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Mark Leckey invites Christelle Oyiri to Lafayette Anticipations for the exhibition As Above So Below

A plunge into Mark Leckey's "emotional theme park"! Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover the British artist's first solo exhibition in Paris, entitled As Above So Below, from April 2 to July 20, 2025. In all, some twenty works and never-before-seen creations are on view, exploring the theme of ecstasy as a state of extreme emotion. We went along for the ride at a press preview...

Hôtel Mahfouf, Lena Situations' pop-up store, sets up shop at BHV Marais - last days

Hôtel Mahfouf moves into BHV Paris from April 5 to 27 with a brand-new pop-up store! Called "Le Bazar de l'Hôtel Mahfouf", this new ephemeral boutique, designed by Lena Situations, will occupy six windows and three floors of the department store.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles: the nocturne program

The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles is taking part in Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 17, 2025, giving you the chance to discover this little piece of Belgium in Paris!

Family dinner: an explosive reunion on stage at Café de la Gare

A marriage proposal, two warring parents, and a son willing to do anything to bring them together. The comedy Dîner de famille runs at the Café de la Gare until February 28, 2026.

L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace

Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails.

Brazil-France 2025 season: concert by Thibault Cauvin and Yamandu Costa at the Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt

On the occasion of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, enjoy a unique evening on Monday May 12 at the Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt, when Thibault Cauvin and Yamandu Costa combine their guitars for an exceptional concert combining French classical music and Brazilian tradition.

Artificial intelligence: Le Monde selon l'AI, the Jeu de Paume exhibition unveiled

Artificial intelligence as you've never seen it before! The Jeu de Paume presents its exhibition dedicated to generative artificial intelligence, "Le Monde selon l'AI", from April 11 to September 21, 2025. Combining art, photography, cinema, literature and music, this exhibition explores the interactions between creation and new technologies in a critical and experimental approach.

Rhinoceros: Ionesco's committed play at Essaïon

Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros" plays at the Théâtre Essaïon from April 7 to May 27, 2025, for its 350th performance, in a staging that questions the standardization of thinking through a fable as absurd as it is topical.

Special offers: free workshops and activities for children at Lafayette Anticipations

Every spring and every weekend, Lafayette Anticipations offers a family program, with plenty of activities to do with the kids.

It's not the size that counts III: a free street art exhibition in Paris, our photos

Another third edition of "C'est pas la taille qui compte"! Once again orchestrated by Urban Signature, this exhibition brings together small-format works by some twenty artists, including Jérôme Mesnager, Le CyKlop, Ardif and Matt_tieu. The event takes place in a small gallery in central Paris, from Wednesday March 26 to Sunday March 30, 2025.

Glisse pour tous: an event dedicated to roller skating, with free initiations for young and old alike

On your wheels: a free event dedicated to roller skating is coming to the Espace des Blancs Manteaux in Paris. Designed for young and old alike, Glisse pour tous will be taking place on April 12, 2025, with free roller and roller dance initiations and demos in the Marais district. And in the evening, it's time for a roller party!

Mental Health Month: rapper Ichon gives a free concert at Paris City Hall

How about a free Ichon concert at Hôtel de Ville? This Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the rapper takes over the majestic Salle des fêtes at 7:30 p.m. to close an event dedicated to mental health.

Bérénice: Isabelle Huppert under the direction of Romeo Castellucci

Romeo Castellucci revisits "Bérénice" with Isabelle Huppert, a free adaptation of Racine to be discovered from June 20 to July 6, 2025 at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt.

Pina Bausch: the poetic wave of Vollmond at the Théâtre de la Ville

From May 9 to 23, 2025, Pina Bausch's masterpiece "Vollmond" is presented at the Théâtre de la Ville. A work in which water becomes a choreographic element in its own right, brought together by Tanztheater Wuppertal and Terrain, under the direction of Boris Charmatz.

The Count of Monte Cristo: a breathtaking adaptation at the Théâtre de l'Essaïon

Did you like the film starring Pierre Niney? Until May 11, 2025, the Théâtre de l'Essaïon hosts an incisive, fast-paced adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. Three actors reinvent the story in an intense, captivating play on memory.

De la servitude volontaire: La Boétie resonates at the Théâtre Essaïon

Jean-Paul Farré takes to the stage at Théâtre Essaïon with "De la servitude volontaire", an adaptation of Étienne de La Boétie's famous text, until April 27, 2025. A fascinating plunge into the mechanisms of power and submission.

Center Pompidou: permanent collection rooms to close on March 10

Only a few days to go before the Centre Pompidou's permanent collection rooms close. Located on levels 4 and 5 of the building, these spaces will cease to welcome the public from the evening of Monday March 10, 2025, for a period of five years. To mark the occasion, Beaubourg is offering a festive weekend of free events.

Thérèse and Isabelle: forbidden love at Théâtre de la Ville

Marie Fortuit adapts Thérèse et Isabelle by Violette Leduc at Théâtre de la Ville, March 28-April 8. A plunge into a censored passion, at the heart of the taboos of her era.

Il était une ville, the playful design exhibition, at the Galerie des Enfants in Beaubourg

From February 13 to June 30, 2025, the Galerie des Enfants at the Centre Georges Pompidou hosts a new exhibition by artist Sara de Gouy: Il était une ville.

Center Pompidou: gradual closure before construction begins, timetable

Due to major renovation work, the Centre Pompidou in Paris is forced to close its doors for five years. While the building's metamorphosis is due to begin at the end of September 2025, the various areas of Beaubourg will close gradually. Find out more about the timetable for these forthcoming closures before the work begins.