Chaillot district

Architecture Days 2026: video mapping, workshops and exhibitions at the Cité de l'Architecture

For National Architecture Days in Paris, the Cité de l’Architecture, located by the Trocadéro, presents a program of video mapping, exhibitions and guided tours from October 15 to 18, 2026.

Last Judgment: an immersive investigation at the Kergorlay-Langsdorff Hotel in Paris

"Last Judgment, Detective Party" invites audiences to take part in the investigation at the Kergorlay-Langsdorff Hotel in Paris's 16th arrondissement, starting October 10, 2026. A criminal case, five detectives, and an audience able to question the characters to uncover the truth.

Meurtre à la bibliothèque et au musée : deux murder parties à la City of Architecture

Two murder parties are coming to the Cité de l’architecture in Paris on October 3 and 31, 2026, with team-based investigations suitable for ages 13 and up.

Cabarets at Chaillot: Moulin Rouge, Crazy Horse and Madame Arthur stage a rare reunion.

Chaillot brings together Moulin Rouge, Crazy Horse Paris, Madame Arthur and a slate of alternative stages in Paris on 24 and 25 September 2026 for two nights dedicated to the many forms of cabaret.

Sigma: Solve a murder mystery in an immersive theater piece at the Kergorlay-Langsdorff Hotel

Attention immersive-theatre fans! Sigma, a crime-room thriller created by 5e Acte, awaits you starting October 2, 2026, and every Friday thereafter, at the Hôtel Kergorlay-Langsdorff in Paris. An interactive show in which attendees chart their own leads to try and identify the killer.

Art Basel 2026: A monumental installation on the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme in Paris

The Forecourt of the Rights of Man, at Trocadéro Square, will host the works of artist Tracey Emin as part of Art Basel’s Off-Site program. Free to view from October 14 to November 1, 2026.

Art Basel Paris 2026: the artist Kennedy Yanko navigates between strength and fragility at the Cité de l'Architecture

The City of Architecture and Heritage is also taking part in Art Basel Paris 2026, hosting an exhibition by contemporary artist Kennedy Yanko, on view from October 16, 2026, to January 3, 2027.

Simone Fattal and Her Mythologies: A Retrospective Exhibition at Paris's Museum of Modern Art

The MAM Paris presents "Cities at the Bottom of a Lake," the first Paris-based monographic exhibition dedicated to Simone Fattal. From September 18, 2026 to January 24, 2027, visitors can admire the paintings, ceramics, collages, and books that span more than five decades of her work.

Exhibition: Kerry James Marshall — a storytelling painter to discover at the Paris Museum of Modern Art

The American artist Kerry James Marshall is in the spotlight at the Museum of Modern Art: his exhibition "The Histories" examines the place of African Americans in U.S. history. A major exhibition not to be missed, running from September 18, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

Art Basel Paris 2026: cinema, dance, sculpture... Alice Diop and Miu Miu take over the Palais d’Iéna

Cinema, photography, sculpture, literature, dance and performance are on display at the Palais d’Iéna for Art Basel Paris 2026. Miu Miu presents "Geste de Consolation", the debut exhibition by Alice Diop, running October 21–25.

Le Petit Chaillot : a classic, indulgent bistro just steps from the Musée de l’Homme and the Palais Galliera

In the heart of the 16th arrondissement, near the Musée de l’Homme and the Palais Galliera, Le Petit Chaillot presents itself as an authentic neighborhood sanctuary for those in search of a local gem that stays true to the classic Parisian bistro vibe.

Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Embassy of Ireland — Hôtel de Breteuil in Paris

For one day, the Embassy of Ireland throws open its doors to the public for free! On Saturday, September 19, 2026, during Heritage Days, head along to discover this embassy housed in the Hôtel de Breteuil.

Knowledge in trompe-l'œil: the historical exhibition on Korean art at the Guimet Museum

Embark on a journey into the art of trompe-l'œil in 18th‑century Korea, with the exhibition "Le savoir en trompe-l'œil," on view at the Guimet Museum from September 16, 2026, to January 4, 2027.

Heritage Days 2026 at Chaillot - National Dance Theatre in Paris, the program

Meet at the Chaillot National Dance Theatre in Paris for Heritage Days on September 19–20, 2026. It’s a great chance to take a closer look at this temple of live performance.

Ace and Co's 2026-2027 cultural season: 8 performances and 1 literary outing to discover!

Theatre, musical show, immersive experience and literature: Ace and Co backs a notably eclectic cultural season in Parisian venues.

Paris: a sound-and-light show at the Trocadéro to mark the Battle of the Chesapeake

This year, the Ministry of the Armed Forces is commemorating the Battle of the Chesapeake, which sealed the French Navy’s victory over the British fleet. To mark the occasion, a free-to-view sound-and-light show is announced for Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Trocadéro. More details to come.

Passy Cemetery, one of Paris's most distinctive cemeteries, facing the Eiffel Tower.

Situated on the edge of the Trocadéro Gardens, Passy Cemetery enjoys a prime location. It’s easy to see why Edouard Manet, Fernandel, and Claude Debussy chose to spend their final days there, with the Eiffel Tower rising above the graves.

This colorful, popular terrace is taking up its summer quarters on the forecourt of the Museum of Modern Art - photos

In the 16th arrondissement, Corail sets up its summer quarters between two heavyweight names in contemporary art. Under the big parasols, the terrace leans on a menu that blends land and sea, with ice-cold drinks and a relaxed vibe that suits Paris’s long, lingering evenings.

La Purple Paris, Futur:O, Sxm Festival... the upcoming nights at Yoyo - Palais de Tokyo

Le Yoyo shakes the basement of the Palais de Tokyo to the rhythm of Parisian nights. Between raw architecture, an XXL screen, immersive scenographies, and a sound system engineered for the dancefloor, this club in the 16th arrondissement welcomes international DJs and artists in a setting that’s as concrete as it is loud... and packed with decibels. Here’s the program.

Bon Entendeur, Feder, Camelphat... the upcoming nights at La Clairière, the open-air venue in Paris's 16th arrondissement

As the sunny days return, La Clairière lights up the Bois de Boulogne nights once more. The outdoor electro hotspot resumes operations on May 22, 2026, kicking off a new season of evenings under the trees, mixing DJ sets, big-name acts, and an open-air dancefloor. Here’s the lineup.