2046: The Odyssey of Algorithms
Attend a 2026 conference at Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie exploring the odyssey of algorithms. Researchers examine how algorithms reshape science, industry, and daily life, offering insights on future impact, ethics, and innovative applications in a landmark Paris venue.
GOSIM Paris 2026
GOSIM Paris 2026 is a two-day tech conference hosted at Station F in Paris (May 5–6, 2026). It brings together startups, developers, and investors for talks, panels, and networking on open-source innovation and future software trends.
La naissance sous le capitalisme sanitaire.
At Point Éphémère in Paris, this thought-provoking talk examines how health systems have evolved under capitalist dynamics, tracing the emergence of 'sanitary capitalism' and its social implications. It invites reflection on policy, power, and public health in the modern world.
Hilma af Klint Exhibition
Discover Hilma af Klint's visionary abstract canvases in a focused retrospective at Centre Pompidou. This exhibition traces her trailblazing, spiritually charged geometry and symbolic language, highlighting works that predate the European abstract movement. A must-see for fans of modern art and groundbreaking 20th-century painting in Paris.
Découvertes majeures à Tusculum (Italie)
An evocative Louvre Auditorium lecture on major discoveries at Tusculum, Italy, presented by museum scholars. Discoveries in Tusculum shed light on ancient Roman life and archaeology, set in a prestigious Paris museum amid rich history and artifacts.
Le Pari du Dessin
Experience contemporary and electroacoustic music at IRCAM, Paris's renowned institute for musical research. Le Pari du Dessin presents experimental works in a cutting-edge venue, blending live performance with immersive sound design in a night dedicated to new music.

Med Sadrija - Grenzgänger
Med Sadrija performs his 'Grenzgänger' singer-songwriter/world music set in Zurich on 9 May 2026 — an intimate, artsy evening for fans of live, cross‑border sounds.
Inauguration & teams - 23rd National Grand Slam
Opening ceremony for the 23rd National Grand Slam poetry competition, featuring the official presentation of the competing teams. An outdoor evening at Place Fréhel welcomes poets for a showcase of verse and the launch of this year’s slam season.
Festival Ville Sensible au Théâtre de la Concorde
Two-day participatory festival, Festival Ville Sensible, at Théâtre de la Concorde in Paris, inviting citizen voices to imagine the city of tomorrow through discussions, performances, readings, projections and installations. Curated by historian Patrick Boucheron and architects Pauline Marchetti and Jacques Ferrier, it pairs dialogue with art for urban futures.
World Cup Semifinal Night – Poetry Slam
An energetic World Cup semi-final-themed poetry slam at Temple de Belleville, part of the Grand Poetry Slam program. Expect high-impact performances, clever wordplay, and a buzzing crowd as poets battle for night-long glory in Paris.
Gil Scott Heron Tribute
A conference-style tribute at Conservatoire Georges Bizet to Gil Scott Heron's poetic and musical oeuvre, honoring the godfather of hip-hop. The program blends spoken word, discussion, and performances to explore his enduring influence on poetry and music.
Sandy Slam
At La Cave de Belleville, Sandy Slam stages a poetry slam tournament honoring Georges Sand, the free, feminist writer ahead of her time. Expect blistering spoken-word performances, competitive rounds, and a lively, intimate literary night in a cozy Paris venue.
Finale de la 20ème Coupe du Monde de Slam
Finale of the 20th World Cup of Slam at Temple de Belleville in Paris promises a high-energy night of performance poetry, bold verses, and live crowd scoring. Expect electric rounds, witty storytelling, and a vibrant urban atmosphere that showcases the art of slam.
Climate: From IPCC origins to today
Explore the evolution of climate science from the IPCC's origins to today and why the urgency endures, in a thought-provoking conference at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie. It highlights milestones, policy implications, and current climate challenges for a curious, engaged audience.
Festival ManiFeste
Festival ManiFeste, organized by IRCAM, returns to Paris with a program that blends contemporary music creation, live performance, science and innovation, and multimedia works across multiple partner venues. Expanded across several Paris venues, it spotlights cross-disciplinary collaborations between composers, performers, and researchers.
Liszt en Italie
An evening lecture at the Louvre Auditorium examining Franz Liszt's Italian years, travels, and influence on his music. The talk situates Liszt within Italian culture and performance practice, offering historical insights in a prestigious museum setting.
L'Orangerie Sonore au parc de Bagatelle - 5e édition du festival ProQuartet
An outdoor classical concert in Parc de Bagatelle as part of the 5th edition of L’Orangerie Sonore, presented by ProQuartet. Young European ensembles perform revered masterworks alongside pieces by female composers, blending heritage with fresh discoveries in a sunny park setting.
Capteurs, Interfaces et Machine Learning Interactif pour la Musique
An IRCAM event exploring sensor interfaces and interactive machine learning for music, highlighting experimental approaches to human–machine interaction in contemporary sound within a renowned music research institute in Paris.

Printemps 4 Temps 2026
Printemps 4 Temps 2026 is a classical music concert series held in Paris at the École Normale Supérieure (45 Rue d'Ulm). Expect a refined indoor program of ensembles exploring spring-time themes, in an intimate academic venue. An engaging evening for lovers of chamber music and intellectual concert-going.
Formation: Yoga du son et Yoga Nidra
Join a 30-hour formation at Yoga Vision exploring the fusion of sound and mantras in Nada Yoga and Yoga Nidra. This course combines ancient yogic practices with modern mindfulness to deepen healing, balance, and personal transformation.
ORLAN 1
A contemporary art exhibition at the Louvre spotlighting ORLAN's body-art practice and provocative installations. The show blends sculpture and concept within the museum's historic spaces to explore identity and transformation.
Peut-on voir l'invisible ?
Can we see the invisible? A thought-provoking conference at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie in Paris, exploring perception, optics, and unseen phenomena. Join researchers for a deep dive into how our senses reveal or miss hidden realities, part of Saison 2026.
L’eau primordiale – Leçons de Mésopotamie
A Louvre Auditorium lecture exploring Mesopotamian civilization through the theme of water. Scholars examine irrigation, city life and myth to reveal how water shaped early society, politics, and culture. A formal, museum-style talk that brings ancient Mesopotamia to life.
Sonnets de Michel-Ange
An in-depth Louvre Auditorium lecture examining Michelangelo's sonnets and their role in Renaissance poetry. Explore the poet’s verse, its historical context, and how these intimate poems illuminate Michelangelo's broader artistic world beyond sculpture. Free with museum admission or ticket.
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