Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris this weekend! Today, Friday the 13th, kicks off with high energy at the Adidas Arena, where the Six Invitational 2026 brings top Rainbow Six Siege teams from around the world for the Ubisoft world championship, running through Sunday—perfect for gamers craving intense eSports action, as Sortiraparis reports. Art lovers, head to the Grand Palais for Art Capital 2026, uniting four major contemporary art fairs from today until Sunday, showcasing emerging talents you won't want to miss.
Tonight, catch Scratch Massive lighting up the Olympia with their electronic beats, or witness ballet icons from La Scala and the Royal Ballet at the Palais des Congrès in the Icons of Ballet gala, blending classics and contemporary flair. Chocolate fans, the Deliciously Chocolate fair opens in Levallois-Perret with workshops, talks, and a tea room through Sunday—pure indulgence!
Tomorrow, Saturday, romance blooms at the Musée de la Vie Romantique's free reopening for Valentine's Day, packed with art and love-themed activities. Swap stylish secondhand finds at Violette Sauvage in the Palais de la Femme's 11th arrondissement from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or immerse in orchid wonders with free floral fun at Auteuil Greenhouses. In Meaux, celebrate 850 years with the Black Tower's free inauguration, featuring organ concerts, tours, and tastings. Lancôme's Idôle House pop-up in the Marais offers complimentary sensory beauty experiences until Sunday, while The Reunion at Manko bar on Avenue Montaigne brings Latin fashion, dance workshops, and vibrant crafts.
Sunday amps up with Rio Carnival at Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome—free tickets for Brazilian music, dances, and a food village the whole family will love. Rock out at Théâtre du Châtelet for Protest Songs, a solidarity concert with Pomme, Thomas de Pourquery, and more supporting SOS Méditerranée. RAYE hits Accor Arena on her tour, debuting new tracks. Don't miss the free Chanel exhibition at Bonhams from Monday, or ongoing gems like Japan in Lights at Jardin d'Acclimatation, L'Odyssée Céleste at Saint-Eustache, and the Montrouge Art Fair's kid-friendly workshops starting now.
Paris pulses with free deals, art, music, and festivities—grab your metro pass and dive in! Ongoing spots like Louis Vuitton Art Deco, Mickalene Thomas at Grand Palais, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Expanded Drops add endless magic.
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