Free things to do in Paris today
Today, Wednesday 14 October, there are 20 free things to do in Paris, including Free Seine Swimming Sites, Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd and Free Friday Cinema 13th. Each one is listed with its place and opening hours.
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What can I do for free in Paris today?
There are 20 free things to do in Paris today on Gofy, including Free Seine Swimming Sites, Free Indie Club Entry in the 2nd and Free Friday Cinema 13th.
What is free in Paris this weekend?
19 of these free things are also open on Saturday or Sunday.