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What to do in Paris this week? (May 18-24)

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Monday, May 18

We're going to see the indie rock sensation Pacifica at Trabendo!

A rock duo made in Argentina, Pacifica is the success story we're following closely right now. Praised by Rolling Stone and Billboard after the release of their debut album Freak Scene in 2023, the duo confirms their status as a rising star in the current rock scene. Two determined and authentically unique artists, they started off shyly with covers of 2000s rock songs on YouTube, and now they’re coming all the way to Paris, to the stage at Trabendo, to deliver a memorable performance for us!

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Pacifica
Le Trabendo
Parc de la Villette
211, avenue Jean Jaurès – 19th
Monday, May 18, 2026, at 8 PM
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Tuesday, May 19

We’re excited about Omar Dhiab’s new lunch menu at his bistro Elbi!

For the past year, the Michelin-starred chef Omar Dhiab has been bringing together his Egyptian and Tunisian roots in a new bistro format with Elbi. Tucked away on Rue de Paradis, this spot offers a menu that changes with the seasons and revolves around five key cooking techniques, mastered to perfection. The good news? Previously open only for dinner, Elbi is now shining bright during the day with a new lunch offer (€29 for starter, main, and dessert) with a generous menu!which changes every week. On the plate? Classic, like those leeks with vinaigrette spiced up with Dukkah and sardine chermoula sauce, or the pureed merguez served with its meat juice. In addition to the set menu, the evening menu also joins us at lunch, so you can indulge in the signature Elbi dishes, like the must-try Hawawshi, a traditional baked bread stuffed with beef, lamb, and halloumi that you can eat with your fingers, or the grilled pigeon glazed with chili and dates.

Elbi 
54, rue de Paradis – 10e
Tél. : 01 42 26 40 14
More info and reservations


Wednesday, May 20

Enjoying the lovely weather at Jardin21

This Wednesday, our beloved green terrace in eastern Paris will be the place to be, no matter your tastes or desires. And for good reason: Jardin21 has something to please everyone, from bookworms to music lovers, as well as those needing a little time to relax and recharge. What’s on the agenda? An evening that combines a vinyasa yoga session outdoors to clear your mind, get moving, and strengthen yourself; a social games aperitif; a literary aperitif to chat about books with fellow enthusiasts; and a music quiz to test your knowledge, followed by a DJ set. So, are you ready? .from which team ? 

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Jardin21
12A, rue Ella Fitzgerald – 19th
Free entry 
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Thursday, May 21

Join us for the "JeuXdi des Champions," an exciting afterwork event celebrating sports performance!

C.On Thursday, May 21, come and experience a unique edition of afterworks at ParisLongchamp during the "JeuXdi des Champions". This day of festivities and races will feature an exceptionally high-level sports program, highlighted by two Group 1 races (the pinnacle of competition) and a Group 3 race ! So, the best in sports will mingle with the festive and friendly atmosphere of the famous afterworks organized by France Galop. The ParisLongchamp racetrack will become a stage for remarkable races before transitioning at twilight to the festivities of the Golden Hour to kick off the evening with music.
 
Every JeuXdi, enjoy a post-work experience in tune with the sunset. After the thrill of the races, groove to the sounds of SOAP, a DJ duo with an electronic house and disco vibe ! Fun activities and a food offering are planned, all connected to the star destination of this JeuXdi : France !

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JeuXdi des Champions
Hippodrome ParisLongchamp
2, route des Tribunes – 16e
Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 3:30 PM
Entry from €9
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Friday, May 22

We combine sports, performing arts, and contemporary art with the Jogging Festival!

In the legendary Halle du Carreau du Temple, the 6th edition of the Jogging Festival explores the intersections between three disciplines: sports, live performance, and contemporary art. For four days, the 1,800 m² of the grand Hall will host shows that question and twist sports codes, a roller dance party, a wild pool party, fitness classes (cardio rave, jump rope, cardio boxing, dance body sculpt...), participatory workshops, and art installations...

temporain… In short, a program that encourages creativity and self-improvement.

Jogging Festival
Le Carreau du Temple
4, rue Eugène Spuller – 3rd
From Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
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We are waiting for you!

At a dub techno concert

For fans of dub techno and deep sounds, the Badaboum is hosting an exceptional evening this weekend with the legendary duo Deadbeat & Paul St. Hilaire. Scott Monteith (Deadbeat) and the Berlin-based singer of Dominican origin, Paul St. Hilaire, an iconic figure of the Basic Channel label, have been blending their worlds for years: dub, contemplative techno, and hypnotic spoken word. Kicking things off and providing support, Kincaid and Marylou round out a lineup crafted for immersive nights. It’s a must-attend event for those who love to dance with their eyes closed.

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Deadbeat & Paul St. Hilaire, Kincaid, Marylou
Badaboum
11, rue des Taillandiers – 11ᵉ 
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Saturday, May 23

Discover the new exhibition at the Guimet Museum 

You might not know its name, but the kingdom of Silla was one of the brightest civilizations in East Asia. The Guimet Museum is back today to showcase the endless richness of this state, offering a direct journey to the heart of the cultural memory of the Korean Peninsula. Through a chronological path, the museum revisits the history of this powerful kingdom, deeply rooted in ancestral traditions. It's a unique time-travel experience, blending political, religious, and aesthetic dynamics, to discover true national treasures, some of which will leave Korea for the first time.re fois. 

Silla: Gold and the Sacred. Royal Treasures of Korea (57 BC - 935)
National Museum of Asian Arts Guimet
6, place d'Iéna – 16th
From May 20 to August 31, 2026
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Sunday, May 24 

Immerse yourself in dance as a language at the Consulat Voltaire 

For more than a week, the Parquet festival transforms the Consulat Voltaire into a choreographic playground, offering a new vision of dance as a common language that is accessible, vibrant, and ever-evolving. What's on the agenda? Danced performances, battles, beginner workshops, improvisation spaces, and meetings between artists and the audience… all in an open, participatory, and inclusive atmosphere. 

Festival Parquet
Le Consulat Voltaire 
14, avenue Parmentier – 11th 
From May 16 to May 24, 2026
More info and schedule