octobre 2026

until Sat 17 Oct Free
Galerie Michael Lonsdale, 30 rue de Bourgogne

Exhibition of contemporary figurative painting by Gabriel Morantin-Painting, devoted to portraiture and to a dialogue with the tradition of the great masters. For art and painting enthusiasts.

FUTURE FORMS — Contemporary Design / Fashion Exhibitions

until Sat 17 Oct Free
Centre culturel de Serbie, 123 rue Saint-Martin

On the occasion of Paris Fashion Week, Serbia Fashion Week presents FUTURE FORMS, an exhibition devoted to new expressions in contemporary fashion, art and design.

Exhibition - Sow cyan Exposition - Sow cyan

until Sat 17 Oct Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly, 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre

Discover the poetic and luminous works of Soraya, aka sow.cyan, who uses cyanotype to evoke the fragility of nature and question our relationship with the living world.

The living world as a model - an exhibition by the CNRS Le vivant comme modèle - une exposition du CNRS

until Sat 17 Oct Free
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus

An exhibition by the CNRS to discover how researchers draw inspiration from nature to innovate, in the fields of health, robotics, ecology and chemistry.

FORMULA BULA 2026 - Marly or Snow in Summer, an exhibition by Emmanuel Lantam FORMULA BULA 2026 - Marly ou la neige en été, une exposition d'Emmanuel Lantam

until Sat 17 Oct Free
Médiathèque Violette Leduc, 18 rue Faidherbe

Third exhibition at the Violette Leduc multimedia library as part of the Formula Bula festival, devoted to the career of Emmanuel Lantam, animator, illustrator and comic book author, and to his first children's graphic novel Marly ou la neige en été (Marly or Snow in Summer).

Dada little Art Expo + World Tour Dada petit Expo d'art +Tour du Monde

until Sun 18 Oct Free
Fringe Enfants Rouges, 37, rue Charlot

A travelling exhibition of miniature works created by 40 international artists, imagined by Canadian artist Allison Beda. A playful nod to Marcel Duchamp, to see as a family.

Underground! The alternative press of the 1970s in France Underground ! La presse alternative des années 1970 en France

until Sun 18 Oct Free
Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand – Allée Julien Cain, Quai François Mauriac

An exhibition on the alternative and underground press of the 1970s in France, born after May 68: activist newspapers, fanzines, collages and graphic experiments, on view at the BnF.

Exhibition: The Corset by Louis Clichy Exposition : Le Corset par Louis Clichy

until Sun 18 Oct Free
Galerie Achetez de l'Art, 24, rue de Lappe

Exhibition of the original drawings from the animated film The Corset (Le Corset) by Louis Clichy, an intimate story in ink and watercolour about a young boy from Beauce.

Antiques Fair - October 2026 Salon des Antiquaires - octobre 2026

until Sun 18 Oct Free
Place Saint-Sulpice, Place Saint-Sulpice

Antiques Fair in Paris, open every day with a late-night opening on Saturday. A must for antiques and collectors.

Hypersensitive Hyperpower Exhibition: Les Piailleries de la Maison Perchée Exposition Hypersensible Hyperpouvoir : les Piailleries de la Maison Perchée

until Sun 18 Oct Free
Bibliothèque Robert Sabatier, 29 rue Hermel

An exhibition presented at the Robert Sabatier library, in partnership with La Maison Perchée and its gallery of singular art, “Les Piailleries”. The creators of the works open a window onto their inner worlds and those of mental health.

6th Edition of the Week of Other Fashions 6ème Édition de la Semaine des Autres Modes

until Sun 18 Oct Free
Maison Des Autres Modes, 44, rue saint sabin

For its 6th edition, UAMEP brings together in Paris those who create, repair, pass on and invent other ways of doing fashion, with highlights open to the public.

SISM 2026 "For Our Mental Health, Let's Open Up to the Arts" SISM 2026 « Pour notre santé mentale, Ouvrons-Nous aux Arts »

until Sun 18 Oct Free
L'ATELIER, 31 bis Rue Campagne Première

Individual sessions of support through expressive arts, for children, teenagers and adults, by appointment, in a confidential setting tailored to each person.

CROSSING, an exhibition on the Ponte Sant'Angelo FRANCHIR, une exposition sur le pont Saint-Ange

until Fri 23 Oct Free
Pont Saint-Ange, Boulevard de la Chapelle

An exhibition of six photographic stories about those who cross through exile, inequality or climate upheaval, and turn these trials into a future.

Patricia Erbelding - Endemic

until Sat 24 Oct Free
Galerie Marie-Claude Duchosal, 1 rue Ferdinand Duval

Exhibition of paintings by Patricia Erbelding, in which the forms evoke plant growth and mineral strata. A contemplative hanging, intended more for an adult audience.

Alloy / Dzhurayeva / Dufour Alloy/ Dzhurayeva /Dufour

until Sat 24 Oct Free
Fondation Taylor, 1, rue la bruyère

Three artists meet at the Taylor Foundation: the linocuts of Olesya Dzhurayeva, the paintings of Jack Dufour and the sculptures of Emmanuel Alloy, between the fragility of living things and the poetry of the real.

The Nest - Lucie Felix's Cabin Le Nid - La cabane de Lucie Felix

until Sat 24 Oct Free ages 2+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

A cabin to assemble that reveals a multitude of games, including wooden ones, for little ones to discover, explore, play and be amazed.

Rankin: LA F.AI.M, photography put to the test by AI Rankin : LA F.AI.M, la photographie à l'épreuve de l'IA

until Sat 24 Oct Free
A. Galerie, 4, rue Leonce Reynaud

Rankin, a British photographer, exhibits LA F.AI.M: a vast body of generative images that questions the desire to create in the age of artificial intelligence.

Puzzle Fiction: Paris 10th - Writing workshops led by Antonin Crenn Puzzle Fiction : Paris 10e - Ateliers d'écriture animés par Antonin Crenn

until Sat 24 Oct Free ages 12+
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher, 11 rue de Lancry

Take part in a writing workshop over three sessions to compose a collective story from micro-stories, whose fragments will then be presented to the public. Ages 12 and up.

Kiosque en Fête at Nelson Mandela Garden Kiosque en Fête au jardin Nelson Mandela

until Sun 25 Oct Free
Jardin Nelson Mandela, 32, rue Berger

Concerts, dance and theatre programmed at Nelson Mandela Garden as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season.

Kiosque en Fête at Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel Kiosque en Fête au square du Temple - Elie Wiesel

until Sun 25 Oct Free
Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel, 64, rue de Bretagne

Concerts, dance and theatre are scheduled at the bandstand in the Square du Temple as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season. A programme open to everyone, to be enjoyed outdoors.

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.

Kiosque en Fête at Square d'Anvers - Jean-Claude Carrière Kiosque en Fête au square d'Anvers - Jean-Claude Carrière

until Sun 25 Oct Free
Square d'Anvers - Jean-Claude Carrière, 10 bis avenue Trudaine

Concerts, dance and theatre programmed at the square's bandstand, as part of the "Kiosques en fête" season. A varied programme, open to all, to listen to or dance to.