Events in Paris

Arcadi Volodos

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

Grande salle Pierre Boulez

Music

Renowned pianist Arcadi Volodos performs a recital at Paris’s Grande Salle Pierre Boulez. Expect a program of virtuosic piano repertoire in the Philharmonie de Paris’s iconic acoustics, on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

ACCOR ARENA

Music

NE-YO and AKON co-headline the Nights Like This Tour 2026 at Accor Arena, delivering a high-energy evening of R&B and pop hits. From soulful ballads to club bangers, the Paris show promises star power, nostalgia, and an unforgettable arena experience for fans.

Les Grandes Voix: Théâtre des Champs‐Elysées

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

Music

Experience a refined evening of classical masterworks at Les Grandes Voix, performed at the iconic Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. A curated program promises exceptional acoustics and a distinguished cultural experience.

The Neighbourhood

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

Le Zénith Paris – La Villette

Music

Live concert by The Neighbourhood at Zénith Paris La Villette on May 12, 2026. A high-energy indie rock show in Paris' iconic venue, blending moody synths with punchy guitar hooks in a large-capacity arena setting.

Under the Skin

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 21:30

Le Carreau du Temple

Film

Screening of Jonathan Glazer's sci-fi thriller Under the Skin at Le Carreau du Temple in Paris. A hypnotic, minimalist film featuring Scarlett Johansson as an alien, shown in a historic Paris venue.

KARNIVOOL

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

Bataclan

Music

Australian progressive rock act Karnivool headlines Bataclan in Paris for a gripping live show. Expect intricate rhythms, heavy guitar textures, and melodic hooks as the band delivers their signature dynamic sound on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

Joel Ross

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

New Morning

Music

Joel Ross brings his modern jazz vibraphone to New Morning for a live Paris concert. Expect inventive improvisations and sparkling interplay among the ensemble in an intimate club setting, celebrating contemporary jazz at one of Paris's most renowned venues.

NATALIA DOCO

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 21:30

La Maroquinerie

Music

Natalia Doco headlines an intimate evening at La Maroquinerie in Paris, blending folk, world and chanson with intimate storytelling. Expect warm acoustic textures, bilingual fragments, and a vibrant live performance that showcases her distinctive voice.

Orchestre de Paris - Bar Avni

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Grande salle Pierre Boulez

Music

On May 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM, the Orchestre de Paris performs Bar Avni in the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez, delivering a refined classical program in Paris' renowned Philharmonie venue.

Julie Conti

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 22:00

Théâtre Le Grand Point Virgule

Comedy

Julie Conti headlines a stand-up night at Le Point Virgule in Paris, delivering sharp, witty humor in an intimate club setting. Expect quick punchlines and personal stories from the acclaimed comedian on May 12, 2026 at 8 PM.

Outdoor gentle gymnastics and dance for seniors

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 14:00

Jardin Charles Trenet

Wellness

Outdoor, low‑impact fitness session for seniors at Jardin Charles Trénet in Paris. Led by L'Aquilone, the class blends gentle gymnastics, light strengthening and rhythmic dance to improve balance and posture in a friendly, accessible setting. Sessions run Tuesdays from May 12 to May 24, 11:00–12:30.

Renaud in Paris

Thu, 14 May 2026

Le Zénith Paris – La Villette

Music

French singer-songwriter Renaud brings his iconic chanson repertoire to Zénith Paris – La Villette for a live Paris concert. The show promises storytelling and crowd-pleasing melodies in a renowned arena, delivering a memorable French evening of music.

Michel Dorigny (1616-1665). Vouet en héritage

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 14:30

Musée du Louvre

Lecture

A Louvre-hosted lecture exploring Michel Dorigny and the Vouet heritage in 17th-century French painting, tracing stylistic links and the artists' influence within the French Baroque. Set in the Louvre Auditorium, this talk illuminates lineage and legacy for art lovers.

Chanter Bach

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Cité de la musique

Music

A refined Bach program at the Cité de la Musique in Paris. Bach’s masterworks are presented in an intimate, acoustically rich concert hall by the Philharmonie de Paris ensemble, offering an elegant evening of baroque artistry.

JOEY VALENCE & BRAE

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

Bataclan

Music

Joey Valence & Brae headline Bataclan for an energetic evening of indie-pop electronic fusion in Paris. The show promises catchy hooks and playful vibes in the iconic venue, delivering a vibrant live experience for fans of upbeat, danceable tunes.

Plumes from Paradise

Tue, 12 May 2026 · All day

Musée du quai Branly — Jacques Chirac

Art

Explore Plumes from Paradise at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, a museum exhibition that traces the symbolic power of bird plumage across cultures. Through artifacts, imagery, and contextual storytelling, the show reveals how feathers adorn ritual dress and mark paradise in diverse traditions.

BenArt Ensemble ft. Baptiste Herbin x Honnet Brothers

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

New Morning

Music

Experience a vibrant jazz evening as BenArt Ensemble collaborates with Baptiste Herbin and the Honnet Brothers at Paris's New Morning. The intimate club setting promises sparkling improvisation, tight arrangements, and a dynamic performance that highlights contemporary jazz energy.

#3 de la Coupe du Monde

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

Temple de Belleville

Literature

Paris hosts the third edition of the Coupe du Monde poetry slam at Temple de Belleville, a lively night of competitive spoken-word featuring poets from around the world.

Verdi's Requiem in Paris: Eglise Saint‐Sulpice

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 23:00

Music

Experience Verdi’s Requiem in the majestic setting of Eglise Saint-Sulpice, Paris. A dramatic choral-orchestral masterpiece performed in a renowned church, offering rich acoustics and an evening of sacred classicism.

Visite guidée: Exposition Martin Parr - Global Warning

Tue, 12 May 2026 · All day

Jeu de Paume

Art

Join a guided tour of Martin Parr's Global Warning at the Jeu de Paume in Paris. Discover Parr's sharp, satirical photographs and the climate-themed commentary through expert narration and context.

Poulet de Feu En rodage

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 21:30

La Petite Loge Théâtre

Theater

Poulet de Feu En rodage is a humorous solo theatre piece at La Petite Loge Théâtre about a phoenix moving back in with her parents, building a block tower from childhood Kaplas and navigating family, memory, and independence.

Jazzcore #1 (Veille de jour férié)

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 22:00

La Bellevilloise

Nightlife

Jazzcore #1 launches a high-energy club night at Paris’s La Bellevilloise. Expect jazz-infused electronic beats, adventurous tempos, and a lively dancefloor under a prime Friday-evening atmosphere (Veille de jour férié).

Cyrille Aimée

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 21:30

Le Duc des Lombards

Music

Renowned jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee performs at Le Duc des Lombards in Paris, delivering intimate swing, inventive improvisation, and a playful repertoire in the city’s iconic jazz club. A classy, late-evening night of sophisticated Parisian jazz in a legendary venue.

Giuseppe Penone: Rechercher dans la nature, mémoire du vivant

Wed, 13 May 2026 · All day

Musée du Louvre

Art

At the Louvre, Giuseppe Penone's exhibition explores how nature becomes memory through tactile, nature-infused sculpture. The show invites visitors to reflect on transformation and living material within a historic museum setting, offering a contemplative encounter with contemporary art.

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