The opéra district

Paris Fashion Week: Stéphane Rolland's 2026 charity Haute Couture show at the Olympia — video

And what if you joined a Haute Couture runway show during Paris Fashion Week? On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as part of the fashion week, Maison Stéphane Rolland is staging a charity fashion show at L'Olympia, open to any couture aficionado who can book a ticket. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Fondation des Hôpitaux (Hospitals Foundation).

Work at the Paris National Opera: the Palais Garnier stage will remain closed longer than expected

Aging buildings, repairs often carried out in a hurry: the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille need a major renovation. Construction has begun and is expected to last several years. At the Palais Garnier, the duration of the work was extended after lead was found on the stage grid.

La Douce Heure: Galeries Lafayette's rooftop with Cyril Lignac–crafted cocktails and tapas

La Douce Heure takes up residence for the summer on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: a pop-up bar with a Riviera vibe, featuring elderflower cocktails and shareable plates crafted by Cyril Lignac, opening from June 18 to August 31, 2026.

In the footsteps of a star: the Palais Garnier’s immersive virtual reality experience — our review

The Opéra Garnier lifts the curtain on its little secrets with a virtual reality experience that lets you glimpse spaces normally closed to the public, following the daily life of a principal dancer, from July 1 to November 30, 2026. Here’s what we thought of it!

World Music Day 2026 at the Olympia: Chilly Gonzales, Ino Casablanca, and Makala to perform a free concert

On the occasion of this year’s Fête de la Musique, France Inter returns to the Olympia in Paris this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a lineup of free concerts featuring Ino Casablanca, Makala and Chilly Gonzales. So, ready to celebrate music at the Olympia with France Inter and Mehdi Maïzi on June 21?

Drag Race France season 4: a truly show-stopping viewing party at Pathé Palace

The Pathé Palace in Paris will host a Drag Race France viewing party to kick off season 4, featuring a screening of the first episode, drag performances, and entertainment, on July 9, 2026.

Six-euro breakfasts for a good cause return to the Café de la Paix in 2026.

Heading to Café de la Paix for a solidarity breakfast, from June 8 to 19, 2026. Over those 10 days, the famed restaurant on Place de l’Opéra is serving a €6 breakfast, with the proceeds going to Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque. A small gesture that saves lives!

Zazie to perform live at the Olympia in Paris in June 2027

Zazie is back on tour, hitting the road to showcase on stage the tracks from her new studio album and to perform a few of her many hits. In Paris, she heads to the legendary Olympia on Wednesday, June 9, 2027.

The secret, affordable tea time at Printemps Haussmann, by Bryan Esposito and Xavier Pistol

Why not make yourself comfortable at Bleu Coupole, the restaurant under the immense dome of Printemps Haussmann, to discover the gourmet tea time of Bryan Esposito and Xavier Pistol? Both gourmet and accessible every day, there's something for everyone.

Ronnie Wood, the Rolling Stones' guitarist, in concert at the Olympia in September 2026 with Imelda May.

Surprise! Ronnie Wood, the iconic Rolling Stones guitarist, is gearing up for a major solo comeback. In Paris, catch the legendary British musician on the Olympia stage on Saturday, September 5, 2026. For the occasion, Ronnie Wood will be joined on stage by Irish singer Imelda May.

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.

Tous à l'Opéra 2026: Free tours of the Palais Garnier in Paris, reservations open

The annual event "All to the Opera!" is back this weekend. What's on the program? Free tours, workshops and several other activities. For its part, the Palais Garnier in Paris will offer free access to its public spaces this Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Heads up: reservation is mandatory.

This Saturday, a major Italian luxury house is offering beauty gifts at the foot of the Palais Garnier.

Place de l’Opéra, a leading Italian luxury house is staging a temporary beauty experience this Saturday, April 25, 2026, with surprises and gifts to snag at the foot of the Palais Garnier.

Piaf ! The Show: A Tribute to La Môme at the Olympia in Paris in 2028

Piaf! The Show pays tribute to Édith Piaf on March 26, 2028 at the Olympia in Paris, with a musical production touring worldwide.

Roland-Garros 2026: live matches on the Galeries Lafayette rooftop, with a breathtaking view of Paris

Want to experience Roland-Garros in a different way? From May 24 to June 7, 2026, head to the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann rooftop terrace to watch the French Open matches, comfortably lounging in sun loungers with a view of the capital!

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris, the most famous of department stores

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the world's best-known department store, is the undisputed shopping temple for foreigners and Parisians alike. What makes it so? An abundance of window displays that change with the seasons, an Art Deco building, a majestic cupola, and, of course, the cream of the luxury fashion, beauty and home decor brands!

Rivages, the discreet restaurant redefines itself as a seafood destination.

In Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the Rivages du Scribe Paris Opéra restaurant is reinventing its entire menu for 2026, focusing on seafood and French coastal fishing. We tried it, and here’s the full rundown.

Ghinzu to play Paris shows at Élysée Montmartre and Olympia in 2026, added date

The Belgian band Ghinzu is gearing up for a return to the stage in Paris. They’ll kick things off at the Élysée Montmartre on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before heading to Olympia on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a strong dose of rock. Due to overwhelming demand, Ghinzu has added a second Olympia show on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Art Garfunkel to perform live at the Olympia in Paris in October 2026.

After several years away, Art Garfunkel has announced his return to Paris! The American singer, half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel, is set to reconnect with his Paris-area fans at a one-night concert scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the iconic Olympia venue.

Dance Party on L'Écran Pop: dance classes from your favorite musical comedies at the Mogador Theatre

Dream of mastering the choreographies from your favorite musicals? L'Écran Pop invites you to its Dance Party sessions, dedicated dance classes held in the prestigious Mogador Theatre, themed around Chicago, Sister Act, or Mamma Mia!