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What to do in Paris from 12 to 18 October 2026
From Villa SoPi on rue Condorcet, South Pigalle, rue des Martyrs and Montmartre are within easy walking distance. This week, the MaMA festival brings live music to the neighbourhood.
✨ Highlights of the week
MaMA Music: discover new artists at La Cigale
The MaMA festival takes over Pigalle and Montmartre. La Cigale’s announced lineup includes Anaïs Cardot, Joha Wallas, Kissed and Ofé.
📅 14 October 2026
🕒 From 7 p.m., according to the schedule
📍 La Cigale, 120 boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris 18e
🎟️ One-day pass from €29; admission subject to capacity
🔗 https://lacigale.fr/evenements/mama-music-convention-2026/
MaMA Music: festival finale
For the final night, La Cigale lists Édouard Bielle, Tout le monde s’appelle Clara, Louve and Vulax. An excellent chance to discover new music.
📅 16 October 2026
🕒 Evening concerts; check individual set times
📍 La Cigale, 120 boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris 18e
🎟️ One-day pass from €29; admission subject to capacity
🔗 https://lacigale.fr/evenements/mama-music-convention-2026/
Storytelling and music at Jacqueline de Romilly Library
Enjoy a free, public presentation of musical stories developed during multicultural workshops, combining storytelling and guitar near Porte de Montmartre.
📅 17 October 2026
🕒 10:30 a.m.–noon
📍 Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly, 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre, Paris 18e
🎟️ Free admission
📅 Your day-by-day guide
Monday 12 October — A stroll along rue des Martyrs
Start the week browsing the food shops and lively storefronts of rue des Martyrs, just a short walk from Villa SoPi.
📅 12 October 2026
🕒 Self-guided walk; shop hours vary
📍 Rue des Martyrs, Paris 9e
🎟️ Free walk; purchases extra
🔗 https://parisjetaime.com/article/rue-des-martyrs-a709
Tuesday 13 October — Discover the Musée de la Vie romantique
Explore a historic house devoted to nineteenth-century artistic and literary life in the Nouvelle Athènes neighbourhood. Check admission details before visiting.
📅 13 October 2026
🕒 Check opening hours and availability
📍 Musée de la Vie romantique, 16 rue Chaptal, Paris 9e
🎟️ Check admission conditions
🔗 https://museevieromantique.paris.fr/
Wednesday 14 October — MaMA Music: discover new artists at La Cigale
The MaMA festival takes over Pigalle and Montmartre. La Cigale’s announced lineup includes Anaïs Cardot, Joha Wallas, Kissed and Ofé.
📅 14 October 2026
🕒 From 7 p.m., according to the schedule
📍 La Cigale, 120 boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris 18e
🎟️ One-day pass from €29; admission subject to capacity
🔗 https://lacigale.fr/evenements/mama-music-convention-2026/
Thursday 15 October — MaMA Music: Thursday's concerts
Continue discovering emerging artists around Pigalle. La Cigale lists Creamy G, Ritual X, Absolem and Merveille for Thursday.
📅 15 October 2026
🕒 Evening concerts; check individual set times
📍 La Cigale, 120 boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris 18e
🎟️ One-day pass from €29; admission subject to capacity
🔗 https://lacigale.fr/evenements/mama-music-convention-2026/
Friday 16 October — MaMA Music: festival finale
For the final night, La Cigale lists Édouard Bielle, Tout le monde s’appelle Clara, Louve and Vulax. An excellent chance to discover new music.
📅 16 October 2026
🕒 Evening concerts; check individual set times
📍 La Cigale, 120 boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris 18e
🎟️ One-day pass from €29; admission subject to capacity
🔗 https://lacigale.fr/evenements/mama-music-convention-2026/
Saturday 17 October — Storytelling and music at Jacqueline de Romilly Library
Enjoy a free, public presentation of musical stories developed during multicultural workshops, combining storytelling and guitar near Porte de Montmartre.
📅 17 October 2026
🕒 10:30 a.m.–noon
📍 Bibliothèque Jacqueline de Romilly, 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre, Paris 18e
🎟️ Free admission
Sunday 18 October — Sunday in Montmartre
Finish the week with a walk to Place des Abbesses, Montmartre’s winding streets and panoramic views over Paris. No show schedule to follow.
📅 18 October 2026
🕒 Self-guided walk
📍 Place des Abbesses et quartier Montmartre, Paris 18e
🎟️ Free walk
🔗 https://parisjetaime.com/article/montmartre-a742
🌿 Our local tip
Before the concerts, explore rue des Martyrs and the quiet streets of Nouvelle Athènes. For MaMA, check ticketing and venue capacity: a festival pass does not guarantee entry to every concert.
