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What to Do in Paris This Week? (September 7-13)

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No time for boredom this week! From a k-goth concert to a giant Celine Dion karaoke night, a world tour of gastronomy or even a Sunday evening clubbing vibe, Paris is bursting with fantastic plans from September 7 to 13. Grab your calendars, we've put together a selection of must-see events that are absolutely worth the trip.


Monday, September 7th

Getting back to fitness for the new season with Chez Simone 

Hidden away in an apartment on Rue Saint-Denis, Chez Simone is a true sanctuary. A fitness studio designed as a wellness and decompression oasis in the heart of Paris, bringing together a community that gathers to work out and recharge together. When it comes to classes, there's (really) something for everyone, with a diverse program. From Pilates to Hyrox, passing through Yoga and dance, spread across three thoughtfully designed studios, so you can create your perfect routine. All of this, always guided by passionate and inspiring coaches, and with spacious fully-equipped locker rooms. The cherry on top ? The studio just got a fresh new look and has plenty of surprises in store for you !

Chez Simone
226, rue Saint Denis – 2e
More info and reservations


Tuesday, September 8

Discovering the new K-goth scene at Chinois

Straight from Las Vegas, the K-goth band Past Self serves up a clever blend of darkwave, post-punk, and shoegaze, somewhere between The Cure's poisonous atmospheres and Cocteau Twins' dreamy soundscapes. Their aesthetic draws from Visual Kei, that Japanese artistic and musical movement known for its theatrical, extravagant, and somewhat dramatic looks. With lyrics in Korean and English, Past Self claims a unique universe, at the crossroads of cultures and genres. Currently touring Europe, the band is heading near Paris this Tuesday, with a stop at Chinois in Montreuil. 

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Past Self
Le Chinois
6, place du Marché – Montreuil
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:30pm
More info and tickets


Wednesday, September 9

We're celebrating Celiiiiine with L'Écran Pop Star at the Grand Rex

L'Écran Pop, France's leading Karaoke Cinema, is imagining new experiences to celebrate pop culture and establish itself as THE reference for giant, participatory karaoke. And this time, Écran Pop is thinking even bigger with a brand new concept that blends live shows and giant karaoke. Ultra-immersive tribute concerts where you come to sing, dance and vibe with fellow fans. For this first edition, get ready for an evening you won't soon forget at the Grand Re

x, since the star of the evening is none other than Céline Dion, the one all of Paris is waiting for! A participatory concert-show experience entirely immersed in the world of the icon, to celebrate her career together, sing her greatest hits at the top of our lungs, and of course, let our voices soar like never before.

The Pop Star Screen: Celine
Grand Rex
1, Boulevard Poissonnière – 2nd arrondissement
Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10, 2026
More information and tickets


Thursday, September 10

Get dazzled by Sijia Chen at Point Éphémère

What if you could discover a show before anyone else? That's the whole idea behind Point Éphémère's Crash-tests: artists supported by the venue come to share with the audience a performance still very much in creation, to test, explore, adjust… and most importantly, bring their world to life in real time. This Thursday, it's time for Carte de séjour, the brand-new creation by Chinese dancer Sijia Chen. On stage, she takes back control of her story and offers a deeply personal yet political perspective on her journey, between identity, culture and…

roots. Through dance, she tells the story of the struggle she wages to bring to life an identity in motion and on the margins.

Sijia Chen, Residency Card
Point Éphémère
200, quai de Valmy – 10th
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7pm
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Friday, September 11

Take a culinary journey around the world at the International Village of Gastronomy

From Venezuelan arepas to Moroccan couscous to Korean bibimbap, we found the best way to travel around the world… without leaving Paris! Head to the International Village of Gastronomy. A unique venue where chefs from all five continents come together for one weekend to introduce you to the very best of world cuisine. And for this 10th edition, your taste buds will travel to every corner of the globe, thanks to more than 80 countries represented over four days. The perfect chance to extend your vacation a little longer!

International Gastronomy Village
Place de la Concorde – 1st arrondissement
September 10-13, 2026
More info


Saturday, September 12

We shed a tear over The People We Love at La Folie Théâtre

Music fills the club where Sara works in the 1980s. There, she meets Hugo, a charming and endearing young man. Under the sounds of Bowie and Patti Smith, they grow closer, fall in love, and live a life filled with melodies, dancing, and laughter. The perfect romantic comedy, you might think, until illness turns everything upside down… A touching show that addresses breast cancer with grace and emotion.

The People We Love
At La Folie Théâtre
6, rue de la Folie Méricourt — 11th arrondissement
September 4 to November 28, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm
More info and bookings


Sunday, September 13

We're dancing and supporting La Station – Gare des Mines with Club Humide

It's obviously no secret: at the end of October, our favorite club and gathering place, La Station – Gare des Mines, is closing its doors for at least three years. So naturally, we're trying to go as often as possible to keep enjoying this iconic spot in northern Paris, but also to support the project and make sure it continues to thrive, even beyond its walls. And this Sunday, the Club Humide crew is inviting Group Therapy for an evening of

>100% dedicated to La Station. It's the perfect chance to get together for one last dance in the 18th district, with wild B2B sets, drag shows and plenty of love to go around. And here's the best part? All the evening's proceeds go to La Station to help them through these three upcoming transition years. So come dance, come show your support, and most importantly, come let La Station know you'll be there when they're back.

Club Humide x Group Therapy: support Teadance for La Station
La Station – Gare des Mines
29, avenue de la Porte d'Aubervilliers – 18th
Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 5pm to 1:30am
More info and tickets