Paris in January: 7 Events You Can’t Miss

We cross the musical decades with Analog Society

Who said Daft Punk couldn’t mix with Nirvana? Or even, that the group Queen could not merge with the funk songs of Bruno Mars? It’s very simple, for Analog Society, music has no limits. The collective from London became known on social networks for his mashups – mixtures of two songs creating a new original title – exceptional transcending eras and borders. The good news? From January 6 to 11, 2026Analog Society will perform at the 13th Art Theater to make you vibrate to the rhythm of a multitude of cult titles.

Analog Society
13th Art Theater
30, place d’Italie — 13th
From January 6 to 11, 2026
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We find the iconic independent cinema La Clef

After a controversial closure, years of occupation and fundraising without much hope, the collective of the emblematic arthouse cinema of the Latin Quarter aka La Clefcan finally breathe. THE six years of struggle and commitment ended up paying, and as proof: the collective announced the official reopening of the independent cinema on rue Daubenton. Appointment is given January 14, 2026 for the first screenings!

Cinema La Clef
34, rue Daubenton – 5e
Reopening on January 14, 2026
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We go rollerblading to the disco with Martine Patine

Get ready to ride the biggest disco hits! THE collective Martine Patine is back at the start of the year and sets up shop in the heart of the Parisian food court Boom Boom Villette. On the program? A absolutely crazy roller disco with DJ sets until 1:30 a.m. You can bring your own professional skates, or take advantage of a free loan on site, it’s up to you. So, are you ready to dance, ride and shine in the spotlight?

Roller Disco Martine Patine
Boom Boom Villette
30, avenue Corentin Cariou – 19th
Friday January 9, 2025 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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We vibrate to the rhythm of the Hyper Weekend Festival concerts

Ready to hyper vibrate to the rhythm of the Hyper Weekend ? For three days and three nights, it is all Radio France which is invested by the event, from Studio 104 to the Auditorium via the 22nd floor of the tower, view of the capital as a bonus. This fourth edition, still under the leadership of the prestigious musical director Didier Varrod, is pulling out all the stops, with new creations, encounters between different musical universes and a tribute to young talents. Of Charlotte Cardin has Thylacinepassing through Youssoupha, Camille, Marguerite et Gildaa single watchword for prog: eclecticism.

Hyper Weekend Festival
House of Radio and Music
116, avenue du Président-Kennedy – 16th
From January 23 to 25, 2025
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We celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Musée d’Orsay

And immersive show in giant video mapping invites himself to Orsay museum for its 40th anniversary ! On this occasion, the cultural institution is transformed into a real living theater for the duration of two exceptional evenings. Designed by a collective of artists and scientists, and guided by actress Judith Chemla, the show offers spectators the opportunity to discover the museum from a new angle. Sitting or lying on the ground, the story is revealed before our eyes, under the emblematic navelit and crossed by beams of light.

A few seconds of eternity, Living Architectures Evening
Orsay Museum
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing – 7th
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 2026
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We celebrate the pleasure of reading with Reading Nights

Back for a 10th edition and sponsored by the author Laurent Gaudé (The Sun of Scorta, The Death of King Tsangor…), the Nights of Reading offer this year to explore a whole new theme: Cities and Countrysides. Source of inspiration for numerous novels and literary works of all genres, this theme will take place in a multitude of events in several cultural places in France – including around a hundred in Paris – between exhibitions, workshops, literary walks, reading clubs and other festive events!

Reading nights
From January 21 to 25, 2026
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We’re going under the needle at the Tattoo World

Won by the tattoo madness? Save the date : from January 30 to February 1three intense days around tattooing await you in the heart of La Villette. Under the Grande Halle will gather hundreds of artists from the four corners of the world to present their latest flashes or great creations at their stand. It’s quite simply one of the biggest tattoo events in Francewhich brings together 30,000 visitors on average each year, and my little finger tells me that you will be one of them. With an appointment made early enough here, you can even get a tattoo by your favorite artist, or console yourself at one of the rock, metal or punk concerts programmed by the salon.

Tattoo World 2026
Grande Halle de la Villette
211, avenue Jean-Jaurès – 19th
From January 30 to February 1, 2026
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