Intellectual Events & Talks in Paris

L’Hypothèse du Mokélé-mbembé

2026-04-10T00:00:00

Jeu de Paume

Art

Exhibition at Jeu de Paume in Paris exploring the Mokélé-mbembé hypothesis through archival images and contemporary works. The show questions cryptids, colonial history, and the politics of representation in African storytelling.

Minéral Expo

2026-04-10T09:00:00

Espace Charenton

Market

Minéral Expo gathers gemstone and mineral exhibitors with professionals and the general public at Espace Charenton in Paris. Explore precious stones, minerals, and related jewelry pieces, meet vendors, and discover the latest in gem trade within a polished indoor expo setting.

Géographies de la dissidence féministe

2026-04-10T15:00:00

La Gaîté Lyrique

Festival

Geographies of Feminist Dissent is presented at Gaîté Lyrique as part of Festival Image Ouverte in Paris. This photo-focused event explores how feminist dissent is mapped and visualized through contemporary imagery. Expect provocative talks and visuals from artists and researchers at a contemporary digital culture venue.

Teen Night: Movies Based on Books

2026-04-10T19:00:00

The American Library in Paris

Film

Teen Night at The American Library in Paris blends lively trivia with a book-to-film screening. Open to ages 12–18, this social, library-based evening offers a fun chance to debate adaptations and enjoy a great movie in a welcoming venue.

Christian Marclay - Caterina Barbieri

2026-04-10T19:00:00

Le Studio

Music

Two trailblazers of modern sound, Christian Marclay and Caterina Barbieri, perform at Le Studio (Philharmonie de Paris) in Paris. An intimate, boundary-pushing program blending turntablism with modular synth textures for a night of immersive experimental music.

Emilie Forbin Quartet

2026-04-10T19:30:00

Sunset Sunside Jazz Club (Sunside)

Music

An intimate evening with the Emilie Forbin Quartet at Sunset Sunside Jazz Club, a renowned Paris venue. Expect lyrical improvisations and tight ensemble playing from a contemporary jazz quartet in a cozy club setting.

L’Expérience de l’arbre

2026-04-10T20:00:00

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

Theater

An immersive theatre piece by Simon Gauchet at MC93, exploring nature and memory through an intimate stage experience. Performed at MC93 in Bobigny, the production blends precise storytelling with elemental staging to invite reflection on trees and time.

Qui a tué Madeleine ?

2026-04-10T20:00:00

Qui a tué Madeleine ?

Theater

French theatre piece 'Qui a tué Madeleine?' staged in Paris. A gripping mystery unfolds on stage as characters chase clues and motives in a captivating live performance. A must-see for drama lovers seeking suspense and smart storytelling in a stylish venue.

Ziad Zaza & Lege-Cy

2026-04-10T20:00:00

Petit bain

Music

An intimate evening at Petit Bain featuring Ziad Zaza with Lege-Cy. This floating Paris venue on the Seine hosts an electronic/experimental duet with moody textures and immersive grooves, delivering an atmospheric performance in a distinctive riverside setting.

ARTE Concert Musiques à voir

2026-04-10T20:00:00

La Gaîté Lyrique

Music

ARTE Concert presents Musiques à voir at Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, a music evening broadcast by ARTE Concert. The program blends contemporary electronic sounds with the venue's digital-art atmosphere, delivering an immersive concert experience in a landmark arts venue.

Rencontre avec Olivier Hamant

2026-04-10T20:00:00

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

Lecture

A public lecture at MC93 featuring Olivier Hamant. The talk explores current questions in biology and plant science, connecting research with broader audiences. Expect accessible explanations and insights into modern science communication.

The Köln Concert - Keith Jarrett

2026-04-10T20:00:00

Grande salle Pierre Boulez

Music

Keith Jarrett delivers a landmark solo piano performance, The Köln Concert, at Paris' Grande Salle Pierre Boulez in the Philharmonie. Expect spontaneous jazz improvisation, lyrical phrasing, and dazzling keyboard dialogue in a grand, acclaimed concert hall.

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons & Ave Maria at Saint-Germain-des-Prés

2026-04-10T20:45:00

Music

Experience a refined evening of classical music in Paris as Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Ave Maria, and other celebrated concertos fill the historic Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This curated program pairs baroque virtuosity with intimate church acoustics for a memorable night in the Latin Quarter.

Italissimo Festival: Paris–Rome pairing — Piperno reading by Micha Lescot

2026-04-10T21:00:00

La Maison de la Poésie

Literature

An evening of Italissimo: Paris–Rome pairing, featuring a reading by Alessandro Piperno, presented by Micha Lescot. Held at La Maison de la Poésie, the event blends contemporary Italian fiction with Parisian literary culture, promising sharp wit and thoughtful conversation.

Edouard Ferlet/ Valérie Gabail/ David Marino/ Leïla Soldevila

2026-04-10T21:30:00

Sunset Sunside Jazz Club (Sunside)

Music

An intimate jazz evening at Sunset Sunside with pianist Edouard Ferlet joined by Valérie Gabail, David Marino, and Leïla Soldevila. A night of inventive improvisation, lyrical solos, and sparkling ensemble work in Paris's iconic Sunside club.

Laurent Febvay dans L'odeur du basilic

2026-04-10T21:30:00

Le République

Theater

Laurent Febvay performs L'odeur du basilic at Le République in Paris. A witty one-man show blending nostalgia, Parisian humor, and playful reflections on memory (Proust is invoked). The intimate venue and sharp storytelling promise a funny, warm evening of French theatre.

Ciné-concert Le Comte de Monte-Cristo

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Palais Des Sports

Music

Attend a ciné-concert pairing a screening of Le Comte de Monte-Cristo with live orchestral accompaniment at Palais des Congrès, Paris. This immersive evening blends cinema and classical music, as the orchestra performs the score while the film unfolds on the big screen.

Green Line

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Jeu de Paume

Art

Green Line at Jeu de Paume in Paris presents a contemporary photography exhibition exploring environmental themes through a luminous, minimalist display. The show pairs archival works with new media, inviting quiet, reflective viewing amid the gallery’s refined spaces.

S’approcher du feu. Transe (anthropologie) politique

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Jeu de Paume

Art

An interdisciplinary art exhibition at Jeu de Paume exploring political anthropology through photography and media, inviting reflection on power, ritual, and representation in contemporary culture and society.

Rechercher un lieu

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Art

Explore Paris's cultural venues with this listing. The page curates cultural spaces across the city, guiding visitors to exhibitions, performances, and arts venues.

Le Paris Café Festival au Carreau du Temple

2026-04-11T00:00:00

Le Carreau du Temple

Festival

Three-day celebration of specialty coffee at Le Carreau du Temple in Paris, spotlighting French artisan roasters, brew methods, tastings, and conversations. Aimed at curious amateurs and coffee professionals alike, the festival builds community around coffee culture from April 11–13, 2026.

29ème bourse de collection de minéraux et fossiles

2026-04-11T09:00:00

Espace Joseph-Monjaret

Market

Visit the 29th minerals and fossils collection fair at Espace Joseph-Monjaret in Vaires-sur-Marne. Free entry, 9:00–18:00 on April 11–12, 2026, with geology enthusiasts showcasing minerals and fossils around the theme 'the mythical mines' and the masterworks of the trade.

Bien sûr oui ok

2026-04-11T10:00:00

Théâtre de Gennevilliers

Theater

A quirky theatrical piece that fuses cooking, magic, and a nimble digression on the economy at Théâtre de Gennevilliers. Expect playful stagecraft, offbeat humor, and clever ideas served with whimsy in a show that delights both mind and senses.

L’atelier Terre & Feu, Paris 17e Villiers

2026-04-11T10:00:00

Terre & Feu Paris 17e Villiers

Workshop

A hands-on ceramics workshop at Terre & Feu in Paris’s 17th arrondissement. In a welcoming studio, participants learn wheel-throwing, shaping, and glazing techniques, guided by an artist for a creative morning of making and clay.

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