Artsy & Creative Events in Paris

Les figurants

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 at 21:30

Théâtre Montmartre Galabru

Theater

On a movie-set stage, anonymous extras gradually become aware of their own roles. This intimate theatre piece inside Théâtre Montmartre Galabru probes identity, performance, and the illusion of cinema with sharp, reflective storytelling.

Ghost-Note

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 at 22:00

New Morning

Music

Ghost-Note delivers a captivating jazz night at New Morning, the iconic Paris club. Expect tight ensemble playing, inventive solos, and a warm, intimate room that epitomizes Parisian nightlife with a modern twist.

Les Bancs du Carreau 2026

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 21:30

Le Carreau du Temple

Music

Summer evening concert at Le Carreau du Temple, part of the Les Bancs du Carreau series. Enjoy intimate live music in a vibrant Paris venue, where bench-inspired staging and courtyard ambience blend city vibe with diverse rhythms under the summer sky.

The Peacock Society 2026

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at 18:00

Hippodrome de Paris-Vincennes

Music

Open-air electronic music festival at Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes. The Peacock Society 2026 spotlights techno, house and experimental electronic acts across ~40 artists on a 42,000 m² outdoor space in Bois de Vincennes, delivering multi-stage, high-energy performances in a landmark Paris venue.

Hilma af Klint Exhibition: Guided Tour at Centre Pompidou

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 · All day

Centre Pompidou

Art

Take a guided tour of the Hilma af Klint exhibition at Centre Pompidou in Paris. Explore the Swedish artist’s pioneering abstract works and the spiritual themes that shaped her influence on modern art, with insights from a knowledgeable guide. A concise, engaging introduction for art lovers visiting the museum.

Licornes

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Musee De Cluny

Art

Dive into a magical unicorn exhibition at the Musée de Cluny in Paris. The show gathers unicorns from myth, medieval lore, and tapestry legends, offering a family-friendly stroll through fantasy and history in a historic setting.

Africa Fashion

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Musée du quai Branly — Jacques Chirac

Art

At the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris, explore contemporary African fashion in dialogue with the museum’s collections. This exhibition brings modern African silhouettes into conversation with historic artifacts, offering a fresh perspective on design and culture.

La Traviata at Palais Garnier

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 at 05:05

Opéra Garnier

Music

Verdi's La Traviata lights up Paris' Palais Garnier as part of Opéra de Paris' 25/26 season. Expect lush Romantic melodies, dramatic arias, and lavish production values in the historic Paris opera house.

SpokenWord Paris: Heidi Seaborn & Cynthia Good

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 22:45

Le Chat Noir

Literature

Two celebrated poets headline SpokenWord Paris at Chat Noir with a Survival-themed evening. Heidi Seaborn and Cynthia Good share new poems from recent collections in an intimate, cabaret-style reading, blending sharp imagery with performance in a classic Paris venue.

Kulturfestival St. Gallen

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

Festival

Kulturfestival St. Gallen is a summer cultural festival in St. Gallen featuring live music, performances and community arts programming across outdoor stages — a family-friendly celebration of local and regional culture.

Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865–1885)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 · All day

Musee Dorsay

Art

At Musée d'Orsay, this exhibition surveys Renoir's development from 1865 to 1885, highlighting a joyful modernity in his color, light, and scenes of Parisian life. Rich displays juxtapose paintings, sketches, and contextual material that illuminate late-19th-century French art.

Renoir and Love: Modernity at Orsay

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 · All day

Paris 7ème

Art

Explore Renoir and love as a joyful modernity at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. This family-friendly exhibition runs Mar 17–Jul 19, 2026 and includes a 1h30 guided experience through masterworks in a grand Parisian setting.

Leonora Carrington

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 · All day

Musee Du Luxembourg

Art

Explore the multi-dimensional world of Leonora Carrington at Musée du Luxembourg in Paris. This exhibition surveys the surrealist artist's inventive imagery and gender-defying work across her career.

Concert

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 at 22:00

Cabaret Sauvage

Music

A vibrant world-music concert at Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, billed as Nuit. Expect eclectic rhythms and an intimate cabaret atmosphere on July 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Emmet O’Brien – SpokenWord Paris Special Guest

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 at 22:45

Le Chat Noir

Literature

On July 21, 2026, at 8:45 PM, SpokenWord Paris presents Emmet O’Brien as a special guest at the Chat Noir venue. With Monday’s theme Meltdown, the evening promises sharp poetry, performance, and lively storytelling in a classic Paris cabaret setting.

Matisse, 1941-1954: Guided Tour at Centre Pompidou

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 · All day

Centre Pompidou

Art

Discover Henri Matisse's late masterpieces in the 'Matisse, 1941-1954' exhibition at Centre Pompidou. This 11:00 guided tour in Paris invites you to explore bold forms and color shifts that define his final years, with expert commentary and close-look viewing.

Jazz Matisse at IRCAM

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)

Music

Jazz Matisse at IRCAM, the Paris-based contemporary music institute. A live jazz performance in IRCAM's renowned acoustic setting, blending tradition with contemporary experimentation. An evening of innovative sounds from acclaimed musicians in a world-class venue.

Siamés

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

La Bellevilloise

Music

Siamés performs at La Bellevilloise in Paris, a vibrant 1500-capacity cultural venue. The show brings world music sounds to a lively evening in a historic cultural space.

Matisse 1941–1954 Exhibition

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · All day

Centre Pompidou

Art

This exhibition surveys Henri Matisse's late works from 1941 to 1954, presented at Centre Pompidou in Paris, highlighting the artist's color, form, and postwar experimentation across major canvases in a landmark modern art venue.

Dernier coup de ciseaux

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 22:00

Dernier coup de ciseaux

Theater

Paris stage production Dernier coup de ciseaux presents an intimate drama about craft and fate, delivered with poetic precision. Set in a dedicated Paris venue bearing the show's name, it promises a stylish, thought-provoking night for theatre lovers.

La Bataille des couleurs

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 · All day

Maison Pompidou, Paris

Art

An indoor art exhibition at Centre Pompidou's Maison Pompidou in Paris that explores color's power in modern and contemporary art. The show features bold paintings, sculpture, and multimedia works, inviting visitors to compare palettes across eras in a vibrant, color-driven dialogue.

Le guide du parfait gentleman assassin

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 22:00

Le guide du parfait gentleman assassin

Parisian theatre piece about a refined gentleman who slips into a dangerous game of deception. This darkly comic production blends sharp dialogue with stylish staging and suspenseful twists, delivering wit and intrigue in an intimate Paris venue.

Passion Japon

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 · All day

Espace Chapiteaux

Festival

Passion Japon is a cultural festival in Paris celebrating Japanese arts and traditions at Espace Chapiteaux, La Villette. Starting on 23 August at 10:00, the event features performances, demonstrations and exhibitions that bring Japanese culture to life in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Jazz à la Villette 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 · All day

Parc de la Villette

Festival

Jazz à la Villette 2026 brings Paris’s international jazz festival to Parc de la Villette with nightly concerts from Aug 27 to Sep 6. Outdoor stages, top ensembles and guest artists create a vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe beneath the city’s summer skies.

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