Paris geek guide

Paris Games Week 2026: Dates for the Paris video game expo unveiled

Paris Games Week 2026 is back in October at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, framed as a major gaming experience. Dubbed "Playground Edition," this 15th edition promises animations, e-sports, interactive experiences, an off-site program, and Early Bird ticketing.

The 2026 French Laser Saber Open: competition and introductory sessions for all in Paris

Come see the world’s biggest lightsaber tournament at Gymnase Japy on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The lineup features epic duels and a host of 100% pop-culture activities for Star Wars fans!

Ze Next Convention: the pop culture festival centered on Pokémon in Essonne

Gaming and pop culture fans are invited to the Evry-Courcouronnes geek festival on May 16–17, 2026, where you can meet actors and cosplayers, and enjoy activities and video games, with Pokémon as this year’s theme!

Comic Con 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte: Dates, Highlights, and Key Events of the Pop Culture Convention

The Comic Con Paris 2026 is back on April 18-19 at Paris Nord Villepinte. Dates, lineup, special guests, cosplays, comics, activities, and highlights — get all the essential details about this must-attend pop culture event!

Japan Expo: Dates Announced for the 2026 Edition at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center

The Japan Expo, Europe's premier festival celebrating Japanese culture, is gearing up to wow visitors with a host of exciting features in summer 2026! Mark your calendars and join us at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte from July 9 to 12, 2026.

Anime Symphony: a symphonic concert celebrating Japanese animation music at the Palais des Congrès

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Paris’s Palais des Congrès will turn into a haven for Japanese animation fans with the « Anime Symphony » concert. Led by the Orchestre Colonne and the Cinéphonia choir, this event celebrates legendary composers from iconic series like Naruto, Dragon Ball, and Fullmetal Alchemist.

Fantastique Fair and Japan Party 2026: A three-day celebration of Japanese pop culture and fantasy at the Parc Floral

The Salon Fantastique and the Japan Party combine their festivities from May 23 to 25, 2026, at Parc Floral in Paris. Bringing together the realms of fantasy and Japanese culture, they promise a weekend of timeless discoveries!

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2026 by TGS: Dates and Highlights

Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show by TGS is back on March 14-15, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center for its 39th edition. Expect a worldwide exclusive from Disney+ and over 50 international guests.

Central Cos: the hub for pop culture enthusiasts, boasting a cozy coffee shop and a workshop for crafting your own cosplay.

Attention to all creatives and cosplay enthusiasts: Central Cos blends the cozy feel of a coffee shop with the lively buzz of a workshop, featuring professional-grade equipment in a collaborative, food-friendly space!

History Gaming Fair: Experience the major battles with your family at the Musée de la Grande Guerre (77)

Immerse yourself in the greatest battles of history on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Historical Games Fair held at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux. The event features board games, tournaments, lectures, wargames, miniature painting, and role-playing games!

Ganymede: our test of The Edge's innovative virtual reality experience

Since September 6, 2023, The Edge, a virtual reality center in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, has been offering its very first new and innovative VR experience, Ganymede. For around 45 minutes, solve riddles on a space base and try to escape from it! Book now for a trip into space!

Press Start 2025: the free 4-month video game festival at the Bpi Lumière

The Press Start video game festival returns to the BPI Lumière for its 13th edition, from September 3 to December 7, 2025, on the theme of (De)construction. On the program: workshops, meetings and wild games, of course!

Paris est Ludique 2025: the games festival returns to Paris

Paris est Ludique, the great Parisian board game festival, returns from July 4 to 6, 2025. Head for the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris's 12th arrondissement to enjoy this major open-air games fair, where you can discover the best board games and the latest innovations in the field!

L'Aventure Fantastique: our test of the immersive journey between escape game and role-playing game - CODE PROMO

How about an immersive experience in a medieval fantasy world? Immerse yourself in l'Aventure Fantastique, become a mage or a warrior, fight terrible creatures and succeed in your quest, in the basements of Paris! Want to try it out? We've got a 20% discount code!

Tolkien en tapisserie: a free, original exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins

Attention craft lovers and fans of the Tolkien universe: in Paris, the Collège des Bernardins is hosting a free exhibition of tapestries inspired by the universe imagined by the father of Fantasy. Join us from March 21 to May 18, 2025 to discover "Aubusson Tisse Tolkien".

Historical and literary stroll in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde in Paris

Walk in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde, Ireland's most famous writer, in Paris. Throughout his life, the artist forged a special bond with the capital, and it was here that he ended his life in complete solitude and destitution, in 1900. A lovely walk!

The Good Game: the gaming bar in the 2nd arrondissement with lots of board games

Fancy having a drink while playing board games? Head for the Good Game, a games bar in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, with over 800 board game references. There's plenty to keep you, your family and your friends busy and entertained!

Cosplaymania 2025: the dates of the cosplay festival at the Cité des Sciences

Attention cosplay fans! Paris' Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is hosting Cosplaymania, an event dedicated to the world of cosplay, on April 26 and 27, 2025. Creative workshops, round-table discussions and a major competition will enliven this festival, which promises to immerse participants in the skin of their favorite pop culture characters. Come and enjoy an immersive and festive experience, ideal for cosplay enthusiasts, whether beginners or advanced!

Player One, the ultra-entertaining retrogaming bar in Paris' Les Halles district - CLOSING DEFINITIVELY

ATTENTION BAR CLOSES PERMANENTLY! Creative cocktails as beautiful as they are good, a fun and festive atmosphere, self-service games: we've found the best bar in Paris for a great evening out with friends. Retrogaming and pop-culture fans, head for the Player One bar!

Paris Fan Festival 2024, comics, manga and Korean village on the programme, the guests

Pop culture fans, this festival is for you! Between exhibitions and animations, meet your favorite movie and video game heroes at the Paris Fan Festival, April 27 and 28, 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.