LA PLACE - FESTIVAL EN CORPS
HOUSE NIGHT CURATED BY TIJO AIMÉ
With Kapela, Sofia, Mab’ish and Tijo Aimé
Freestyle Villette
Through its commitment to showcasing, sharing, and supporting artists, La Place fosters creativity in all its forms : music, dance, graffiti, visual arts, and film. On December 13, 2025, La Villette invites La Place to curate a house night at Freestyle Villette, offering a carte blanche to Tijo Aimé.
For this special event, Didier Firmin aka Tijo Aimé presents an Atmosphère night celebrating house music in all its diversity and richness. From disco to soulful, Afro, and deep house, the evening will be a musical journey through eras and styles, blending timeless classics with today’s freshest sounds. Tijo Aimé invites Mab’ish, Kapela, and Sofia, key figures of the contemporary scene known for their DJ sets that captivate both dancers and club-goers alike.
Bicycle batteries are not allowed inside the performance hall.
SOFIA
9 pm – 10:30 pm
B2B 1:30 am – 2 am
DJ, dancer, and organizer of Waack in Paris, Sofia left Poland for Paris in 2017 and quickly made her mark on the club scene. From Djoon to Silencio, La Mona, and Summer Dance Forever, she brings a free and vibrant vision of dance.
DJ, dancer, and founder of Waack in Paris, Sofia hails from Poland and moved to Paris in 2017. She has steadily established herself on the Parisian club scene, performing at numerous dance events across Europe. She has played in iconic venues such as Djoon, Silencio (for Kiddy Smile’s Strangé night), and the legendary La Mona party, as well as major international events like Line Up (South Korea), Summer Dance Forever, Nike Own the Floor, Waack the World, and more. A true music enthusiast, Sofia loves to share her world and create unforgettable dance experiences.
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MAB’ISH
10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
B2B 1:30 am – 2 am
A multidisciplinary artist based in Brussels, Mab’ish moves between DJing, production, dance, and choreography. Co-director of the label Beat X Changers, she fosters an inclusive club culture through the events Tap Water Jam and Rise & Shine.
Mab’ish is a French multidisciplinary artist based in Brussels — DJ, producer, dancer, choreographer, and co-director of the label Beat X Changers alongside Rafiki and X_1. Active on both the Parisian and Brussels scenes with the events Tap Water Jam and Rise & Shine, she promotes an inclusive and community-driven club culture. Producing since 2020, she has released on several labels and composed the original soundtrack for Anyway (Kilaï, 2021). As a music curator, she hosts Le Cercle by Mab’ish and a monthly Top 5 on Instagram. A pianist, dancer, and choreographer, she is developing the Oswèla project and recently choreographed Motherless Father by Lefto (2024).
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TIJO AIMÉ
11:30 pm – 12:30 am
B2B 1:30 am – 2 am
An emblematic figure of the Parisian house scene, Tijo Aimé draws his roots from hip-hop culture and discovered house music in the 1990s. Founder of the Atmosphère parties and the Spirit N’move project, he has performed on major French and international stages, blending music and dance with a unique signature style.
Immersed from a young age in hip-hop culture thanks to his DJ and dancer brothers, Tijo discovered house music in the early 1990s through hip-house, which naturally led him to explore house dance. Alongside his dance practice, he developed a deep passion for music, inspired by DJ Deep’s radio shows on Radio Nova. He soon began collecting vinyl records and building his own musical identity. After a trip to New York, he launched the Spirit N’move project in Paris, then founded the Atmosphère parties in 2004, with support from major artists like DJ Deep and DJ Rork. These events played a key role in the rise and structuring of the Parisian house scene. Tijo has performed in iconic Paris venues and shared the stage with renowned international artists. His career has taken him to Sweden, Japan, the UK, and major Parisian stages such as Rex Club, Concrète, and the Weather Festival. Recognized for his musical expertise and deep connection to dance, he is regularly invited to play at leading international house dance events, including Juste Debout, Summer Dance Forever, Flavorama, and Random Circle.
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KAPELA
12:30 am – 1:30 am
B2B 1:30 am – 2 am
Kapela is an international dancer and DJ whose world blends house dance, club culture, and music. A member of the collectives Sérial Stepperz and Wanted Posse, and founder of the Soulful Sunday event, he has established himself as a leading figure in the global house scene. Through his performances, workshops, and DJ sets, he shares a distinctive vision of movement and groove — celebrating freedom, authenticity, and the collective spirit at the heart of house culture.
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Practical information
Freestyle Villette
Metro (subway)
Line 7 - Porte de la Villette
Metro (subway)
Line 7 - Corentin Cariou
Tramway
Line 3b - Porte de la Villette
Bus
Bus 139, 150, 152 - Porte de la Villette
Parking
Q-Park
Philharmonie
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - La Villette
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - Conservatoire
Parking
Cité des Sciences
- This venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- This venue is not accessible to deaf people.
- This venue is partially accessible to people with hearing aids, depending on the program.
- This venue is partially accessible to people who are visually impaired or blind.
- This venue is accessible to people with psychological, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities.
- On-site food service available before and after the show, provided by Soré.
- Several other dining options are available in the park before or after the show — discover them HERE.
Access to the venue is subject to a security check.
- The following are prohibited: all glass containers, sharp or blunt objects, weapons of any kind or imitation weapons, animals (except guide dogs), large bags or luggage, and batteries for electric bikes or scooters.
- Security staff have the final say on which items are permitted inside.
- Bringing food into the performance hall is not allowed.
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