What to do in Paris

"Stay updated on all the exciting events happening in Paris, France with our daily podcast. From festivals and cultural events to food markets and outdoor activities, we bring you the latest news on what’s happening in the City of Light."This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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  What to do in Paris

  Paris Weekend: Fashion, Music, Art, and Free Fun Await

  Sep 30, 20263 min

  Paris is bursting with style, music, art, and outdoor fun from today through the weekend. On Wednesday, September 30, Paris Fashion Week takes center stage, with The Row scheduled at noon and Balmain at 1:30 in the Grand Palais. Fashion lovers can also visit the Paris Fashion Week Art and Fashion Exhibition from 2:30 to 6:30 at the Maison de l’Amérique Latine, 217 Boulevard Saint-Germain. Admission is free, and the event brings together artists including Mirco Piccioli, Elen Sharafullina, Komiljon Pattaev, and Lana Victoria L Voir Art. Tonight offers major music choices. A$AP Rocky performs at Accor Arena, while the Prix Joséphine 2026 concert and ceremony takes place at the Olympia. For a quieter cultural option, begin exploring two important exhibitions opening today. At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Look! Forty Years of Fashion at the Museum traces how clothing moved from designers’ workrooms into shops and museum collections. At the Musée de l’Orangerie, Monet: Painting Time examines the Impressionist master’s fascination with changing light, passing hours, and shifting landscapes. The Monet exhibition continues through January 25, 2027, and admission ranges from 10 to 12 euros. Thursday, October 1, keeps the concert calendar lively. Synthony begins at 8 p.m. at the Zénith Paris, while British band Yard Act plays La Cigale at 8 p.m. Metalcore fans can see Beartooth at the Élysée Montmartre from 7 p.m., and Les Siècles perform at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, October 2, Neg’Marrons celebrate 30 years at the Zénith Paris. Djavan brings his fifty years of Brazilian music to the Grand Rex at 8 p.m., and a Manu Chao tribute fills the Bataclan. Saturday, October 3, combines discovery and free entertainment. The Science Festival begins across Paris and Île-de-France, with laboratories, demonstrations, meetings, and hands-on workshops. At Boom Boom Villette, a free Céline Dion karaoke night features a vocal impersonator and a DJ set. Paris Pride also returns to Place de la Bastille, with performances by Piche, Montemarco, Lolla Wesh, Thea Rose, and Allanah Starr. That evening, Taïro celebrates 25 years in music at La Cigale at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, October 4, join the free Paris Sausage Walk from the Champs-Élysées between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This roughly one-and-a-half-kilometre dog walk supports Teckels Sans Doux Foyer. The Champs-Élysées is pedestrianized for the first Sunday of the month, making it an especially cheerful way to experience the avenue. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  Paris Events This Week: Pope's Visit Draws Hundreds of Thousands as Festivals and Performances Fill the Calendar

  Sep 27, 20263 min

  Paris is especially lively today, Sunday, September 27, with the final day of the Festival de l’Orangerie de Sceaux, whose sixteenth and final concert of the season takes place in the château’s grand salon, orangery, or park. Music lovers can also hear La Colonie de Vacances at Cabaret Sauvage at 7:30 this evening, while Centre Mandapa presents Guitares entre les cultures from 6 to 7:30, blending classical music, South American sounds, Serbian traditions, and improvisation. Today also brings major crowds and road closures around the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde, where Pope Leo XIV has been holding a landmark visit. International reports say hundreds of thousands gathered for the open-air Mass, so listeners planning to cross central Paris should allow extra travel time and check transport updates before heading out. For an elegant afternoon, Pierre et le Loup is scheduled at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, offering Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale in a setting that is perfect for families. The new week begins with Point Nemo at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29. Created by the Belgian collective FC Bergman, this theatrical work takes its title from the most remote point in the ocean and promises an imaginative, visually striking evening. From Tuesday, September 29 through Saturday, October 17, the Festival de Marne brings concerts and performances to venues across the Paris region. It is a good choice for listeners who want to explore beyond the central arrondissements while discovering established artists and emerging acts. Thursday, October 1 marks the return of Swan Lake at the Palais des Congrès, with additional performances on October 2, 3, 4, and later in the month. Expect Tchaikovsky’s score, a full company of dancers, and the timeless drama of Odette and Siegfried. Saturday, October 3 is packed. Abd al Malik celebrates twenty years of Gibraltar at the Philharmonie de Paris, while M. Pokora brings his Adrénaline Tour to Adidas Arena. In the Bois de Boulogne, Plan International hosts the Run for Girls charity race supporting girls’ rights and gender equality. For free art, visit the 150th Expo at the former Zara site near Denfert-Rochereau from October 3 through 25, featuring work by hundreds of urban artists. The same weekend, Belleville Festival Club celebrates the Moon Festival with dragon dances, concerts, and street food along Rue de Belleville. And on Sunday, October 4, the Paris Sausage Walk returns for its seventh edition, a wonderfully unusual event for dog lovers and anyone seeking a cheerful way to explore the city. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  Paris Celebrates with Free Festivals, Live Music and Family Fun This Weekend

  Sep 26, 20263 min

  Paris is bursting with energy today, Saturday, September 26, with free festivals, live music, family activities, and major public events across the city. Start in the ninth arrondissement, where the Montmartre Festival continues through Sunday, September 27, with concerts, exhibitions, creative workshops, a village festival, and a makers market around Square d’Anvers. The planned street parade has been canceled, but a smaller free micro-carnival is still scheduled at Square d’Anvers today. For a family-friendly afternoon, head to the nineteenth arrondissement. Jardin 21 is hosting a festive closing celebration through Sunday, while Little Villette presents Dada-themed cinema for children. The Jardin de l’Îlot Riquet is also celebrating the Fête des Jardins, with activities focused on nature. At the Benjamin Rabier Library, a free mushroom presentation and shadow-theater performance begins at 3 p.m. and runs until 4:50 p.m.; registration is required, and the program welcomes everyone aged six and above. Music lovers have plenty of choices tonight. Théâtre de la Ville’s Festival des Places takes over Place du Colonel-Fabien with participatory performances, poetry consultations, a colorful brass-band procession, and a concert by Jawad and the Coyos at 6 p.m. Jazz listeners can choose between Tommy Smith’s Coltrane Centenary performance at Sunset Sunside, Anne Carleton’s quintet honoring Edgar Morin at 7 p.m., or concerts at Baiser Salé featuring Christophe Dal Sasso and the Shekinah Rodz Octet. Today also brings the Studyrama student fair to Paris Event Center at La Villette, open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, with information for students, parents, and anyone exploring higher education. At Place de la République, a climate, peace, and solidarity gathering begins with a village of information stands at noon, followed by a march at 2 p.m., a collective assembly at 5 p.m., and a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 27, keeps the momentum going. Philharmonie de Paris presents Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, while the venue also hosts a recital of Corsican songs. Montmartre Festival activities continue, and the Maillage literary festival concludes at the Palais de la Porte Dorée after a weekend of talks and cultural events. Looking ahead to next week, the Cité des Sciences in La Villette becomes a destination for Fête de la Science beginning Saturday, October 3, with demonstrations and activities designed to make science accessible and entertaining. Before then, Paris offers a full week of exhibitions, concerts, talks, and neighborhood events, so check opening times and registration requirements before setting out. Thank you for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  Pope's Historic Paris Visit Highlights Extraordinary Weekend of Culture and Celebration

  Sep 25, 20263 min

  Paris has an extraordinary weekend ahead, with major cultural events, live music, and the historic visit of Pope Leo the Fourteenth shaping the city from Friday, September twenty-fifth, through Sunday, September twenty-seventh. Today, Friday, the pope’s schedule begins with meetings at the Élysée Palace and UNESCO, where he is expected to speak about artificial intelligence, new technology, intercultural dialogue, and the future of Europe. In the late afternoon, his procession is planned to travel from Notre-Dame-des-Champs toward Place Saint-Michel, followed by vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral at five fifteen. Listeners should expect extensive security, crowds, and transport changes across the Left Bank and around Île de la Cité. Notre-Dame is closed to the public this weekend. This evening, the main gathering takes place at Stade de France in nearby Saint-Denis. A youth vigil beginning around six thirty is expected to welcome tens of thousands of registered participants. For listeners who cannot attend, Saint-Sulpice Church is planning a giant-screen broadcast. Check local transport updates before traveling, especially if crossing central Paris. Music fans have another major option tonight and tomorrow night, as Céline Dion performs concerts in Paris on Friday and Saturday. It is a good weekend to combine the show with dinner or a walk through the city’s street-art neighborhoods. The Palais de la Porte Dorée is hosting the first Festival Maillage from Friday through Sunday. This new literary festival brings writers, conversations, and cultural programming to the museum in the twelfth arrondissement, making it a strong choice for an afternoon away from the busiest central streets. At the Cité internationale des arts, Carmen, an itinerant landscape opera, runs through Sunday. Performances are scheduled for Friday evening at seven thirty, with additional weekend presentations, including Sunday at three. The production moves beyond a traditional theater setting, offering an adventurous way to experience Bizet’s famous story. On Saturday, the pope is scheduled to celebrate an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde, expected to draw a huge crowd. Sunday brings the final Paris events before his journey continues elsewhere in France. Allow extra time, avoid restricted areas, and reserve tickets wherever possible. For late-night listeners, Paris also offers club nights ranging from house to techno, including events at Rex Club, La Gare, and other venues. Check entry rules and closing times directly with each club. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  Paris Events This Weekend: From Flea Markets to Pope's Historic Visit

  Sep 24, 20263 min

  Paris is bursting with possibilities today, Thursday, September 24, and throughout the weekend. Start this evening at the Saint-Ouen flea market, where the Fête des Puces brings history to life with a free Second Empire Ball at the Marché Biron. Expect period costumes, theatrical scenes, waltz demonstrations, and a late-night DJ set surrounded by antiques and vintage treasures. Art lovers can visit the Salon des Beaux-Arts at the Senate’s Orangerie in the sixth arrondissement. The free exhibition resumes today and continues through September 29, showcasing contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, and other works in an elegant setting near the Luxembourg Gardens. For a cinematic evening, Cinéma Paradiso is offering free outdoor screenings near the Eiffel Tower. Spaces may be limited, so arriving early is a smart idea. Music fans can also head to the Grand Rex for My Hero Academia in Concert, celebrating ten years of the popular anime franchise, or to the Bataclan, where Ella Mai performs at 8 p.m. From Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, Montmartre becomes an open-air celebration during the Montmartre Festival. Between Pigalle and the Butte, visitors can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, workshops, performances, a carnival atmosphere, and creative happenings, with many activities free of charge. The weekend also brings the Fête des Jardins on Saturday and Sunday. Paris parks, squares, gardens, and wooded spaces will host free workshops and family activities, making this an ideal way to experience the city at a slower pace. On Saturday, the Île de Puteaux hosts the One Point Challenge Tour, a fast-paced padel tournament featuring hundreds of teams. Families may prefer Star’s Up at Hangar Y, a free space festival running Saturday and Sunday with science, science fiction, and hands-on activities. Skaters can join Glide for All at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux in the Marais for free roller-skating introductions, roller-dance sessions, and demonstrations on both weekend evenings. Art enthusiasts should visit nearby Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, where around one hundred artists open their studios for the weekend. A major visitor alert: Pope Leo the Fourteenth is scheduled to visit Paris on Friday and Saturday, with appearances at UNESCO and Notre-Dame, a Friday evening vigil at the Stade de France, and a Saturday Mass at 3 p.m. at Place de la Concorde. Expect major traffic restrictions and metro closures around Concorde and the Champs-Élysées. The Grand Palais will close at 9 p.m. Friday and remain closed all day Saturday. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more helpful guides. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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