In August, Paris shifts gear. The streets thin out, the bustle gives way to calm, and the city reveals a more tranquil face. At Annette K., we savor this rare pause to extend the holiday mood, with feet almost in the water, before the rentrée.
The temple of Parisian hip-hop marks its 10th anniversary. From October 2 to 11, 2026, La Place takes over the Canopée des Halles for ten days of celebrations. On the menu for this XXL birthday: immersive exhibitions, electrifying dance battles, 100% Caribbean DJ sets, and one-of-a-kind concerts.
An international dance competition, showcases and a turbocharged festive moment: no doubt, the All World Waacking Battle 2vs2 is back for another edition at the Grand Palais on July 11, 2026.
Quai 54 returns to Paris from July 10 to 12, 2026, beside the iconic Eiffel Tower. The world’s biggest streetball tournament is back for an outdoor weekend of exceptional moments, blending high-level competition, urban culture, and artistic performances.
Wanderlust, the trendy club on the Paris electro scene, is back at Quai d'Austerlitz with a new summer program! Cocktails, DJ sets, urban culture and many other surprises to discover on the coolest terrace in Paris.
La Maison de la radio turns into a high-energy stage to host the Cercle Underground, where the world’s top hip-hop crews will clash in team battles on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Disney Village goes Brazilian with Fiesta Latina, a festive weekend just outside Disneyland Paris from June 12 to 14, 2026. On the lineup: concerts, DJ sets and Brazilian popular music to get everyone dancing—young and old—in a warm, colorful atmosphere.
The Rise, a dystopian musical comedy by RB Dance Company, will take the stage at the Dôme de Paris from April 3 to 12, 2026. A sung and choreographed spectacle exploring themes of identity and authority.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the 13th arrondissement will shift into a new time zone for the inaugural Bloco Terreirada. This lively Brazilian street carnival promises a full immersion into the vibrant spirit of Rio, featuring capoeira, marching bands, and maracatu rhythms—plus a taste of authentic feijoada to complete the experience.
Juste Debout, the renowned hip-hop dance competition, is making a comeback to the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium on March 7 and 8, 2026. The event will bring together the world's top dance crews, who will face off in pairs across four different categories.
On February 8, 2026, Westfield Rosny 2 shopping center will come alive with the buzz of the IT Battle, hosting a day of free qualifying rounds for the upcoming world-breaking finals. Visitors can enjoy intense battles and live DJ sets, giving a preview of the sport’s top talent before the big showdown set to take place in Montreuil this April.
Get ready for two days of high-energy hip-hop acts on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the H Quality Festival in Neuilly Plaisance. Expect intense 1-on-1 battles and a jaw-dropping urban dance competition that will showcase the best in street choreography.
At La Seine Musicale, Benjamin Millepied presents a fresh, dance-driven reinterpretation of The Nutcracker from January 7 to 11, 2026. An accessible and poetic take on the holiday classic, brought to life by the talented dancers of the Nice Opera Ballet.
Piche takes over the Olympia for an explosive concert combining French rap, dance, and queer performance. An extraordinary show not to be missed by fans of hip-hop and drag culture, on November 24, 2026.
Discover "Classique ?", a contemporary ballet by Victoria Dauberville directed by Paul Pascot, at the Théâtre Libre from December 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
The Béjart Ballet Lausanne presents Béjart et nous, L’Oiseau de Feu and Boléro at La Seine Musicale from March 11 to 15, 2026, a choreographic triptych paying tribute to Maurice Béjart.
Directed by Juan Moreno, Babo: The Haftbefehl Story traces the German rapper's career through never-before-seen interviews. Available on Netflix from October 28, 2025.
To celebrate urban cultures, the city of Paris is building a Maison des cultures urbaines in the heart of the Parc de La Villette. From October 4, 2025, you'll be able to discover urban dance, music, sports and street art.
