Are you into manga, video games, series, comics, K-pop, roleplay, movies of all kinds? Are you looking for playful experiences and great places to live your passion out in Paris? Look no more, you are on the right article. This guide proposes a selection of nerd and pop-culture outing ideas for all ages and budgets.
Paris is the capital city of fashion, art, gastronomy, and is heaven for nerds. As a matter of facts, this is where the biggest pop-culture events are held. This is also here you can find the best playful bars and cafés, street-art exhibits, themed stores, gaming areas, and the craziest escape rooms…
Whether you want to have fun on your own, with your family or friends, introducing your passion or meeting with fans, or explore new horizons, you will always find the perfect outing in Paris.
Here are our outing ideas to nerd out in Paris.
Current outings
Historical and literary stroll in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde in Paris
Walk in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde, Ireland's most famous writer, in Paris. Throughout his life, the artist forged a special bond with the capital, and it was here that he ended his life in complete solitude and destitution, in 1900. A lovely walk! [Read more]
Comic Con 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles: discover the guest list
Good news for comic book fans! After being canceled in 2020 and not held since, Comic Con will be back on March 30 and 31, 2024 at Paris Expo Portes de Versailles. Cosplays, guests, comics... Discover the program! [Read more]
Must-see street-art exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region
If you're a street-art enthusiast, we'd like to take you on a tour of current and forthcoming exhibitions in Paris that highlight the art of graffiti and aerosol through the works of street artists. [Read more]
Virtual reality: our selection of VR activities in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Are you a virtual reality and gaming enthusiast looking for a place to indulge your geeky passion? Or do you simply want to travel? We've put together a guide to VR activities and experiences in Paris, for off-the-beaten-track adventures. [Read more]
Ganymede: our test of The Edge's innovative virtual reality experience
Since September 6, 2023, The Edge, a virtual reality center in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, has been offering its very first new and innovative VR experience, Ganymede. For around 45 minutes, solve riddles on a space base and try to escape from it! Book now for a trip into space! [Read more]
The best escape and investigation games in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Addicted to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, to riddles of all kinds, do you dream of solving riddles while being trapped in a haunted mansion or other horror movie? Escape games allow you to live this adventurer's life for an hour, with your family or friends. Attention, ingenuity, observation and team spirit will be your only weapons to triumph! [Read more]
La Plume de Phénix, medieval tavern and friendly games bar with original fantasy dishes
Come and feast with friends in a warm and inviting tavern, and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere of this restaurant/game bar, La Plume de Phénix, surrounded by gaming and heroic fantasy references! [Read more]
Harry Potter in Paris: a walk in the footsteps of the famous wizard
Are you a fan of Harry Potter and the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling? Then, you are in the right place: Paris is packed with wonderful places related to the wizard and his adventures… Let us walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts saga in the city! [Read more]
The scariest Escape Games in Paris
Do you like to be scared? Do you want to have some fun too? The editorial team has the solution, with a guide to the capital's scariest Escape Games, to keep you in the mood for ghosts, vampires and zombies, and to give you a good scare... [Read more]
Skyline Bar, superheroes’ bar at Hotel Marvel near Disneyland Paris
Imagine a bar taking you to the universe of your favorite superheroes, serving surprising cocktails and fun happenings. This is what to expect at the Skyline, the unusual bar by Hotel Marvel right by Disneyland Paris. [Read more]
Player One, the ultra playful retrogaming bar in the Halles district of Paris
Creative cocktails as beautiful as good, a playful and festive atmosphere, self-service games: we found the best bar in Paris to spend a good evening with friends. Lovers of retrogaming and pop-culture, go to the Player One bar! [Read more]
Uncommon sport: where to practice Quidditch in Paris and Île-de-France?
Calling all Muggles out there who would like to become wizards! Harry Potter’s magical world’s sport Quidditch is meeting a great success and four sporting clubs offer you to be introduced to it in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
10 unusual experiences to do with friends in Paris
Want to innovate for your next outing with friends? We'll take you on a journey of discovery of unusual experiences to try in Paris and beyond! [Read more]
Events coming up
Paris Fan Festival 2024, comics, manga and Correen village on the programme, the guests
Pop culture fans, this festival is for you! Between exhibitions and animations, meet your favorite movie and video game heroes at the Paris Fan Festival, April 27 and 28, 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. [Read more]
"Manga Symphonic Odyssey: a symphonic adventure in the world of anime at the Grand Rex in Paris
Rediscover anime hits in symphonic concert in Paris, on April 25 and 26, 2024 at the Grand Rex with the "Manga Symphonic Odyssey". [Read more]
Japan Expo: 2024 ticket sales open, discover the dates of the next edition in Paris
Japan Expo, the European festival dedicated to Japanese culture, is back in summer 2024! See you at the Villepinte Exhibition Center, from July 11 to 14, 2024. Ticketing is now open. [Read more]
Stranger Things: a never-before-seen temporary pop-up store this summer on Paris Champs-Elysées, our pictures
This is the biggest series at the moment, a series fascinating worldwide: Stranger Things is on everyone’s lips and screens! And from June 24, 2022, the series comes to the Champs-Elysées with a never-before-seen pop-up store! [Read more]
To enjoy all year long!
Paris est Ludique 2024: Paris games festival cancelled this year
Paris est Ludique, Paris' major board game festival, was due to return on June 28 and 29, 2024. However, the Olympic Games got the better of the festival, which was reluctantly canceled by the organizers, who were unable to find a venue to welcome visitors (the Pelouse de Reuilly was occupied for the Olympic Games). Whether you're with family or friends, you'll have to wait until 2025 to take advantage of this major open-air games fair, where you can discover the best board games and the latest releases in the field! [Read more]
Saint Patrick's Day 2024: The best masquerade costume stores in Paris
Looking for the perfect costume in the run-up to St. Patrick's Day 2024? Here are our top 5 masquerade costume and costume stores in Paris, to find THE perfect costume! [Read more]
Paris Manga et Sci-Fi Show 2024 by TGS, dates and guests of the next edition
The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns for a new, 35th edition at Paris Nord Villepinte on March 16 and 17, 2024, in its TGS version. For a whole weekend, pop culture fans will be able to meet up and enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay with family and friends. [Read more]
Paris Games Week 2023: program and photos!
Paris Games Week is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, for a new, even more exciting edition. See you from November 1 to 5, 2023 for a "Next level" edition! [Read more]
Press Start 2023: the program for the free video game festival at the Centre Pompidou
The Press Start festival dedicated to video games returns to the BPI at the Centre Pompidou, for its 11th edition, from September 27 to October 2, 2023. This year, the free festival introduces us to sports in video games. On the program: workshops, meetings and video games! [Read more]
Open-air film festivals in Paris: must-sees for summer 2023
Discover the free outdoor film festivals not to be missed in Paris this summer 2023 to enjoy starry screenings. [Read more]
Japan Party: the festival of Asian and geek cultures returns to the Parc Floral de Paris
Are you a fan of geek and Asian cultures? Then take part in the Japan Party, the exhibition open to all, this weekend of April 8 and 9, 2023, at the Parc Floral de Paris. [Read more]
The Lady's Gathering : the first event in Paris that plunges us into the Bridgerton Chronicle
Are you a fan of the Bridgerton universe? Then join the court and participate in the groundbreaking event The Lady's Gathering, held in Paris on September 23, 2023. [Read more]
The Open de France de Sabre Laser 2023 returns to the Stade Charléty
Come and attend the world's largest lightsaber tournament at the Stade Charléty, from May 26 to 27, 2023. On the program, epic fights and many 100% pop culture activities for Star Wars fans! [Read more]
Numok Festival: Parisian libraries celebrate eSports with a free event
Numok is a free festival that immerses us in the world of digital, virtual and augmented reality. This year, the libraries of Paris invite us to discover eSport, from April 1st to 21st, 2023. [Read more]
Le Défi des Sorciers, the Harry Potter store and escape game in Cergy - CLOSING
Wizards, we've got a new hangout for you. Le Défi des Sorciers, a short-lived Harry Potter boutique-attraction, has set up shop at the Les 3 Fontaines shopping center in Cergy. [Read more]
Activity bars in Paris: our 100% indulging and fun selection
Calling all fans of card games, darts and boardgames! To have a fun time with your friends without having to stay home, there is nothing like having a drink and playing games in one of the many activity bars in Paris, right? And if you do not know where to go, Sortiraparis has come up with a selection of activity bars to make sure you will have a blast with friends or colleagues! Cards, dices, boardgames… You choose! [Read more]
World of Disney: Disney Village boutique reopens
The World of Disney boutique awaits you for a shopping spree, reopening its doors every weekend from May 22 until the resort and Disney Village reopen in full. [Read more]
May the force be with you for your next stay in Paris! and have fun!