Events in Paris

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon 2026

2026-04-12T08:00:00

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Sports

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon 2026 brings about 60,000 runners to the streets of Paris, with the start on the iconic Champs-Élysées. This World Major road race combines elite competition and mass participation in a festive, spectator-friendly course that winds through iconic Parisian landmarks.

Le Carnaval jazz des animaux, d’après Saint-Saëns - En famille

2026-04-12T11:00:00

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Music

A family-friendly concert at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées featuring Le Carnaval Jazz des animaux, a jazz-inspired rendition of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. The performance brings playful animal themes to a grand Paris venue, blending classical pieces with swinging jazz for all ages.

La Loi du désir: Screening & Discussion

2026-04-12T11:00:00

Centre Pompidou

Film

A screening of Pedro Almodóvar's La Loi du désir at Centre Pompidou, followed by a discussion. This collaboration between mk2 Bibliothèque and Centre Pompidou places a landmark film within the Pedro program in Paris, inviting cinephiles to analyze and discuss its provocative themes.

Le Roi et l’Oiseau - Chapelier Fou

2026-04-12T11:00:00

La Seine Musicale

Music

A live-score concert of the classic film Le Roi et l’Oiseau, performed by Chapelier Fou with a Chorus des Enfants at La Seine Musicale. The evening blends experimental electronic textures with orchestral choral moments for a family-friendly cinema-musical experience near Paris.

Les Désaxés (The Misfits) – Under-26 screening

2026-04-12T12:00:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

Experience John Huston's The Misfits (Les Désaxés) in a special under-26 screening at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. This English-language drama from 1961 features Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and Montgomery Clift, presented in a classic cinephile setting that highlights its stark, timeless themes.

Screening: Italie, années de plomb – Lenzi (1974) + dialogue

2026-04-12T12:00:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

La Cinémathèque Française presents a screening program of Italian crime cinema from the 1970s, including Umberto Lenzi's La Rançon de la peur (1974), concluded by a post-screening dialogue with Nicolas Pariser. A cinephile evening blending historical context with sharp genre insights.

Laurie Anderson

2026-04-12T19:00:00

Grande salle Pierre Boulez

Music

Laurie Anderson performs at Paris’s Grande salle Pierre Boulez in a night of genre-defying multimedia, blending live music, spoken word and striking visuals. Expect intimate, intellect-rich artistry from a pioneering figure in experimental music, art and storytelling.

Italy in the Years of Lead: Police in Action (Sergio Martino, 1973)

2026-04-12T12:00:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

A special screening at La Cinémathèque Française presents a 1973 Italian crime film by Sergio Martino, exploring Italy's Years of Lead with stylish police-action intrigue. A rare chance to see this genre classic on the big screen as part of the venue's retrospective program.

Boualem Sansal & Roberto Saviano

2026-04-12T18:00:00

La Maison de la Poésie

Literature

Two acclaimed authors Boualem Sansal and Roberto Saviano engage in a thought-provoking dialogue at Maison de la Poésie in Paris, exploring their novels, political themes, and social critique. A rare, intimate literary exchange that invites insight and debate.

Non et nom, j'aime pas mon prénom !

2026-04-12T10:00:00

La Seine Musicale

Family

A family-friendly concert featuring the Chorus des Enfants at La Seine Musicale as part of a children's choir festival. This lively program showcases young voices in a grand riverside venue near Paris, offering an engaging, accessible live music experience for families.

Boumshakalaka

2026-04-12T12:00:00

La Seine Musicale

Music

Join Boumshakalaka, a family-friendly choral concert at La Seine Musicale featuring the Chorus des Enfants. Set in the iconic Île Seguin venue, this midday performance promises bright harmonies and a festive, accessible atmosphere for all ages.

Violence et Passion (Luchino Visconti, 1974)

2026-04-12T12:00:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

A classic Italian drama by Luchino Visconti, Violence et Passion (1974), screened at Paris's La Cinémathèque Française. The program highlights Italian cinema amid a politically charged era, inviting cinephiles to a refined, immersive screening in an iconic venue.

Angel Bat Dawid live at La Dynamo de Banlieues Bleues

2026-04-12T17:00:00

La Dynamo de Banlieues Bleues

Music

Angel Bat Dawid performs an intimate, boundary-pushing jazz show at La Dynamo de Banlieues Bleues in Pantin. Expect spiritual, avant-garde jazz with bold improvisation in a storied Paris-area venue. A must-see for contemporary jazz fans on April 12, 2026.

Visite dansée en famille à la MEP

2026-04-12T10:00:00

Maison Europeenne De La Photographie

Family

A family-friendly guided dance visit at the Maison européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris, led by choreographer Yéhoudit Cohen of Mineola. Expect playful improvisations and movement exploration designed for parents and children.

Bread-making workshop and farm visit at Ferme de Gally

2026-04-12T10:00:00

Family

Family-friendly bread-making workshop with a farm visit at Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole (near Paris). Kids aged 3-12 join a 45-minute session to bake bread and meet farm animals, offering a hands-on, kid-focused farm experience.

Un dimanche avec Alice Guy

2026-04-12T12:00:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

At La Cinémathèque Française, a Sunday screening dedicated to Alice Guy for ages 8+ unfolds in a historic Paris cinema. The program invites families to explore early cinema through accessible viewing and short context, offering a lively yet educational introduction to film history.

«Smartville»

2026-04-12T14:30:00

La Seine Musicale

Music

Experience Smartville, a family-friendly festival featuring the Chorus des Enfants at La Seine Musicale on Île Seguin. A vibrant concert night celebrating choral music in an iconic modern venue, blending playful energy with rich harmonies.

Les tartes des meilleurs pâtissiers - Paris

2026-04-12T10:00:00

ChefSquare Paris

Food

Join a pastry-focused cooking-class at ChefSquare Paris, where renowned pâtissiers guide you through tart doughs, fillings, and finishing techniques. On Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00, this hands-on session in Paris offers practical skills, friendly instruction, and tasty results you can take home.

Roukiata Ouedraogo

2026-04-12T17:15:00

Théâtre Le Grand Point Virgule

Comedy

Roukiata Ouedraogo performs a sharp, observant stand-up at Le Point Virgule in Paris. An intimate club setting fuels witty takes on everyday life and Francophone culture, delivering a lively, authentic Paris comedy night.

Jazz & goûter fête les comptines

2026-04-12T11:00:00

Sunset Sunside Jazz Club (Sunside)

Music

Family-friendly daytime jazz at Sunset Sunside, blending nursery rhymes with live jazz at Paris's Sunset venue—perfect for kids and grown-ups seeking a playful, musical afternoon in a renowned club.

Drinks & Movie Night 🍿 Délicieux – Easter Chocolate Tasting

2026-04-12T16:00:00

Luminor Hotel de Ville

Film

Join Drinks & Movie Night at Luminor Hôtel de Ville for a chocolate-tasting twist on cinema. Enjoy Délicieux chocolate pairings, drinks at 7pm, and a subtitled film screening at 8pm in a stylish Paris venue.

Cuisine Indienne - Paris

2026-04-12T10:00:00

ChefSquare Paris

Food

Join a hands-on Indian cooking and pastry workshop at ChefSquare Paris on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Learn spice blends, master recipes, and practical techniques in a friendly, participatory class.

Bonne nouvelle — Régine Chopinot

2026-04-12T20:00:00

MC93 — Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis

Theater

Two-night dance performance 'Bonne nouvelle' by Régine Chopinot at MC93 in Seine-Saint-Denis, April 18 & 19. This contemporary choreography showcases Chopinot's bold movement and signature style in an intimate venue, a highlight for French contemporary dance.

Not Standing / Alexander Vantournhout

2026-04-12T19:30:00

CENTQUATRE-PARIS

Theater

Not Standing is a contemporary dance piece by Alexander Vantournhout performed at CENTQUATRE-PARIS. Expect bold, fearless movement and intricate partnering in a striking Paris venue, delivering athletic intensity with intimate staging.

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