Paris 8 - activities

Paris's biggest picnic on the Champs-Elysées, registration now open

How about a giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées? After the giant cinema and the biggest dictation ever, we've got an unusual giant picnic coming up this Sunday, May 26, 2024, with free registration. Will you be among the 4,000 people taking part in this unique event on the world's most beautiful avenue?

UGC Normandie on the Champs-Elysées closes for good, with a special program before the end

After almost a century of screenings, UGC Normandie, the cinema on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, will close its doors on June 13, 2024. This decision marks the end of an era for this iconic cinema, which opened in 1937 and has become a veritable symbol of Parisian film culture.

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: the Bicolore (Maison du Danemark) unveils its program

Every year, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) welcomes enthusiasts and curious onlookers eager for good cultural deals. This Saturday, May 18, 2024, enjoy a fine program of exceptional nocturnes and free visits in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Here's what's in store at Bicolore in the Maison du Danemark.

Space Wars: le pire contre-attaque at the Théâtre Michel, a parody show for the whole family

Don't miss Space Wars: Le pire contre-attaque, a hilarious intergalactic parody returning to the Théâtre Michel from October 6, 2024 to January 4, 2025.

Plaza Cinema Club: an open-air cinema in the green courtyard of the Plaza Athénée, dates

From June 30 to July 4, 2024, the Plaza Athénée is hosting an open-air cinema in its verdant courtyard-garden, with menus linked to each film imagined by Jean Imbert!

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris: a free artistic evening

The Musée Nissim de Camondo, or the reconstruction of an 18th-century aristocratic residence on the edge of Parc Monceau, brings together exceptional pieces of furniture, paintings and objets d'art from that period. Take advantage of the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024, to (re)discover the sumptuous heritage of a passionate collector.

Nuit Blanche 2024: giant karaoke and k-pop at the Korean Cultural Center

Feel like traveling during this Nuit Blanche 2024? On Saturday June 1, head to the Korean Cultural Center for an evening of fun and discovery.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic Flame's journey through Paris' landmarks

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise us a beautiful journey as the Olympic Flame makes its way through the French capital. Unveiled on July 3, 2023 by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, this route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route.

Le Corps en mouvement: when sport and art meet in the collections of the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is showcasing its permanent collections, and linking sport and art with a brand new exhibition: discover "Le corps en mouvement" free of charge from May 15 to November 17 2024.

Dévorante, Eleonora Galasso's unfiltered one-woman show

"Dévorante" is Italian lifestyle writer Eleonora Galasso's first one-woman show. The play, which takes place in Eleonora Galasso's kitchen, runs at the Théâtre des Mathurins until May 30, 2024.

Nuit des Musées 2024: free concerts, gym and workshops at the Petit Palais

On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, organized on May 18, 2024, the Petit Palais welcomes visitors free of charge in the evening, for various activities within the museum. Concerts, drawing workshops... Something to surprise the curious!

Seth: the street artist installs a sculpture at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées, our photos

To mark the new 8th edition of Urban Art Fair, street artist Seth has taken over Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées with an imposing, colorful and poetic sculpture. It can be admired in the atrium of the Parisian department store from Tuesday April 16 to Monday April 29, 2024.

Olfactivity: a concept for creating your own bespoke perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Want to slip into the shoes of a perfumer? A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Olfactivity invites you to create your own fragrance in a playful way, with a concept inspired by cartomancy and numerology that will enable you to design your own tailor-made perfume.

Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris

Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace.

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: car-free day on the famous avenue on Sunday May 5, 2024

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. An opportunity to discover the most beautiful avenue in the world in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. This Sunday, May 5, 2024, the Champs Elysées will be pedestrianized all day long!

-M- and Thibault Cauvin in concert in Paris, two new dates in 2024

-M- and Thibault Cauvin present their album "L'Heure miroir" on an eventful tour of France! In Paris, they head for the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30, 2024. In response to demand, the duo have announced two new performances, this time at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Thursday October 31 and Friday November 1, 2024.

Paris Marathon 2025: registration opens for the famous race in the capital

The 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be held on Sunday April 13, 2025. Once again, runners will cross the capital, passing through some of its most beautiful spots.

Zaho de Sagazan in Private Concert Europe 2 at Sub Pigalle: We were there, we tell you all about it

Last night, Monday April 8, the musical revelation of the year, Zaho de Sagazan, set the Sub Pigalle alight for an exclusive Europe 2 concert reserved for the luckiest fans. We were there, and we tell you all about it!

Wardruna in concert at Salle Pleyel in Paris in November 2024

Wardruna announces a European tour with a stopover in Paris this autumn. Join the Norwegian neofolk band in concert at Salle Pleyel on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

A free Haute Couture exhibition at a prestigious Paris auction house - last day

Haute Couture is unveiled at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris for a free fashion exhibition on April 5, 6 and 8, 2024. Head to the auction house, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, to discover 530 exceptional couture pieces, from Chanel to Saint Laurent to Dior, offering a unique cross-section of French fashion history from 1910 to 2010.