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Pompidou House: Free exhibitions and events to experience the museum during renovations

The Centre Pompidou is reinventing itself for 2030, but at Beaubourg, art continues to thrive! The Pompidou House welcomes you free of charge to the Piazza, offering a diverse lineup of events that blend behind-the-scenes insights, exhibitions, discussions, and workshops. It’s a chance to explore the museum’s history, its creative process, and upcoming projects from a fresh perspective.

Free LEGO Weekend at Little Villette: Build the Cities of Tomorrow with Your Family

Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly activity that’s completely free at Little Villette during the weekend edition of "LEGO® From Village to City," happening this weekend, February 21 and 22, 2026.

A free fashion exhibition showcasing iconic tweed pieces at an auction house in Paris

Paris once again celebrates fashion with a free exhibition: from February 16 to 18, 2026, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr showcases the wardrobe of a style icon. This curated collection features exclusively Chanel pieces from 1995 to 2023. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 367 items — including dresses, coats, cashmere, jewelry, and accessories — designed by Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, displayed to the public ahead of their auction.

Lunar New Year at the Quai Branly Museum 2026: Free family activities to celebrate

The Quai Branly Museum in Paris is hosting a special Lunar New Year Family Day on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The day will feature workshops, storytelling, calligraphy, and tasting sessions centered around the dragon, all accessible free of charge for children aged 3 and up.

Police Flash 80: A Nostalgic Comedy Crime Film Starring François Damiens

Police Flash 80, a crime comedy directed by Jean-Baptiste Saurel starring François Damiens and Audrey Lamy, hits theaters on March 18, 2026. A nostalgic trip back to the 1980s.

Chinese New Year 2026: Lion Dance at the Village Royal in Paris

The Village Royal, an upscale shopping street in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, is celebrating the Lunar New Year 2026 with a traditional lion dance scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026. It’s a chance to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse in a stylish setting, decked out in red to mark the occasion.

Contrast and indifference: the exhibition that explores the world at the Canadian Cultural Centre

From February 12 to May 16, 2026, the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris will showcase the work of four artists driven by a critical consciousness. Titled “Contrast and Indifference,” this exhibition explores the tensions of contemporary society through photographs, videos, and sculptures.

Chinese New Year - Lunar 2026: Lion Dance Schedule in Paris 13th Arrondissement and Île-de-France

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year 2026, stores like Tang Frères and Paris Store, along with others, will host traditional lion dances in the 13th arrondissement of Paris and across Île-de-France from February 14 to March 7, 2026. We’re revealing the full schedule, which takes us not only through Paris but also to Seine-Saint-Denis, Val d’Oise, Yvelines, Seine-et-Marne, and Essonne.

This Chinese New Year in 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis features a craft market and free entertainment

Le Blanc-Mesnil in Seine-Saint-Denis is celebrating the Lunar New Year on February 21 and 22, 2026, with a lively array of events. Expect craft markets, engaging workshops, a vibrant fashion parade, and a free fireworks display to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting lineup announced by the city.

Great deal: a free opera featuring 100 musicians at La Défense shopping center

What if the opera took center stage... among the shops? On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 4 p.m., the clearing at Les Quatre Temps in La Défense will host a free opera open to everyone—no ticket required, no dress code needed. This is a rare opportunity to experience Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in an immersive and accessible format, right in the heart of the shopping mall.