Free things to do in Paris: free events and activities

1511 upcoming free events in Paris: exhibitions, workshops, concerts and guided visits.
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The Marguerite Audoux Library Goes to the Movies La bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux fait son cinéma

until Tue 31 Aug Free
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, 10 rue Portefoin

Free screenings organized all year round by the library, for children or adults, or even both. Registration is recommended to guarantee a seat.

Bercy Encore Bercy encore

until Sun 31 Oct Free
Bercy encore, 7, boulevard Poniatowski

A new season for Bercy Encore! An evolving, participatory programme: concerts, a public dance, urban gardening, composting, a fablab, job placement, a shared orchard, recycling, citizens' workshops…

Iranica: the voice of the Iranian people in images Iranica : la voix du peuple iranien en images

until Fri 31 Dec Free
FIAP Jean Monnet, 30 Rue Cabanis

Exhibition "Iranica" by Vanecha Roudbaraki: a large acrylic canvas evoking the Sun and Lion movement and the heroes of Iranian movements, including "Woman, Life, Freedom".

sm(art) by Vanecha

until Fri 31 Dec Free
IdoCar, 27 rue de Montvideo

IdoCar presents an exclusive collaboration with painter Vanecha Roudbaraki: the smart Fortwo becomes a work in motion, blending contemporary mobility, material and emotion.

Patricia Erbelding - Endemic

Thu 8 Oct → 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.

International Glass Fair PARIS14 Salon international du Verre PARIS14

Thu 8 Oct → 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.

Funk/Neo-Soul Jam Session in Paris Jam session funk/néo soul à Paris

Thu 8 Oct → Fri 12 Mar Free
Restaurant Marilou, 46 rue de la victoire

The Marilou restaurant hosts a funk and neo-soul jam session every Thursday. Young artists come to have fun playing covers or improvising, in a spirit of sharing and discovery.

Paris Festival of Different and Experimental Cinemas Festival des cinémas différents et expérimentaux de Paris

Fri 9 Oct → Sun 18 Oct Free
L'ARCHIPEL, 17 Boulevard de Strasbourg

The 28th edition of the Paris Festival of Different and Experimental Cinemas features an international competition of 45 films from 28 countries, a focus programme "Un.e ET Un.es…" and three screenings for young audiences.

Théophile de Viau Exhibition at the Bibliothèque Mazarine Exposition Théophile de Viau à la Bibliothèque Mazarine

Fri 9 Oct → Sat 9 Jan Free
Bibliothèque Mazarine, 23 Quai de Conti

An exhibition that rediscovers the poet Théophile de Viau, a tragic figure of the Grand Siècle, on the occasion of the fourth centenary of his death. It is aimed at an audience curious about literary history.

The Auteuil Greenhouses in Autumn Colors (16th) Les serres d'Auteuil aux couleurs de l'automne (16e)

Fri 9 Oct → Sun 20 Dec Free
Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, 3 avenue de la Porte d'Auteuil

The Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, in Paris, is an ideal place in autumn to admire late blooms, observe the peat bog and discover its historic and tropical greenhouses, in a calm atmosphere.

Pink October at the Amiraux swimming pool Octobre Rose à la piscine des Amiraux

Sat 10 Oct → Wed 14 Oct Free
Piscine des Amiraux, 6, rue Hermann Lachapelle

The Amiraux swimming pool (18th arrondissement) is offering activities as part of Pink October.

Close-up Festival: exhibition The Mortal Beauty of Cinemas / Indian Travellings Festival Close-up : exposition La beauté mortelle des cinémas / Indian Travellings

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 2 Jan Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet

Photography exhibition by Simon Edelstein devoted to old cinemas, between beauty and disappearance, with a set of images taken in India from 2006 to 2025.

Music Department Auditions Les auditions du département musique

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 29 May Free
Conservatoire Municipal W. A. Mozart (Centre), 7, passage de la Canopée

The conservatory's class auditions bring together the students of a single class to present in public the work they have done with their teacher throughout the year. The first audition of the season showcases Gwenaëlle Cochevelou's piano class.

Colette's Stories Les histoires de Colette

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 26 Jun Free ages 3+
Bibliothèque Colette Vivier, 6 rue Fourneyron

Librarians share their favourites and tell stories to children aged 3 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Photo exhibition "Building Community" at the Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Exposition photos « faire communauté » au Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours

Sat 10 Oct → Sun 31 Dec Free
Association Notre-Dame de Bon Secours, 68 rue des Plantes

A permanent photo exhibition on the outdoor railings of the Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours, highlighting the community formed by its residents, carers, professionals and volunteers.

Support for the effective exercise of the cultural rights of people with disabilities Aide pour l'effectivité des droits culturels des personnes en situation de handicap

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 2 Jan Free ages 18+
Modeethandicap c'est possible, 26, rue Ourcq

Inclusive art and digital workshops (art therapy, plant dyeing, generative AI, string art) for young people aged 18 to 35, connected to inclusive fashion and disability.

Open days at the René-Binet educational farm in the 18th arrondissement Ouvertures de la Ferme pédagogique René-Binet dans le 18e arrondissement

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 31 Oct Free
Jardin René Binet, 54, rue René-Binet

The René-Binet urban educational farm raises awareness among young and old about urban farming and animal welfare, with animals and a vegetable garden to discover as a family.

Role-Playing Game Evening Soirée Jeu de rôle

Sat 10 Oct → Sat 12 Dec Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg

The media library is hosting tabletop role-playing game evenings, a cooperative game that calls on your imagination. Beginners, players or game masters, come and share a fun and friendly evening.

Blue Week in the 18th La semaine bleue dans le 18e

Mon 12 Oct → Fri 16 Oct Free
Mairie du 18e arrondissement, 1 place Jules Joffrin

Blue Week honours the district's senior citizens: exhibitions, a forum, workshops and a dance, to share and strengthen ties between generations.

Breastfeeding Week: "A springboard for life: supporting and strengthening what works" Semaine de l’allaitement maternel : « Un tremplin pour la vie : soutenir et renforcer ce qui fonctionne »

Mon 12 Oct → Fri 16 Oct Free
Centre de PMI Dorothée Chellier, 2 bis rue au Maire

As part of World Breastfeeding Week, the City of Paris is offering workshops, meet-ups and information stands to support families and give them a chance to talk with professionals.

Portraits of France Exhibition Exposition Portraits de France

Tue 13 Oct → Fri 6 Nov Free
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 12e arrondissement, 181 avenue Daumesnil

An exhibition of 14 panels that highlights figures from the overseas territories and from immigrant backgrounds, and their role in the history and values of France. Presented by SOS Racisme, designed by the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle and the ACHAC research group.

Exhibition "Cornebidouille" by L'école des loisirs Exposition "Cornebidouille" de L'école des loisirs

Tue 13 Oct → Sun 8 Nov Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray

An exhibition of illustrations by Magali Bonniol from the six Cornebidouille albums, with audio excerpts read by the author Pierre Bertrand. For children who love little ones' favourite witch.

In the Company of Senghor En compagnie de Senghor

Tue 13 Oct → Thu 31 Dec Free
Bibliothèque des Batignolles, 18, rue des Batignolles

An exhibition of photographs from the archive collection of Jean-Gérard Bosio, presenting Léopold Sédar Senghor as a public figure, alongside political and artistic figures.

The Great Adventure of Medical Knowledge La grande aventure du savoir médical

Tue 13 Oct → Sun 10 Jan Free
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard

An exhibition on the transmission of medical knowledge from Antiquity to Modern Times, through illuminated manuscripts, incunabula and objects of pharmacopoeia and surgery, with digital animations.

Video Game Wednesday Mercredi jeux vidéo

Wed 14 Oct → Wed 30 Jun Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, 115, rue de Bagnolet

A selection of video games, regularly renewed, to discover on site. Each person gets a one-hour slot to play.

Sara Keneshlou: inks and paintings at the Échomusée Sara Keneshlou : encres et peintures à l’Échomusée

Thu 15 Oct → Tue 20 Oct Free
Galerie Échomusée, 21 rue Cavé,

A solo exhibition by Sara Keneshlou, an Iranian artist, featuring her inks and paintings. An opening reception is planned to meet the artist and talk with her.

Five Years of the Prix ellipse Cinq ans du Prix ellipse

Thu 15 Oct → Sat 31 Oct Free
Galerie, 62 rue Charlot

Anniversary exhibition for the five years of the Prix ellipse, bringing together 23 artists from the contemporary scenes of Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Benin and Ghana.

Open-air exhibition "Les krâneuses qui tétonnent" Exposition en plein air « Les krâneuses qui tétonnent »

Thu 15 Oct → Thu 17 Dec Free
Square Paul Robin, 10 place Hebert

Open-air photo exhibition presenting portraits and testimonies of young women affected by breast cancer, as part of Octobre Rose.

Musical Hours Les heures musicales

Thu 15 Oct → Sat 29 May Free
Conservatoire Municipal W. A. Mozart (Centre), 7, passage de la Canopée

Students from the conservatory perform in public during a friendly musical gathering, open to all, with a varied programme.

expo "trànsitos"

Thu 15 Oct → Thu 29 Oct Free
Centre Paris Anim' Annie Fratellini (ex Villiot Rapée), 36 quai de la Rapée

An exhibition by Colombian artist Fernando Garcia Quintero, inviting reflection on migration, memory and displacement through scenes of everyday life in Paris.

A Dreamland pop-up store in Paris from October 16 to 19! Un pop-up store Dreamland du 16 au 19 octobre à Paris !

Fri 16 Oct → Mon 19 Oct Free
POP UP STORE DREAMLAND, 39 rue Volta

For the 20th anniversary of the Dreamland series, a temporary pop-up store in Paris with author signings, an exhibition of original artwork and exclusive goodies.

Come play with giant games Venez jouer avec des jeux géants

Sat 17 Oct → Sat 31 Oct Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4-12 rue Germaine Krull

Giant games, free and open to all, offered by the association 123 … Soleil ! during the school holidays, indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.

Sowing Our Resistance Semons nos resistances

Sat 17 Oct → Sat 24 Jul Free
MAIF Social Club, 37 rue de Turenne

A group exhibition bringing together fifteen artists around acts of resistance, attention to living things, and the invention of new ways of life. An invitation to come together to imagine a fairer and more sustainable world.

Metamorphosis: children's film festival at the Branly museum Métamorphose : festival cinéma jeune public au musée Branly

Sat 17 Oct → Sun 25 Oct Free
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac, 37 quai Branly

Children's film festival at the musée du quai Branly: a selection of films from every continent to discover the most surprising metamorphoses, with 17 screenings for all ages.

Immersive augmented reality game Jeu immersif en réalité augmentée

Tue 20 Oct → Sat 31 Oct Free ages 12+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

An immersive augmented reality game in which, in teams of two, you explore a library to solve the mystery of the Vonleaken manor and uncover Amélia's secret. Ages 12 and up.

Visionaries. Prune Nourry Carte Blanche Visionnaires. Carte blanche à Prune Nourry

Tue 20 Oct → Sun 24 Jan Free
Petit Palais - Musée des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris, 2 avenue Winston-Churchill

The Petit Palais invites Prune Nourry to take over the entire museum to spotlight eighteen little-known or forgotten women sculptors, through their portraits and a dialogue with the collections.

Exhibition: Sun and Moon. Andreas Eriksson in dialogue with Ivan Aguéli Exposition : Soleil et Lune. Andreas Eriksson en dialogue avec Ivan Aguéli

Tue 20 Oct → Sun 10 Jan Free
Institut Suédois, 11 rue Payenne

The Swedish Institute devotes its autumn exhibition to Andreas Eriksson, a major figure on the contemporary art scene. His meditative work, in earthy and plant tones, is placed alongside that of Ivan Aguéli, an artist, thinker and great traveller who died at the beginning of the last century.

Women and Bodies - 15 women, 15 perspectives Les Femmes et les Corps - 15 femmes, 15 regards

Tue 20 Oct → Sat 24 Oct Free
GALERIE-LABORATOIRE D'EXPOSITION LE BONHEUR EST DANS L'INSTANT, 72 rue Amelot

Fifteen women artists explore the body through painting, drawing, photography, video and installation, rejecting ideals of perfection. An exhibition for an adult audience interested in contemporary art.

Music workshop: Make Some Rhythm! Stage musical : Faites du rythme !

Wed 21 Oct → Sat 24 Oct Free ages 7+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara

A series of four workshops where children build their own percussion instruments from simple and recycled materials, then explore rhythm through play, listening and group practice.

Mungo Thomson - Monument

Wed 21 Oct → Sat 2 Jan Free
Lafayette Anticipations, 9, rue du Plâtre

Lafayette Anticipations presents Monument, a solo exhibition by Mungo Thomson: two works, a sculpture and a video, that turn everyday objects and images into monuments of the ordinary.

Yu Nishimura: Towards a Sea Yu Nishimura Towards a Sea

Wed 21 Oct → Sun 3 Jan Free
Lafayette Anticipations, 9, rue du Plâtre

First institutional solo exhibition in France of the Japanese painter Yu Nishimura: around fifty works, drawings and large paintings made over the past ten years, some of them created for the occasion.

Hélène Fauquet - Vivresse

Wed 21 Oct → Sun 3 Jan Free
Lafayette Anticipations, 9, rue du Plâtre

On the top floor of Lafayette Anticipations, in Paris, the first institutional exhibition in France devoted to the artist Hélène Fauquet: sculptures around seashells, between ornament and surrealism.

Exhibition “What Will Remain to Us” Exposition « Ce qui nous restera »

Wed 21 Oct → Sat 21 Nov Free
La Roche, 15, avenue du Général Leclerc

An exhibition bringing together around ten artists from the LGBTQIA+ community around transmission and memory, whether intimate or collective.

Pariscience, the International Science Film Festival Pariscience, le festival international du film scientifique

Thu 22 Oct → Mon 26 Oct Free ages 8+
Institut de physique du globe de Paris, 1, rue Jussieu

The International Science Film Festival returns for a 22nd edition, entirely free and open to everyone, with screenings of science films followed by discussions between scientists and the film teams.

REBIRTH, painting exhibition, Nathanaël Philbert REBIRTH, exposition de peintures, Nathanaël Philbert

Thu 22 Oct → Sun 25 Oct Free
Galerie M, 18, rue Lally Tollendal

First exhibition in Paris by Nathanaël Philbert, a painter from Guadeloupe, whose large canvases are born of a fresh start after a fire.

Contemporary Escapades Exhibition Exposition Escapades contemporaines

Fri 23 Oct → Sun 1 Nov Free
Espace Chapon, 17, rue Chapon

Contemporary art exhibition bringing together five artists from the gallery around the theme of escapism, as part of Paris Gallery Week.

Discovery workshop: Sun Wukong, the Monkey King Atelier de découverte de Sun Wukong, le Roi Singe

Sat 24 Oct → Sat 21 Nov Free ages 3+
Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, 79 rue Nationale

The LinguiST'ART association invites children to discover Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, an iconic figure of Chinese culture, and his adventures to the west, then to create a puppet of the famous Monkey King.

In Detention En détention

Sat 24 Oct → Wed 2 Dec Free
Mairie du 10e arrondissement, 72 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin

A series of lectures on the theme of detention, presented by the Comité d'Histoire de la Ville de Paris, the association Histoire et vies du 10e and the médiathèque Françoise Sagan, as a complement to the exhibition Prisonnières.

Exhibition "Gustave Charpentier (1860-1956): Bohemian Composer and Academician" Exposition « Gustave Charpentier (1860-1956) : compositeur bohème et académicien »

Sat 24 Oct → Sat 16 Jan Free ages 15+
Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris (BHVP), 24 rue Pavée

An exhibition on Gustave Charpentier, the French composer known for his opera Louise, on the 70th anniversary of his death, drawn from the collections of the Historical Library of the City of Paris.

"Who Lives Here?", an exhibition on the Pont Saint-Ange "Qui habite ici ?", une exposition sur le pont Saint-Ange

Sat 24 Oct → Sat 22 Jan Free
Pont Saint-Ange, Boulevard de la Chapelle

An open-air photography exhibition on the Pont Saint-Ange, free and accessible to everyone, which turns this thoroughfare into an open-air gallery.

Along the Water: Photo Exhibition Au fil de l'eau exposition photo

Sun 25 Oct → Wed 28 Oct Free ages 1+
Galerie Arzazou, 92, rue du Moulin Vert

Claude CHOSE presents his photographic work at the ARZAZOU gallery. A photo exhibition open to everyone, from age 1.

RE-MOORING – XENO-EXHIBITION / Return from residencies RÉ-AMARRAGE – XENO-EXPOSITION / Retour de résidences

Fri 30 Oct → Sat 14 Nov Free
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, 127-129 rue Saint-Martin

Eight artists who completed residencies in France in 2026 present at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles projects sketched or produced during these residencies, between finished works and research work.

Mural: Agathe Chamignon's Table Fresque La Table d'Agathe Chamignon

Tue 3 Nov → Sat 27 Feb Free
Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, 1 rue Reynaldo Hahn

A culinary mural by Agathe Chamignon, an illustrator trained at the Arts Déco and Duperré, to be discovered on the windows of the Assia Djebar library from November.

"Bon appétit les animaux!" an album from Éditions du Ricochet "Bon appétit les animaux !" un album des éditions du Ricochet

Wed 4 Nov → Thu 31 Dec Free ages 4+
Bibliothèque André Malraux, 112 rue de Rennes

An exhibition of original watercolours by Capucine Mazille, illustrating the non-fiction picture book "Bon appétit les animaux!" (Enjoy your meal, animals!) written by Françoise Laurent, as part of the "Manger, être mangé" (Eating, being eaten) focus.

Lecture series "Working-class history, women workers' stories" Cycle de conférences « Histoire ouvrière, histoires d’ouvrières »

Wed 4 Nov → Wed 6 Jan Free ages 15+
Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris (BHVP), 24 rue Pavée

A series of three evening events with talks, a reading and a round table on the figure of the woman worker from the 19th century to the present day, in connection with the Gustave Charpentier exhibition.

The Queens of the Wood: photo exhibition by Françoise Evenou Les Reines du Bois : expo photo de Françoise Evenou

Wed 4 Nov → Sat 5 Dec Free
Bibliothèque Marguerite Durand (BMD), 79 rue Nationale

Photographic exhibition by Françoise Evenou, born of her encounter with Estrella, Jessica, Melissa and other transgender migrant women from Latin America, prostitutes in the Bois de Boulogne. An 18-month project combining images, interviews and sound recordings.

Exhibition / Shelter Exposition / À l'abri

Sat 7 Nov → Sun 17 Jan Free
Médiathèque Edmond Rostand, 11 rue Nicolas Chuquet

A collective photo exhibition by the In Progress association: photographic series, an assemblage of images and a participatory installation explore the different ways of being sheltered or of providing shelter.