What to Do in Paris This Week (September 14-20, 2026)?

Monday, September 14

Let's explore the Marais for Paris Design Week

This week, design is taking over Paris! To kick off the week on the right note, head to the Marais, one of the standout neighborhoods of the Paris Design Week. Historic mansions, cobblestone courtyards, galleries and cultural venues are hosting installations, exhibitions and contemporary creations. Here's the insider tip: create your own route and wander from one spot to another, without necessarily needing to book ahead. Among the must-see highlights: PICNIC, an installation by the Cluzel/Pluchon studio in the courtyard of the Hôtel d'Albret, and BAR STOOL, an exhibition dedicated to the bar stool at Espace Brownstone.

Tuesday, September 15th

Let's catch a concert at dawn

What if, Tuesday morning, we swapped that blaring alarm for a few piano notes? At 6:25am, pianist and composer Alain Roche performs Blue Hour at the Swiss Cultural Center. In a room lit only by the emerging light, he plays Summer Solstice, a piece designed to accompany the sunrise. A suspended experience, between concert and contemplation, for those ready to wake up (very) early. And the timing shifts slightly each day to follow the dawn. So it gets later and later... phew.

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Wednesday, September 16

Celebrating 20 years of La Bellevilloise

20 years calls for a celebration! For its birthday, La Bellevilloise throws open all its spaces and is preparing a huge multidisciplinary evening. On the agenda: dance classes, concerts, cabaret, circus, pole dance, roller party, DJ sets and performances. On the music front, we're taking you from house to disco via funk, hip-hop, afro, cumbia, reggaeton and electro. In short, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better reason to head over to Ménilmontant Wednesday night!

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Thursday, September 17th

Discovering a quirky pirate radio

For three days, the Wallonie-Bruxelles Centre is hosting a fun pirate radio adventure. In its courtyard, the La "S" Grand Atelier collective sets up a genuine temporary radio studio: live broadcasts, performances, meetings and program production all happen right before the public's eyes. The best part? You don't just come to listen to the radio: you discover how it's made by attending broadcasts and performances directly. And it's free!

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Friday 18 September

Off we go to Le Havre for Béton

Craving a change of scenery? Head to Le Havre for the Béton festival, which blends music and architecture throughout the weekend. For this new edition, the festival takes over several iconic venues in the city and brings Le Havre's architectural heritage into dialogue with contemporary music programming. Friday kicks off with conferences and an exhibition at the Fish Market before continuing with the CriBéton Télé and then an opening concert by FIP 360 at Saint-Joseph church. And here's the good news: Paris to Le Havre takes just about 2 hours by train.

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Saturday, September 19

We're testing Carrie's delicious Franco-Californian brunch

On weekends, chef Carrie Solomon's charming little bistro serves up a comforting and creative brunch with Californian and Mediterranean vibes on its sunny terrace. On the menu: an ultra-indulgent Caesar salad with sourdough focaccia croutons, crispy zucchini fritters with scamorza cheese paired with preserved lemon aioli, and a delicious tahini-date Italian gelato for a sweet finish. Trust me, you'll be back for more. For sure.

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