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One Night of Queen – Wembley 1986

QUEEN comes back to life on stage with One Night of Queen and Gary Mullen, in a spectacular homage to Wembley 86 at the Zénith de Paris La Villette on Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Between timeless hits, grandiose staging and pure rock energy, this world-renowned tribute promises an immersive plunge into the heart of Freddie Mercury’s legend.

Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026 at the Cité des sciences et de l’Industrie: a workshop on a medicinal-plant bar

For this new edition of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, located in Paris's 19th arrondissement on the Parc de la Villette site, puts medicinal plants in the spotlight with a special workshop!

Sunset Tea Rave: a free tea tasting at the Buttes-Chaumont as the sun sets

Buttes-Chaumont Park transforms into a giant tea salon on May 21, 2026. This collective tasting invites Parisians to savor a good cup of tea as they watch one of the capital’s most beautiful sunsets.

The Cité des Sciences invites you to envision its future during a special weekend.

On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the Cité des Sciences presents City of Tomorrow, a weekend of activities and workshops to help shape the future of this iconic Paris venue.

Star Wars: A New Hope gets a cine-concert at Paris's Zénith in March 2027

Calling all Star Wars fans! The first installment of the legendary saga turns 50 in 2027. To mark the occasion, come to Paris to (re)discover this indispensable science-fiction masterpiece by George Lucas. "Star Wars: A New Hope" will be shown in a cine-concert version at the Zénith de La Villette on Sunday, March 28, 2027.

BINI, the Philippines’ breakout group, to perform at Paris’ Zénith in September 2026

Fresh off their Coachella set, BINI announces a one-night Paris show as part of their world tour, "Signals." Catch the Filipino breakout group on the stage at Zénith de La Villette on Friday, September 4, 2026. So, when does the ticket office open? Here’s everything you need to know.

French79 takes the stage for a concert at Paris's Zénith in March 2027.

French Touch will resonate through the 19th arrondissement of Paris in spring 2027 for French79’s concert. Catch the Marseille-born artist, a cornerstone of the global electronic scene, on the Zénith de La Villette stage on Saturday, March 27, 2027.

Museum Night 2026 at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie: a free late-night event

The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie will take part in the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026. On this special evening, the museum will offer free access to its collections, exhibitions and performances.

A Thousand and One Harps: The Night of Museums 2026 program at the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie

The Philharmonie de Paris is once again taking part in the European Night of Museums with a free late-night opening! On this occasion, the Cité de la Musique unveils a special program for this Saturday, May 23, 2026. A night to experience music!

Frontier Exhibition at the Cité des sciences: Understanding borders around the world — our photos

The Frontière exhibition opens at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, offering an immersive journey about borders around the world, from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028. Designed for visitors aged 12 and up, it draws on ten concrete scenarios to explore the geographical, political, social, and artistic dimensions of lines that divide, of spaces people traverse, and of the tensions of our times.

Free LEGO Weekend: A Forest-Themed Play Festival at Little Villette

Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly activity completely free of charge at Little Villette, with the weekend event "LEGO® The Forest," taking place on April 18 and 19, 2026.

Unusual: European Championship and Beerpong tournament at the Paris Fair and at Boom Boom Villette

In France, there are championships for everything, and even for beer pong—the American party game that relies on a ping-pong ball, plastic cups, and players who aren’t exactly sober. This year, the European Championships roll into the Paris Fair on May 2–3, 2026, with a warm-up tournament to tune up at Boom Boom Villette!

A free night of impersonators, a music-quiz and a DJ set at Boom Boom Villette

Boom Boom Villette hosts the Carna’Bal des Sosies Foirés for its inaugural Paris edition, Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free, advance-registration-only evening leans into faux look-alikes, wordplay, music, and activities, all set in a festive, relaxed atmosphere.

Open Swim Stars 2026: open-water races at the Bassin de la Villette and along the Ourcq Canal

The Paris Swim Crossing is back for another edition on July 11–12, 2026, headlined by the Open Swim Stars race. The lineup features five open-water events around the Bassin de la Villette and the Ourcq Canal!

A free cultural walk exploring the heritage of the Olympic Games as part of Canal Summer

The Canal Summer Festival is back, along with the Grand Olympic Heritage Walk, on August 1, 2026, inviting you to relive the Paris 2024 Olympic vibe through a free 14-kilometer cultural hike.

HEXAGONE MMA 43: an explosive rivalry at Paris's Zénith

HEXAGONE MMA 43 heads to the Zénith in Paris on April 11, 2026, for a highly anticipated showdown between Matthieu Letho Duclos and Ilian Bouafia in the middleweight tournament semi-final. A high-stakes night of French MMA, also featuring a title fight in the light heavyweight division and several promising bouts.

Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music

The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium.

Goldmen: a 100% Goldman tribute at the Paris Zénith in January 2028.

Calling all Jean-Jacques Goldman fans! “Goldmen,” the musical tribute to the singer, returns to Paris for a one-off show to be lived on Friday, January 14, 2028 at the Zénith de La Villette. The program? A singular evening of belting out some of the artist’s biggest hits thanks to the tribute band led by Alain Stevez.

The Legend of the Titanic: La Villette's immersive virtual reality experience — review

Starting March 31, 2026, La Villette will host a 3,000-square-meter immersive experience dedicated to the Titanic. Expect cutting-edge tech, including virtual reality and a 360-degree space, where visitors are invited to relive the ship's legendary journey up close to the passengers.

Ben Harper: concerts, an installation and a talk by the singer-songwriter at the Philharmonie de Paris

In 2027, the Philharmonie de Paris invites Ben Harper! The American singer, songwriter and musician will give two symphonic concerts this spring, as well as a talk. The artist will also unveil, during an installation inside the Musée de la Musique, several of his instruments from his Weissenborn collection.