Châtelet–les halles district

Langosteria: the air-conditioned rooftop and its terrace overlooking Paris

Langosteria’s air-conditioned rooftop and its panoramic terrace offer a spectacular view of Paris, perched on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc, in the former Samaritaine (1st). We put it to the test in the middle of the 2026 heatwave, and here’s what we learned.

World Music Day 2026 at Sunset Sunside: a tribute to the great legends of blues and rock

On the occasion of this year's Fête de la Musique, blues and rock will resound at Sunset Sunside in Paris. What's on the program for this lovely celebration scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026? Tributes to the Beatles, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Eric Clapton.

Music Day 2026: An interactive concert on the Place du Châtelet in Paris

An interactive concert takes over Place du Châtelet in Paris for Music Day 2026! Here’s more about this intriguing performance awaiting you on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

A Brazilian evening at Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Church, opposite the Louvre, for Fête de la Musique 2026

Just a stone’s throw from the Louvre, the church of Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, a treasure of Parisian heritage, hosts a festive evening with Brazilian flavors this Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the occasion of Paris’s Fête de la Musique.

Cine-concert at the Nelson Mandela Garden near Les Halles for Paris's 2026 Fête de la Musique

Around Châtelet–Les Halles, this Sunday, June 21, 2026, an outdoor ciné-concert awaits the public in Paris’s Jardin Nelson Mandela. Discover the program in detail!

Fête de la musique 2025 in Paris: trip to the Serbian Cultural Centre with a brass band orchestra

The Cultural Center of Serbia in Paris celebrates music this Saturday, June 21, 2025, and welcomes Miroslav Đunisijević's fanfare orchestra for the occasion. A musical voyage guaranteed!

McBride's Irish Pub, Châtelet's lively sports bar.

In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, McBride's Irish Pub brings together Irish beers, lively evenings, and live sports broadcasts in a bustling, sports-pub atmosphere, just a stone's throw from Châtelet-Les Halles.

A jazz concert inspired by Zelda, Mario, and Final Fantasy at Potions & Co.

Potions & Co hosts Super Gipsy Swing for a video-game‑inspired jazz concert in its medieval Parisian cellars on June 24, 2026. Zelda, Mario and Final Fantasy channels a gypsy-jazz vibe.

This hidden Paris bar invites you to play chess until 2 a.m.

Blitz Society opens a hidden chess bar above the Pizi restaurant in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, accessible every evening from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Between games, cocktails and a hushed ambiance, this discreet new venue reimagines the speakeasy bar vibe at the heart of the capital.

Fujiko Nakaya unveils an unusual and contemplative fog sculpture at the Bourse de Commerce

This summer, the Rotonde of the Bourse de Commerce in Paris hosts one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. Visit until September 14, 2026 to experience this unusual, contemplative installation that makes visitors appear and vanish within a thick white cloud of water vapor!

Bruno Mars opens a pop-up store in Paris for his "Romantic Tour".

Bruno Mars takes over the Stade de France from June 18 to 21, 2026, as part of his Romantic Tour. On this occasion, the American artist announces the launch of a pop-up store in the capital where fans will find exclusive merchandise. So, when and where should you head to check out this ephemeral shop? Here’s the whole scoop.

Fog sculpture and free exhibition: spend a Nuit Blanche at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris

The Bourse de Commerce is taking part in Paris's 25th Nuit Blanche: this Saturday, June 6, 2026, the museum will open its doors free of charge until midnight for an unmissable all-night art event.

Le Cheval Blanc Paris joins the ranks of official palaces

Set in the former Samaritaine, renovated along the Seine, Cheval Blanc Paris has just earned the Palace label in 2026 from Atout France, a distinction that caps five years during which this address has profoundly reshaped Paris’s luxury landscape. Here’s why this lofty honor is fully deserved.

All On Stage: a new free festival at the Théâtre du Châtelet featuring Solann, Yoa Juste Shani...

As the season kicks off, the Théâtre du Châtelet opens its doors to a free festival that blends concerts, talks, public podcast recordings, artist meet-and-greets, and listening sessions of unreleased albums. Named "Toutes Sur Scène," this new event—both outspoken and unifying—takes over the sublime Paris venue on Saturday, September 19, 2026. For its very first edition, you’ll get to enjoy Solann, Yoa Juste Shani, Zélie, and Myra performing live.

FIFA World Cup 2026: a free pop-up featuring a football pitch and activities at Les Halles

Les Halles turn into a giant football pitch to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. For almost three weeks, a vast, free-to-enter temporary space invites fans to dive into the world of the Blues, with physical and virtual competitions, a football museum, and free activities.

Nijinsky Rooftop, the hidden terrace perched atop a famous theater with views of Paris

Perched atop the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Nijinsky Rooftop invites you to savor Paris from above, open until June 7, then from July 12 to September 21, 2026, with a panoramic terrace, cocktails, all-day dining, and DJ sets into the small hours.

The Labo, the LGBT bar and club for partying near Châtelet

The Labo is the place to grab a drink with friends, but there’s more to it! With its themed nights, games and DJ sets, this LGBT bar is a true party hotspot in the heart of Paris.

La Mutinerie: the queer, feminist bar with a lively lineup on Rue Saint-Martin

La Mutinerie, located on Rue Saint-Martin, stands as an indispensable cultural, political, and festive pillar for lesbian, bi, trans, queer, and feminist communities. This unique Paris spot blends engaged workshops and a supportive, community-focused hub with electrifying queer club nights.

Nuit Blanche 2026: Playtesting a narrative video game and live musical improvisation at the Serbian Cultural Centre

In the Beaubourg district, Nuit Blanche 2026 takes on an interactive edge at the Serbian Cultural Centre. Tonight, Saturday, June 6, 2026, the venue invites you to explore contemporary art through video games!

Nuit Blanche 2026: a transient museum takes up residence in this square just a stone's throw from the Louvre.

And what if a square in the heart of an iconic Parisian neighborhood becomes, for one evening, an open-air museum? Just steps from the Louvre, Square Michel-Caldaguès hosts Nuit Blanche 2026 this Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a transient museum.