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Beaubourg, my love: 50 years of the Centre Pompidou at the Philharmonie de Paris, the program

In 2027, the Centre Pompidou will mark its 50th anniversary. Because it will be temporarily closed for renovations, Beaubourg partners with the Philharmonie de Paris to celebrate the milestone with an exclusive weekend on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30, 2027. The lineup? A visual and musical performance envisioned by Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith, a cine-concert drawing inspiration from Man Ray’s films, and a nightclub night! Here’s what’s in store.

UNBOX #8 at 211: an early electro party for 40+ in Paris

A lively dancefloor, good tunes, chances to meet people, and a few surprises: after the success of its previous editions, UNBOX returns on November 13 to 211, in La Villette, for an early electro party where every generation comes together from 7 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Race 2027 in Paris: a 5 km duo run and a 10 km course at the Buttes-Chaumont.

The Valentine's Day Run is back on Saturday, February 13, 2027, at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris. The Paris Front Runners offer a 10 km solo, a 5 km for two, and the Cupid option to run with a partner assigned by the organizers.

Little Circus at Little Villette, a free arts and sports weekend for budding acrobats.

Children are invited to dive into the magic of circus arts at the free Little Cirque weekend, hosted in Little Villette on November 7 and 8, 2026.

Let the games begin: playful workshops and enchanted worlds for the holidays at Little Villette

During the All Saints’ Day school break, come play at Little Villette during the special “Place aux jeux” weekend! A free family outing to enjoy on October 21, 24, 25 and 28, 2026.

The Petit Grand Festival 2027: musical and family-friendly activities at the Philharmonie de Paris

At the Philharmonie de Paris, kids get their own music festival—and it's fantastic! Check out the lineup for this major family event, taking place on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4, 2027.

Disney in Concert: Follow Your Dreams in Paris and Tremblay-en-France in December 2026

Disney in Concert: Follow Your Dreams comes to the Arena Grand Paris on December 6, 2026, then to the Zénith of Paris on December 12 and 13, with the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra.

Yōkai Matsuri: A Japanese Halloween at La Petite Halle in 2026

On October 31 and November 1, 2026, Yōkai Matsuri blends Japanese folklore, costumes, performances and music at La Petite Halle. Free daytime access; Halloween evening ticketing available from 7:30 PM.

All Saints’ holidays 2026 at the Philharmonie: concerts and family workshops

During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Philharmonie de Paris offers family concerts, storytelling and workshops. On October 31, Moroccan music is showcased, for children aged 6 or 7 and up, depending on the session.

In parentheses: Pauline Bureau at CENTQUATRE-PARIS

Pauline Bureau adapts La Petite Fille sur la banquise by Adélaïde Bon with Entre parenthèses, at the CENTQUATRE-PARIS from 17 to 22 November 2026. The play pairs an intimate personal narrative with an investigation into sexual violence.

Grandeur Nature: a show for children aged 3 and up at Paris-Villette

Grandeur Nature presents a wordless voyage into the imagination of childhood, at Théâtre Paris-Villette from October 18 to November 1, 2026. A Magalie Nadaud creation to discover for ages 3 and up.

Dragon Tamers: A Tale for 8 and Up at Paris-Villette

Les Dompteurs de Dragons blends storytelling, shadows and music at Théâtre Paris-Villette, from October 16 to November 1, 2026. The XouY company’s new production targets children aged eight and up and is performed in French Sign Language (LSF).

Magic at the Cité des sciences: the exhibition that explains why we fall for it — our photos

Mentalism, teleportation, levitation… With Magic, the City of Science and Industry puts our senses to the test from October 13, 2026 to August 1, 2027 in Paris. From age 9, this exhibition blends artistic installations with interactive experiments to reveal how illusionists misdirect our attention and why we fall for the tricks.

Barbès Café, the sequel: a musical cabaret at Cabaret Sauvage

Barbès Café, the follow-up is performed at Cabaret Sauvage from December 10 to 26, 2026, in Paris. Méziane Azaïche continues this musical tale with two characters and an orchestra of seven musicians.

Tiakola in a symphonic concert at the Philharmonie de Paris

Tiakola will perform with the Lamoureux Orchestra at the Philharmonie de Paris on November 19, 2026, for Red Bull Symphonic. The concert is sold out; the organizer is offering an official resale platform.

Benjamin Biolay: two Paris Zénith concerts centered on the Disque Bleu

Benjamin Biolay presents Le Disque Bleu at the Zénith in Paris on November 5 and 6, 2026. Two shows at 8 p.m. to revisit his repertoire as part of his electric tour, with tickets on sale now.

BON Fair 2026 at La Villette: tastings, demonstrations and ephemeral broth

The BON Fair returns to the Grande Halle de la Villette from November 6 to 8, 2026. Tastings, culinary demonstrations, and a pop-up broth are the centerpiece of this gourmet rendezvous co-founded by Thierry Marx.

Royal Blood to perform at Paris' Zénith in February 2027

Royal Blood announces its return to France as part of a new European tour! Catch the British rock duo on the Paris Zénith stage on Saturday, February 27, 2027. For the occasion, the duo formed by Matt Swan and Bernard Hallez will take the opportunity to perform their new opus live, "Dead Company."

Acid Arab to perform at Paris's Zénith in 2027 for an evening of oriental electro.

The Franco-Algerian collective Acid Arab takes over the Zénith Paris – La Villette on Saturday, January 30, 2027 to unveil its new live show. Blending electronic rhythms, oriental influences and new compositions, the group is gearing up for a concert that should have the Paris audience dancing.

SMS: Suzanne de Baecque and Joaquim Fossi at the CENTQUATRE

Suzanne de Baecque and Joaquim Fossi present Short Message Service at CENTQUATRE-PARIS in November 2026. This theatrical piece explores romantic relationships in the age of texts and screens.