Poetry

Nuits de la Poésie 2026: The free evening festival at the International University Campus

The International University Campus of Paris will host the Nights of Poetry from March 16 to 22, 2026. Free and open to all, this event brings together Francophone poets through a variety of activities and performances.

Poetry Evening in Paris: Arthur Ribo at La Lison Gallery for the "Icône Emoi" Exhibition

In Paris, the La Lison gallery is hosting an evening of poetry on March 26, 2026, centered around the exhibition Icône Emoi by Michka Kovalsky. Lit by candlelight and featuring a dynamic spoken word performance by Arthur Ribo, this event is by reservation only and has a limited capacity.

The RATP's 2026 Poetry Grand Prix: Send in your poems for a chance to be displayed in the metro

The RATP Poetry Grand Prix returns in 2026! Open to everyone, this competition launched by the RATP is accepting your poems from March 10 to April 13. The winning piece will be displayed in the Paris metro during the two summer months.

Spring of Poets 2026: Create your own poetry fanzine during a workshop at the House of Canals

Join us in crafting a poetic piece during a workshop on March 21, 2026, at the Pavillon des Canaux. This event is part of the Les Intempestives festival, taking place amidst the celebrations of the Printemps des Poètes.

Spring of Poets 2026: Readings, immersive shows, and performances at Saint-Denis Basilica

On March 21, 2026, poetry makes its debut in Saint-Denis! The reconstruction site of the iconic basilica’s spire opens its doors with poetic activities to celebrate the Poets’ Spring.

Spring of Poets 2026: a Journey Through Architecture and Poetry at the Louis Vuitton Foundation

On the occasion of Poets' Spring, a cultural event filled with beautiful words, the Louis Vuitton Foundation offers free tours open to everyone, blending striking architecture with recitations of poetic verses.

The Poetic Runway: where fashion, poetry, and music come together in an eclectic Parisian bar

At the Poetic Fashion Show, words step onto the runway while fashion takes center stage. On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Griffon café-bar in the heart of the 4th arrondissement of Paris will host poets and designers for a one-of-a-kind hybrid event, blending spoken poetry and striking silhouettes in a captivating dialogue.

December 2025 Prize: Laura Vazquez awarded for her poetic novel Les Forces

The December 2025 Prize was awarded in Paris to Laura Vazquez for Les Forces (Éditions du Sous-Sol), a poetic and existential novel praised by critics. The novelist and poet succeeds Abdellah Taïa, the 2024 winner, confirming her place in the contemporary literary scene.

Did you know? A giant poem by Arthur Rimbaud can be found copied onto a wall in Paris.

In some Parisian neighborhoods, literature is a raison d'être. Such is the case in the 6th arrondissement, and particularly on rue Férou, where literary street-art lurks, as a poem by Arthur Rimbaud can be read in its entirety on a wall!

Nuit Blanche 2025: a poetic nocturne at Pavillon Carré de Baudoin in Paris

To mark Nuit Blanche 2025 on Saturday June 7, Pavillon Carré de Baudoin invites you to experience a poetic evening in Paris.

Quatrains de la Rose: sensory immersion and visual poetry at Épée de Bois

Quatrains de la Rose, created by Sarah Jalabert, offers a visual and sensory experience at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois from May 29 to June 8, 2025. An artistic meditation combining video, voice and sound vibrations.

Olympia: a poetic, offbeat recital at Petit Saint-Martin

Rébecca Balestra will present Olympia on June 2 and 3, 2025 at 8pm at Le Petit Saint-Martin, a recital combining raw poetry and glamorous presence.

Zourou, beyond words: a story of family and disability at Théâtre de l'Œuvre

When words fail, other forms of expression take over. Zourou, au-delà des mots is a sensitive choreographic fable about disability, to be seen until May 25, 2025 at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Le

Poetry Club: an evening dedicated to young poetry writers

Do you love poetry? Discover the Poetry Club at Les Mots writing school, an evening dedicated to the passionate and the curious. Once a month, the venue brings together on stage the best young talents in contemporary poetry.

L'Ours et la Vieille Grille: poetry-filled café-library and wine cellar in a former theater

In the Latin Quarter, the history of the capital meets literature in the bookshop de l'Ours et la Vieille Grille. Formerly a theater in the 1960s, the place is now a haunt for poets and book lovers, as well as for fine dining, as it boasts a soulful café!

Kate Tempest live at Paris Trianon in October 2019

Let’s discover Kate Tempest live at Paris Trianon for her only gig in Paris. She’s just shared her third album with an evocative name: “The Book of traps and lessons”. So, meet on Monday October 28, 2019 for a night you’re not ready to forget.