What to do in Paris on the weekend of April 3-5, 2026?
Complete guide for your weekend in Paris
What to do in Paris the weekend of April 3 to 5, 2026?
The first weekend of April 2026 promises to be particularly full in Paris. Between exhibitions to see before they close, shows, concerts, dance and festive gatherings, the capital offers plenty to put together a real outing program from Friday April 3 to Sunday April 5, 2026. To help you organize your weekend without surprises, here is a selection of events, that do take place during these three days.
Below you will find 12 event ideas, including 4 exhibitions, with for each the name, a short description, the venue and the start and end dates. The whole selection is designed for a tourist stay in Paris, with varied options for daytime and evening outings.
1. Exhibitions not to be missed
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PAUSE | Shun Okada
Description : Solo exhibition by Shun Okada, featuring paintings inspired by early video games. The artist explores the moment when action freezes, with paintings that play on suspension, visual silence and the strangeness of stopped time. A contemporary and sensitive proposal, ideal for an artistic stop in the Marais.
Lieu : Galerie Sato, 58 rue Charlot, Paris 3rd arrondissement
Date de début : March 19, 2026
Date de fin : April 5, 2026 -
Engraving the Imaginary
Description : An exhibition highlighting the art of engraving and graphic imaginaries, to be discovered until the very last day of the weekend. It’s a great option for lovers of printed arts and more intimate forms, in a northern Paris neighborhood conducive to cultural discoveries.
Lieu : 15 rue Hégésippe Moreau, Paris 18th arrondissement
Date de début : March 23, 2026
Date de fin : April 5, 2026 -
The Joël Quayson Exhibition — “How do you feel?”
Description : A photography exhibition on display in Paris until Sunday April 5. The hanging is set in a very current atmosphere, with a sensitive approach to gaze and image that makes it a good stop for an artistic route around the 11th or 20th arrondissement depending on your cultural itinerary of the day.
Lieu : Paris 11th arrondissement
Date de début : February 11, 2026
Date de fin : April 5, 2026 -
Exhibition “Everyone speaks softly. It’s unbearable. We are all going to die.”
Description : A drawing exhibition presented by La Grande Mêlée, with an opening on Friday April 3. The project is part of a collective, neighborhood-oriented approach around dance-drawing. It’s a lively, local and free proposal, perfect for discovering a more confidential side of Parisian creation.
Lieu : Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 bis rue Henri Ribière, Paris 19th arrondissement
Date de début : April 3, 2026
Date de fin : May 2, 2026
2. Shows and theatre for a Parisian evening
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White Nights
Description : A Dostoevsky adaptation at Le Lucernaire, this play follows the encounter of two lonely souls in Saint Petersburg. The promise of intimate, literary and emotional theatre, perfect for a refined evening in the 6th arrondissement.
Lieu : Le Lucernaire, 53 rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Paris 6th arrondissement
Date de début : January 28, 2026
Date de fin : April 5, 2026 -
GRATTE GRATTE
Description : A theatrical creation to discover at Théâtre La Flèche starting on Saturday April 4. The subject, centered on the world of scratch-off games, promises a contemporary show, likely with a sharp, observant tone, in a venue known for its singular programming.
Lieu : Théâtre La Flèche, Paris 11th arrondissement
Date de début : April 4, 2026
Date de fin : June 6, 2026 -
The New Democracy Project, a manifesto for a society without domination
Description : Presented at Théâtre Silvia Monfort, this stage project is part of a reflection on society and power relations. The event runs over three days throughout the weekend and will suit spectators looking for a more political and contemporary appointment.
Lieu : Théâtre Silvia Monfort, 106 rue Brancion, Paris 15th arrondissement
Date de début : April 2, 2026
Date de fin : April 4, 2026 -
Queen Kong
Description : Last days for this play hosted at Théâtre Paris-Villette. Inspired by a youth novel, it tackles themes of freedom, online harassment and rebellious adolescence. A show that may interest both families and fans of engaged theatre.
Lieu : Théâtre Paris-Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris 19th arrondissement
Date de début : March 24, 2026
Date de fin : April 3, 2026
3. Concerts and musical appointments of the weekend
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DJANGO SYMPHONIQUE
Description : Concert devoted to the world of Django Reinhardt, between jazz and orchestral interpretation. A very good choice to start the weekend on an elegant note, in an emblematic venue of the 15th arrondissement.
Lieu : Le Bal Blomet, 33 rue Blomet, Paris 15th arrondissement
Date de début : April 3, 2026
Date de fin : April 3, 2026 -
One More Time / The French Touch night
Description : Night dedicated to the French Touch at Supersonic, promising a very danceable atmosphere to kick off the weekend. This type of programming is ideal if you’re looking for a more festive night out, in a friendly and central setting.
Lieu : Supersonic, 9 rue Biscornet, Paris 12th arrondissement
Date de début : April 3, 2026
Date de fin : April 3, 2026 -
Skarra Mucci & Manudigital in concert
Description : A reggae dancehall live announced at Pan Piper for Saturday April 4. The duo promises an energetic concert, between reggae, dub, hip-hop and bass music. An ideal evening for travelers who like mid-sized venues and high-energy atmospheres.
Lieu : Pan Piper Paris, 4 impasse Lamier, Paris 11th arrondissement
Date de début : April 4, 2026
Date de fin : April 4, 2026 -
Paris Talent Scène 11th edition – Final
Description : An evening of musical discoveries presented by the Paris Anim’ centers of the 19th. This contest highlights young Parisian artists and makes for a pleasant outing if you like fresher, more local and generous formats.
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