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Events in Paris in December 2026
Paris, December 2026: 1452 events at 467 venues — 486 free, 276 for kids. Biggest categories: Music (453), Learning (201), Theatre & stage (193), Family (135).
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Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The figures of the self in Avicenna
A philosophy lecture exploring Avicenna's Book of Healing as part of a season on Arabic philosophy, for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Tribute to Ziad Rahbani | Concert
A concert by Toufic Farroukh Grand Ensemble and Lynn Adib paying tribute to Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Tour: Pablo Picasso through the lens of Cahiers d'Art
A guided tour exploring the magazine Cahiers d'Art's role in spreading Picasso's work at the Picasso Museum.
Musée Picasso Paris · 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris
Family·Ages 16+·Indoor
Parenting exchange workshop for parents of young children
A free discussion group for parents of young children to share experiences and find support around parenting challenges.
House of the First 1000 Days of the 20th Arrondissement · 9 passage des Tourelles, 75020 Paris
Sports·Ages 60+·Outdoor
Senior outdoor sports: Cycling and getting back in the saddle
A free weekly cycling session at the velodrome helping seniors regain balance, confidence and fitness.
Jacques Anquetil Velodrome Stadium · 47 Avenue de Gravelle, 75012 Paris
Wellness·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Wellness trail in the Bois de Vincennes - Breathing - Meditation - Sophrology
A gentle guided nature walk with breathing, meditation and sophrology exercises for all adults seeking relaxation.
Place Aristide Briand, 94220 Charenton-le-Pont
02
Dec 1 – 6
12 events
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Impact Day 2026
A professional networking and talks event for Chief Impact Officers and investors focused on social impact.
Institut National Des Jeunes Aveugles · 56 Boulevard des Invalides, 75007 Paris, Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
French as a foreign language conversation workshops
A free weekly conversation meetup at the library for learners of French as a foreign language.
Jean-Pierre Melville Media Library · 79 rue Nationale, 75013 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
ICSGDD 2026 Paris Meeting
An exclusive event with cross-disciplinary discussions to foster innovative ideas and meaningful collaboration.
Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation · 10 Rue Alfred de Vigny, 75008 Paris, Paris
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Charbel Rouhana Quintet | Concert
A concert by Lebanese oud player Charbel Rouhana and his quintet exploring his distinctive musical world.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Thinking and implementing land transition: towards an urbanism of living soils?
A conference exploring ecological approaches to soil preservation and urban planning for adults.
City of Architecture and Heritage · 1 Place du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Adopt AI 2026
A business event at the Grand Palais focused on artificial intelligence's challenges and transformations.
Grand Palais · 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Radio Sofa x Parodia
A club night with house, post-punk and dub music for adults at Le Point Éphémère.
Le Point Éphémère · 200 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
SORUN
A DJ set by SORUN at Le Point Éphémère in Paris.
Le Point Éphémère · 200 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
Sports·Ages 16+·Indoor
Danser la mémoire librement | Workshops
Raqs Sharqi dance workshops exploring the living heritage of legendary dancers through rhythm, technique, and improvisation.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Tales of Mohammed Dib
A storytelling performance for all ages based on tales by Algerian writer Mohammed Dib, performed live.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Kasba Houariyat | Concert
A concert by an all-female Moroccan ensemble performing traditional Amazigh music from the Houara region.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Sports·Ages 6+·Indoor
Paris Sports Sundays: badminton and table tennis at Gymnase Le Stadium
Free weekly badminton and table tennis sessions with coaches at a Paris gymnasium, open to all.
Le Stadium Gymnasium · 66 avenue d'Ivry, 75013 Paris
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03
Dec 7 – 13
14 events
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
My first health-environment workshop at the Caillebotte PMI center
A free workshop for expectant parents and new parents on creating a healthy environment for their baby.
Centre de PMI Caillebotte · 6 rue Gustave et Martial Caillebotte, 75020 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Workshop "Storytelling ease and clownish dimensions of tales" with Ralph Nataf
An adult workshop exploring storytelling technique and clown-like performance skills, led by Ralph Nataf.
Age d'Or de France · 62, Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Crossover meeting: Iman Ahmed, Soundouss Chraïbi and Sarah Tadlaoui
Three debut novelists present their first novels in a talk for adults interested in literature.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Patients & Pharma Day 2026
A networking event bringing together pharmaceutical industry representatives and patient advocates.
MAISON.A Paris Trocadéro · 112 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, Paris
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–7·Indoor
"Who's Afraid of the Wolf?" bilingual sign language - SOLD OUT
A free musical storytelling show about the wolf, performed in spoken French and sign language for young children.
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi · 23 rue du Colonel Rozanoff, 75012 Paris
Family·Ages 0–7·Indoor
Librarians tell and sign stories
A bilingual (French/Sign Language) storytime with picture books and rhymes for young children.
Louise Walser-Gaillard Library · 26, rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Travel diary
An indoor art workshop with artist Marielle Durand likened to a journey, for adults.
City of Architecture and Heritage · 1 Place du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris
Social·Indoor
4th edition of the Forum Vacances Loisirs Handicaps
A forum presenting vacation, leisure, and accommodation offers for people with disabilities of all ages.
Town Hall of the 20th Arrondissement · 6 place Gambetta, 75020 Paris
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Tony Garagist
A DJ set by Tony Garagist at Le Point Éphémère in Paris.
Le Point Éphémère · 200 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Opening evening! Exhibition "Girls. Adolescence, fashion, rebellion"
A free festive evening at the Grand Palais combining the new exhibition with entertainment and a DJ set, for adults.
Grand Palais · 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Magical & Charitable Christmas!
A festive charity Christmas gathering organised by the Wise Community for adults.
Pavillon d'Armenonville · Allée de Longchamp, 75116 Paris
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Slow visit | The secrets of the Alhambra
A mindfulness-based guided tour of the Alhambra exhibition combining meditation and art appreciation for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
El Hey with Bousti & Fight Klub (after)
An all-night tech house and electro club party for adults with DJs Daymount and Fawzi Adjan.
Babour Sauvage · 59 Bd Macdonald, 75019 Paris
Sports·Ages 6+·Indoor
Racing 92 vs Gloucester Rugby
A professional rugby match between Racing 92 and Gloucester Rugby for fans of all ages.
Plenitude Arena · 99 Boulevard Aimé Césaire, 92000 Nanterre
04
Dec 14 – 20
14 events
Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor
My first health and environment workshop at the PMI Wagram centre
A free workshop for expectant and new parents to learn how to create a healthy environment for their baby.
Wagram PMI Center · 152 avenue de Wagram, 75017 Paris
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Kokedama Workshop
An adult workshop teaching the Japanese kokedama technique for growing potless houseplants.
WoMa · 15, bis rue Léon Giraud, 75019 Paris
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Barbara Carlotti
A pop concert by French singer Barbara Carlotti as part of her tour, for all ages.
La Maroquinerie · 23 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Lunchtime music break by the Sorbonne University Choir & Orchestra
A free festive lunchtime concert by the Sorbonne University Choir & Orchestra ahead of Christmas.
Sorbonne University Clignancourt Campus Library · 2 rue Francis de Croisset, 75018 Paris
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Outreach Awareness: The Secrets of the Alhambra
A free guided tour and exchange for social, accessibility and care professionals and volunteers about the Alhambra exhibition.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Great Journey
A free screening of the 2004 French-Moroccan film about a father-son road trip, part of Arabic language week.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Cross-museum tour | Jews and Muslims, a shared history
A cross-museum guided tour exploring the shared heritage between Jewish and Muslim cultures, led by two guides.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Learning·Ages 0–3·Indoor
My first environmental health workshop at PMI Tourneux
A free workshop for pregnant women and new parents on creating a healthy environment for their baby.
Tourneux PMI Centre · 1 rue de Tourneux, 75012 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Digital workshops for adults
A free small-group workshop helping adults with digital and computer questions.
Le Troisième Café · 16 Rue De Beauce, 75003 Paris
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Costumed balls calendar until Christmas 2026
A series of costumed historical balls with dinner for singles at the Hôtel de la Marine.
Hôtel de la Marine · 2 place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris
Sports·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Stade Français vs Stade Toulousain 2026
A rugby match between Stade Français Paris and Stade Toulousain at Stade de France.
93216 Saint-Denis (Avenue du Stade de France)
Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Guided tour: The women of Père-Lachaise
A guided walking tour through Père-Lachaise cemetery focusing on notable women in history, art and science.
Père Lachaise Cemetery · 16 rue du repos, 75020 Paris
Film·Ages 5+·Indoor
Wild Immersion
An immersive film experience exploring wildlife, suitable from age 5.
Forum des images · 2 Rue du Cinéma, 75001 Paris
Film·Ages 9+·Indoor
Labyrinth
A film and animation screening at Forum des images, suitable from age 9.
Forum des images · 2 Rue du Cinéma, 75001 Paris
05
Dec 21 – 27
14 events
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
ABI School Winter Holiday Camp - December 2026
A bilingual winter holiday STEAM workshop camp for children aged 6-12 to explore inventions and build projects.
ABI School · 12, rue Claude Pouillet, 75017 Paris
Film·Ages 6+·Indoor
Film workshop for children in Paris
A 3-day film workshop for children over 6 to learn acting for camera and shoot a short film.
Octave & Arpège – Music and Theatre School · 4, rue de Saint-Pétersbourg, 75008 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
My first health-environment workshop at the Maison des 1000 premiers jours
A free workshop for expectant and new parents to learn about creating a healthy environment for their baby.
House of the First 1000 Days of the 18th arrondissement · 16 rue Cavé, 75018 Paris
Family·Ages 4–12·Indoor
Budding stylist: family textile workshop around the exhibition 'The Artist's Fabric'
A family textile workshop for children from age 4 inspired by an exhibition on artists' clothing.
Bourdelle Museum · 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris
Family·Ages 7+·Indoor
Simultaneous Embroidery: Family Textile Workshop around the Exhibition 'The Artist's Fabric'
Family textile workshop teaching punch needle technique inspired by Sonia Delaunay's fabrics, for children 7+.
Bourdelle Museum · 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris
Family·Ages 5–12·Indoor
Margot's little cinema
A free afternoon cinema session for children showing short films and animal documentaries during school holidays.
Marguerite Yourcenar Media Library · 41, rue d'Alleray, 75015 Paris
Film·Ages 6–10·Indoor
Thursday Film Special: Christmas
A free Christmas film screening at the library for children aged 6 and up during school holidays.
Gutenberg Library · 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas, 75015 Paris
Science & tech·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Physics Escapades
A surprise physics demonstration session for children.
Les Étincelles du Palais de la découverte · 186 Rue Saint-Charles, 75015 Paris
Festivals & markets
Christmas Carnival
A festive Christmas evening with storytelling, dance and celebration, for all the family.
Paradis · 4 Rue des Frères Lumière, 94510 La Queue-en-Brie
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Tribute to Nina Simone with Lea Castro Quartet
A jazz concert paying tribute to Nina Simone at the Sunset Sunside jazz club in Paris.
Sunset Sunside · 60 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris
Family·Ages 4–8·Indoor
Cinema for little ones
A free screening of short films curated for young children from age 4 at the library.
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix · 19 rue Tristan Tzara, 75018 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Publish 1 Month of Targeted Content in 1 Day with AI
A hands-on workshop for freelancers and small businesses to create a month of content using AI.
Le Cargo · 157 Boulevard Macdonald, 75019 Paris, Paris
Family·Indoor
My workshop toque: family textile workshop around the exhibition 'The Artist's Fabric'
A family workshop from age 12 where participants hand-sew an artist's cap inspired by the exhibition.
Bourdelle Museum · 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris
Music·Indoor
Jazz & snacks celebrating Walt Disney
A family-friendly jazz concert themed around Walt Disney with afternoon snacks.
Sunset Sunside · 60 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris
06
Dec 28 – 31
8 events
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Tribute to Henri Salvador with Hugh Coltman / Fanou Torracinta / Philip Powell / William Brunard / Stéphane Huchard
A jazz concert paying tribute to Henri Salvador, for adult jazz fans.
Sunset Sunside · 60 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Fauré's Requiem, Beethoven's 3rd Symphony
A classical concert pairing Fauré's Requiem with Beethoven's Third Symphony at the Église de la Madeleine.
Madeleine Church · Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
NOAM SINSEAU
A stage performance or show by Noam Sinseau at La Cigale.
La Cigale · 120 Boulevard de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Mozart's Requiem & Ravel's Boléro
A classical concert featuring Mozart's Requiem and Ravel's Boléro performed by Orchestre Hélios and a choir.
Saint-Sulpice Church · Place Saint-Sulpice, 75006 Paris
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Hands-on Experiments
A hands-on museum activity for toddlers and families at the Petit Palais.
Petit Palais · Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Workshop: Craft Factory
A free monthly craft workshop for creative children from age 6.
James Baldwin Media Library · 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière, 75019 Paris
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Ravel's Boléro / Beethoven's 9th Symphony
A classical concert at Église de la Madeleine featuring Ravel's Boléro and Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
Madeleine Church · Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
New Year's Eve Dinner Dance with Karaoke
A New Year's Eve dinner, dance and giant karaoke party designed for singles.
China Town Belleville · 27, rue du Buisson Saint-Louis, 75010 Paris
Exhibitions and longer-running events
Arts & crafts·Ages 0–12·Indoor
The exhibition Animal Poo!
A free illustrated exhibition about animal droppings by illustrator Emilie Vanvolsem, for children and families.
Drouot Library · 11 rue Drouot, 75009 Paris
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Watercolour greeting cards
A one-hour watercolour workshop for adults to create hand-painted holiday greeting cards.
Feuille Blanche, Café Noir · 102, rue Truffaut, 75017 Paris
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Wooden Christmas decorations
A creative workshop for adults to personalise wooden slices into Christmas tree ornaments.
Feuille Blanche, Café Noir · 102, rue Truffaut, 75017 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Les Rencontres internationales de la Digue at Théâtre de la Concorde
Two days of meetings to share experiences and find ways to act against the rise of the far right.
Théâtre de la Concorde · 1 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Christmas in Paris: a free sound and light show
A free Christmas sound-and-light show on a decorated florist's façade in the 9th arrondissement, for all ages.
Fleurs de Prestige · 17, rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris
Family·Ages 0–6·Indoor
The story calendar
An advent-style daily storytelling session for children about winter and the holidays.
Violette Leduc Media Library · 18 rue Faidherbe, 75011 Paris
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Oli's Imaginary Museum
An exhibition by musician Oli at the Grand Palais exploring the inner states behind artistic creation.
Grand Palais · 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris
Food & drink·Outdoor
Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est
A traditional Alsatian Christmas market with regional food, crafts and producers, for the whole family.
Parvis de la Gare de l'Est · Place du 11 Novembre 1918, 75010 Paris
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Why We're Setting Sail with 'Magellan' at Funambule Montmartre
A theatre show inspired by Stefan Zweig's book retelling Magellan's 16th-century circumnavigation.
Le Funambule Montmartre · 53 rue des Saules, 75018 Paris
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Les Fo'plafonds
A musical show where eight musicians play covers of hits using recycled everyday objects as instruments.
Théâtre Le 13e Art · 30, avenue d'Italie, 75013 Paris
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Concerts by 1000 candles – Grand choirs with 100 voices
A candle-lit Christmas choral concert series with over 100 singers, including a children's choir, in a church setting.
Church of Saint-François-Xavier · Esplanade Jacques Chaban-Delmas, 12 Pl. du Président Mithouard, 75007 Paris
Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Nutcracker
A magical traditional ballet performance of The Nutcracker suitable for the whole family during the winter season.
Théâtre Le 13e Art · 30, avenue d'Italie, 75013 Paris
Quick answers
- Events in Paris in December 2026: what's on?
- 1,452 events (Dec 1 – 31) at 467 venues — 486 free and 276 suitable for kids. Highlights: The figures of the self in Avicenna, Tribute to Ziad Rahbani | Concert, Tour: Pablo Picasso through the lens of Cahiers d'Art.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 486 of them are free, for example: Parenting exchange workshop for parents of young children, Senior outdoor sports: Cycling and getting back in the saddle, French as a foreign language conversation workshops.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 9, 22:13.
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