Things to do · Paris

Things to do in ParisParis

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

Key facts

Picks: 29
With set times: 10
Categories: 10
Checked: 2026-09

In this city

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Paris, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Paris time.

Checking the time in Paris…

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Paris clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Paris, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

Bars close around 02:00 (some later on weekends); the last metro is about 01:15 (about 02:15 on Friday and Saturday); see the app.

Bars in the Marais
EveningLateWalk in
Wine bars, cocktail rooms and the heart of the city's gay scene around Rue Vieille-du-Temple and Rue des Archives; busy and walkable late into the night.
When
Evenings until about 02:00Evenings until about 2:00 AM
Price
€7–16 per drink (happy hours often halve beer and wine prices) (≈ US$9–19)
Where
Le Marais, 3rd and 4th arrondissements
Getting there
Metro line 1 to Saint-Paul or line 11 to Hôtel de Ville.
Watch your drink and keep your phone off café tables on the street side; phone snatching from terraces happens.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf evenings
EveningLateNo booking
Locals sit along the canal locks with wine at dusk, then move on to the dense bar streets of Oberkampf and Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud.
When
Canal banks busy from late afternoon in warm months; bars to about 02:00Canal banks busy from late afternoon in warm months; bars to about 2:00 AM
Price
€5–14 per drink (≈ US$6–17)
Where
10th and 11th arrondissements
Getting there
Metro to République, Jacques Bonsergent or Oberkampf.
Keep bags closed and in sight on the canal banks after dark.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Rue Oberkampf and Canal Saint-Martin
EveningLate
Bars and cafés. Lively and young; terraces on warm nights.
When
Until About 02:00Until About 2:00 AM
Map ↗
Marais and Les Halles bars
EveningLate
Bars and wine bars. Busy on Friday and Saturday.
When
Until About 02:00Until About 2:00 AM
Map ↗
Saint-Germain cafés
EveningLate
Terraces. Old cafés with high prices; go for the setting.
When
Until About 00:00Until About 12:00 AM
Map ↗
Café at the counter
Late
Espresso standing at the bar · Any café
When
Until Late
Map ↗
Caveau de la Huchette
Live music & showsEveningLateWalk inIndoor
A vaulted cellar in the Latin Quarter where a live band plays swing and bebop and the floor fills with dancers; running since the 1940s.
When
Nightly from about 21:00 until 02:30, later on weekends (check)Nightly from about 9:00 PM until 2:30 AM, later on weekends (check)
Price
€13–16 per entry (drinks extra) (≈ US$16–19)
Where
Latin Quarter, Rue de la Huchette
Getting there
Metro line 4 or RER B/C to Saint-Michel, then a 2-minute walk.
Rue de la Huchette is lined with pushy restaurant touts; ignore set-menu offers on the street.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Live music & shows

Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.

Ballet or opera at the Palais GarnierOpéra Garnier
Book a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The gilded 1875 opera house mostly hosts the Paris Opera Ballet; a performance lets you see the Chagall ceiling and grand staircase lit up at night.
When
Performances most evenings in season (September to July), usually 19:30 or 20:00; some matinees (check the calendar)Performances most evenings in season (September to July), usually 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM; some matinees (check the calendar)
Price
€15–250 per seat (cheapest seats have partial views) (≈ US$18–300)
Booking
Tickets open months ahead on the Paris Opera site; returns sometimes appear on the day.
Where
Opéra, 9th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro lines 3, 7 or 8 to Opéra; RER A to Auber.
Dress and etiquette
Smart casual is fine; many people dress up for evenings.
Only buy on the official site or at the box office; resale sites charge far above face value.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris
AfternoonBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The city's main concert hall, home to the Orchestre de Paris, runs symphonic, jazz and world-music programs in a hall designed around the sound.
When
Concerts most evenings, often 20:00; weekend family concerts in the afternoon (check)Concerts most evenings, often 8:00 PM; weekend family concerts in the afternoon (check)
Price
€10–100 per seat (≈ US$12–120)
Where
Parc de la Villette, 19th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 5 to Porte de Pantin, then a 2-minute walk.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Jazz clubs on Rue des Lombards
EveningBook a day or two aheadIndoor
Duc des Lombards and Sunset-Sunside sit a few doors apart, with small seated rooms and two sets a night from local and touring players.
When
Sets most nights, often around 19:30 and 21:30 (check each club)Sets most nights, often around 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM (check each club)
Price
€20–45 per set (drinks extra) (≈ US$25–55)
Booking
Buy online for Friday and Saturday; weekday seats are usually available at the door.
Where
Châtelet, 1st arrondissement
Getting there
Metro or RER to Châtelet, then a 3-minute walk east.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Caveau de la Huchette
EveningLateWalk inIndoor
A vaulted cellar in the Latin Quarter where a live band plays swing and bebop and the floor fills with dancers; running since the 1940s.
When
Nightly from about 21:00 until 02:30, later on weekends (check)Nightly from about 9:00 PM until 2:30 AM, later on weekends (check)
Price
€13–16 per entry (drinks extra) (≈ US$16–19)
Where
Latin Quarter, Rue de la Huchette
Getting there
Metro line 4 or RER B/C to Saint-Michel, then a 2-minute walk.
Rue de la Huchette is lined with pushy restaurant touts; ignore set-menu offers on the street.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Paris Opera or classical concert
EveningIndoor
Sainte-Chapelle and church concerts are cheaper than the opera.
When
Evening
Price
€15–150 (≈ US$18–180) (check)
Where
Various
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Cabaret show
EveningIndoor
Feathers and dinner; book ahead.
When
Evening
Price
€90–200 (≈ US$110–250) (check)
Where
Montmartre, Pigalle
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Heritage Days (Journées du patrimoine)
Free entry to many monuments and ministries; long queues.
When
Third weekend of September
Map ↗Times and prices: check

Traditional performances

Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.

Moulin Rouge cabaret
EveningLateBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens
The 1889 Montmartre cabaret stages a feathers-and-sequins revue with the French cancan as its finale; about two hours with a glass of champagne, or with dinner before the early show.
When
Nightly shows at 21:00 and 23:00; dinner seating from 19:00 (check)Nightly shows at 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM; dinner seating from 7:00 PM (check)
Price
€90–250 per person (show with champagne at the low end) (≈ US$110–300)
Booking
Book on the official site; summer and weekend shows sell out weeks ahead.
Where
Pigalle, foot of Montmartre
Getting there
Metro line 2 to Blanche; the windmill is across the street from the exit.
Dress and etiquette
Smart casual; no shorts, sneakers or sportswear.
Pigalle has hostess bars and street hustlers; skip anyone offering "cheaper" cabaret tickets outside and keep phones zipped away in the crowd by the metro exit.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Evening concerts at Sainte-Chapelle
Book a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Teens
Chamber groups play Vivaldi, Bach and similar crowd-pleasers inside the 13th-century chapel, with the stained glass glowing in the last evening light.
When
Several evenings a week, usually 19:00 or 20:30 (check the concert calendar)Several evenings a week, usually 7:00 PM or 8:30 PM (check the concert calendar)
Price
€30–75 per seat (≈ US$35–90)
Booking
Concerts are sold by outside promoters; buy from the listing on the monument's page or a known agency, not from street sellers.
Where
Île de la Cité
Getting there
Metro line 4 to Cité; the entrance is inside the Palais de Justice courtyard, with a security check.
Dress and etiquette
Bring a layer; stone chapels are cool even in summer.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Cinema

Where films run in English (or with English subtitles) and what a ticket costs.

Original-language (VO) cinemas
MorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
Films marked "VO" or "VOST" play in their original language with French subtitles; the Latin Quarter art houses and the Art Deco Grand Rex are the classic places to see one.
When
Daily, first shows late morning, last about 22:00Daily, first shows late morning, last about 10:00 PM
Price
€8–16 per ticket (reduced prices for under-26s at many cinemas) (≈ US$10–19)
Booking
Check the listing says VO, not VF (French-dubbed).
Where
Latin Quarter, Grands Boulevards and city-wide chains
Getting there
Art houses cluster around Metro Odéon and Saint-Michel; the Grand Rex is at Metro Bonne Nouvelle.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Spas & massage

Bathhouses, massage and saunas: prices, tipping and what to wear (or not).

Hammam at the Grande Mosquée de Paris
EveningBook same dayIndoor
A traditional steam bath with tiled rooms and a scrub-and-massage option, followed by mint tea in the mosque's courtyard café.
When
Daytime to early evening; separate days or hours for women and men (check before going)
Price
€20–70 per person (entry only at the low end) (≈ US$25–85)
Where
Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes
Getting there
Metro line 7 to Place Monge, then a 5-minute walk.
Dress and etiquette
Bring a swimsuit; towels and sandals can be rented.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes
EveningBook a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, Teens
The capital's football club plays Ligue 1 and Champions League games in a tight stadium with steep stands and a loud home end.
When
Match days August to May, mostly evening kick-offs (check the fixture list)
Price
€40–250 per ticket (big games cost more) (≈ US$50–300)
Booking
Buy only through the club's official ticketing or its resale platform; tickets are named and checked at the gate.
Where
Porte de Saint-Cloud, 16th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 9 to Porte de Saint-Cloud or line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil.
Ticket touts outside the ground sell fakes; carry ID and travel light, as bag rules are strict.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Bike tour
MorningEveningKids: 5–12, Teens
A guided ride along the river.
When
Morning or evening
Price
€35–60 (≈ US$45–70) (check)
Where
Central
Map ↗Times and prices: check

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

Croissant or macaron baking class
MorningAfternoonBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
A two- to three-hour hands-on class in a small kitchen, making croissants, macarons or a French market lunch, and taking home what you bake.
When
Morning and afternoon classes most days
Price
€90–180 per person (≈ US$110–250)
Booking
Check the class is taught in English and how many people share each station.
Where
Across the city, many in the Marais and Saint-Germain
Getting there
Varies by school; most are near a metro station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cooking class or market tour
MorningIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
A half-day class with a market visit.
When
Morning
Price
€80–160 (≈ US$95–190) (check)
Where
Various
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Wine and cheese tasting
EveningIndoor
A guided tasting of regional wines and cheeses.
When
Evening
Price
€50–100 (≈ US$60–120) (check)
Where
Marais and Latin Quarter
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Cooking class with market
MorningAfternoonKids: 5–12, Teens
A useful rainy-day activity that teaches menus.
When
Morning
Price
€80–160 (≈ US$95–190) (check)
Booking
3–7 days
Map ↗
Food walking tour in the Marais
MorningLateKids: 5–12, Teens
Good on day one to learn the neighbourhood.
When
Late morning
Price
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) (check)
Booking
2–3 days
Map ↗

Markets at night

Night markets, walking streets and evening strolls.

Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf evenings
Nightlife & barsEveningLateNo booking
Locals sit along the canal locks with wine at dusk, then move on to the dense bar streets of Oberkampf and Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud.
When
Canal banks busy from late afternoon in warm months; bars to about 02:00Canal banks busy from late afternoon in warm months; bars to about 2:00 AM
Price
€5–14 per drink (≈ US$6–17)
Where
10th and 11th arrondissements
Getting there
Metro to République, Jacques Bonsergent or Oberkampf.
Keep bags closed and in sight on the canal banks after dark.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

Metro stairs and cobbles make strollers hard: a carrier or a compact stroller helps.
Parks and gardens (Luxembourg, Tuileries, Jardin d'Acclimatation) are the best breaks; many have playgrounds and old carousels.
Timed slots matter with children: book museums for the first slot and leave by lunch.
Restaurants have children's menus, but service is slower than expected; bring a snack.
Under-18s from the EU/EEA are free at many national museums; check the rules for other passports.

Seine evening cruise
MorningAfternoonEveningLateWalk inKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens
An hour on an open-top boat past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, which sparkles for five minutes on the hour after dark.
When
Departures about every 30–60 minutes until 22:00 or later in summer (check)Departures about every 30–60 minutes until 10:00 PM or later in summer (check)
Price
€15–25 per adult (children cheaper; dinner cruises cost far more) (≈ US$18–30)
Booking
Buy at the pier; online tickets save the queue in summer.
Where
Pont Neuf, Pont de l'Alma and Eiffel Tower piers
Getting there
Vedettes du Pont Neuf from Metro line 7 Pont Neuf; Bateaux-Mouches from Metro line 9 Alma-Marceau.
Pickpockets work the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro crowds; ignore petition-signers and ring scams.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
MorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens
A big hands-on science museum with a planetarium and a separate Cité des enfants area for younger kids, split by age band.
When
Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00–18:00; closed Monday (check)Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed Monday (check)
Price
€10–15 per ticket (Cité des enfants has timed sessions) (≈ US$12–18)
Booking
Book Cité des enfants slots ahead on weekends and school holidays.
Where
Parc de la Villette, 19th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 7 to Porte de la Villette.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Seine river cruise
EveningKids: 5–12, Teens
A one-hour boat trip past the main sights; evening is best.
When
Daytime and evening
Price
€15–20 (≈ US$18–25) (check)
Where
Central
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Moulin Rouge cabaret
Traditional performancesEveningLateBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens
The 1889 Montmartre cabaret stages a feathers-and-sequins revue with the French cancan as its finale; about two hours with a glass of champagne, or with dinner before the early show.
When
Nightly shows at 21:00 and 23:00; dinner seating from 19:00 (check)Nightly shows at 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM; dinner seating from 7:00 PM (check)
Price
€90–250 per person (show with champagne at the low end) (≈ US$110–300)
Booking
Book on the official site; summer and weekend shows sell out weeks ahead.
Where
Pigalle, foot of Montmartre
Getting there
Metro line 2 to Blanche; the windmill is across the street from the exit.
Dress and etiquette
Smart casual; no shorts, sneakers or sportswear.
Pigalle has hostess bars and street hustlers; skip anyone offering "cheaper" cabaret tickets outside and keep phones zipped away in the crowd by the metro exit.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Ballet or opera at the Palais GarnierOpéra Garnier
Live music & showsBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The gilded 1875 opera house mostly hosts the Paris Opera Ballet; a performance lets you see the Chagall ceiling and grand staircase lit up at night.
When
Performances most evenings in season (September to July), usually 19:30 or 20:00; some matinees (check the calendar)Performances most evenings in season (September to July), usually 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM; some matinees (check the calendar)
Price
€15–250 per seat (cheapest seats have partial views) (≈ US$18–300)
Booking
Tickets open months ahead on the Paris Opera site; returns sometimes appear on the day.
Where
Opéra, 9th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro lines 3, 7 or 8 to Opéra; RER A to Auber.
Dress and etiquette
Smart casual is fine; many people dress up for evenings.
Only buy on the official site or at the box office; resale sites charge far above face value.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris
Live music & showsAfternoonBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The city's main concert hall, home to the Orchestre de Paris, runs symphonic, jazz and world-music programs in a hall designed around the sound.
When
Concerts most evenings, often 20:00; weekend family concerts in the afternoon (check)Concerts most evenings, often 8:00 PM; weekend family concerts in the afternoon (check)
Price
€10–100 per seat (≈ US$12–120)
Where
Parc de la Villette, 19th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 5 to Porte de Pantin, then a 2-minute walk.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Evening concerts at Sainte-Chapelle
Traditional performancesBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Teens
Chamber groups play Vivaldi, Bach and similar crowd-pleasers inside the 13th-century chapel, with the stained glass glowing in the last evening light.
When
Several evenings a week, usually 19:00 or 20:30 (check the concert calendar)Several evenings a week, usually 7:00 PM or 8:30 PM (check the concert calendar)
Price
€30–75 per seat (≈ US$35–90)
Booking
Concerts are sold by outside promoters; buy from the listing on the monument's page or a known agency, not from street sellers.
Where
Île de la Cité
Getting there
Metro line 4 to Cité; the entrance is inside the Palais de Justice courtyard, with a security check.
Dress and etiquette
Bring a layer; stone chapels are cool even in summer.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Original-language (VO) cinemas
CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
Films marked "VO" or "VOST" play in their original language with French subtitles; the Latin Quarter art houses and the Art Deco Grand Rex are the classic places to see one.
When
Daily, first shows late morning, last about 22:00Daily, first shows late morning, last about 10:00 PM
Price
€8–16 per ticket (reduced prices for under-26s at many cinemas) (≈ US$10–19)
Booking
Check the listing says VO, not VF (French-dubbed).
Where
Latin Quarter, Grands Boulevards and city-wide chains
Getting there
Art houses cluster around Metro Odéon and Saint-Michel; the Grand Rex is at Metro Bonne Nouvelle.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes
Sport & fitnessEveningBook a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, Teens
The capital's football club plays Ligue 1 and Champions League games in a tight stadium with steep stands and a loud home end.
When
Match days August to May, mostly evening kick-offs (check the fixture list)
Price
€40–250 per ticket (big games cost more) (≈ US$50–300)
Booking
Buy only through the club's official ticketing or its resale platform; tickets are named and checked at the gate.
Where
Porte de Saint-Cloud, 16th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 9 to Porte de Saint-Cloud or line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil.
Ticket touts outside the ground sell fakes; carry ID and travel light, as bag rules are strict.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Croissant or macaron baking class
Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
A two- to three-hour hands-on class in a small kitchen, making croissants, macarons or a French market lunch, and taking home what you bake.
When
Morning and afternoon classes most days
Price
€90–180 per person (≈ US$110–250)
Booking
Check the class is taught in English and how many people share each station.
Where
Across the city, many in the Marais and Saint-Germain
Getting there
Varies by school; most are near a metro station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Musée d'Orsay on Thursday night
Rainy dayMorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The Impressionist museum stays open late on Thursdays, when the galleries are quieter than on weekend afternoons.
When
Thursday until 21:45; other days until 18:00; closed Monday (check)Thursday until 9:45 PM; other days until 6:00 PM; closed Monday (check)
Price
€0–16 per adult (free under 18) (≈ US$0–19)
Booking
Timed tickets online skip most of the line.
Where
Left Bank, 7th arrondissement
Getting there
RER C to Musée d'Orsay or Metro line 12 to Solférino.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
The Louvre on late nights
Rainy dayMorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
Evening hours are the easiest time to see the big halls without the midday tour groups; the pyramid lit up at dusk is a bonus.
When
Late opening until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays; closed Tuesday (check)Late opening until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays; closed Tuesday (check)
Price
€0–22 per adult (free under 18) (≈ US$0–30)
Booking
A timed ticket is required; book online.
Where
1st arrondissement
Getting there
Metro lines 1 or 7 to Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre.
Pickpockets target the Mona Lisa room and the pyramid lines.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cooking class or market tour
Classes & workshopsMorningIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
A half-day class with a market visit.
When
Morning
Price
€80–160 (≈ US$95–190) (check)
Where
Various
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Bike tour
Sport & fitnessMorningEveningKids: 5–12, Teens
A guided ride along the river.
When
Morning or evening
Price
€35–60 (≈ US$45–70) (check)
Where
Central
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Cooking class with market
Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonKids: 5–12, Teens
A useful rainy-day activity that teaches menus.
When
Morning
Price
€80–160 (≈ US$95–190) (check)
Booking
3–7 days
Map ↗
Food walking tour in the Marais
Classes & workshopsMorningLateKids: 5–12, Teens
Good on day one to learn the neighbourhood.
When
Late morning
Price
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) (check)
Booking
2–3 days
Map ↗

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

Musée d'Orsay on Thursday night
MorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The Impressionist museum stays open late on Thursdays, when the galleries are quieter than on weekend afternoons.
When
Thursday until 21:45; other days until 18:00; closed Monday (check)Thursday until 9:45 PM; other days until 6:00 PM; closed Monday (check)
Price
€0–16 per adult (free under 18) (≈ US$0–19)
Booking
Timed tickets online skip most of the line.
Where
Left Bank, 7th arrondissement
Getting there
RER C to Musée d'Orsay or Metro line 12 to Solférino.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
The Louvre on late nights
MorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
Evening hours are the easiest time to see the big halls without the midday tour groups; the pyramid lit up at dusk is a bonus.
When
Late opening until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays; closed Tuesday (check)Late opening until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays; closed Tuesday (check)
Price
€0–22 per adult (free under 18) (≈ US$0–30)
Booking
A timed ticket is required; book online.
Where
1st arrondissement
Getting there
Metro lines 1 or 7 to Palais-Royal–Musée du Louvre.
Pickpockets target the Mona Lisa room and the pyramid lines.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Ballet or opera at the Palais GarnierOpéra Garnier
Live music & showsBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The gilded 1875 opera house mostly hosts the Paris Opera Ballet; a performance lets you see the Chagall ceiling and grand staircase lit up at night.
When
Performances most evenings in season (September to July), usually 19:30 or 20:00; some matinees (check the calendar)Performances most evenings in season (September to July), usually 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM; some matinees (check the calendar)
Price
€15–250 per seat (cheapest seats have partial views) (≈ US$18–300)
Booking
Tickets open months ahead on the Paris Opera site; returns sometimes appear on the day.
Where
Opéra, 9th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro lines 3, 7 or 8 to Opéra; RER A to Auber.
Dress and etiquette
Smart casual is fine; many people dress up for evenings.
Only buy on the official site or at the box office; resale sites charge far above face value.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris
Live music & showsAfternoonBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
The city's main concert hall, home to the Orchestre de Paris, runs symphonic, jazz and world-music programs in a hall designed around the sound.
When
Concerts most evenings, often 20:00; weekend family concerts in the afternoon (check)Concerts most evenings, often 8:00 PM; weekend family concerts in the afternoon (check)
Price
€10–100 per seat (≈ US$12–120)
Where
Parc de la Villette, 19th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 5 to Porte de Pantin, then a 2-minute walk.
Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Evening concerts at Sainte-Chapelle
Traditional performancesBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Teens
Chamber groups play Vivaldi, Bach and similar crowd-pleasers inside the 13th-century chapel, with the stained glass glowing in the last evening light.
When
Several evenings a week, usually 19:00 or 20:30 (check the concert calendar)Several evenings a week, usually 7:00 PM or 8:30 PM (check the concert calendar)
Price
€30–75 per seat (≈ US$35–90)
Booking
Concerts are sold by outside promoters; buy from the listing on the monument's page or a known agency, not from street sellers.
Where
Île de la Cité
Getting there
Metro line 4 to Cité; the entrance is inside the Palais de Justice courtyard, with a security check.
Dress and etiquette
Bring a layer; stone chapels are cool even in summer.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Jazz clubs on Rue des Lombards
Live music & showsEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoor
Duc des Lombards and Sunset-Sunside sit a few doors apart, with small seated rooms and two sets a night from local and touring players.
When
Sets most nights, often around 19:30 and 21:30 (check each club)Sets most nights, often around 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM (check each club)
Price
€20–45 per set (drinks extra) (≈ US$25–55)
Booking
Buy online for Friday and Saturday; weekday seats are usually available at the door.
Where
Châtelet, 1st arrondissement
Getting there
Metro or RER to Châtelet, then a 3-minute walk east.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Original-language (VO) cinemas
CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
Films marked "VO" or "VOST" play in their original language with French subtitles; the Latin Quarter art houses and the Art Deco Grand Rex are the classic places to see one.
When
Daily, first shows late morning, last about 22:00Daily, first shows late morning, last about 10:00 PM
Price
€8–16 per ticket (reduced prices for under-26s at many cinemas) (≈ US$10–19)
Booking
Check the listing says VO, not VF (French-dubbed).
Where
Latin Quarter, Grands Boulevards and city-wide chains
Getting there
Art houses cluster around Metro Odéon and Saint-Michel; the Grand Rex is at Metro Bonne Nouvelle.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Hammam at the Grande Mosquée de Paris
Spas & massageEveningBook same dayIndoor
A traditional steam bath with tiled rooms and a scrub-and-massage option, followed by mint tea in the mosque's courtyard café.
When
Daytime to early evening; separate days or hours for women and men (check before going)
Price
€20–70 per person (entry only at the low end) (≈ US$25–85)
Where
Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes
Getting there
Metro line 7 to Place Monge, then a 5-minute walk.
Dress and etiquette
Bring a swimsuit; towels and sandals can be rented.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Croissant or macaron baking class
Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens
A two- to three-hour hands-on class in a small kitchen, making croissants, macarons or a French market lunch, and taking home what you bake.
When
Morning and afternoon classes most days
Price
€90–180 per person (≈ US$110–250)
Booking
Check the class is taught in English and how many people share each station.
Where
Across the city, many in the Marais and Saint-Germain
Getting there
Varies by school; most are near a metro station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie
Family funMorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens
A big hands-on science museum with a planetarium and a separate Cité des enfants area for younger kids, split by age band.
When
Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00–18:00; closed Monday (check)Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed Monday (check)
Price
€10–15 per ticket (Cité des enfants has timed sessions) (≈ US$12–18)
Booking
Book Cité des enfants slots ahead on weekends and school holidays.
Where
Parc de la Villette, 19th arrondissement
Getting there
Metro line 7 to Porte de la Villette.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

16 picks come from Voykit's entertainment notes for Paris, checked 2026-09. The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Paris lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Paris time (Europe/Paris) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.

Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf evenings

Rue Oberkampf and Canal Saint-Martin

Marais and Les Halles bars

Saint-Germain cafés

Café at the counter

Ballet or opera at the Palais GarnierOpéra Garnier

Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris

Paris Opera or classical concert

Cabaret show

Heritage Days (Journées du patrimoine)

Moulin Rouge cabaret

Hammam at the Grande Mosquée de Paris

Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes

Bike tour

Croissant or macaron baking class

Cooking class or market tour

Wine and cheese tasting

Cooking class with market

Food walking tour in the Marais

Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf evenings

Cité des sciences et de l'industrie

Seine river cruise

Moulin Rouge cabaret

Ballet or opera at the Palais GarnierOpéra Garnier

Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris

Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes

Croissant or macaron baking class

Cooking class or market tour

Bike tour

Cooking class with market

Food walking tour in the Marais

Ballet or opera at the Palais GarnierOpéra Garnier

Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris

Hammam at the Grande Mosquée de Paris

Croissant or macaron baking class

Cité des sciences et de l'industrie