Salpêtrière district

Moon Festival in Paris’s 13th arrondissement 2026: free activities lineup

The Moon Festival settles into Paris's 13th arrondissement through September 26, 2026, around Place d'Italie. A France–Korea exhibition, the RICE Asian market, concerts, a literary evening, and stand-up compose a program that's completely free.

Rice Market 2026 Paris 13th arrondissement: the street-food rendezvous of the Moon Festival

Rice Market returns for its fourth edition in Paris’s 13th arrondissement on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. This free Asian market gathers gastronomy, cultural workshops, and warm reunions around the Moon Festival.

Heritage Days 2026: the mysteries of Paris's Masonic Temple come to light

On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, the headquarters of Le Droit Humain, the world’s first mixed-gender Masonic order, opens its doors in Paris. An exceptional visit to explore a site rich in history and symbolism on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Science Festival 2026: Free workshops at the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology

The Science Festival is back, running from October 2 to 12, 2026, for a new edition. On this occasion, the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology invites you to explore its campus and participate in a range of workshops.

World Festival 2026 in Paris: tours of the HQ, a food court, workshops… the program

The World Festival is back in Paris from September 18 to 20, 2026 for its 12th edition. Tours of the newspaper’s headquarters, meetings with the editorial team, debates, workshops, concerts, and a food court will grab the headlines in the 13th arrondissement, with this year’s theme explored under the banner of “Feminine Plurals.”

Seydoux-Pathé Foundation: a playful and educational cinema program for families

Workshops, film-concerts and piano-accompanied screenings: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation offers a children’s program to discover the early days of cinema in a different light, for kids aged five and up.

Bcco Berlin, House Of Rekids, Key Vinyl... FVTVR club's upcoming parties

FVTVR carves out its niche in the nights of the 13th arrondissement, beneath the Cité de la Mode et du Design. On the menu: electronic DJ sets, discerning selections, and a dancefloor that stays alive until 6 a.m. in this underground club perched on the banks of the Seine. Discover the upcoming nights.

Nuit Blanche Summer, Jeudi Ok, La Casa Del Perreo... the upcoming nights at Wanderlust Paris

Wanderlust brings Parisian nights back outdoors on the Quai d’Austerlitz! DJ sets, cocktails and urban culture set the tempo for the season on its expansive terrace, now one of the summer hotspots for night owls. Check out the lineup.

Science Festival 2026: Special opening of the Institut du Cerveau in Paris and free workshops

For Science Festival 2026, the Brain Institute (located inside the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital) is exceptionally opening its doors to the general public to give them a behind-the-scenes look at neuroscience through free workshops.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Le Monde Goes All Out

The Heritage Days take place in Paris from September 19 to 20, 2026. Calling all the curious in search of exceptional openings and media buffs: Le Monde invites you to tour its new premises for free and is rolling out a full festival. Reserve your visit.

Drag Race France Season 4: viewing party, drag show and DJ set at Wanderlust in Paris

Heels now click on the banks of the Seine as well! From July 9, 2026, Wanderlust in Paris will host a weekly viewing party for Drag Race France Season 4, featuring episode screenings, drag shows and DJ sets that go late into the night.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation for cinema fans.

For the 43rd edition of Journées du Patrimoine, the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation will open its doors free of charge on 19 and 20 September 2026, offering a program that ranges from silent-film screenings in ciné-concert format to guided tours. A must for cinema enthusiasts!

Go behind the scenes at Austerlitz Station for Paris’ Heritage Days 2026.

On the way to Austerlitz station for Heritage Days 2026 to discover a tantalizing program for September 19 and 20. Here’s the program! Online reservations will open in early September.

The Weeknd in Paris: the official after-show of his tour at a famous club in the 13th arrondissement — reservations

When the Stade de France lights go out, the night carries on along the Seine. As part of The Weeknd’s concert, Wanderlust will host the official after‑show of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Loft 13 at Phobia Escape Game: the Parisian apartment where the tour turns into a trap

Behind the door of Loft 13, Phobia Escape Game, in Paris's 13th arrondissement, you’re drawn into an escape game where a routine apartment visit quickly spirals into the unexpected. A room crafted for players who crave suspenseful atmospheres.

Escape game Houdini in Paris: can you pull off the escape of the most famous illusionist?

And if the greatest trick of magic was simply to escape? At Houdini, Phobia Escape Game, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, you’re invited to trace the steps of the master of escape on a mission that blends illusion, logic and manipulation.

World Music Day 2026: feel the sound of a gospel choir at the Paris-Sud Adventist Church

For World Music Day, gospel enthusiasts are flocking to the forecourt of the Paris-Sud Seventh-day Adventist Church for an exclusive concert on June 21, 2026.

Austerlitz Station: the extraordinary fate of one of Paris’s oldest stations

The Austerlitz station is one of Paris’s oldest train stations, and also one of the most fascinating. Behind its expansive glass roof lies a tale of railway conquest, monumental architecture, and journeys heading south across France.

Wanderlust Paris: World Cup screening and an unforgettable afterparty by DJ Kaytranada

Kaytranada brings Paris back to groove mode at Wanderlust. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Canadian DJ returns for an official open-air afterparty, delivering an exclusive set under his alias KKAAYYTTRRAA. The program: the France–Senegal match broadcast to kick off the night, followed by an XXL dancefloor until the early hours.

The 2026 Chinese Film Festival in France and Paris: lineup and films

The Festival of Chinese Cinema in France is back for its 11th edition, running from May 10 to June 30, 2026, across about ten French cities, Paris included. New, previously unseen titles, restored classics, and a major exhibition are on the program.