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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Discover the activities of senior clubs in the 12th arrondissement of Paris Découvrez les activités des clubs séniors dans le 12e arrondissement de Paris

until Thu 31 Dec Free ages 55+
Club seniors Saint-Éloi, 10, rue Eugénie Éboué

The senior clubs of the 12th arrondissement welcome Parisians aged 55 and over, whether retired, early-retired or in other situations, free of charge, for a wide variety of activities.

Florian Krewer woven thin*

until Sun 3 Jan Free
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, 11, avenue du Président Wilson

First solo exhibition in France by German artist Florian Krewer, featuring sixteen recent monumental canvases, some of them previously unseen, presented among the museum's collections.

Daniel Dezeuze

until Sun 3 Jan Free
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, 11, avenue du Président Wilson

An exhibition devoted to Daniel Dezeuze, a leading figure of Supports/Surfaces, with twenty recent works tracing his career since 1982.

Stéphane Bordarier

until Sun 3 Jan Free
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, 11, avenue du Président Wilson

An exhibition of paintings by Stéphane Bordarier, including five works recently acquired by the museum, shown alongside loans from the studio. For anyone curious about contemporary art.

Mariella Simoni

until Sun 3 Jan Free
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, 11, avenue du Président Wilson

Presentation of recently acquired works by Mariella Simoni (born in 1948), whose practice explores the connections between conceptual art, abstraction, poetry and material.

Jean-François Bauret

until Sun 3 Jan Free
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, 11, avenue du Président Wilson

Portraits of artists taken by the photographer Jean-François Bauret, at least one of whose works is held at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris.

Zeus, the metal horse at the MuAM - The installation Zeus, le cheval métallique au MuAM - L'installation

until Sun 10 Jan Free
Musée des arts et métiers, 60 rue Réaumur

The metal horse Zeus, which made its mark at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is being installed on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers. A monumental work to admire with free admission.

Foucault, an intellectual adventure at the Collège de France Foucault, une aventure intellectuelle au Collège de France

until Fri 15 Jan Free
Collège de France, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot

An exhibition devoted to Michel Foucault's time at the Collège de France, where he taught from 1970 to 1984, through around a hundred items: unpublished manuscripts, personal objects and audio and video archives.

Making Room for the World Faire place au monde

until Sat 16 Jan Free
Cité internationale des arts, 18, rue de l’Hôtel de Ville

A group exhibition bringing together 16 artists from 15 countries to reflect on the promises and contradictions of cultural internationalism, drawing on the history of the Cité internationale des arts.

Game Nights - Libraries of the 5th and 6th Arrondissements Soirées jeux - bibliothèques du 5e et 6e arrondissement

until Sat 30 Jan Free
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin

The libraries of the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris offer a game night once a month, open to all ages and all levels, with a variety of games and a potluck buffet.

Paris 20th Nature: The Invisible People of the 20th Paris 20e Nature : Le Peuple Invisible du 20e

until Sun 31 Jan Free
Jardin de la Cité Aubry, Cité Aubry

Outdoor photo and sound exhibition on the railings of the Jardin de la Cité Aubry: twenty panels on the wild fauna of the 20th arrondissement, with QR codes to listen to sound recordings made on site.

The Ogresses' Ball Le bal des Ogresses

until Sun 7 Feb Free
Institut des Cultures d'Islam (ICI), 19 rue Léon

A group exhibition bringing together thirteen women artists around the figure of the ogress in Mediterranean imaginaries, based on the legends of Aïcha Kandisha. For an adult audience interested in contemporary art.

"Happy Retirement, Dad", an exhibition between documentary and fiction "Joyeuse retraite papa", une exposition entre documentaire et fiction

until Sun 21 Feb Free
Frac Île-de-France, Le Plateau, 22 rue des Alouettes

An exhibition by Rayane Mcirdi, between documentary and fiction, exploring transmission between generations and family ties, based on stories between Algeria and France.

Université Paris Cité unveils the exhibition “The Colour of Our Professions” through the lens of photographer Pascal Maitre L’Université Paris Cité dévoile l’exposition « La couleur de nos métiers » à travers l’objectif du photographe Pascal Maitre

until Fri 26 Feb Free
Université Paris Cité, 12 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine

Université Paris Cité presents the photography exhibition “The Colour of Our Professions” (“La couleur de nos métiers”), by Pascal Maitre, which highlights the diversity of professions within its university community.

Gardening and farm animals at the Jardins Passagers de la Villette Jardinage et animaux de la ferme aux jardins passagers de la Villette

until Fri 26 Feb Free
Jardins passagers de la villette, Quai de la Garonne

The Jardins Passagers de la Villette offers gardening and farm animal care workshops all year round, for young and old.

Exhibition "The Seokguram Grotto: The Millennial Secret of Buddhist Art" Exposition « La grotte de Seokguram : le Secret millénaire de l’art bouddhique »

until Sat 13 Mar Free
Centre Culturel Coréen, 20 rue la Boétie

An exhibition devoted to the Seokguram Grotto, a Korean Buddhist masterpiece listed by UNESCO, with photographs, digital and tactile displays, and works by contemporary artists.

Photo exhibition by Frédéric Combeau - "Focus on Parisian biodiversity" Exposition photo de Frédéric Combeau - "Focus sur la biodiversité parisienne"

until Wed 31 Mar Free
Parc de Bercy - jardin romantique et jardin Yitzhak Rabin, rue Joseph Kessel

A photography exhibition by Frédéric Combeau devoted to the wild animals that live in Paris, on view at the Parc de Bercy.

The Parisculteurs on display for the 10th anniversary of Le Paysan urbain Les Parisculteurs s'exposent pour les 10 ans du Paysan urbain

until Wed 31 Mar Free
Le Paysan Urbain, 14 rue stendhal

The headquarters of Le Paysan urbain (20th arrondissement) is hosting a photographic exhibition of 15 large-format panels to discover urban farming through projects supported by the Parisculteurs scheme.

The Climate Refreshment Stand Returns with Yes We Camp La Buvette du Climat revient avec Yes We Camp

until Thu 1 Apr Free
Académie du climat, 2 place Baudoyer

La Buvette du Climat, run by the Yes We Camp association at the Académie du Climat, is a friendly and committed place: an organic vegetarian canteen, a festive bar and free cultural programming, open to everyone with no obligation to buy anything.

All About Talking Books Tout en parlant de lectures

until Sat 5 Jun Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet

The book club at the Marguerite Duras multimedia library, with the Tout en parlant association. Friendly discussions about a selected novel.

Events at the Claude Debussy Conservatory Les événements du conservatoire Claude Debussy

until Sat 19 Jun Free
Conservatoire Municipal Claude Debussy - site Courcelles, 222 rue de Courcelles

Concerts, shows and artistic events will shape the 2026/2027 year. A rich and varied programme will bring together the conservatory's students, teachers and artistic and cultural partners.

Games | Free-play chess games Jeu | Parties d’échecs en jeu libre

until Sat 26 Jun Free ages 5+
Centre Paris Anim’ Mado Robin, 84 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch

Come play chess with other players, open access. Intermediate level required.

Arts Calendar of the Francis Poulenc Municipal Conservatory Agenda artistique du Conservatoire Municipal Francis Poulenc

until Wed 30 Jun Free
Conservatoire Municipal Francis Poulenc, 11, rue Jean de la Fontaine

The municipal conservatory in the 16th arrondissement offers an artistic season with music, dance and theater performances, as well as masterclasses, in its auditorium or off-site.

Digital help Aide numérique

until Wed 30 Jun Free
Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz, 66 rue des Couronnes

Need help with your computer, smartphone, tablet or browsing the internet? Make an appointment with a librarian for one hour of individual help.

Events at the Mozart Conservatory Les évènements du conservatoire Mozart

until Wed 30 Jun Free
Conservatoire Municipal W. A. Mozart (Centre), 7, passage de la Canopée

The Mozart Conservatory's cultural season: student auditions, concerts, shows and performances, both in its own building and at various venues in the central arrondissements of Paris.

The Erik Satie Conservatory Calendar L'agenda du Conservatoire Erik Satie

until Wed 30 Jun Free
Conservatoire Municipal Erik Satie, 135 Bis rue de l’Université

Every year, the Erik Satie Conservatory in Paris's 7th arrondissement presents a season of music, singing, theatre and dance performances, with concerts, gatherings and educational projects open to everyone.

Knitting Club Club | Tricot

until Thu 1 Jul Free ages 5+
Centre Paris Anim’ Mado Robin, 84 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch

The Knitting Club is starting up again at the Centre Paris Anim' Mado Robin: bring your supplies and come knit as a group, in a friendly atmosphere.

Click - Digital Help Déclic - Aide numérique

until Fri 2 Jul Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly, 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre

Need help with your computer or phone? Book a one-on-one support session with the digital advisors from the Town Hall of the 18th arrondissement and the librarians.

Cultural Calendar of the Charles Munch Conservatory 2026 2027 Agenda Culturel du Conservatoire Charles Munch 2026 2027

until Sat 3 Jul Free
Conservatoire Municipal Charles Munch, 7, rue Duranti

Concerts, auditions, masterclasses and jam sessions at the Charles Munch Conservatory, on and off site, from September to November 2026.

Local sport in Paris: Pilates, zumba gold, stretching, fitness and cardio training at the Jacqueline Auriol sports centre Paris sport proximité : Pilates, zumba gold, stretching, fitness et de cardio training au centre sportif Jacqueline Auriol

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Centre sportif Jacqueline Auriol ex Beaujon, 7 Allée Louis de Funès

Pilates, zumba gold, stretching, fitness and cardio training sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity near your home.

Local sport in Paris: badminton at the Patriarches gym Paris sport proximité : badminton au gymnase Patriarches

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Gymnase Patriarches, 6, place Bernard Halpern

Come and take part in a sporting activity near your home! Badminton sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, open to everyone.

Local sport in Paris: futsal at TEP Barruel Paris sport proximité : futsal au TEP Barruel

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 16+
Tennis Paul Barruel, 24 rue Paul Barruel

Futsal sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in a sports activity near your home.

Local sport in Paris: futsal at the Raymond Burgard gymnasium Paris sport proximité : futsal au gymnase Raymond Burgard

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Gymnase Raymond Burgard, 251 rue de Vaugirard

Futsal sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, so you can take part in an activity close to home.

Paris sport familles: motor skills / baby gym at the Ortolan gymnasium Paris sport familles : motricité / baby gym au gymnase Ortolan

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Ortolan, 18 rue Ortolan

The City of Paris offers a motor skills / baby gym session at the Ortolan gymnasium, for Parisian families with children aged 3 to 7. Free activity, no booking required.

Paris Sport Sundays: strength training / running at the Maryse Hilsz sports centre Paris sport dimanches : renforcement musculaire / course à pied au centre sportif Maryse Hilsz

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Centre sportif Maryse Hilsz, 34 rue Maryse Hilsz

Paris Sport Dimanches offers free sports sessions open to everyone, alone, in a group or with family, with no registration. Come and do strength training and running at a Paris sports centre.

Paris Sport Proximité: multisports at the Tristan Tzara gymnasium Paris Sport Proximité : multisports au gymnase Tristan Tzara

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Gymnase Tristan Tzara, 11 rue Tristan Tzara

Free multisport sessions led by sports educators from the City of Paris, to discover several disciplines near your home. Activity open to children.

Family sports in Paris: basketball / movement skills at the Saint Germain gym Paris sport familles : basket / motricité au gymnase Saint Germain

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Saint-Germain, 12 rue Lobineau

The City of Paris invites families to a basketball and movement skills session at the Saint-Germain gym, for children aged 3 to 7 accompanied by their parents. A free activity, no booking required, reserved for Parisian families.

Paris Family Sports: family sport at the Althea Gibson gymnasium Paris sport familles : sport famille au gymnase Althea Gibson

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Althéa Gibson, 15 rue Baron le Roy

The City of Paris invites families to a children/parents activity session at the Althea Gibson gymnasium, throughout the year. This session can accommodate up to 50 children.

Paris sport familles: sensory play / motor skills at the Charcot sports centre Paris sport familles : jeux d'éveil / motricité au centre sportif Charcot

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Centre sportif Charcot, 69 rue Chevaleret

The City of Paris offers a session of sensory play and motor skills for Parisian families, with children aged 3 to 7, at the Charcot sports centre. Free activity, no advance booking.

Paris Family Sports: sensory play / motor skills at gymnase Blanqui Paris sport familles : jeux d'éveil / motricité au gymnase Blanqui

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Auguste Blanqui, 26 boulevard Auguste Blanqui

The City of Paris offers a session of sensory play and motor skills for children aged 3 to 7, accompanied by their parents, at gymnase Blanqui. A free activity, no booking required, reserved for Parisian families.

Paris sport familles: Motor skills (children) and strength training (adults) at the Charles Mildé sports centre Paris sport familles : Motricité (enfants) et renforcement (adultes) au centre sportif Charles Mildé

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 3+
Gymnase Charles Mildé ex Saussure, 38 rue Georges Picquart

Every Sunday, the City of Paris offers a motor skills session for children and strength training for adults at the Charles Mildé sports centre, throughout the year. This session can accommodate up to 24 children.

Local sport in Paris: futsal at the Suzanne Berlioux gymnasium Paris sport proximité : futsal au gymnase Suzanne Berlioux

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 16+
Gymnase Suzanne Berlioux, 117 rue Rambuteau

Futsal sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, open to ages 16 and up, with no advance registration.

Local sport in Paris: Badminton at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux Paris sport proximité : Badminton à la Halle des Blancs Manteaux

until Sun 4 Jul Free ages 16+
Espace des Blancs Manteaux, 48 Vieille du Temple

Come and take part in a sporting activity near your home! Join us every Monday for badminton sessions at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux.

Local sports in Paris: Badminton and Volleyball at Saint Merri Paris sport proximité : Badminton et Volley-ball à Saint Merri

until Sun 4 Jul Free
Gymnase Saint-Merri, 16 rue du Renard

Badminton and volleyball sessions led by sports instructors from the City of Paris, in a gym in the 4th arrondissement. Some sessions are open to everyone, others are reserved for those over 16.