Events in Paris

Ma rencontre avec Toni Morrison

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00

Grand Palais

Literature

Join Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 for a conversation with renowned novelist Toni Morrison at the Grand Palais. An intimate author-talk offering insights into craft, storytelling, and contemporary themes in a grand Paris setting.

Remise du Prix Franz Hessel (Festival du Livre de Paris)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Grand Palais

Literature

The Franz Hessel Prize ceremony takes place at the Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. A formal celebration of Franco-German literature with prize presentation and readings in a grand Paris venue.

À la découverte de Frankenstein

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Grand Palais

Literature

Marie Darrieussecq presents a new translation of Frankenstein at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, held at the Grand Palais. This book-launch-style event pairs a reading with a discussion on translation choices and Mary Shelley's enduring classic.

Ludovico Einaudi @ Conservatoire Serge Rachmaninoff de Paris

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Conservatoire Serge Rachmaninoff de Paris

Music

Ludovico Einaudi performs intimate, cinematic piano works at the Conservatoire Serge Rachmaninoff de Paris. This refined classical recital invites the audience into minimalist, emotive melodies in a historic Paris venue.

Veiller les invisibles — Grand entretien avec Philippe Torreton

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Grand Palais

Literature

An intimate interview at the Paris Book Festival with Philippe Torreton, weaving poetry and humanities into a candid dialogue. Held at the Grand Palais, the session pairs theatre-influenced storytelling with literary discussion, offering fresh insights into contemporary human sciences.

Table ronde: Professionnels de l’édition africaine — enjeux et défis

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Grand Palais

Literature

A round-table at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 examining the African book industry, its opportunities and challenges. Publishing professionals discuss ecosystems, distribution, and development at the Grand Palais.

Hugo Clément: avant l'épuisement

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Grand Palais

Literature

Part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 at the Grand Palais, this engaging talk by Hugo Clément explores 'avant l'épuisement' in the context of Mercosur and epidemic crises, offering sharp reflections on media, politics, and global challenges.

Lost Frequencies @ ACCOR ARENA

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:00

ACCOR ARENA

Music

Lost Frequencies headlines a high-energy electronic show at ACCOR ARENA in Paris. Expect pulsating beats, immersive visuals, and a late-night dance-floor atmosphere in a premier concert venue.

KSHMR @ ACCOR ARENA

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:00

ACCOR ARENA

Music

Electronic music star KSHMR headlines a high-energy show at ACCOR ARENA in Paris on April 17, 2026. Expect immersive visuals, booming EDM tracks, and a full arena experience in the indoor concert venue.

Youth Drawing Workshop: From Potato to Elephant

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Grand Palais

Workshop

Join a youth drawing workshop at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 in the Grand Palais. An author-illustrator shares techniques as they draw from 'potato to elephant', guiding kids through imaginative illustration and short storytelling. A family-friendly session that highlights creativity, books, and live artistic discovery in a majestic Paris venue.

Ken Loach: La Part des Anges – Screening

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

Screening of Ken Loach's 2012 film La Part des Anges at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. A curated one-night program that treats the movie as a lesson in cinema, perfect for lovers of social-realist storytelling.

Blind test livre audio

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Grand Palais

Literature

Join a playful blind-test of audiobook excerpts at Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 inside the Grand Palais. A literary game that blends listening with book knowledge, offering a fun, immersive indoor experience amid Paris' premier book festival.

Fun Radio Ibiza Experience

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:00

ACCOR ARENA

Music

Experience the Fun Radio Ibiza Experience at the Accor Arena with top electronic DJs, headlined by Afrojack. A 10th edition spectacle with Ibiza-inspired stage design, high-energy electro beats, and a club-night atmosphere in a world-class venue.

The Goalkeeper's Fear of the Penalty (Wim Wenders, 1972)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00

La Cinémathèque Française

Film

Screening of Wim Wenders' 1972 classic The Goalkeeper's Fear of the Penalty at La Cinémathèque Française, part of the Histoire permanente du cinéma series. A stark, existential meditation on fate and football, presented in the prestige of a Paris institution and framed by the cinema history program.

Big Thief @ L'Olympia

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 22:05

L'Olympia

Music

Big Thief brings a blistering indie-rock set to L'Olympia in Paris on April 17, 2026, delivering intimate guitar textures and driving riffs. The historic venue fills with soaring melodies and raw, heartfelt energy as fans pack the room for a memorable evening of live music.

Voyageurs de l'extrême — Sciences

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Grand Palais

Literature

At the Paris Book Festival 2026, explorers of extreme science take the stage as astronauts and researchers share stories of daring missions at the Grand Palais. This literary discussion blends science and narrative to illuminate the edge of human exploration.

Finale régionale des Petits Champions de la lecture

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Grand Palais

Literature

At the Grand Palais, the regional final of the Petits Champions de la lecture unfolds as part of the Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. Young readers compete in a text and storytelling challenge, offering a family-friendly, intellectual spectacle in a grand Paris venue that celebrates children's reading talents.

A la rencontre de Huysmans, Miller et Pessoa

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Grand Palais

Literature

Join a literary dialogue at Grand Palais as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, exploring how Huysmans, Miller and Pessoa cross fiction, biography, and novel form. A thoughtful discussion on three distinct voices and their interwoven narratives, shedding light on Paris’ literary heritage.

Prix de littérature de l’Union européenne: tremplin pour auteurs émergents

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Grand Palais

Literature

At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, this session examines the EU Literature Prize as a springboard for emerging authors. A panel discusses award criteria, opportunities for visibility, and the prize's role in shaping European literary careers, hosted at the Grand Palais.

Bande dessinée pour la jeunesse: Réflexions sur les émotions

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Grand Palais

Literature

At the Grand Palais, a youth-focused comics session invites families to explore emotions through graphic storytelling. The discussion, part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, features the author guiding kids through how images and words express feelings and spark imaginative conversations.

Landfall

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Théâtre Jean Vilar

Theater

Landfall is a contemporary dance performance at Théâtre Jean-Vilar in Vitry-sur-Seine. In an intimate urban venue, the piece explores movement, space and the dialogue between dancers and stage. A kinetic, artistically charged show that invites reflection on place and performance.

Prix Hors Concours dévoile sa sélection 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Grand Palais

Literature

At the Grand Palais, the Prix Hors Concours 2026 selection is unveiled as part of Festival du Livre de Paris 2026. This formal book-launch introduces the year’s nominees and kicks off Paris’s premier literary festival in a grand setting.

Hommage à Mercè Rodoreda — poésie & roman

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Grand Palais

Literature

At Festival du Livre de Paris 2026, the Grand Palais hosts a literary tribute to Mercè Rodoreda featuring poetry readings and discussions of her novels, celebrating the grande voix of Catalan and world literature.

Champagne & Cheese Evening

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Le Foodist

Food

Champagne & Cheese Evening at Le Foodist in Paris’ Latin Quarter offers a guided tasting of sparkling wines paired with artisanal cheeses. Enjoy a convivial, wine-and-cheese experience in a cozy Parisian venue, led by experts sharing pairing tips and flavors.

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