Free things to do in Paris: free events and activities

1510 upcoming free events in Paris: exhibitions, workshops, concerts and guided visits.
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Palestine Photographed by Joss Dray La Palestine photographiée par Joss Dray

until Sun 1 Nov Free
Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard

Exhibition of photographs by Joss Dray at the IMA library, a record of everyday Palestinian life taken twenty-five years ago and never shown to the public.

Exhibition: Monika Emmanuelle Kazi at the Centre culturel suisse Exposition : Monika Emmanuelle Kazi au Centre culturel suisse

until Sun 1 Nov Free
Centre culturel suisse Paris, 32 rue des Francs-Bourgeois

The artist Monika Emmanuelle Kazi transforms the Centre culturel suisse with an installation of movable picture rails that blends family memories, colonial legacies and the movement of materials between Congo and Europe.

Palestine Photographed by Joss Dray La Palestine photographiée par Joss Dray

until Sun 1 Nov Free
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard

A photographic report by Joss Dray made in 2001 in Palestine, showing daily life, faces, places and Palestinian memory, exhibited for the first time to the public.

Digital art installation: Oncological Radiances, Get Screened! Installation d'art numérique : Radiances oncologiques, dépistez-vous !

until Mon 2 Nov Free
Paris Santé Boucry - Agora de la Santé, 4, rue Boucry

An immersive digital art installation that blends medical imaging related to breast cancer, graphic research and accounts from affected women, their loved ones and caregivers, to encourage screening.

"Fénéstrou", a photography exhibition « Fénéstrou », une exposition photographique

until Tue 3 Nov Free
FIAP Paris, 30, rue Cabanis

"Fénéstrou": a photography exhibition in which each image becomes a window open onto others and onto the world.

Exhibition Pascal Pichon: "Ce qui demeure" (What Remains). Exposition Pascal Pichon : "Ce qui demeure".

until Sat 7 Nov Free
galerie les montparnos, 5 rue stanislas

An exhibition of paintings by Pascal Pichon, in which his small-format works become showcases of a poetry of the gaze. A must for anyone who loves painting and poetry.

Exhibition at Galerie AB - AKKITHAM Exposition à la Galerie AB - AKKITHAM

until Sat 7 Nov Free
Galerie AB - Agnès Aittouares, 5 rue Jacques Callot

Exhibition devoted to the Indian painter Narayanan Akkitham, who has lived in Paris since 1967: around thirty oil paintings on canvas, somewhere between geometric abstraction and the symbolic traditions of India.

Exhibition "Colourful Fantasies" — Annette Weber in Paris Exposition « Fantasmes colorés » — Annette Weber à Paris

until Sat 7 Nov Free
Atelier Arnaud Marie, 6 rue Bertin Poirée

Exhibition of abstract, colourful paintings by German artist Annette Weber, to discover in Paris. An invitation to personal interpretation, open to all.

We saw and loved the "Pompompom Pommes!" exhibition On a vu, on a aimé l’expo « Pompompom Pommes ! »

until Sun 8 Nov Free
Parc de Bagatelle, Route de Sèvres à Neuilly

An exhibition at the Orangerie du parc de Bagatelle to discover the apple in all its forms: botanical history, horticultural diversity, works of art and educational panels. A treat for the eyes and the mind.

Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025 Plus beaux livres suisses 2025

until Tue 10 Nov Free
Centre culturel suisse Paris, 32 rue des Francs-Bourgeois

The Federal Office of Culture is exhibiting at the bookshop of the Swiss Cultural Centre the 17 awards of the Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025, as well as the Jan Tschichold Prize.

Exhibition: 10,000 Years of Culinary Journey Exposition 10 000 ans de voyage gustatif

until Tue 10 Nov Free
Centre Culturel de Chine, 1, boulevard de la Tour Maubourg

Organised by the Chinese Cultural Centre in Paris and the National Museum of China, this exhibition takes you through 10,000 years of Chinese gastronomy, with more than 30 cooking utensils and immersive digital displays.

Five Views — Emerging Japanese Photography Five Views — La photographie japonaise émergente

until Sat 14 Nov Free
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis quai Jacques Chirac

The Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris is hosting "Five Views", an exhibition bringing together five rising figures in contemporary Japanese photography.

Swallowing the Mist and Disappearing, Project Room by Irene Abello Avaler la brume et disparaître, Project Room de Irene Abello

until Sun 15 Nov Free
Le Plateau, Frac Île-de-France, 22 rue des Alouettes

Installations, photographs and videos by Irene Abello, who gives shape to the metamorphoses of water, air, light or fire, those almost imperceptible transformations of reality.

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.

Between Two Vertigos, Gloria Friedmann Entre deux vertiges, Gloria Friedmann

until Sat 21 Nov Free
Transfo, 36 rue Jacques Louvel-Tessier

Exhibition of composite sculptures by Gloria Friedmann, exploring the human figure and our place in a threatened environment. Presented by volunteers and people supported by Emmaüs Solidarité.

SLOW Galerie celebrates 1 year of its Luxembourg space! La SLOW Galerie fête les 1 an de son espace Luxembourg !

until Sat 21 Nov Free
SLOW Galerie Luxembourg, 60 rue Monsieur le Prince

For the 1st anniversary of its Left Bank space, SLOW Galerie presents “Un petit coin de paradis” (A little corner of paradise): 23 illustrated artists brought together around everyday imaginaries, between comforting landscapes and dreamed-up architecture.

Le Forum des images launches its podcast dedicated to artists Le Forum des images lance son podcast dédié aux artistes

until Thu 26 Nov Free
Forum des images, Westfield Forum des Halles - 2 rue du Cinéma

Le Forum des images launches its podcast "Le Bureau des artistes" (The Artists' Office), hosted by Claude Farge, its Director General. A new episode every two weeks, available to listen to now.

Exhibition "Put On Your Boots" with Chloé du Colombier Exposition "Chaussez vos bottes" avec Chloé du Colombier

until Sat 28 Nov Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart

An exhibition by illustrator Chloé du Colombier: her images of forests, meadows and gardens, somewhere between documentary and imagination, with original gouache paintings and a behind-the-scenes look at how they were created.

Exhibition of works on cardboard and recycled paper Exposition d'œuvres sur carton et papier recyclé

until Sun 29 Nov Free
FIAP Paris, 30 rue cabanis

The exhibition "Envisage…" by Kati Béal presents portraits made on cardboard and recycled paper, between strength and gentleness, with a message of resistance, solidarity and hope.

The Autumn Festival of the 10th Les Automnales du 10e

until Mon 30 Nov Free
Conservatoire municipal Hector Berlioz, 6 Rue Pierre Bullet

The Autumn Festival of the 10th: a new free cultural event at the Conservatoire Hector Berlioz, with concerts, shows, theatre and talks, open to everyone.

Exhibition "LALA photographs her city" - Jardin Villemin - Mahsa Jîna Amini Exposition "LALA photographie sa ville" - Jardin Villemin - Mahsa Jîna Amini

until Mon 30 Nov Free
Jardin Villemin - Mahsa Jîna Amini, 105 quai de Valmy

An open-air retrospective of Nicole LALA's black-and-white photographs, taken in Paris between the late 1950s and the early 1980s, on view freely on the garden railings.

Discover the photo exhibition "Wild Nature in Paris" Découvrez l'expo photo « Nature sauvage à Paris »

until Mon 30 Nov Free
Square du Clos Feuquières, 30 rue Desnouettes

A photo exhibition showing the shots of the 10 winners of an Instagram competition on Parisian biodiversity, to be discovered at Square du Clos Feuquières.

Crafts in the photographs of François Kollar Les métiers d'art dans les photographies de François Kollar

until Sat 5 Dec Free
Jardin Monica Vitti (de l'Hôtel de Sens), 7 rue des Nonnains d'Hyères

As part of the bicentennial of photography, the Forney library is exhibiting outdoors around twenty enlarged photographs by François Kollar on crafts, from drawing to finished work.

In search of Agatha Christie in the libraries of southwestern Paris A la recherche d'Agatha Christie dans les bibliothèques du sud-ouest parisien

until Sat 12 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte

For the fiftieth anniversary of Agatha Christie's death, the libraries of southwestern Paris offer a shared cultural programme to discover or rediscover the life and work of the queen of crime, with varied activities for young and old.

Tell Me a Story Contine-moi une histoire

until Sat 12 Dec Free ages 1+
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

Librarians tell stories, nursery rhymes and finger games for the very young, and tales for older children.

Women Prisoners - The Last Years of Saint-Lazare Prison (1919-1932) Prisonnières - Les dernières années de la prison Saint-Lazare (1919-1932)

until Sun 13 Dec Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

An exhibition on the last years of the Saint-Lazare women's prison, to see at two sites: the square Alban Satragne and the Françoise Sagan multimedia library.

Exhibition "The Making of Collections": Donations to the Sainte-Geneviève Library Exposition « La fabrique des collections » : les dons à la bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève

until Tue 15 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, 10, place du Panthéon

An exhibition that reveals, through around a hundred books, objects and archival items, the history of donations and the enrichment of the encyclopedic collections of the Sainte-Geneviève Library.

Story Time L'heure des histoires

until Thu 17 Dec Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle

Read-aloud sessions of picture books, tales and kamishibai, interspersed with nursery rhymes and finger plays, for children from age 3 and for toddlers from 0 to 3.

"Cabaret(s) - Story of a Living Transmission", a photo exhibition on the railings of the Square du Temple Elie-Wiesel « Cabaret(s) - Histoire d'une transmission vivante », une exposition photo sur les grilles du square du Temple Elie-Wiesel

until Fri 18 Dec Free
Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel, 64, rue de Bretagne

A photographic exhibition that shows the vitality of cabaret, its transmission and its reinvention through the ages, to be discovered on the railings of the Square du Temple Elie-Wiesel.

U2: An Irish Story U2 : Une histoire irlandaise

until Fri 18 Dec Free
Centre Culturel Irlandais, 5 Rue des Irlandais

A photography exhibition tracing U2's Dublin roots and the band's impact on Irish music and culture, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Meet-ups at l'Escalier: literary and cultural café Les rendez-vous de l'Escalier : café littéraire et culturel

until Sat 19 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon

A monthly literary and cultural café where everyone shares their favourites: novels, theatre, cinema, exhibitions. A friendly gathering led by a librarian, open to all cultures.

English Club at the Buffon Library English Club à la bibliothèque Buffon

until Sat 19 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Buffon, 15 Bis rue Buffon

Conversation workshop and reading club in English, open to all levels, from beginner to advanced, to chat and share your cultural favourites.

Manga Fanatics Prize 2026 at the Benoîte Groult Library Prix des Mordus du Manga 2026 à la bibliothèque Benoîte Groult

until Sat 19 Dec Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte

The Manga Fanatics Prize is for enthusiasts and beginners alike, with three selections of recent releases for ages 7-11, 12-15 and 16 and over. Librarians from the City of Paris unveil the new selections.

[Un]imaginable, Introduction to Lowbrow and Pop Surrealism [In]imaginable, Introduction au Lowbrow et au Pop Surréalisme

until Mon 21 Dec Free
FLUCTUART, Centre d’art urbain, 2 port du Gros Caillou

An immersive exhibition that introduces lowbrow and pop surrealism, somewhere between a cabinet of curiosities and an initiatory journey, where reality tips over into fiction and childhood meets the strange.

"Lancel, Always", 150 Years of History at Your Fingertips « LANCEL, Toujours », 150 ANS D'HISTOIRE À PORTÉ DE MAIN

until Wed 23 Dec Free
LANCEL, 8, place de l'Opéra

An anniversary exhibition tracing 150 years of the history of the Maison Lancel through its emblematic objects, like a journey through time. Open to all.

Paris Sportives: Multisports with La Maison Bleue Paris Sportives : Multisports avec La Maison Bleue

until Thu 31 Dec Free
Terrain de Sport en Plein Air, 12, rue René Binet

Weekly sports sessions for women and girls, to discover several disciplines in a friendly atmosphere. Free and no registration required.

With a Slight Intimacy: Madeleine Malraux, Pianist Avec une légère intimité : Madeleine Malraux, pianiste

until Thu 31 Dec Free
Bibliothèque André Malraux, 112 rue de Rennes

An exhibition based on the eponymous book by Céline Malraux, enriched with period documents, devoted to Madeleine Malraux, pianist.

The programme at the Fabrique de la Solidarité La programmation de la Fabrique de la Solidarité

until Thu 31 Dec Free
La Fabrique de la Solidarité, 8 rue de la Banque

Meet-ups, workshops and events: discover all the gatherings on offer at the Fabrique de la Solidarité.

Cultural season of the Historical Library of the City of Paris Saison culturelle de la Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris, 24 Rue Pavée

The Historical Library of the City of Paris offers a rich cultural season linked to its collections: exhibitions, concerts, lectures and presentations of documents on the history of Paris and Parisian cultural life.

Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the 5th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Mouffetard, 20, rue Ortolan

The senior clubs of the 5th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over free of charge — retired, early-retired or working adults — for a wide variety of activities.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 20th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 20e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Saint-Blaise, 2–4, rue du Clos

The senior clubs of the 20th arrondissement welcome free of charge Parisians aged 55 and over, retired, early-retired or adults in that situation, for a wide variety of activities suited to their wishes and needs.

Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the 17th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs seniors dans le 17e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Des Epinettes, 51, rue des Epinettes

The senior clubs of the 17th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, to take part in a wide variety of activities suited to their wishes and needs.

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.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 11th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 11e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Richard Lenoir, 61-63, boulevard Richard Lenoir

The senior clubs of the 11th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, whether retired, early-retired or adults in that situation, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities suited to their wishes and needs.

Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the 6th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 6e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Malraux, 112, rue de Rennes

The senior clubs of the 6th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, whether retired, early-retired or adults with a disability, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 14th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 14e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Didot, 10-12, avenue Georges Lafenestre

The senior clubs of the 14th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 7th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 7e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Malar, 88 bis, rue Saint-Dominique

The senior clubs of the 7th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.

Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the 16th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 16e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Mozart, 3, rue Serge Prokofiev

The senior clubs of the 16th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities suited to their interests.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 13th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 13e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Arago, 49, boulevard Arago

The senior clubs of the 13th arrondissement welcome free of charge Parisians aged 55 and over, retired, early-retired or adults in a situation, for a wide variety of activities suited to their desires and needs.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 18th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 18e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Georgette Agutte, 8, rue Georgette Agutte

The senior clubs of the 18th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, whether retired, early-retired or adults in that situation, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities suited to their wishes and needs.

Discover the activities of the senior clubs in the Centre arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans l'arrondissement Centre de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club séniors Jardin des Halles, 8, rue des Prouvaires

The senior clubs of the Centre arrondissement of Paris welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retired or not, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 9th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 9e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Les Maréchaux, 15, rue Richer

The senior clubs of the 9th arrondissement welcome free of charge Parisians aged 55 and over, retired, early-retired or working adults, for a wide variety of activities suited to their wishes and needs.

Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 10th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 10e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Grange aux Belles, 11, rue Boy Zelenski

The senior clubs of the 10th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, retirees, early retirees or adults with disabilities, free of charge, for a variety of adapted activities.