Free things to do in Paris this week
35 free things to do in Paris this week, listed day by day: free museum entry, free events, classes and nights out, with times and places. Including Free Seine Swimming Sites, Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd and Cinéma du Panthéon Free Screenings.
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Wednesday (today)
- Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd — Le Truskel, 2e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 19:00–05:00
Free entry to Le Truskel, Paris iconic indie rock club in the 2nd arrondissement, open Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00.
- FreeArtinBelleville — PavillonCarrédeBaudouin, Belleville · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–18:00
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- Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops — cesure paris, 5e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00–23:00
Solidary canteen, open-access workshops and community cultural hub in the 5th arrondissement.
- Affordable Community Culture in the 11th — La Maison des Métallos, 11e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 14:00–19:00
Public debates, exhibitions and affordable shows
- Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia — La Ressourcerie Créative, Alésia · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00–19:00
Second-hand goods and workshops
- Fix Your Bike With Local Mechanics — La Cycklette, 11e · Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–19:00
Participatory self-repair, parts and advice
- Free Contemporary Art in the 19th — Frac Île-de-France Le Plateau, 19e · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:00–19:00
Free art exhibitions
- Free Zero-Waste Resource Library — La Maison du Zéro Déchet, 12e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–20:00
The ultimate eco-lifestyle hub. Discover free workshops, a sustainable café, and everything you need for a waste-free life in a beautiful community space.
- Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais — Académie du Climat, Le Marais · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:30
Free workshops, exhibitions and debates in Le Marais.
- Mondo Latino Free Salsa Night — La Felicità, 13th · Wed 19:00–23:30
Free salsa, bachata & kompa night at La Felicità. Open to all levels. Latin dance in the 13th.
- Upcycle Clothes in the 10th — La Textilerie, 10th · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–19:30
Sustainable fashion hub in the 10th. Shop curated second-hand gems or learn to upcycle your own clothes in a creative, community-driven space.
- Free Seine Morning Tai Chi — Paris Plages - Arts martiaux, 1st · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–12:00
Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily at Paris Plages, 10:00-12:00, through August 30.
Thursday
- Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd — Le Truskel, 2e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 19:00–05:00
Free entry to Le Truskel, Paris iconic indie rock club in the 2nd arrondissement, open Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00.
- FreeArtinBelleville — PavillonCarrédeBaudouin, Belleville · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–18:00
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- Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops — cesure paris, 5e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00–23:00
Solidary canteen, open-access workshops and community cultural hub in the 5th arrondissement.
- Affordable Community Culture in the 11th — La Maison des Métallos, 11e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 14:00–19:00
Public debates, exhibitions and affordable shows
- Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia — La Ressourcerie Créative, Alésia · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00–19:00
Second-hand goods and workshops
- Free Contemporary Art in the 19th — Frac Île-de-France Le Plateau, 19e · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:00–19:00
Free art exhibitions
- Palais de Tokyo Free Thursday — Palais de Tokyo, 16th · Thu 19:00–00:00
Catch stunning modern art installations at sunset. 100% free walk-in entry every Thursday evening. No ticket required!
- Free Zero-Waste Resource Library — La Maison du Zéro Déchet, 12e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–20:00
The ultimate eco-lifestyle hub. Discover free workshops, a sustainable café, and everything you need for a waste-free life in a beautiful community space.
- Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais — Académie du Climat, Le Marais · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:30
Free workshops, exhibitions and debates in Le Marais.
- Upcycle Clothes in the 10th — La Textilerie, 10th · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–19:30
Sustainable fashion hub in the 10th. Shop curated second-hand gems or learn to upcycle your own clothes in a creative, community-driven space.
- Free Seine Morning Tai Chi — Paris Plages - Arts martiaux, 1st · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–12:00
Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily at Paris Plages, 10:00-12:00, through August 30.
Friday
- Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd — Le Truskel, 2e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 19:00–05:00
Free entry to Le Truskel, Paris iconic indie rock club in the 2nd arrondissement, open Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00.
- Arts et Métiers Free entrance — Musée des Arts et Métiers, 3rd · Fri 18:00–21:00
Free entrance every Friday, 18:00-21:00. Historic industrial and technical museum.
- FreeArtinBelleville — PavillonCarrédeBaudouin, Belleville · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–18:00
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- Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops — cesure paris, 5e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00–23:00
Solidary canteen, open-access workshops and community cultural hub in the 5th arrondissement.
- Free Midnight Jazz Jam Fri and Sat — Duc des Lombards, 1er · Fri, Sat 00:00–04:00
Legendary midnight jazz jams. Experience world-class musicians for free after hours in Paris's most iconic jazz club (Fri/Sat).
- Fresh Food Market Tue and Fri — Marché de Belleville, Belleville · Tue, Fri 07:00–13:30
Paris's most vibrant and affordable food market. Incredible prices on fresh produce and a true taste of local neighborhood life every Tuesday and Friday.
- Affordable Community Culture in the 11th — La Maison des Métallos, 11e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 14:00–19:00
Public debates, exhibitions and affordable shows
- Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia — La Ressourcerie Créative, Alésia · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00–19:00
Second-hand goods and workshops
- Fix Your Bike With Local Mechanics — La Cycklette, 11e · Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–19:00
Participatory self-repair, parts and advice
- Free Contemporary Art in the 19th — Frac Île-de-France Le Plateau, 19e · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:00–19:00
Free art exhibitions
- Free Zero-Waste Resource Library — La Maison du Zéro Déchet, 12e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–20:00
The ultimate eco-lifestyle hub. Discover free workshops, a sustainable café, and everything you need for a waste-free life in a beautiful community space.
- La Baraque Free Club Entry — La Baraque, 11th · Fri, Sat 23:00–05:00
Free club entry at La Baraque restaurant-bar-club. Dancefloor with 80s hits to today's music.
- Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais — Académie du Climat, Le Marais · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:30
Free workshops, exhibitions and debates in Le Marais.
- Upcycle Clothes in the 10th — La Textilerie, 10th · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–19:30
Sustainable fashion hub in the 10th. Shop curated second-hand gems or learn to upcycle your own clothes in a creative, community-driven space.
- Free Seine Morning Tai Chi — Paris Plages - Arts martiaux, 1st · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–12:00
Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily at Paris Plages, 10:00-12:00, through August 30.
- Meet People Social Paris — O'Sullivans Champs-Élysées, 8th · Fri 19:00–23:00
Social mixer for internationals & locals. Games, music & drinks specials. Make new friends in Paris.
Saturday
- Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd — Le Truskel, 2e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 19:00–05:00
Free entry to Le Truskel, Paris iconic indie rock club in the 2nd arrondissement, open Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00.
- Porte de Vanves Flea Market — Puces de la Porte de Vanves, 14th · Sat 07:00–14:00
Open-air vintage flea market every Saturday, 07:00-14:00. Free entry, antiques, décor and collectibles.
- FreeArtinBelleville — PavillonCarrédeBaudouin, Belleville · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–18:00
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- Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops — cesure paris, 5e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00–23:00
Solidary canteen, open-access workshops and community cultural hub in the 5th arrondissement.
- Free Midnight Jazz Jam Fri and Sat — Duc des Lombards, 1er · Fri, Sat 00:00–04:00
Legendary midnight jazz jams. Experience world-class musicians for free after hours in Paris's most iconic jazz club (Fri/Sat).
- Free Language Exchange Tue & Sat — Polyglot Club Paris, 13e · Tue, Sat 20:00–02:00
The ultimate international meetup. Practice any language for free with hundreds of locals and expats in a friendly, social bar setting.
- Afro Groove Free Guestlist — Movida Club, 19th · Sat 23:30–06:00
Free guestlist for Afrobeat, dancehall & amapiano night. Requires Shotgun subscription for access.
- Old School Party 90s-2000s — Hide Châtelet, 1st · Sat 22:00–05:00
Free 90s & 2000s hits night at Hide Châtelet pub-club. Dancefloor & DJ sets in central Paris.
- Affordable Community Culture in the 11th — La Maison des Métallos, 11e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 14:00–19:00
Public debates, exhibitions and affordable shows
- Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia — La Ressourcerie Créative, Alésia · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00–19:00
Second-hand goods and workshops
- Fix Your Bike With Local Mechanics — La Cycklette, 11e · Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–19:00
Participatory self-repair, parts and advice
- Saturday Organic Market in Batignolles — Marché Biologique des Batignolles, Batignolles · Sat 07:00–14:30
Direct-from-producer organic food market in the 17th arrondissement.
- Free Contemporary Art in the 19th — Frac Île-de-France Le Plateau, 19e · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:00–19:00
Free art exhibitions
- Free Zero-Waste Resource Library — La Maison du Zéro Déchet, 12e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–20:00
The ultimate eco-lifestyle hub. Discover free workshops, a sustainable café, and everything you need for a waste-free life in a beautiful community space.
- La Baraque Free Club Entry — La Baraque, 11th · Fri, Sat 23:00–05:00
Free club entry at La Baraque restaurant-bar-club. Dancefloor with 80s hits to today's music.
- Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais — Académie du Climat, Le Marais · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:30
Free workshops, exhibitions and debates in Le Marais.
- Free Museum Night Monthly — Bourse de Commerce, Les Halles · Sat 17:00–21:00
Free late opening on the first Saturday of every month from 5 PM to 9 PM. Experience contemporary art for free.
- Upcycle Clothes in the 10th — La Textilerie, 10th · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–19:30
Sustainable fashion hub in the 10th. Shop curated second-hand gems or learn to upcycle your own clothes in a creative, community-driven space.
Sunday
- Cinéma du Panthéon Free Screenings — Cinéma du Panthéon, 5th · Sun 12:00–22:00
Enjoy a weekly schedule of independent and international films. All screenings are presented in their original language
- Sunday Organic Market on Raspail — Marché Biologique Raspail, 6e · Sun 07:00–14:30
Paris's most chic organic market. Rub shoulders with locals while browsing premium bio produce. Free entry to the ultimate Sunday morning foodie experience.
- Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia — La Ressourcerie Créative, Alésia · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00–19:00
Second-hand goods and workshops
- Free Contemporary Art in the 19th — Frac Île-de-France Le Plateau, 19e · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:00–19:00
Free art exhibitions
- Free Sunday Fitness Until Sep 13 — Paris Sport Dimanches Estivaux, 8e · Sun 10:00–12:00
Free coach-led outdoor fitness sessions in Paris parks every Sunday morning through September 13.
- Free Seine Morning Tai Chi — Paris Plages - Arts martiaux, 1st · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–12:00
Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily at Paris Plages, 10:00-12:00, through August 30.
Monday
- Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais — Académie du Climat, Le Marais · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:30
Free workshops, exhibitions and debates in Le Marais.
- Free Seine Morning Tai Chi — Paris Plages - Arts martiaux, 1st · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–12:00
Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily at Paris Plages, 10:00-12:00, through August 30.
Tuesday
- Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd — Le Truskel, 2e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 19:00–05:00
Free entry to Le Truskel, Paris iconic indie rock club in the 2nd arrondissement, open Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00.
- FreeArtinBelleville — PavillonCarrédeBaudouin, Belleville · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00–18:00
Freeexhibitionsandculturalevents
- Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops — cesure paris, 5e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00–23:00
Solidary canteen, open-access workshops and community cultural hub in the 5th arrondissement.
- Free Language Exchange Tue & Sat — Polyglot Club Paris, 13e · Tue, Sat 20:00–02:00
The ultimate international meetup. Practice any language for free with hundreds of locals and expats in a friendly, social bar setting.
- Fresh Food Market Tue and Fri — Marché de Belleville, Belleville · Tue, Fri 07:00–13:30
Paris's most vibrant and affordable food market. Incredible prices on fresh produce and a true taste of local neighborhood life every Tuesday and Friday.
- Affordable Community Culture in the 11th — La Maison des Métallos, 11e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 14:00–19:00
Public debates, exhibitions and affordable shows
- Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia — La Ressourcerie Créative, Alésia · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00–19:00
Second-hand goods and workshops
- Free Zero-Waste Resource Library — La Maison du Zéro Déchet, 12e · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–20:00
The ultimate eco-lifestyle hub. Discover free workshops, a sustainable café, and everything you need for a waste-free life in a beautiful community space.
- Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais — Académie du Climat, Le Marais · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00–23:30
Free workshops, exhibitions and debates in Le Marais.
- Upcycle Clothes in the 10th — La Textilerie, 10th · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00–19:30
Sustainable fashion hub in the 10th. Shop curated second-hand gems or learn to upcycle your own clothes in a creative, community-driven space.
- Free Seine Morning Tai Chi — Paris Plages - Arts martiaux, 1st · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00–12:00
Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong daily at Paris Plages, 10:00-12:00, through August 30.
Every day
- Free Seine Swimming Sites — Nage en Seine - Ville de Paris, 4th · Every day 08:00–18:00
Official Seine swimming with lifeguards and water-quality checks at Bras Marie, Bercy and Grenelle.
- Free Friday Cinema 13th — Mairie du 13e - Cinéma en plein air, 13th · Every day 21:00–23:30
Free Friday cinema in parks Jul 24–Aug 14. 3 rotating parks, no reservation needed.
- Free Entry Before 1 AM at Duplex — Le Duplex, 16th · Every day 23:00–01:00
Free entry before 01:00 AM. Proper attire required. Iconic club near Arc de Triomphe.
- Late Night Free Entry at Badaboum — Badaboum, Bastille · Every day 23:30–01:00
Free entry before 01:00 AM for CH!CK community nights. Hip Hop & Afro beats in Bastille.
- Free Retro Games Near Les Halles — Reset Bar, 1er · Every day 17:00–01:00
Retro gaming heaven! Grab a drink and get free, unlimited access to vintage arcade machines and classic consoles in a cool Les Halles basement.
- Women's Free Entry at Bridge — Bridge Club, 8th · Every day 23:59–01:00
Free entry for women before 01:00 AM with invitation. Located under the iconic Pont Alexandre III.
- Free Entry Guest List at Mila — Mila Club Paris, Bastille · Every day 23:00–00:00
Free entry before midnight with online ticket. Vibrant Bastille club with house & techno.
- Three Free Rock Gigs Every Night — Supersonic, Bastille · Every day 19:00–02:00
Three free rock concerts every single night. The heart of Bastille's indie scene with a high-energy atmosphere and unbeatable late-night vibes.
Frequently asked questions
What is free in Paris on Wednesday?
On Wednesday: Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd, FreeArtinBelleville and Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops, and 17 more on this page.
What is free in Paris on Thursday?
On Thursday: Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd, FreeArtinBelleville and Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops, and 16 more on this page.
What is free in Paris on Friday?
On Friday: Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd, Arts et Métiers Free entrance and FreeArtinBelleville, and 21 more on this page.
What is free in Paris on Saturday?
On Saturday: Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd, Porte de Vanves Flea Market and FreeArtinBelleville, and 23 more on this page.
What is free in Paris on Sunday?
On Sunday: Cinéma du Panthéon Free Screenings, Sunday Organic Market on Raspail and Thrift and Upcycling in Alésia, and 11 more on this page.
What is free in Paris on Monday?
On Monday: Free Climate Workshops in Le Marais, Free Seine Morning Tai Chi and Free Seine Swimming Sites, and 7 more on this page.
What is free in Paris on Tuesday?
On Tuesday: Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd, FreeArtinBelleville and Student-Friendly Canteen and Workshops, and 16 more on this page.