Roquette district

La Glace Alain Ducasse, the Michelin-starred chef's ice cream factory and his unusual ice creams and sorbets

With original flavours such as the incredible fresh herb sorbet and grapefruit-vermouth ice cream, not forgetting the traditional vanilla, pistachio and chocolate flavours, you'll love cooling off this summer at Alain Ducasse's ice cream factory!

Hilarious Labs, an immersive experience inspired by the TV game Lol Qui rit Sort in Paris

Looking for a good idea for an unusual activity to do with friends in Paris? Hilarious Labs has come up with an original concept inspired by the TV game "Lol Qui rit sort". Locked up for an hour, your mission is to make others laugh... without making yourself laugh. Prepare your best jokes, and may the best person win!

Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: an unusual Japanese drum concert at Bastille

The Japanese drums of Tsunagari Taiko are once again inviting themselves to the Place de la Bastille in Paris for the new Fête de la Musique. Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a musical experience that promises to be out of the ordinary.

Festival du Film de Fesses 2025 in Paris: The program

The 10th edition of the Festival du Film de Fesses takes place from June 20 to 29, 2025 at the Reflet Médicis and Majestic Bastille. On the program: screenings, cartes blanches, readings and performances in the company of the most beautiful buttocks in Paris.

The Valkyrie at the Opéra Bastille: a new chapter in Wagner's Tetralogy

The Opéra Bastille welcomes La Walkyrie, the second part of Wagner's Tetralogy, directed by Calixto Bieito. Discover mythology, forbidden passion and musical power, from November 11 to 30, 2025.

Nureyev's La Bayadère at the Opéra Bastille: a spectacular fresco of the great classical repertoire

From June 17 to July 14, 2026, the Opéra national de Paris revives Rudolf Nureyev's iconic version of La Bayadère at the Opéra Bastille. A large-scale ballet, combining virtuosity, dreaminess and the tradition of grand spectacle.

Dring Dring Show 2025: the free cabaret festival celebrating the queer scene in Paris

Imagine a free queer festival in an unusual third location in the heart of Paris. That's what's in store for Saturday June 18, 2025, during Pride Month, with the second edition of the Dring Dring Show!

Chine With Me: the vintage thrift shop for reproducing looks from 90s/2000s TV shows and films

Chine With Me is a thrift shop like no other, imagined by Edna in the 11th arrondissement, who is passionate about 90s-2000s pop culture. Here, you can hunt for one-off pieces to re-enact cult looks seen in series such as Buffy, Friends or Charmed, in a cheerfully nostalgic setting.

Nuit Blanche 2025: a festive nocturnal event on the Place de la Bastille in Paris

For Nuit Blanche 2025, head to the Place de la Bastille to enjoy an unusual artistic animation. Join us this Saturday, June 7, to discover it!

Nuit Blanche 2025: a surreal video installation at Notre-Dame d'Espérance church in Paris

Nuit Blanche returns to Paris on Saturday, June 7, 2025! This year's program includes an original visit to the Notre-Dame d'Espérance church, at the heart of contemporary art and modern architecture. Discover the program for this original and unusual nocturne.

YALLÄ YALLÄ FEST 2025: circular fashion festival with thrift shops, DIY workshops, DJ sets and voguing

The YALLÄ YALLÄ FEST arrives in Paris to shake up responsible fashion, just in time for the Pentecost weekend. This inclusive festival combines second-hand with 50 exhibitors (thrift shops, upcycling, etc.), alternative creations and DIY workshops, against a backdrop of live concerts and DJ sets. On June 7 and 8, 2025, head to the Consulat Voltaire (Paris 11th) to hunt, vibrate, upcycle - and consume differently!

Massenet's Manon: seduction, tragedy and illusions in the Roaring Twenties at Opéra Bastille

The Opéra Bastille will host Jules Massenet's Manon from May 26 to June 20, 2025. A retelling of the tragic love story of Manon and des Grieux, staged in the Roaring Twenties.

The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!

The Edge offers ultra-immersive virtual reality experiences for friends, colleagues and family. The "Ganymede" experience plunges us into a science-fiction adventure combined with highly realistic physical sensations. A complete change of scenery guaranteed!

Racines: a choreographic journey through Russian, African and ancient heritage at the Opéra Bastille

From October 6 to November 10 2025, the Opéra Bastille will host Racines, a three-part program featuring George Balanchine, Mthuthuzeli November and Christopher Wheeldon. An evening of artistic and cultural filiations.

La Ville est Belle: the road safety festival at Place de la Bastille

The "La Ville est Belle" festival returns to the Place de la Bastille this Wednesday, May 28, 2025 for a free afternoon of concerts, entertainment and awareness-raising workshops to encourage the peaceful sharing of the road between all road users.

Eurovision Ball 2025: a dance floor and DJ sets on the Place de la Bastille

This Saturday, May 17, 2025, Eurovision returns, with Louane representing France! For the occasion, the city of Paris is transforming the Place de la Bastille into a giant dance floor, and is organizing a party with DJ sets!

"Secours Pop' Live": the solidarity jazz concert returns on May 19 in Paris (11th)

After a five-year hiatus, the "Secours Pop' Live" solidarity jazz concert is back in full force on Monday May 19. For this sixth edition, pianist-organist Emmanuel Bex and saxophonist Olivier Temime will host this exceptional concert at Pan Piper.

Paris: the Bal de l'Amour takes over the Place de la Bastille, the program

After two successful editions, the 'Bal de l'Amour' returns to Paris this Friday, May 16, 2025. For the first time, this new edition will take place on the Place de la Bastille. On the program? Karaoke, dance and singing performances, a cabaret show and DJ sets!

Opéra Bastille: Verdi's Aida in a contemporary staging

Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida will be staged at the Opéra Bastille from September 24 to November 4, 2025. Directed by Shirin Neshat, this is a poignant retelling of an impossible love story set against a backdrop of war and fanaticism.

A free family handball event on Place de la Bastille

The French Handball Federation is offering you the chance to try out the discipline, a few months before the Paris Olympics, at an entirely free event on the Place de la Bastille, from April 18 to 20, 2024.