Père lachaise district

Louis-Jean Desprez: the Swedish Institute dedicates a monographic exhibition to the artist, our photos

Painter, engraver, architect and traveler, Louis-Jean Desprez left his mark on the 18th century with his dramatic and enigmatic works. Fifteen of these works can be admired free of charge at the Swedish Institute. This monographic exhibition, part of the new layout of the permanent exhibition, runs from May 17 to October 26, 2025.

Nuit des Musées 2025: nocturne at the Swedish Institute in Paris, the cultural center's program

Located in the Marais district of Paris, the Swedish Institute regularly offers a wide range of cultural events. Take advantage of Nuit des Musées 2025, this Saturday, May 17, to discover these exciting events showcasing Sweden!

Queens of Chaâbi, a queer Maghreb cabaret with performances, cuisine & DJ sets at La Bellevilloise

The TAW TAW association is organizing Queens of Chaâbi, a queer Maghreb cabaret with performances, cuisine and DJ sets at La Bellevilloise!

Happy Apocalypse at Les Gémeaux Parisiens: a wacky musical hybrid fable

Somewhere between an electro-pop tale and poetic delirium, Happy Apocalypse will be presented at the Théâtre des Gémeaux in Paris from June 4 to 11, 2025. An atypical show for ages 13 and up, combining theater, live music, science and burlesque.

Who is buried in Père Lachaise? List of celebrities and their locations in the Parisian cemetery

Which celebrities are buried at Père Lachaise? Artists, musicians, writers - here's a list of the personalities buried in this famous Parisian cemetery, and the divisions in which they lie.

Romancero Queer at La Colline: a collective fresco of rage, laughter and identity at the theater

Presented from May 20 to June 22, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Colline, Virginie Despentes's "Romancero Queer" brings to the stage a multi-faceted, hard-hitting take on today's struggles.

Classics Only, the big rap, hip-hop and R&B party in Paris: upcoming dates

The Classics Only evenings are held throughout the year in Paris, to help us brush up on our classics. The program features a compendium of essential sounds from the world of rap and R&B in a clubbing atmosphere. Find out about upcoming dates.

Brazil-France 2025 season: Brazilian guitar concert at the Marguerite Duras multimedia library

A Brazilian guitar concert with accents of samba and bossa nova awaits you on Friday May 16, 2025 at the Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, as part of the Saison Brésil-France 2025. An immersive evening of mixed guitar colors through the prism of Brazilian culture.

Paris Tap Fest: the first tap dance festival comes to La Bellevilloise

Feel like putting on your tap shoes and trying out a new dance? Head to the Paris Tap Fest, the first festival dedicated to this practice, to use your heels and your talents for a few hours, at La Bellevilloise, on April 6 and 7, 2024.

Animal Triste in concert at La Maroquinerie, Paris, April 2025

Animal Triste makes a stopover at La Maroquinerie on Tuesday April 29, 2025 for a unique concert in the capital. The Normandy rock band will be defending their latest opus, "Jéricho", live.

Sacré Sound Festival 2025: Arthur H, Sabîl & Vincent Segal... the program

The Sacré Sound Festival is back for a second year. To be discovered in several atypical Parisian venues from May 18 to June 5, 2025, this year's musical event welcomes Arthur H, Éléonore Fourniau, Neta Elkayam and Sabîl & Vincent Segal.

Brazil-France 2025 season: Sacré Sound Festival's Bahia Libre evening at La Bellevilloise

Plunge into the heart of the Brazil-France 2025 Season with Bahia Libré, a Brazilian evening as festive as it is spiritual, inaugurating the Sacré Sound Festival at La Bellevilloise on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Featuring capoeira, voguing and live music, the event pays tribute to the richness of Afro-Brazilian and queer cultures in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.

Romancero Queer: Virginie Despentes gives voice to an age in struggle

Virginie Despentes stages Romancero Queer from May 20 to June 22, 2025 at La Colline, a show combining anger, humor and collective struggle.

Barbro Östlihn: free exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Swedish Institute, our photos

For its new exhibition, the Swedish Institute is showcasing several works by talented painter Barbro Östlihn. An installation to be discovered free of charge from March 28 to July 20, 2025.

The rooftop at La Bellevilloise returns for sunny days

La Bellevilloise puts its 170m2 roof to good use with the long-awaited reopening of its rooftop on April 11.

Les Petits Chevaux: a quest for identity at the heart of history

A family investigation reveals the fate of Lebensborn children at Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens until April 22.

Journée de noces chez les Cromagnons: a wedding under the bombs at Théâtre de la Colline

A Lebanese family prepares for a wedding in the midst of chaos in "Journée de noces chez les Cromagnons", directed by Wajdi Mouawad from April 29 to June 22, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Colline.

La Pyrénéenne: the 20th arrondissement's 10km race with 118 metres of ascent and descent

Fancy a race with a bit of difficulty? In the 20th arrondissement, La Pyrénéenne is offering a 10-kilometer race like no other on May 18, 2025, with 118m of ascent and descent!

Carnaval de Paris 2025 returns this Sunday: program and route!

Carnaval de Paris is back for another edition. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at this not-to-be-missed Mardi Gras event in the capital.

T'embrasser sur le miel: Khalil Cherti adapts his short film at Théâtre de la Colline

T'embrasser sur le miel plays at the Théâtre de la Colline from March 5 to April 5, 2025. Khalil Cherti stages a theatrical correspondence between two young Syrians, between war and imagination.