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Eiffel Tower Lights, Musical Mania, & Electro Beats - A Festive Paris Getaway


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Welcome to Things to Do in Paris, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned holiday adventurer, buzzing with energy as we dive into the festive frenzy on this crisp winter Saturday, December 27, 2025. Paris is sparkling like a giant yule log under partly cloudy skies around 5 degrees Celsius—perfect for bundling up and chasing that post-Christmas magic, with twinkling lights and mulled wine scents everywhere setting a cozy, joyful vibe.

Today, kick off with **Broadway Symphonic** at Salle Pleyel, where 120 artists blast hits from the greatest musicals in epic symphonic style—pure theater nerd heaven starting evening shows. Families, glide into the **Grand Palais Ice Rink**, the world's largest indoor skate under a massive Eiffel Tower centerpiece, open all day with hot chocolate on tap. Culture buffs, hit the **Louvre's extended evening openings** till late, wandering masterpieces under holiday glow. For nightlife, catch **Heclipse Presents: Aaliyahnelle and Bamao Yendé** at Halo Bar from 10 PM, a sweaty electro-African beats rave hidden below street level. And don't miss **Catherine Lara et la Cie Kumo** rocking Salle Gaveau at 8:30 PM—violin fireworks meets modern vibes.

Local buzz: Christmas markets like La Défense's giant fair with 300 chalets and ice rink wrap up tomorrow, so hustle! Transit tip—RER lines are festive-packed but running smooth, per Sortiraparis updates. New openings? The enchanted George V Christmas bar slings festive cocktails fireside.

Must-dos today: Stroll the **Eiffel Tower Christmas Village** for artisan gifts and crepes with Iron Lady views, then uncover a hidden gem at **Jardin d'Acclimatation's Japan in Lights**—2,000 lanterns glowing Fuji to Tokyo streets till March. Local tip: Parisians swear by vin chaud from street chalets—sip it slow like a pro, and say "merci" with a wink for that insider nod.

Tomorrow, the Ligue Nationale de Basket All Star Game slams at Accor Arena—hoops hysteria awaits! Tune in for more epic discoveries.

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