Ménilmontant neighborhood

Erotic Literature Fair 2026 at La Bellevilloise

The Erotic Literature Fair celebrates its 10th edition on November 29, 2026, at La Bellevilloise, featuring meet-and-greets, debates, signings, and writing workshops.

Sourdre: Poetry and Music at Plateaux Sauvages in Paris

Sourdre, or The Burial of My Ears, by Zoé Besmond de Senneville, explores the loss of hearing at Plateaux Sauvages, running from November 2 to 14, 2026. Some performances will be bilingual in French Sign Language or feature audiodescription.

The Law of the Market: a film tailored for Plateaux Sauvages

Elise Noiraud adapts Stéphane Brizé’s The Law of the Market for Plateaux Sauvages in Paris, running November 9–21, 2026. A laid-off female worker turned security guard faces a moral dilemma.

Halloween 2026: The Fiesta de Los Muertos has us dancing all night long at La Bellevilloise

At Bellevilloise, Halloween night is celebrated to Latin rhythms! Enjoy the Fiesta de Los Muertos on Saturday, October 31, 2026, until 6 a.m.!

Sun and Moon: a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute brings together Andreas Eriksson and Ivan Aguéli for a free exhibition, Sun and Moon, running from October 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, in the heart of the Marais district in Paris.

Tarot, midnight performances and poems behind closed doors: Le Bordel de la Poésie 2026 returns to Paris

Le Bordel de la Poésie makes its return to La Bellevilloise, offering intimate readings, tarot, portraits and performances in a red-and-black setting this Saturday, October 25, 2026.

Halloween 2026 in Paris: Fiesta de Los Muertos, a 100% Latino night with Lucha Libre at La Bellevilloise

On October 31, 2026, Bellevilloise goes Halloween mode with a 100% Latin vibe for Fiesta de Los Muertos: four rooms, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, lucha libre, face paint, and nine hours of partying.

Open studios in Ménilmontant: meet the artists of the 20th arrondissement

Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant open their doors to the general public from September 24 to 27, 2026: come meet painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramicists, illustrators, visual artists, and video artists from Paris’s 20th arrondissement through this arts festival. Discover the program for the 35th edition.

All's in order: the offbeat exhibition that blends art and fashion at the Swedish Institute — our photos

This autumn, the Swedish Institute presents its collective sense of order, one of the cornerstones of Swedish culture. Visit until October 4, 2026 to discover this group exhibition, free and offbeat, blending art and fashion.

Les Bavards, Ménilmontant’s convivial gathering place

In Ménilmontant, Les Bavards leans into conviviality. A neighborhood brasserie where locals linger gladly on the large terrace for the aperitif, more than for its bistrot fare, which remains very traditional.

Festival Les Femmes s'en Mêlent 2026: the lineup in Paris and Île-de-France

Get ready to discover the new edition of the Les Femmes s’en mêlent Festival, the indispensable gathering of the independent women’s music scene, returning to Paris, Montreuil, Argenteuil and Clichy in autumn 2026. What’s on the bill this year? Death Valley Girls, Abigail Lapell, Metro Verlaine, Anaïs Rosso and Baby Berserk.

Open-air cinema at the Swedish Institute: Swedish cinema takes the spotlight this summer

Every summer, the Swedish Institute in Paris hosts outdoor cinema screenings in its Marais garden. Free or bookable depending on the edition, these screenings showcase Swedish classics and contemporary titles in an intimate setting in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement.

European Heritage Days 2026 at the Swedish Institute: come explore the Hôtel de Marle

For the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites you to guided tours of the building it calls home: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Meet on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 September 2026 to discover this architectural gem in Paris!

Fête de la Musique 2026: a festive and queer lineup at 88 Ménilmontant

Sunday, June 21, come celebrate Fête de la Musique 2026 at 88 Ménilmontant in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. For the occasion, the venue hosts a string of live acts and DJ sets curated by Gang Bambi. From 3 p.m. to midnight, enjoy a festive, queer-friendly lineup!

World Music Day 2026 at the Swedish Institute: Midsommar and free concerts

For this year’s Music Day, not to be missed on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Swedish Institute in Paris will have you dancing in its garden with two free concerts on the program. As always, don’t miss the famous traditional Midsommar dances just beforehand. So, are you ready to experience a Swedish celebration that’s both festive and family-friendly for this 2026 Music Day?

PRINT PARIS: Major decor and furniture sale ahead of the closing of its pop-up concept this weekend

After three months occupying a temporary six-floor venue in the 20th arrondissement, PRINT Paris is ready to close its doors. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the space enters a giant clearance sale, open to all. Furniture, set design, objects: everything that brought the space to life is up for grabs before its final closure.

Nuit Blanche 2026: a poetic late-night program at the Pavillon Carré de Baudoin in Paris

The Pavillon Carré de Baudouin participates in Nuit Blanche 2026 with a free poetry evening to discover in Paris on Saturday, June 6, 2026. A cultural offering in the heart of the 20th arrondissement, blending contemporary art, heritage, and a nocturnal stroll.

Nuit Blanche 2026: an electroacoustic installation at the Bidassoa Gymnasium in Paris

The Bidassoa Gymnasium in the 20th arrondissement of Paris hosts Chansons Cloches, an electroacoustic installation by François Dufeil, Charles Dubois and Anna Holveck, open to the public free of charge for Nuit Blanche 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Swedish Institute: a sound sculpture in the courtyard of the townhouse

This Saturday, June 6, 2026, Paris is hosting Nuit Blanche. For this unmissable event that turns the capital into an open-air art gallery, the Swedish Institute in the Marais invites us to experience a sound installation in its courtyard. More details to follow!

YALLÄ YALLÄ FEST 2026: a circular fashion festival featuring concerts and creative workshops in Paris

Le YALLÄ YALLÄ FEST returns to Paris on July 4–5, 2026, at La Bellevilloise (20th arrondissement) for a second edition devoted to circular fashion. On the menu: 50 exhibitors mixing thrifted fashion, upcycling and design, 20 artists and DIY workshops to mend, customize and create differently. Between live concerts, DJ sets and performances, two days to hunt for finds, vibe, and shop more consciously.