What to do in the 18th arrondissement

Montmartre Festival 2025: free concerts, exhibitions and workshops in the 18th district

Montmartre goes into total festival mode from September 25 to 28, 2025: four days of concerts, exhibitions, performances and workshops that rock the Butte from the Goutte d'Or to the Abbesses. Free of charge and open to all, the Montmartre Festival transforms the district into a living stage, combining heritage and contemporary creation.

Maison MERIT: beauty pop-up & free events in a beautiful, confidential Montmartre villa

Glow invites itself to Montmartre! On September 13, 2025, MERIT Beauty transforms the sublime and confidential Villa Junot into Maison MERIT, its very first Parisian pop-up. An immersive experience where you can test products, enjoy exclusive entertainment and a fun kids' room, all 100% free! Reservations from September 2.

The Junot garden, a free, well-hidden place to go green on the Butte Montmartre

On Avenue Junot, the eponymous garden has just opened its doors to the general public, offering an oasis of greenery and, above all, a small tree-lined oasis on the Butte Montmartre.

Mini Party: a weekend for kids and families at La Recyclerie (18th)

On the weekend of June 28 and 29, 2025, La Recyclerie is organizing a new edition of its Mini Party, a family event where children are the kings of the program.

Clignancourt Danse sur les Rails, the free festival on the 18th arrondissement's Little Beltway

The festival dedicated to contemporary dance, Clignancourt Danse sur les Rails, returns on June 28 and 29, 2025, on the rails of the Petite Ceinture. The free event puts dance centre stage.

Street workout: where to train free of charge in the open air in Paris's 18th arrondissement?

Looking for a free, open-air street workout in Paris's 18th arrondissement? Here's a selection of the best places equipped with equipment available 24 hours a day, for all levels.

Gare des Mines station celebrates spring: designer market, live music and good deals

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Gare des Mines Station goes into spring mode for a festive and convivial event.

Mini Market: the second-hand fashion market from the 60s to 2000 is back in Paris!

REcyclerie invites you to a vintage and eco-responsible shopping spree on the weekend of February 15-16, 2025! The Mini Market is back in Paris' 18th arrondissement, for a new edition with Ogre Vintage, the trendy second-hand brand. A cool event that transports you back to the 60's-2000's without getting old!

Félix Junier: the comedian presents his first show at Scène Barbès

Félix Junier goes solo with his first one-man show, presented at the Scène Barbès. His first show reveals his world through anecdotes and piquant jokes. A great opportunity to discover this new comedian on stage!

Ex-TATI Barbès becomes an ephemeral concept store with boutique, exhibitions, café and workshops

The former TATI Barbès reopens its doors from January 23 to June 29, 2025, with Youssouf Fofana, creator of the Maison Château Rouge label, at the helm. In partnership with the Jordan brand, the former legendary 18th arrondissement boutique becomes "Le grand Magasin Éphémère", a multicultural hub where fashion and art meet in a trendy atmosphere. On the program? Library, café, boutique, exhibitions and workshops!

10 years of the Recyclerie: huge sale of vintage & second-hand clothes from €3 to €30!

La REcyclerie celebrates its 10th anniversary in style. For the occasion, on June 22 and 23, 2024, the lively venue in Paris's 18th arrondissement is organizing a huge vintage & second-hand braderie featuring over 3,000 items of clothing at prices ranging from 5 to 30 euros!