Autumn guide exhibition

150th Anniversary Expo: the gigantic, free street-art exhibition takes over a former Zara storefront spanning 2,400 square meters.

The 150th Expo is back, reviving the spirit of the Cabaret du Chat Noir at the former Zara store in Denfert-Rochereau, in Paris's 14th arrondissement. The works of hundreds of urban artists await you free of charge from October 3 to 25, 2026. This year they partner with StreetArt Denfert to offer you no fewer than three floors of discoveries. Note that entry is by free registration—reserve your spots!

Tiny Lives: the Centre Pompidou’s Panthéon exhibition unfolds

The Tiny Lives exhibition takes over the entire nave of the Panthéon, in Paris's 5th arrondissement, from September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027. About thirty artists from the Centre Pompidou's collections tell the stories of anonymous lives, at the foot of the nation’s great figures. Discover the images from this show that let you rediscover the monument in a different light.

At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.

Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking.

Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris

Fashion photography takes over the Musée des Arts Décoratifs with an exhibition devoted to Rafael Pavarotti. From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, more than 200 color prints trace the Brazilian photographer's career for the first time in France and engage with the museum's photography collections.

Bombes Météo: our photos from the street-art exhibition that aims to draw attention to climate disasters

For its autumn show, the Nature Forte Gallery in Paris brings together about twenty urban artists. Titled “Weather Bombs,” this free, collective installation aims to raise awareness of climate catastrophes and, more broadly, the current ecological crisis. The exhibition runs in Paris’s 10th arrondissement until October 3, 2026, inviting visitors to view works by Clément Herrmann, Djalouz, Beton Spirit, and Greg Deniaw.

Exhibition The Fabric of the Artist at the Bourdelle Museum: what clothes reveal about the great artists — our photos

The Bourdelle Museum in Paris will present The Fabric of the Artist, from September 23, 2026 to January 24, 2027, an exhibition devoted to artists’ clothing and their public image. More than 50 textile pieces, accessories and worn objects reveal how blouses, costumes and flamboyant outfits helped shape their identities, from Rosa Bonheur to Sonia Delaunay.

Cézanne and Us at the Grand Palais: our photos from the blockbuster exhibition

Le Grand Palais hosts Cezanne and Us, a major retrospective conceived with the Centre Pompidou, the Musée d'Orsay and the Orangerie. Bringing together 174 masterpieces and numerous works by key figures of modern art, the show traces the imprint of the Aix-en-Provence artist from September 23, 2026 to January 17, 2027.

Ritz Paris: a free exhibition by 18 young photographers for Paris Photo 2026

On the occasion of Paris Photo 2026, the Ritz Paris will host, from November 13 to 16, a free exhibition imagined in collaboration with Gobelins Paris. Eighteen students in Photo-Vidéo deliver an unprecedented view of the palace on Place Vendôme.

Underline, the living space with a free exhibition spanning 2,000 m2 beneath the Petite Ceinture, is being unveiled.

Underline opens its eleven railway vaults to the public on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This 2,000-square-metre creative workshop puts materiality and crafts in the spotlight, with a free exhibition featuring 40 artists, a shop, workshops, and a cafe-bar.

Perfumes, paintings, and costumes: Fragonard marks its centennial with an exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris

For its centenary, Fragonard leaves Grasse for Paris and takes over the Monnaie de Paris from November 13, 2026 to January 10, 2027. More than 250 works and objects, from perfumes to costumes, trace the house’s history and its know-how in an exhibition to see... and to smell.

Monet, painting time at the Orangerie Museum: the must-see exhibition about the instant and the Water Lilies

At the Orangerie Museum, the Monet: Painting Time exhibition probes how the Impressionist master captures time. From the early plein‑air canvases to the monumental Water Lilies, discover how Claude Monet translates the moment, duration, and the changing landscape, on view from September 30, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

Eva Gonzalès exhibition at the Petit Palais: our photos from the retrospective

The Petit Palais presents Eva Gonzalès’s first major retrospective, in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. Nearly 100 works by Manet’s sole pupil are on view until January 24, 2027, and we take you there in photos.

Exploring Magic: a free, mystical exhibition that enchants the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Envie d'une parenthèse féerique au cœur de la capitale ? From September 25 to November 25, 2026, the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery unveils Exploring Magic, a group exhibition bringing together artists from around the world to explore the myths and folklores of the five continents. A captivating artistic journey to discover in Paris's 7th arrondissement. The opening reception on September 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM BY REGISTRATION.

A design exhibition traverses the Arc de Triomphe, arriving at its acroterion, during Paris Design Week 2026.

The Tempest sweeps the Arc de Triomphe from September 9 to October 4, 2026. Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau curates a route through sculpture, installation, and design, with exclusive access up to the monument’s parapet during Paris Design Week.

KABRALA: Ai Huang's photographic exhibition at La Lison Gallery in Paris

La Lison gallery hosts KABRALA, Ai Huang's first solo exhibition in France, running from September 3 to October 10, 2026. Located in Paris's 10th arrondissement, this series of silver-gelatin self-portraits explores the body, identity, and the transformations of images produced in the darkroom.

Le Large opens its doors on Île Seguin with the Imaginary Engine exhibition.

The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027.

This free fashion exhibition dedicated to footwear is opening at Printemps Haussmann.

Talons, sneakers, loafers or shoes that have become works of art: the shoe is unveiled from every angle at Printemps Haussmann. From September 9 to October 28, 2026, the free exhibition Pas à Pas unfolds a journey in 11 sections, weaving together fashion, history and contemporary creations.

Jean Faucheur: around 200 drawings by the urban artist on display in Paris's 13th arrondissement

Considered one of the pioneers of urban art in France, Jean Faucheur is being celebrated this fall by the Mathgoth gallery. Mark your calendars for September 24 to October 24, 2026 to discover Jean Faucheur’s new exhibition. Titled “à suivre” (To Be Continued), the installation will showcase around 200 drawings he has produced since 2022.

Mika Ninagawa: The pop, poetic universe of the Japanese artist on display at the Grand Palais

Le Grand Palais invites Mika Ninagawa and her collective of associate creators EiM for an unprecedented European exhibition, titled "Alive with Shadows." From 16 December 2026 to 21 March 2027, discover the pop, poetic world of this leading figure in Japanese visual arts.

Théo Mercier and Thomas Houseago: a free joint exhibition at Reiffers Initiatives

This fall, Reiffers Initiatives shines a spotlight on two rising contemporary artists. Head to Paris’s 17th arrondissement to explore the artistic worlds of British sculptor Thomas Houseago and French artist Théo Mercier in a joint, free exhibition not to be missed from October 23 to December 12, 2026.