Grand événement paris ile de france guide

Nuits de Lumière 2026: a spectacular digital-art festival at the heart of the Château de Vincennes

A festival of luminous and digital installations lands on the doorstep of Paris this fall with the second edition of Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière. From October 15 to November 8, 2026, this nocturnal event invites visitors to wander among immersive and interactive artworks, accompanied by monumental projections!

Design Miami Paris 2026: Karl Lagerfeld’s former home opens its doors to design

Design makes itself at home in Karl Lagerfeld’s former residence! From October 21 to 25, 2026, Design Miami Paris returns to the Hôtel de Maisons in the 7th arrondissement, with an exhibition of rare furniture, art objects, and contemporary creations.

La Défense Christmas Market 2026: Chimène Badi and Gospel in Opening Concert

La Défense's giant Christmas market opens on November 12, 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine, with an opening concert by Chimène Badi on the 13th. Its 300 chalets will stay open until December 31, and the new Le Sommet area will remain open until January 3, 2027.

Le Large on Île Seguin: Moteur Imaginaire opens to the public for free this weekend.

Le Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, opens its doors for free on October 17 and 18, 2026, with pre-registration, hosting Moteur Imaginaire, an exhibition where Renault’s collection intersects with today’s artists until March 7, 2027. We went to check out the venue and here’s everything you need to know.

Mario Kart World at Mondial de l’Auto 2026: tournament and free play, the schedule

Mario Kart World makes its way to the Mondial de l'Auto at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Free play, qualifiers on October 14 and the final on October 16: here are the dates for players and spectators.

Montreal? No—actually: Paris Motor Show 2026 with kids: Miraculous and the activities to look out for

Miraculous encounters, road-safety courses and activities at the booths: here are the must-see events to plan for a family visit to the 2026 Paris Motor Show, from October 13 to 18 in Paris.

Christmas 2026 at Galeries Lafayette: the theme and the unveiling date of the window displays.

It’s going to be a riot of color this Christmas at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann! For the 2026 holiday season, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes charge of the Paris department store’s decorations and invites us into a quirky tale filled with fantastical characters. But what surprises do the animated windows and the famous tree under the Dome have in store? We’ll know by mid-November.

Zombie Walk 2026: the undead take over Paris on November 7

La Zombie Walk Paris returns in 2026 for another free, macabre march: hundreds of undead in makeup shuffle through the streets of the capital on Saturday, November 7, 2026, one week after Halloween.

Paris 20km 2026: route, timings, information and parking before the race

The Paris 20K returns for its 48th edition at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in the 7th arrondissement: 35,000 runners, a free expo village, and a children's race will enliven the weekend of October 9–11, 2026.

Legends Auto Cup 2026: classic cars and events at Linas-Montlhéry

The Auto Legend Cups return to the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome on October 10 and 11, 2026. On the program: on-track sessions, vintage car displays, and meetings with collectors.

Mantes Medieval Festival 2026: the free Middle Ages celebration in Yvelines returns.

La Médiévale de Mantes transforms the city center of Mantes-la-Jolie, in Yvelines, into a medieval town on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 576th Onion Fair: knights, tales, encampments and an artisan market, all free of charge.

Versailles goes dark this Saturday for Night Day 2026.

The Night of Darkness 2026 plunges a slice of Versailles into darkness this Saturday, October 10. On the Place d’Armes, facing the château, astronomy clubs set up their telescopes for a free viewing of the starry sky.

Tuileries Christmas Market 2026: Dates for the gourmet fair

The Tuileries Christmas Market returns to the Tuileries Garden in the 1st arrondissement, with its chalets, rides and treats, from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This year, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market is also back just next door. It’s the perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone.

The Grand Palais' giant ice rink returns for Christmas 2026: ticket sales kick off.

The Grand Palais de Glace, that gigantic, iconic skating rink that sprawls beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is back. Mark your calendars for December 13, 2026 to January 6, 2027 to lace up again on the world's largest indoor ice rink! Ticket sales are set to kick off in mid-October!

Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon 2027: save the dates for May 15–16.

The Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon returns on May 15 and 16, 2027. This second edition links the heritage of Blandy-les-Tours and Provins, offering races from 5 km up to the full marathon and kid-friendly routes.

Paris-Versailles 2027: The Grande Classique Announces Its September 26 Date

The Paris-Versailles race announces its 48th edition for Sunday, September 26, 2027. The Grand Classic links Paris to Versailles, taking in the Côte des Gardes and the Meudon Forest.

Gagny Harvest Festival 2026: activities, local producers and grand parade this weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis

In Gagny, the grape harvest festival feels like a major community celebration. On October 10 and 11, 2026, producers, associations, and residents come together around the grapes, the terroir, the floats, and a guinguette open to all.

Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026 in Paris — here's what's in store for you.

Montmartre’s Harvest Festival returns to the heights of the hill in Paris from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a program packed full of unmissable festivities. Taste Trail, grand parade, closing ball, and of course visits to the famous vines. Here’s what awaits you in Montmartre in the coming days.

Parc de l'Étrange 2026: Halloween Goes to the Movies at Parc André Citroën

The Parc de l'Étrange is back at Parc André Citroën in the 15th arrondissement for a third Halloween edition dedicated to horror cinema, with a longer immersive walk-through to be enjoyed from October 16 to 31, 2026.

Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos

At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship.