# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: An afternoon and evening of activities, performances, and discussion exploring dreams.About this EventCo-sponsored by the and the .To be notified of upcoming Paris Global Center events, we invite you to.—Dreams can be understood as the images and narratives we experience during sleep, as personal or collective aspirations, and as a space for creative experimentation. They shape artistic practices, inform storytelling, and influence how we imagine possible futures.This year’s Nuit de l’Imagination brings together artists and thinkers to approach dreams through performance, discussion, and participatory activities. The event invites audiences of all ages to consider how dreams function in both individual experience and collective life. The evening program centers on a conversation and performance led by Magdalena Stern Baczewska, a current Fellow of the Institute for Ideas and Imagination. She will perform a selection of lullabies at the piano, drawing on this research and her recordings. A discussion with Jordan Stern of BLUESLEEP™ will follow, examining the bridges between music, sleep science, and wellbeing.—PerformersMagdalena Stern Baczewska is an internationally recognized concert pianist, harpsichordist, and educator, currently Senior Lecturer in Music and Director of the Music Performance Program at Columbia University. Alongside her illustrious performance career, she has developed a body of work focused on music and sleep, including her Music for Dreams album series created in collaboration with BLUESLEEP™ researchers.Jordan Stern, MD, is the Founder and Medical Director of the BLUESLEEP™ and a specialist in sleep medicine. A board certified Ear Nose and Throat surgeon fellowship trained in Head and Neck Surgery, he has over 20 years clinical experience. He has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors by the NY Times Magazine every year since 2008. He is an associate adjunct surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology of the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.—ProgramThe afternoon is designed primarily for children and families, with participatory workshops and performances. The evening program shifts to a broader audience, bringing together discussion and a featured musical performance. Guests are welcome to register for either the afternoon or evening program, or attend the full event. See the Agenda below for the full program of activities.—Nuit de l’ImaginationOrganized by the Columbia Global Paris Center and the Institute for Ideas and Imagination, each year the Nuit de l’Imagination chooses a theme of global importance (Climate in 2023, Boredom in 2024, Neighbors in 2025) as a celebration of the work and collaborations that define Reid Hall.VenueThis event will take place in Reid Hall’s Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc, built in 1912 and extensively renovated in 2023 thanks to the generous support of Judith Ginsberg and Paul LeClerc.Reid Hall, the Columbia Global Paris Center, and the Institute for Ideas and Imagination are not responsible for the views and opinions expressed by their speakers and guests.Afternoon (for kids)🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMEmbroidery Workshop (Salle de conférence)Info: Hands-on workshop with Maha Al-Daya, Reid Hall artist-in-residence.🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMChildren’s “Goûter” (Veranda)Info: Complementary snacks and refreshments for children.🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMArt Exhibition (Reid Hall Caféothèque)Info: Ongoing exhibition presented in collaboration with the Caféothèque.🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMYoga (Grande Salle)Info: A family-friendly yoga session led by Ulrika Dezé (Yogamini), introducing relaxation and mindfulness practices.🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMConcert & Workshop (Grande Salle)Info: Interactive musical session for children led by Jordan and Magdalena Stern.🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMTheatrical Performance (Salle de Conférence / Garden)Info: The Compagnie Regarde il neige presents a retelling of "Robinson Crusoe."Evening (headliner)🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMDiscussion & Piano Concert (Grande Salle)Info: A conversation moderated by Magdalena Stern Baczewska and Jordan Stern, followed by a musical performance of lullabies by Magdalena Stern Baczewska.🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMReception (Salle de Conférence)Info: Catered reception (cocktail dînatoire). Please note that this is reserved for concert attendees. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paris/nuit-de-l’imagination-dreams/100001985389506459 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, music, kids, concerts, workshops, business, exhibitions, live-music, health-wellness, conferences, performances, fine-arts, nonprofit, yoga, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Paris - **state**: IL - **country**: France - **location**: Reid Hall - **lat**: 48.8419944 - **long**: 2.331764 - **full address**: Reid Hall, 4 Rue de Chevreuse, Paris, France ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e43579a2e77e96d454ce7744aae0db3f832f539fd30a2692130ae105d75333cd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc78a5ec-gmir.jpg?v=1774116345 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams being held? - **A:** Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Reid Hall, 4 Rue de Chevreuse, Paris, France. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams? - **A:** Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams is organized by Columbia Global Centers | Paris. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nuit de l’Imagination: Dreams is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paris, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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