What to do in Paris in March? The best activities and outings

And another month begins! To get things off to a flying start, here’s a selection of good deals. New exhibitions, new immersive experiences, concerts, trade fairs, unusual activities… March is shaping up to be a colorful month. Follow the guide!

The Luminiscence immersive show

Luminiscence‘s brilliant concept is to highlight the richness of France’s architectural heritage through immersive experiences. These 360-degree sound and light shows are the fruit of unique technological know-how, combining 3D modeling, video projection and spatialized sound to reveal the secrets of these historic monuments with a touch of magic. Right now, the spotlight is on the Église Saint-Eustache, a Gothic architectural gem in the heart of Les Halles.

The ÉlectroChic festival from March 7 to 17

The 2024 edition of ÉlectroChic features an increasingly eclectic line-up of artists from today’s electronic scene. BoomBass, Lucie Antunes, Makoto San and GRAYSSOKER, as well as young emerging talents such as Écran Total and DJ Pone. As an added bonus, during the “Choc du Chic”, the ÉlectroChic off-shoot, various communes of Versailles Grand Parc will be offering workshops, exhibitions and amateur concerts to complement the festival.

Expozoo Paris Animal Show from March 8 to 10

On March 8, 9 and 10, 2024, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles hosts the eagerly-awaited Expozoo Paris Animal Show. A purebred dog village, a large cat show, a reptile bourse, animals up for adoption… animal lovers are expected in their droves! Here, you can meet cats, dogs, reptiles and fish, attend events dedicated to animal welfare and discover all the products and innovations for your pet!

Paris Café Festival from March 9 to 11

If you’re into coffee, this is the event for you. After the success of previous editions, with 9,000 visitors in 2023, the Paris Café Festival is back. This year, it’s putting the little cups into the big ones. Tastings, conferences, competitions, workshops… See you on March 9 at the Carreau du Temple, transformed into a veritable Eldorado of brown gold. What else? A -25% discount is offered on the price of your ticket with the code: SECRET.

Melodic Techno INSOLENCE on March 15

A major electro event is set to rock the banks of the Seine. At the Bridge Club, in the industrial premises of Gustave Eiffel’s former workshop converted into a temple of celebration, big names in electronic music will take turns at the turntables to deliver sets each more vibrant than the last at INSOLENCE. Hot line-up, live shows, cocktail bar… Join us on March 15 to discover this new techno Eldorado.

Barbecue Expo from March 22 to 24

It’s the 1ᵉʳ show in France entirely dedicated to BBQ: Barbecue Expo! Plancha, smoker, barbecue, accessories, books… In addition to all the products on display, enjoy fun activities such as Cooking shows, Masterclasses, tasty tastings and unusual activities. Barbecue enthusiasts and grill lovers, come along to the super hot edition of Barbecue Expo on March 22, 23 and 24, 2024!

Les Ateliers du Père-Lachaise on March 23

Aesthetes and the curious: meet us on March 23 in the 20th arrondissement! In Paris, the Ateliers du Père-Lachaise association has decided to create the first open-air art gallery in their arrondissement. Right in the middle of Place de la Réunion, chat with local artists and feast your eyes on works by painters, photographers, sculptors and printmakers.

Printemps du cinéma from March 24 to 26

Hello cinephiles! Good news: Printemps du Cinéma is back, to the delight of seventh-art lovers. On March 24, 25 and 26, 2024, you’ll be able to enjoy cinema tickets for just 4 euros!

The unusual Neon Brush painting workshop from March 27

The concept behind this original painting workshop? Let you create a painting under the glow of neon lights. With brush in hand and phosphorescent paint in hand, you can share a moment with your most artful friends. Accompanied by two glasses of wine, this creative activity and aperitif in the dark is perfect for afterwork! Starting March 27 at the Théâtre du Gymnase, we warmly invite you to try out the Neon Brush concept.

The “Fashion and Sport, from one catwalk to another” exhibition until April 7

Attention sportswear fans! Until April 7, as part of the 2024 Olympic Games, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents “Mode et Sport, d’un podium à l’autre“, an exhibition exploring the fascinating links between sports and the fashion industry, from ancient times to the present day. Through 450 pieces (clothing, accessories, paintings, sculptures, photos, drawings, magazines, posters, videos…), the MAD highlights the evolution of sportswear and its impact on contemporary fashion trends, from ready-to-wear to haute couture creations, worn by great designers such as Balenciaga and Off-White.

New immersive journeys at the Atelier des Lumières

In March, of course, the Atelier des Lumières is packed to the rafters with immersive journeys. Among them: Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Khéops to Ramsès II, The Orientalists, and Foreign Nature, a plunge into a dreamlike contemporary creation by Julius Horsthius. Using a computer, he fashions a universe combining art and mathematics, generating fractals. The profane and the spiritual harmonize, the boundary between organic and artificial becomes blurred, and macro and micro merge in this captivating visual journey.

The Lion King at Théâtre Mogador

The Lion King needs no introduction. How could we not advise you to go and see the musical “The Lion King “? At the Théâtre Mogador, the sun rises from the savannah… In the heart of one of Paris’s most beautiful venues, join Simba, Timon, Pumba, Scar, Zazu, Nala and Mufasa as they rediscover Disney’s masterpiece in the most beautiful way possible. Talented actors, breathtaking effects and colors, lively music… The Lion King is THE show you don’t want to miss!