Some pleasures are too fleeting: no sooner have they arrived than their season is already over. Cherry trees bloom too quickly, Halloween is immediately replaced by the next holiday, and Advent calendars are only available for a few weeks of the year...
When these little sources of happiness are around, you have to make the most of them! No one will blame you for having several Advent calendars, especially if they allow you to get different gifts. Chocolate, tea, sausage, beer, beauty products, toys: there's something for every taste and every age. In fact, Sortiraparis also has its own Advent calendar.
The editorial team has come up with a slightly different kind of calendar: every day, we recommend a new outing, concert, workshop, exhibition, or walk to enjoy while you wait for Christmas. Don't worry, we understand. We know that the holiday season can be hard on the wallet, and that we'd rather spend our money on gifts and Yule logs than on outings this month. That's why this special Advent calendar only features free outings!
One great deal per day is our gift to you this holiday season. Every day, a new event is revealed in this guide, from December 1 to 24, 2025. Please note that some events are announced in advance so you can reserve your spot. So stay tuned! Without further ado, discover today's great deal...
December 24
2025 Christmas lights on the Champs-Elysées: a unique sound and light show throughout the season
The Christmas lights on the Champs-Elysées are usually marked by a festive kick-off in the company of a muse. This year, 2025, we can expect an even more spectacular edition, as a brand new sound and light show is set to complement the illuminations. [Read more]
December 23
In the Light(s), Season 3: the program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation.
The EDF Foundation is launching a new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, a blend of exhibition and dance performances. Season 3 runs from 4 November 2026 to 31 January 2027; discover the program. [Read more]
December 22
Christmas tip: a free carousel for children in Courbevoie
And round and round it goes in the heart of Courbevoie. A free carousel is available for the town's children from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
December 21
Christmas 2026 at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: the theme and the opening date of the window displays
A quirky Christmas is in the works at Bon Marché Rive Gauche! For the year-end holidays 2026, the Paris department store channels a mountain village, with snow-dusted chalets and a few inhabitants who are, to put it mildly, unexpected… But what do the animated window displays have in store for us? Don’t miss the opening in early November. [Read more]
December 20
Les Ateliers d'art des grands magasins: a free exhibition at the Bibliothèque Forney, Paris
Printemps' Primavera, Bon Marché's Pomone, Galeries Lafayette's La Maîtrise and Grands Magasins du Louvre's Studium Louvre showcase the best of Art Deco to mark the centenary of the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes. Furniture, textiles, ceramics, catalogs, posters and photographs can all be discovered at the Bibliothèque Forney in a free exhibition running from November 4, 2025 to February 28, 2026. [Read more]
December 19
Wheelz & Feet, the free roller-skating party at Point Fort in Aubervilliers (93): upcoming dates
Craving a mix of roller skating and pure fun? Dive into a roller party—these open-to-all dance floors where you groove to a lively playlist while skating on wheels. Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers hosts its own sessions, and here are the upcoming dates to mark on your calendar. [Read more]
December 18
Christmas 2025: starry sky, space travel, and free magical entertainment at Bercy Village
Bercy Village is getting ready for the holiday season, from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026! The program includes a starry sky in the open air and lots of festive activities for young and old alike! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alleyway. [Read more]
December 17
Christmas on wheels: a free, festive rollerblading evening for the holiday season in Cergy
To celebrate Christmas in style, take part in the free rollerblading evening at La Peintinoire in Cergy on Saturday, December 20, 2025. [Read more]
December 16
Christmas 2025: a DIY decoration workshop at the André Malraux Library
Take part in a free Christmas workshop in Paris on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the André Malraux Library: creative crafts, DIY decorations, and handmade gifts to make with family or friends, starting at 3 p.m. [Read more]
December 15
Christmas 2025: Dior's Holiday Lights Display at 30 Montaigne, Paris – Opening Hours & Last Few Days
At the heart of Paris's illuminations, 30 Montaigne shines brighter than ever for Christmas 2025. Giant flowers, butterflies, and an XXL sparkling star transform the façade into a glittering wheel of fortune. Every evening, from November 15 to January 4, 2026, the magic of Dior comes to life. [Read more]
December 14
Christmas 2025: free workshops in a luxury boutique on Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris
On weekends from December 6 to 21, 2025, Heurgon, an emblem of luxury watchmaking and jewelry since 1865, opens the doors of its Faubourg Saint-Honoré boutique for exceptional free workshops. These unique experiences invite customers and curious visitors to immerse themselves in the worlds of Pasquale Bruni, Fred, and Messika, where they can compose a bouquet, personalize a jewelry box, or even take part in a photo shoot. All you have to do is make a reservation! [Read more]
December 13
Versailles celebrates its organs with a series of free concerts.
The Versailles au son des orgues festival takes over the city's churches and heritage sites with a program of free concerts, performed by young talents on historic organs, from November 30 to December 21, 2025. [Read more]
December 12
Mapping féerique et parcours enflammé gratuit : Noël s'empare du Palais du Roi de Rome à Rambouillet
Pour Noël, le Palais du Roi de Rome se transforme, et offre un spectacle gratuit magique pour les petits comme pour les grands. Découvrez le parcours thématique organisé à Rambouillet du 12 au 14 décembre 2025. [Read more]
December 11
Hoop Dreams: a free art exhibition on basketball culture in the 11th arrondissement
From December 11 to 14, 2025, "Hoop Dreams" will take over Paris's 11th arrondissement for a free exhibition centered on the basketball hoop as a medium of expression, featuring monumental installations, performances, and workshops. [Read more]
December 10
Paris Latino, the free salsa night every Thursday at Café Oz
Qué bueno, qué rico, qué lindo... Welcome to Paris Latino, Café Oz's weekly salsa night, held every Thursday evening from 8pm. What's on? Dance classes for all levels and a Latino party that goes on all night! [Read more]
December 9
Hommage: a collective street art exhibition in Paris featuring Jef Aérosol, Hera, and others - our photos
Street art lovers should head to Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover "Hommage," the new group exhibition at Galerie Mathgoth. From November 27, 2025, to January 10, 2026, visitors can admire around thirty works by a dozen urban artists, including Jef Aérosol, Jace, Bordalo II, Hera, and Kogaone. [Read more]
December 8
Val-d'Oise: sound and light show in Enghien-les-Bains for a magical Christmas 2025
Once again this year, the town of Enghien-les-Bains, in the Val-d'Oise, invites you to experience a magical Christmas and announces the return of its free sound and light show! Come along from December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026, to admire monumental projections on the facades of the Town Hall and Saint-Joseph Church. [Read more]
December 7
Open studios at Père-Lachaise: a Parisian stroll to meet the artists
Art lovers are invited to explore the new edition of the Open Studios at Père-Lachaise, with artistic tours on the weekend of May 8–11, 2026. An opportunity to discover local painters, sculptors, and photographers, who will reveal their works and their craft to you! [Read more]
December 6
Festival des Livres, des Artistes 2025: a free celebrity book fair in the 7th arrondissement
On December 6 and 7, 2025, the Maison de la Chimie will host the free festival "Des Livres, Des Artistes" (Books, Artists), where many personalities will meet the public to talk about their works. [Read more]
December 5
Christmas Magic 2025: a magical day out for the whole family at the Courtilles ice rink in Asnières-sur-Seine
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, lace up your skates and come enjoy the Christmas Magic at the Courtilles ice rink in Asnières-sur-Seine. A special, free day that's as sporty as it is magical awaits you! [Read more]
December 4
Christmas 2025 in Paris: a free light drone show in the Val d'Oise
Here's a great tip! On the evening of Friday, December 5, 2025, the sky above Chaumontel will be lit up by a drone show to kick off the Christmas season... and it's free! [Read more]
December 3
Press Start 2026 in Paris: the free video-game festival returns to the BPI
Press Start returns to the BPI in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, from September 23 to 28, 2026. The free festival explores the narratives of video games through game sessions, workshops, meetups, and an escape room. [Read more]
December 2
Unusual Tip: a free olfactory concert at the L'Orangerie Cultural Center (95)
An olfactory concert awaits us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Roissy-en-France, not far from Charles de Gaulle Airport. The event will take place at the L'Orangerie cultural center in Val d'Oise, offering a rather intriguing sensory experience. [Read more]
December 1
Christmas 2025 at Printemps Haussmann: Free skating rink at the top of the department store — SOLD OUT
This year, you don't need a passport to experience the magic of Christmas in New York: Printemps Haussmann is bringing Paris to Rockefeller Center! From animated window displays to the 7th Heaven ice rink, the spirit of Manhattan takes over the rooftops from November 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A frosty, urban, and ultra-stylish stopover to celebrate Christmas 2025 in the heart of the department store. [Read more]
Want even more? Here's our general Christmas release Advent calendar. Happy holidays, everyone!
Christmas 2025: open today's window on your Sortiraparis Advent calendar!
To help you wait until Christmas, Sortiraparis invites you to discover a new outing every day, big or small. From December 1 to 24, follow us to restaurants, museums, theaters, fun experiences, and monuments in Paris and Île-de-France! The end is near... [Read more]
Christmas 2025: open today's window on your Sortiraparis Advent calendar!
