Photo : Salomé Jeager
Welcome to Paris!
Paris pulls out all the stops for its new student crowd with a massive party right in front of the City Hall. Challenge your wits in a custom escape game or just show up for the live sets that promise to turn the esplanade into the city's most vibrant campus.
Hôtel de Ville (Paris 4th)
About
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris hosts the fourth edition of Bienvenue à Paris, a festive event tailored for students across the Île-de-France region. Running from 16:00 to 23:00, the evening features a student village offering resources, an escape game focused on student rights, and a series of live concerts. This event is entirely free of charge and fully wheelchair accessible. Whether you are seeking advice or entertainment, this gathering is the perfect way to navigate student life. Please remember to bring a valid ID to gain entry to the venue.
A festive and friendly 4th edition designed for students, featuring a student village, an escape game, and concerts. Meet us at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris to discover all the best tips, services, and opportunities dedicated to students in the Île-de-France region.
The Program
- A student village to stock up on information and advice;
- An escape game on student rights;
- An exceptional concert by OSCAR EMCH, featuring opening acts by the Créart’UP winners JUNEBUG, ÉOLÎNE, and CASSILY.
The doors for the student village will be open from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The doors for the concerts will be open from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The doors for the escape game will be open from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Note
♿ The Hôtel de Ville in Paris is accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM).
🪪 To access the event, please bring a valid photo ID.
Do not miss this unmissable event of the start of the student year in Paris!
Our take on this event
Join us at the Hôtel de Ville on October 14, 2026, for a comprehensive event designed to support and celebrate the student community. The festivities kick off with a student village, open from 16:00 to 18:00, where you can gather essential information, tips, and explore various opportunities available to students in the Paris region.
As the evening progresses, attendees can engage in an escape game centered on student rights, with access between 18:00 and 19:30. Music lovers can head to the concert area, which opens its doors from 18:00 to 20:00. The lineup features an exceptional performance by OSCAR EMCH, preceded by opening acts from Créart’UP winners JUNEBUG, ÉOLÎNE, and CASSILY.
This event is open to individuals aged 18 and over. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring everyone can participate in the experience. To enter the Hôtel de Ville, you must present a valid form of identification upon arrival.
