This Paris weekend reserves us a particularly intense level output program. Between captivating adventure films festival, colorful celebrations of the Chinese New Year or even unprecedented fashion exhibition at the Louvre, there will really be something to satisfy all cultural desires, even the most sharp. So inevitably, it will be hard to choose … Fortunately, Outgomag has thought of you and has prepared you a small selection of the 8 outings not to miss this weekend of January 24-26!
1. Paris Adventure Film Festival: striking films and inspiring meetings
???? Address : 5 curial wheel, 75019 Paris
???? Dates : From January 24 to 26
???? Prix : From € 8
All adventurers, enthusiasts of challenges and exploits of all kinds, have an appointment from January 24 to 26 for the 6ᵉ Edition of the Paris Adventure Film Festival. For three days, the Centquatre will turn into a temple of adventure with a program to be dizzy:
- 30 films,
- 9 conferences,
- A 600 m² bivouac space with madness entertainment.
In short, the right plan to escape and vibrate in front of sublime images, stories of crazy and inspiring encounters.
And that doesn't stop there since on the guest side too there is going to be heavy with the writer-adventure Sylvain Tesson in honorary president and master of ceremonies, and the climber Stéphanie building In the jury head. Two sacred customers who perfectly embody the spirit of the festival: surpass themselves, push the limits, go on an adventure!
To tell you the truth, the Paris Adventure Film Festival is really The Place To Be this weekend if you want to pay a big dose of adrenaline and emotions without leaving Paname!
2. Chinese New Year in Belleville: change of scenery and enticing street food
???? Address : Belleville metro
???? Dates : January 25 and 26
???? Prix : Free
This weekend, the Belleville district invites us to celebrate the year of the wood snake during the Chinese New Year Parade. This festive and popular event, orchestrated by the town halls of the 10ᵉ, 11ᵉ, 19ᵉ and 20ᵉ arrondissements in partnership with the association of local merchants, promises a magnificent moment of sharing and cultural discovery.
Saturday afternoon, you will be able to vibrate to the rhythm of a colorful parade which will set off at 2 p.m. from the 56 rue de Belleville. Dances of lions and dragons, performances of kung-fu, traditional music … A concentrate of Asian folklore which will enchant young and old, along a course crossing the streets of this cosmopolitan district.
The festivities will then continue throughout the weekend thanks to a Asian street food marketopen from noon to 10 p.m.
Under a myriad of red lanterns, symbols of happiness and prosperity, you can then taste a multitude of typical and tasty dishes. An exotic taste experience, ideal to soak up the warm atmosphere of the lunar New Year.
3. Louvre Couture: fashion sublime the museum collections
???? Address : Louvre museum, 75001 Paris
???? Dates : Until July 21, 2025
???? Prix : 22 €
Who would have believed it? Fashion is invited to the Louvre for an unprecedented dialogue with works of art.
“Louvre Couture” brings together 100 iconic pieces signed by 45 fashion houses, Chanel has Iris van Herpen by the way YOHJI YAMAMOTO. All inspired by the superb museum collections, from old tapestries to the apartments of Napoleon III.
The shock of eras and know-how, sublimated by a dazzling scenography of Nathalie Mière. A creative exhibition to discover absolutely until July 21.
The plus: it's free for children under 26. Ideal for an outing with family or friends.
4. Expo Sebastião Salgado “Genesis Platinum” at the Polka gallery: an exceptional black and white sublimated by the platinum
???? Address : 12 rue Saint-Gilles, 75003 Paris
???? Dates : Until March 15, 2025
???? Prix : Free
The Polka gallery offers us a superb gift at the start of the year with the “Genesis Platinum” exhibition by Sebastião Salgado, from January 23 to March 15.
L’occasion unique d’Admire emblematic shots From the series “Genesis”, drawn with the extraordinary Platinum-Palladium process dating from 1873. A must for lovers of black and white photography!
With “Genesis”, masterpiece produced between 2004 and 2012, the photographer takes us into an overwhelming odyssey through majestic landscapesa breathtaking fauna and flora, without forgetting human communities still living according to ancestral traditions. An initiatory journey that questions our relationship to the land and its resources. Simply sumptuous and dizzying.
-5. NBA Paris Jam: A pure Basketball, music and fun evening at Accor Arena
???? Address : Accor Arena, 75012 Paris
???? Dates : January 24, 2025
???? Prix : From 30 €
This Friday, January 24, the Accor Arena will vibrate to the rhythm of the NBA Paris Jam. This unique event proposed From 30 € Mixed Basketball, concert and contests, just to have fun on the sidelines of the NBA matches in Paris between the Spurs and the Pacers.
At the helm of this survivorus show, we find Bastien Fontanieu and Alexandre Martin, the creators of the Trashtalk media. On the menu, frenzied matches between NBA stars, but also people, champions from other sports and influencers. The whole coached by the Esteban Ocon pilot and the Judoka Teddy Riner, just that! In guest music star, the brilliant Dadju promises to set fire.
In short, a used owl to live the NBA atmosphere in Paname even without having a place for official matches.
6. 44ᵉ World Cirque Festival of tomorrow: Cap on young Cirque talents
???? Address : Lawn of Reuilly, 75012 Paris
???? Dates : Until January 26th
???? Prix : From 25 €
The circus arts, it is always a delight for the eyes and a moment of pure wonder. The proof with the 44ᵉ Edition of the World Circus Festival of tomorrowuntil January 26 at the Phoenix circus. A magic spot to discover the young nuggets of the Circassian arts, aged 16 to 30 years old and from all over the planet.
Juggling, trapeze, cyr wheel, straps, rope … All apparatus and all disciplines will be represented through two different programs (A and B) bringing together around twenty stunning numbers.
The most beautiful of them will be rewarded on Sunday, January 26 during the winning show. Enough to get full of the mirettes several times, especially since the prices spread from 25 to 87 € depending on the categories.
7. New year Lunar 2025: Immersion in Chinese culture at Samaritaine
???? Address : 19 rue de la Monnaie, 75001 Paris
???? Dates : Until February 4, 2025
???? Prix : Free
Until February 4, the Samaritaine celebrates the Chinese New Year with A string of free entertainment. The ideal opportunity to soak up the country's traditions in the heart of Paname.
This year, we are celebrating the year of the snake, a symbol of wisdom and renewal. That's good, the department store has concocted a nice program in partnership with the China Tourist Office in Paris.
In terms of highlights, do not miss the Chinese calligraphy demo on January 25, the dance of the Dragon on February 1 (a breathtaking spectacle!) And the traditional embroidery exhibition from January 31 to February 2. Pure moments of grace.
A nice way to offer a large bowl of Asian air in festive and cultural mode. And in addition, it's free then go go!
8. The Notre-Dame de Paris exhibition by Patrick Rimoux at the Minsky gallery: the cathedral sublimated by the light
???? Address : 37 rue Vaneau, 75007 Paris
???? Dates : Until March 22, 2025
???? Prix : Free
That's it, Notre-Dame finally reopened after years of titanic work. To celebrate, the Minsky gallery hosts the “Notre-Dame de Paris” exhibition by Patrick Rimoux, from January 24 to March 22. A dreamlike dive in the heart of the cathedralbetween art and cinema.
This AS of Light, which has already collaborated with reals like Costa-Gavras, offers us around twenty 3D paintings more true than life. Everyone reconstructs an emblematic element of Notre-Dame (rosette, vault, arrow, etc.) thanks to backlit boxes incorporating pieces of dandruff.
A real bright and colorful trip which transforms the good old cathedral into a fascinating parallel universe. Victor Hugo and Quasimodo only have to stay well!
The crazy thing is that this immersive exhibition takes us into the meanders of history and the legends of Notre-Dame. A nice message to remind you that this monument is not only an architectural feat, but also a formidable breeding ground for fantasies. A symbol.
And there you go, normally with these 8 outings, your Parisian weekend should be busy! And you, what are you going to do?
