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Brasserie Casel: La Nouvelle Garde opens a chic, old-school restaurant in the 1st arrondissement.

La Nouvelle Garde returns to the capital with Brasserie Casel, just steps from the Théâtre du Châtelet. The new spot puts aged meat in the spotlight, among other things, in a setting inspired by the world of the performing arts.

Baby Concerts: musical moments for the littlest ones and their families in Paris

The Lamoureux Orchestra’s Baby Concerts offer 30 minutes of music for children aged 0 to 5. Discover the 2026–2027 dates at the Théâtre de l’Atelier, Salle Gaveau and Seine Musicale, with tickets starting at €10.

Jazz Seeds: concerts for children at 38Riv in Paris

During the Toussaint school holidays, the Graines de jazz festival is putting on concerts for children at 38Riv in the Marais. From October 28 to 30, 2026, the final events include a film concert for ages 4 and up and two programs for ages 7 and up.

Évasion Verte: the treetop adventure course at Parc Floral de Paris, for ages 3 and up

Évasion Verte at the Parc Floral de Paris now welcomes children aged 3 to 5 on the Les Coccinelles course. Nine low-to-the-ground activities complement the four courses open to children aged 6 and up for the 2026 season.

At the 19M, a workshop for children with Sofía Bonilla Otoya

On October 31 and November 7, 2026, children aged 8–12 will create a ribbon accessory with Sofía Bonilla Otoya at the Galerie du 19M in Paris. The 1-hour-15-minute workshop costs €15 and requires booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Birthday party at BAM Karaoke: packages for kids and teens in Paris

BAM Karaoke Box offers private-room birthday parties in Paris for children aged 5–17: two hours of karaoke, drinks and cake, with or without a host. Three packages are listed, starting at €35 per participant.

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.

The Dilemma of Choice at the Gaîté Montparnasse in 2026

L’Embarras du choix, interactive comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, is on at the Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris in 2026. The audience decides the rest of the story.

Singin’ in the Rain at the Lido in Paris until June 2027

Singin’ in the Rain is playing at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris from September 17, 2026, to June 27, 2027. Ashley Day, Maddie Waller and Charlie Waddell star in this production by Robert Carsen.

Vibration at the Bormann Circus: a show where emotions take shape

From November 6 to 21, 2026, Vibration brings together dance, circus, theater and original music at Cirque Bormann in Paris. Solar Création makes emotions the guiding thread of this immersive show.

Lionel Sabatté Exhibition at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: when animals reclaim their wild side

The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris presents the exhibition "What Remains" by Lionel Sabatté, running from October 15, 2026, to February 21, 2027. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and tapestries explore the animal figure, materiality, and the cycles of life.

Paris Games Week 2026: dates, schedule, games to try and tickets

Try Marvel’s Wolverine, play Nintendo and SEGA games, watch esports competitions or meet Inoxtag: Paris Games Week 2026 runs from October 22 to 25 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. From the schedule to opening times and ticket prices, find the highlights and practical information you need to plan your visit to the video game show.

Céleste Richard‑Zimmermann: at the Palais de Tokyo, broken columns to question the monuments

At the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Céleste Richard-Zimmermann makes the symbols of authority wobble around a broken column. Her exhibition “Not all columns have a heart of stone” blends sculptures, paintings and sound works in a setting that evokes an abandoned quarry, from October 21, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

Paul Kodjo — Photoromance: Abidjan's photoromances are on display at the Palais de Tokyo

Paul Kodjo photographs a Côte d’Ivoire in transition, between love stories and Abidjan nights. His images and his photoromans form "Photoromance", an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, co-produced with the Rencontres d’Arles and presented from 21 October 2026 to 14 February 2027.

Sonia Gomes — Wild Heart: Textile sculptures at the Palais de Tokyo

Sonia Gomes shapes memory by assembling fabrics, ropes, and found objects. At Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Brazilian artist presents "Cœur sauvage," a sculpture-focused show dedicated to transmission and its Afro-Brazilian heritage, on view from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Ali Cherri at the Palais de Tokyo — Today is OK: cinema and sculptures exploring the vulnerability of soldiers

Que fait la guerre à ceux qui la mènent ? Ali Cherri explores the vulnerability of soldiers with “Today is OK,” his exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Sculpture and installations extend this reflection around his film “La Sentinelle,” featuring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Éric Cantona.

Valérie John at the Palais de Tokyo — Indigo, memory and textiles between Martinique and Senegal

At the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, indigo blue tells stories of materials and territories. The exhibition “I telman nwè ki i blé” by Valérie John brings together paper, fabrics, and installations to forge links between Martinique and Senegal, from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Palais de Tokyo : You and your crew, the exhibition exploring creativity far from the big cities

You and your crew, a group exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, explores artistic creation outside the major urban centers from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. About twenty works, often produced for the occasion, probe the links between artists, places of residence and the ways of working together — an invitation to rethink where and how art is born.

Enghien-les-Bains Thermal Baths Free This Weekend

The Enghien-les-Bains Thermal Baths are opening their doors for free in Val-d'Oise for the inaugural edition of Thermal Immersions. In need of some comfort? It’s a chance to go behind the scenes of a spa cure on the edge of Paris, on October 24 and 25, 2026. Be sure to register for free.

Louvre on All Saints’ Day: reservations required, even for free admission.

From October 17 to November 1, 2026, the Louvre will require reservations, even for those eligible for free admission, with exceptions. How to plan your visit and cancel a free ticket that has become unnecessary?