'Tis the Season in Paris: Christmas Cheer, Music, Sports, and Icy Adventures Await

Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris this week, from today, Saturday, December 27, right through the weekend. Paris is sparkling with post-Christmas magic, blending holiday cheer, music, sports, and icy adventures—perfect for shaking off that Boxing Day haze.

Kick off today with Broadway Symphonic at Salle Pleyel, where 120 artists deliver the greatest musical hits like Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables in a symphonic explosion—shows at 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. Sortiraparis raves about this holiday highlight. Music lovers, head underground to Halo at 12 Rue Saint-Sauveur for Heclipse Presents featuring Aaliyahnelle and Bamao Yendé starting at 10 p.m.—expect electrifying vibes till late, though dress sharp as entry isn't guaranteed. Dance fans, groove into Tarraxo Urbankiz SBK near Paris, a festive kizomba party with champagne and twinkling Christmas lights.

Glide into winter fun at the Grand Palais Ice Rink under its massive glass roof—the world's largest indoor rink boasts a giant Eiffel Tower centerpiece, hot chocolate, and a food terrace, open daily through January 7. Sortiraparis calls it iconic. Families, the Louvre stays open late tonight through January 3, letting you wander masterpieces under festive glow—book tickets now. Stroll ongoing Christmas markets like the Enchanted Forest at City Hall with Made in Paris artisans, the Eiffel Tower Village on Quai Jacques Chirac for gourmet treats till January 4, or La Défense's 30th edition wrapping up tomorrow with 300 chalets, ice rink, and Santa visits.

Tomorrow, Sunday the 28th, catch the Ligue Nationale de Basket All Star Game at Accor Arena—a slam-dunk family spectacle with top players and shows. Notre-Dame's charming market in Square René Viviani runs through Christmas Day flashbacks, but savor mulled wine echoes at Montmartre or Saint-Germain-des-Prés spots lingering into the new year.

Extend the thrill at Jardin d'Acclimatation's Festival des Lanternes: Le Japon en Lumières with 2,000 glowing lanterns evoking Tokyo till March. Catch Curiosité, a hip-hop circus fusion at Palais des Congrès through December 31, or Pomme's Le petit cirque at Bouffes du Nord starting tomorrow. Notre-Dame de Paris musical returns to Palais des Congrès through January 4 for epic nostalgia.

Paris pulses with joy—bundle up, dive in, and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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