Concerts, stand-up, cinema, DJ sets and theatre: as culture comes to life in the streets and gardens of the capital, all the ingredients are there to make August a memorable month! Here’s our guide to events with our top picks across Eastern Paris.
For jazz and classical music enthusiasts, the Festivals du Parc floral will debut on August 15th at the edge of Bois de Vincennes. Looking for outdoor movie screenings? the Festival Silhouette dedicated to short films will take place on August 22nd-29th in the 19th and 20th arrondissements. Another inspiring event: Paris sous les étoiles (Paris under the stars), a rare occasion to admire the night sky from the many parks that remain open all night long this summer. Finally, don’t miss some of the many free artistic events and performances held with the city of Paris’ initiative Un Été particulier.
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Wednesday · 5th
Theater – “Le sel de la vie”
5pm – Free admission
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge, 75019 Paris
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Thursday · 6th
Sound Installation – “Monkeys”
4pm-6pm – Free admission
Jardin Suspendu – 126 rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
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Friday · 7th
DJ Set – Tom JunkFood
Starting at 6pm
Cirque Électrique – Place du Maquis du Vercors, 75020 Paris
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Saturday · 8th
Contempory Dance Workshop – “Danse en Seine”
11am-12:30pm – Free admission
Square du Temple – Elie Wiesel, 75003 Paris
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Concert – “Tous en chanson”
2:30pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8pm – Free admission
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, 75019 Paris
Near the lake – Entrance by mairie du XIXème
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Sunday · 9th
Concert – “Dimanches Jazz au Quartier Rouge”
Starting at 5:30pm – Donation-based
Quartier Rouge – 52 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
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Monday · 10th
Stand Up – Pa’Nam Comedy Club
Many different sessions starting at 4:30pm – No cover (one drink minimum)
Paname Art Café – 14 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011 Paris
www.panameartcafe.com
Tuesday · 11th
Stand Up – All Starz Comedy
Starting at 8pm – Free admission
Scenarium – 198 Rue Saint-Maur, 75010 Paris
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Wednesday · 12th
Music – “Le grand Blind test & Chill du Jardin21”
Every Wednesday until the send of the summer : 7pm-2am – Free admission
Jardin21 – 12/A Rue Ella Fitzgerald, 75019 Paris
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Thursday · 13th
Dance – “Descente Sauvage”
2:30pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8pm – Free admission
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, 75019 Paris – Entrance by mairie du XIXème
(Also at Parc de Belleville on August 15th)
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Friday · 14th
Walking tour – “Faubourg Saint Antoine, a place shaped by artisans and revolutions”
9am-11am – Several other dates in August – €15
Meet at 3 Place de la Bastille, 75004 Paris
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Saturday · 15th
DJ Set – SOEL + Guests
6pm-2am – Booking recommended
Boho sur Seine – 11, Port de la râpée 75012 Paris
Resident Advisor Event
DJ Set – “La croisière de l’Inter” : Muevelo
Midnight-5am – €5
L’International – 5/7 Rue Moret, 75011 Paris
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Sunday · 16th
Concert – “Festivals du Parc Floral” : NEC+
Starting at 4pm – Free admission
Parc Floral de Paris – Delta Stage, Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris
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Party – “Apéro Bingo Drag”
Every Sunday of August: 6pm-Midnight
À la Folie – Parc de La Villette, Folie L2, 75019 Paris
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Monday · 17th
Relaxation – Louis Lumière Plage
Every Day until August 30th – 10am-8pm – Free admission
Centre Sportif Louis Lumière – 30 rue Louis Lumière, 75020 Paris
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Tuesday · 18th
Theater – “Lettres jamais écrites”
8pm-9pm – Free admission
CHRS Emmaüs Pyrénées – 355 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris
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Wednesday · 19th
Solidarity – “Village Santé Secours et Gestes qui sauvent”
Every Day until August 30th – 2pm-6pm – Free admission
Paris Plages Bassin de la Villette – Quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris
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Thursday · 20th
Astronomy- “Paris sous les étoiles”
9pm-1am – Free admission
Parc de Belleville – Amphithéâtre – Entrance from 27 Rue Piat, 75020 Paris
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Friday · 21st
Music – La Gare is back from vacation
Starting at 6pm
La gare – 1, avenue Corentin Cariou
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Saturday · 22nd
Short Films – Opening Night of the Festival Silhouette
Free admission
Place des Fêtes, 75019 Paris
www.association-silhouette.com
Theater – “Larmes”
6pm – Free admission
Courtyard of Mairie du XIème – 12 Place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris
www.mairie11.paris.fr
Sunday · 23rd
Classical Music – “Festival du Parc Floral” : Diana Tishchenko & José Gallardo
Starting at 4pm – Free admission
Parc Floral de Paris – Delta Stage, Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris
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DJ Set on the canal – “L’Été du canal” : Bande de filles
Starting at 4:30pm – Free – Bike Ride & Concert Option
Canal de l’Ourcq, 75019 Paris
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Monday · 24th
Theater – Festival OFF d’Avignon
Several dates starting August 24th – Free admission
Théâtre de la ville – 2 Place du Châtelet, 75004 Paris
www.theatredelaville-paris.com
Tuesday · 25th
Astronomy – “Paris sous les étoiles”
9pm-1am – Free admission
Parc de Belleville – Amphithéâtre– Entrance from 27 Rue Piat, 75020 Paris
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Wednesday · 26th
Concert – “Les Estivales musicales” : Les Frivolités parisiennes
Other concerts scheduled for “Estivales musicales”: Daniel Zimmermann Quartet on the 27th, Cumbia Ya ! on the 28th, Black Bones on the 29th and Les Frivolités once more on August 30th.
Starting at 7pm – Free admission
Courtyard of Mairie du XIème – 12 Place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris
www.mairie11.paris.fr
Thursday · 27th
Musical Walking Tour – “Balade sonore Banane Amandiers Ménilmontant”
6:45pm-7:45pm – Free admission – Register at +33 (0)7 69 39 34 74 or email at idf@robinsdesvilles.org
Meet in front of La 20ème Chaise – 38 rue des Amandiers, 75020 Paris
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Astronomy – “Paris sous les étoiles”
9pm-1am – Free admission
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont – Access by mairie du XIXème, left on avenue Michal
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Friday · 28th
Concert – “Les Estivales musicales” : Cumbia Ya !
Other concerts scheduled for “Estivales musicales”: Les Frivolités parisiennes on the 26th, Daniel Zimmermann Quartet on the 27th, Black Bones on the 29th and Les Frivolités once more on August 30th.
Starting at 7pm – Free admission
Courtyard of Mairie du XIème – 12 Place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris
www.mairie11.paris.fr
Saturday · 29th
Vintage Shopping – Kilo Sale by Emmaüs Alternatives
1pm-8pm
Point Éphémère – 200 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
www.pointephemere.org
Workshop – Initiation to beekeeping
2pm-5pm
Rotonde Stalingrad – 6-8 Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad, 75019 Paris
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Concert on the canal – “L’Été du canal” : Songs in the summertime
4pm-8pm – Free admission
Canal de l’Ourcq, 75019 Paris
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Short Films – Closing Night of Festival Silhouette
Free admission
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge, 75019 Paris
www.association-silhouette.com
Sunday · 30th
Photography – Last day to visit Festival Circulation(s)
More Info
2pm-7pm – Full: €6 – Reduced: €4/Free
Le Centquatre– 5 Rue Curial, 75019 Paris
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Monday · 31st
Culture – Reopening of La Flèche d’Or to the public?
We were discussing the venue’s future not so long ago: according to a document released by the artists’ collectives which will soon be the new residents of the former Charonne train station, “the opening could start in the end of August”. Residents who are willing to help the associations to get La Flèche d’Or ready are more than welcome!
Date and time to confirm before reopening
La Flèche d’Or – 102 Bis Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
Want to know more about exhibitions happening this month? Find our top picks here!
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