Discover events in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis by type of outing and activity, whether you're into culture, sport, family outings or parties with friends.
Thanks to its vitality in terms of culture and events, the originality of its artistic creations and its large-scale shows, the north-east of Paris offers plenty of ideas for outings all year round.
See also: alternative creative places.
If art is your thing check our page dedicated to contemporary art, attend a circus show : both contemporary and traditional or find a place to dance in Paris. Enjoy evening events and budget-friendly concerts or attend to hip hop festivals.
Numerous concerts and music festivals are held in Seine-Saint-Denis and Paris. Headliners and up-and-coming artists perform in major venues such as the Stade de France, the Zenith de Paris and the Adidas Arena, as well as on more intimate stages. Various styles are represented: jazz, blues, world music, classical or electronic music... There's something for every musical taste.
Discover Paris' events tomorrow and today in Paris.
Discover the festivals and special events that punctuate the year, with recurring nationwide cultural events such as Nuit des Musées or Nuit de la Lecture, festive outings, cultural events and more.
We've also selected free and low-cost shows and events, as well as evening entertainment and places to party the night away in the Paris region.
Trade fairs for the general public bring together enthusiasts around a particular theme: well-being, lifestyle, gastronomy, sport, culture...
Exhibition centers and event venues such as the Grande Halle de la Villette are accessible and can accommodate large numbers of visitors.
In France, vacations last about 2 weeks and take place in autumn, Christmas, winter and spring, not counting the summer vacations (when schools are closed for 2 months).
Looking for things to do during French school vacations? Check our what to do during school vacation page!
By themes: Events in North-Eastern Paris
See also a selection of major events in Paris in 2025
The northeast of Paris attracts a large number of major trade fairs thanks to its large event centers, such as the Bourget and Villepinte exhibition centers and the Paris Event Center, Grande Halle de la Villette,...
- Access to Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center
- Address, transport to le Bourget Exhibition Center
Whether it's for the sport or for the city's attractions, its museums, its architecture... don't panic!
Still looking for a place to stay in Paris? Try renting an apartment around Paris (in neighboring towns close to public transport).
You can also rent a hotel in the Paris region or near a train station in Paris (near the Gare St Lazare, Gare du Nord, etc. or simply near an RER D or RER B station (these two lines cross Paris and the suburbs).
Use public transport in the Paris region!
Think "public transport" with the multiple metro, bus, streetcar and RER lines (express trains in the Paris region). To help you, take a look at the itineraries on the transilien.com or ratp.fr websites.
Once again, you'll be able to take part in cheap entertainment in July and August!
Cité des enfants à la Villette - children 3 to 12
Behind the scenes at Stade de France
Basilica of Saint-Denis - visit
Air and space museum : Planète Pilote - children 6 to 12
