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Record Store Day 2026 at Ground Control: a vinyl fair, free concerts and DJ sets — the schedule

On the occasion of Record Store Day 2026, the Civil Society of Phonographic Producers (SCPP) is staging a festive, free day at Ground Control in Paris this Saturday, April 18. What’s on the agenda? A vinyl fair, talks, a photo exhibition, plus DJ sets and live concerts, with 70 labels taking part. Here’s what you can look forward to!

Free bar games tournaments and beer-tasting workshops at Ground Control and Communale

On April 2 and October 15, 2026, Ground Control and Communale are teaming up again for their popular bar game tournament, where contenders battle it out to be crowned the best at the counter. Join in on games of 421, belote, pinball, foosball, and darts, all while enjoying a free beer-tasting workshop!

Hors Control, the ultimate party to get your kids swinging at Ground Control — upcoming dates announced

Once a month, Ground Control hosts a lively party just for kids: it’s called Hors Control, and it’s free and, most importantly, loads of fun! Here are the upcoming dates you won’t want to miss — mark your calendars!

Collective saunas and Nordic baths, the first of their kind in France, are opening at Ground Control

Ground Control opens a groundbreaking 100 m² wellness space in the heart of the 12th arrondissement, dedicated to saunas and communal baths. This urban Nordic oasis offers a welcoming and accessible relaxation experience, blending soothing heat, refreshing cold plunges, and social interactions.

Nights of Reading 2026: Literary Evening and DJ Set at Ground Control in Paris

Ground Control is taking part in this year's Night of Reading on January 23, 2026, offering an exciting and free lineup of activities for everyone to enjoy!

Après-Ski: Ground Control's holiday parties host ugly sweater fashion shows, karaoke, DJ sets, and snow cannons

On December 12 and 20, 2025, head to the mountain with Ground Control for two festive evenings! Expect free entertainment ranging from ugly sweater and ski suit fashion shows to wild karaoke sessions and snowy dance parties!

Food-express: the unusual exhibition on train gastronomy at Ground Control - our photos

Ground Control is offering us a little unusual this summer, an exhibition at the heart of bar cars and meals on trains. From July 10 to October 5, 2025, visit the free Food-express exhibition.

Belgian Touch: a weekend immersed in Belgian culture at Ground Control

On Saturday, July 5, take a one-way ticket to the flat country of Belgium, without even leaving Paris. Ground Control is organizing a big day dedicated to Belgian culture. Are you ready?

Ground Control: the 12th arrondissement's festive food court and committed cultural spotlight

Ground Control, near Gare de Lyon, is a hybrid third-place where gastronomy, culture and social commitment come together. With its many restaurants, bars, boutiques and events, this convivial space invites you to discover and share in a festive, accessible atmosphere.

Fête de la Bretagne 2025: Breton gastronomy, concert and free show at Ground Control

The Fête de la Bretagne awaits you this Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Ground Control, in the 12th arrondissement, for a day of Breton galettes and Breton music!

Hors-Ligne: the festival for alternative travel between Ground Control and Communale

Explore Brittany, Germany or Tunisia at the Hors-Ligne festival, which takes a different approach to travel through festive events, from April 19 to July 27, 2025, between Ground Control and Communale.

Family plan: free skateboard lessons every Wednesday at Ground Control

Almost every Wednesday, Ground Control hosts introductory skateboarding workshops for children aged 6 and over.

Women's Rights Day: Spill the Tea, a festive feminist event at Ground Control

To celebrate International Women's Rights Day, Les Nanas d'Paname are organizing a festive evening of shows, music and entertainment at Ground Control on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Women's Rights Day 2025: feminist programming at Communale and Ground Control

From March 4 to 9, 2025, La Communale and Ground Control celebrate International Women's Rights Day with a week of feminist events and activities, many of them free.

Hijacking and politicizing everyday objects: the unusual exhibition at Ground Control

Both playful and political, Ground Control's new exhibition, running from January 22 to March 30 2025, seeks to explain how simple everyday objects can become symbols of struggle for a people.

Les Nocturnes Artistiques: free art history evenings at Ground Control

Lovers of art history, Ground Control has thought of you with its new Nocturnes artistiques event, the first edition of which focuses on feminism. On the program: a free quiz, prizes to be won and a participatory conference, this October 17, 2024.

Faire Corps: Médecins du Monde's free event on sexual health at Ground Control

The NGO Médecins du Monde is organizing a free activist event at Ground Control this September 28, 2024, to discuss sexual health and taboos on the subject, around talks and workshops.

Ground Control becomes Voie 24 during the Olympic Games, with a host of sports activities

Ground Control is transformed during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The huge living space becomes Voie 24 for the duration of the summer, with competition broadcasts, initiations and a whole host of sporting events on the program!

July 14: Euro final, fanfare and entertainment at Ground Control

Ground Control organizes a wide range of activities for the Fête Nationale, with a brass band to set the mood!

Free Escape Game : The Eure-et-Loir is back at Ground Control!

Because 2 is never the same as 3, the Eure-et-Loir is coming to the heart of Paris with "Escape toi de Paris", taking over Ground Control for 3 days for the second year running! Discover a free escape game to find out more about Eure-et-Loir!