Intellectual Events & Talks in Paris

La Cenerentola - Opera - Season 25/26 Programming

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 05:10

Opéra Garnier

Theater

Gioacchino Rossini's La Cenerentola is staged at the Palais Garnier as part of Opéra de Paris' season 25/26. A bel canto Cinderella with lush arias and lavish sets, performed in Paris's famed opera house.

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.

Candlelights Concert at St. Ephrem Church: Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 21:00

Music

Experience a candlelit classical concert at the Saint-Ephrem Church in Paris, featuring Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven. The intimate venue's warm acoustics frame refined piano works in an elegant, timeless setting.

Digital youth workshops at IRCAM (July 11–12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)

Workshop

Two-day digital workshop for young audiences at IRCAM in Paris, exploring contemporary music technology through hands-on sessions in sound design, synthesis, and composition, hosted by the renowned institute for acoustic research.

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.

Jardiner

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

Art

Explore gardening as both art and science at the Cité des sciences et de l'Industrie. This interactive expo unveils soil, seeds, and sustainable growing with hands-on displays, perfect for curious families and adults visiting Paris.

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.

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.

L'Odyssée

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Le Grand Rex

Film

Experience L'Odyssée on the big screen at Le Grand Rex, Paris. This French film offers an epic voyage with striking visuals in a legendary cinema, delivering immersive storytelling in an iconic venue.

The Bad Plus

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 22:00

New Morning

Music

The Bad Plus perform live jazz at New Morning, Paris’ renowned intimate club. Expect adventurous modern jazz from the acclaimed trio in a cozy listening-room atmosphere.

Guided tour: Histoire du Plateau Beaubourg (Centre Pompidou)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

Centre Pompidou

Art

Join a guided urban tour from Centre Pompidou exploring the history and evolution of the Plateau Beaubourg district. Learn how the Beaubourg plateau became Paris's cultural hub, with expert narration on urban design, architecture, and local landmarks around the Pompidou Centre.

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.

Cartes imaginaires

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 · All day

Bibliothèque nationale de France / BnF - site François-Mitterrand

Art

Cartes imaginaires at the Bibliothèque nationale de France invites you to explore imaginary maps and poetic cartography. The exhibition gathers historical and conceptual maps that challenge how we imagine space, with artifacts from the BNF collections.

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.

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.

Matisse, 1941–1954: Exhibition at Grand Palais

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · All day

15th arrondissement of Paris

Art

Matisse, 1941–1954 at Grand Palais invites families to explore late works in a landmark Paris venue. This 1h–1h30 exhibition is designed for children from age 6, offering a friendly, insightful introduction to modern art for kids and art lovers alike.

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.

4th Tech Summit on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 11:00

Conference venue, Paris

Tech

The 4th Tech Summit on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Paris gathers researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to explore AI, robotics, and IoT advances. The English-language conference features talks, panels, and a CFP deadline of 2026-07-18, hosted at a dedicated Paris venue.

IPEM GLOBAL 2026

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 22:00

Palais des Congrès de Paris

Conference

IPEM GLOBAL 2026 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris brings international industry leaders together for keynote talks, panels, and networking. An action-packed program in a prestige venue, spotlighting trends and innovations across the sector.

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