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Mami Watta in Paris: her show “I Salute You, Mami” at the Maison des Métallos

Mami Watta makes her Paris debut with her show "Je vous salue Mami," running from September 15 to 24, 2026 at the Maison des Métallos. The winner of Drag Race France All Stars turns her journey—from a Catholic childhood in Abidjan to French drag stages—into a bold, front-facing, flamboyant and liberating one-woman show.

Heritage Days 2026: the Bastille Design Center puts its past in the spotlight and champions the artists of tomorrow

You may have already visited the Bastille Design Center during a trade show or event. But are you familiar with its history? Discover it during the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, as part of Heritage Days.

The Cursed Keep: Paris's Halloween Rendezvous at the Paris Keep

The Cursed Dungeon returns for Halloween to Le Donjon de Paris, near République, offering a temporary experience that blends escape room and immersive theatre, scheduled for a few October nights.

Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Maison des Métallos and Its History in Paris

La Maison des Métallos opens its doors in the 11th arrondissement for Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026. Juxtaposing workers’ memory, architecture, and contemporary creation, the venue invites you to rediscover its history and the many lives that have shaped this Parisian cultural address.

Ethanol, Maxime Bouttier’s fabulous address (Géosmine*), sits between a wine bar and a chef’s table.

Just steps from Géosmine, his Michelin-starred restaurant, Maxime Bouttier unveils with Éthanol a more relaxed dining concept, centered around sharing plates and an impressive wine list. An ambitious spot that blends exceptional ingredients, top-tier cuisine, and a lively atmosphere—already among our best discoveries of the year.

Café Kodomo, a Taiwanese-Japanese canteen and coffee shop designed with families in mind.

Between a neighborhood coffee shop and a canteen with Taiwanese and Japanese influences, Café Kodomo is set to open its doors in the coming days in the 11th arrondissement of Paris.

Did you know? The Saint-Martin Canal hides a mysterious underground network in the heart of Paris.

A must‑see slice of Parisian life, with its romantic footbridges and tree‑lined banks, the Canal Saint‑Martin stretches for almost 4.5 kilometers. Between century‑old locks, an industrial past, a mysterious underground section and a guinguette vibe, discover the history and secrets of this iconic waterway in the 10th arrondissement.

Osko, a chef who cut his teeth with Anne-Sophie Pic and Pierre Hermé, opens his first restaurant in Paris.

At the helm of Osko, chef Oscar Cornubert, trained under Anne-Sophie Pic and Pierre Hermé, will offer a shareable menu that places the produce front and center, complemented by a cellar designed as a true extension of the plate. Opening planned for December 2026 in the 11th arrondissement!

At We Are Brewers, Drag Race France season 4 is a big weekly event.

Drag Race France season 4 checks in at We Are Brewers with a weekly viewing party every Thursday through the end of August. On the agenda: live screenings, drag shows, meet & greet sessions and queer-centered events around the show, with the first episode airing on July 8, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : Voltaire High School in Paris opens its doors for a special event

As part of Heritage Days, Voltaire High School opens its doors to the public free of charge and offers guided tours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

At Dirty Lemon, Ruba Khoury, winner of Top Chef Middle East, unveils refined cocktails, adventurous tapas, and a hidden club!

In the heart of Paris’s 11th arrondissement, Dirty Lemon is a spot that blends love of flavor with good vibes. Here, Chef Ruba Khoury, winner of Top Chef Season 9 in the Middle East, invites us to dive into her bold, unmistakable world—punctuated by daring cocktails, Palestinian cuisine, and soon a secret underground club.

The Morgue : the Parisian escape game where the investigation begins on the autopsy table

An autopsy table, a missing forensic pathologist, and an investigation that already promises to be anything but ordinary: The Morgue, at Rashomon Escape in Paris, throws players into a medico-legal setting where every clue can alter how the case is viewed.

Coldplay: a film for the future, the immersive experience to be experienced at the Atelier des Lumières

Coldplay fans are in for a treat at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris, where they can dive into an immersive, visually and sonically rich experience built around the British band's latest album, "Moon Music."

Swimming in Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin: what you need to know before you go

Swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal is permitted in Paris within a designated zone of the Récollets basin. Hours, access, free entry, safety rules: here are the practical details you need to know before you head there.

Music Day 2026 in Paris: an electro open-air by the Canal Saint-Martin

On the occasion of the new Music Day, electro takes over the 10th arrondissement of Paris this Sunday, June 21, 2026. This year, the E-Klozin' collective returns to the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin after a two-year absence. Here's the lineup!

Music Festival 2026: an open-air show with Acid Arab on a narrow street in Paris's 11th arrondissement

For this year's Fête de la musique, Kidding Aside is shaping up an open-air event that’s sure to draw plenty of electro aficionados to Paris’s 11th arrondissement. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, head to the tiny rue Ternaux to dance to the electrifying sounds of Acid Arab. Upsilone and Lizy are also on the lineup!

Swimming at Canal Saint-Martin opens for the summer.

Swimming opens free to the Récollets basin in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, starting this Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The city will permit supervised swims in the Canal Saint-Martin during every heatwave this summer.

The Inseparables' Complex at the Apollo Theatre

The Inseparable Complex, a comedy by Simon Diken directed by Vincent Messager, is on at the Apollo Theatre in Paris until September 22, 2026, starring Alexandra Vandernoot and Paul Belmondo.

2026 FIFA World Cup: France – Senegal projected on the walls of the Atelier des Lumières

For one ephemeral, free evening, the Atelier des Lumières trades its exhibitions for the emotions of the World Cup. Immersed right up close to the action thanks to giant 360-degree projections, Paris region supporters are invited to roar together for France’s baptism by fire.

Nuit Blanche 2026: a suspended chair re-enacts its final gestures at the Conservatoire Charles Munch

Félix Côte presents "The King Is Dead", a kinetic installation exploring memory, the childhood home, and domestic objects, free to visit at the Conservatoire Charles Munch for Nuit Blanche 2026, on June 6 and 7, 2026.