Halloween experience guide

The Musée de l’Illusion de Paris: a family outing where nothing is as it seems.

The Museum of Illusions, located in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, in the Châtelet-Les Halles district, welcomes you to visit with family or friends all year round. Get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you plunge into the fascinating world of illusion, where all your senses will be turned upside down…

Halloween 2026: the Forest of Terror at Sherwood Parc, France’s largest adventure park

From October 1 to November 1, 2026, Sherwood Parc, France’s largest adventure park, turns into Halloween country in Viarmes, Val-d’Oise. On October 24, 29, 30 and 31, enjoy family-friendly daytime activities and four evening sessions from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monsters in the woods, shows, face painting, and sweets will pace these gatherings. When night falls, the nocturnal accrobranche and a 500-meter haunted trail set a chilling medieval mood.

Caravaggio In Tenebris: a Halloween in virtual reality at the Micro-Folie des Mureaux

Caravaggio’s shadows make an appearance at Halloween: on Friday, October 30, 2026, the Micro-Folie des Mureaux presents Caravaggio In Tenebris. Free with advance booking, this virtual reality experience is open to teenagers and adults aged 14 and over, in groups of up to four people.

Halloween at Parc Astérix: We Tried the Forest of No Return

Halloween at Parc Astérix goes beyond the park gates with La Forêt sans Retour, an open-air haunted trail to experience during Peur sur le Parc, in Plailly, Oise, through November 8, 2026. We tried it after dark.

Halloween 2026: A Werewolf Night at Domaine de Maffliers

The Domaine de Maffliers is hosting a Werewolf dinner led by actors on October 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. An evening at the château for ages 12 and up, with stay packages and a separate Kids Club.

Halloween 2026 at École Ducasse: A spellbinding cooking workshop for teens in Paris

For Halloween 2026, teens take the plunge into the kitchen! On Wednesday, October 28, the École Ducasse Paris Studio, in the 16th arrondissement, offers 'Sortilèges en cuisine'—a two-hour workshop to whip up a pumpkin risotto and personalized cookies. A tasty outing during the Toussaint holidays!

Halloween 2026 at Hoxton Paris: A Night in Hell with DJ sets and costumes required

For Halloween 2026, The Hoxton, Paris invites you to the gates of hell! On Saturday, October 31, the 2nd arrondissement hotel teams up with the Rochemusique collective for an electro night in a red-and-black backdrop. The lineup includes DJ sets, a surprise guest, and a costume requirement, from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Halloween 2026 at Public House: Black burgers and a DJ set at Divine House

For Halloween 2026, Public House and its hidden bar Divine House,near the Opéra in Paris, pull out all the stops! From October 23 to 31, get ready for black burgers, pumpkin mac & cheese, and other seasonal treats. In the basement, a DJ night awaits you until 2 a.m. on October 31.

Halloween 2026 at Amanie: Children's workshops, a quiz, a blind test and spellbinding cocktails in Paris

For Halloween 2026, Amanie is pulling out all the stops from October 23 to November 1! On the schedule: kids’ workshops during brunch, a quiz night, a Halloween-themed trivia challenge, and a Bloody Pumpkin cocktail offered to guests in costume on October 31. The perfect Halloween celebration for family or friends, depending on what you’re after.

Halloween 2026 at Babille: A divination-themed evening, a festive dinner and a DJ set until 5 a.m. in Paris

What if the cards predicted a sleepless Halloween night? On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Babille, the festive brewery on the Grands Boulevards in Paris, is staging “La Nuit de l’Oracle.” Expect à la carte dining, table-to-table divination readings, and a DJ set running until 5 a.m., all set in a candlelit, enigmatic atmosphere.

Halloween 2026 at Back to Back: Burgers, cult classics and unlimited candy

How about spending Halloween 2026 in front of a great film, with a smash burger in hand? On Saturday, October 31, Back to Back, in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, is throwing a cinema-burger night titled 'Smash & Scream'. Expect two cult classics, all-American burgers, and unlimited candy!

Halloween 2026 at Le Champo cinema: 6 horror films for a sleepless night in Paris

And what if you spent Halloween night in a dark cinema? On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Le Champo cinema, in the Latin Quarter of Paris, is hosting a special night featuring six horror films spread across two programs. Witches, the undead, serial killers and extraterrestrial clowns are waiting for you until dawn!

Halloween 2026 at Hasard Ludique: A spine-tingling electro night in the depths of the ocean

For Halloween 2026, Le Hasard Ludique in Paris draws you into the depths! On Saturday, October 31, the La Houle collective is hosting a club night themed around sea creatures, featuring DJ sets in house, bass, and UK garage, wild animations, and spooky costumes.

Parc de l'Étrange 2026 at Parc André-Citroën: our verdict and photos

The Park of the Strange takes over the André-Citroën Park in Paris from October 16 to 31, 2026. We tested this Halloween stroll amid fog, sets, and performers: here are our photos and verdict, with a few caveats about price and crowds.

Halloween 2026: Silentium, The Dark Dreams' new terrifying immersive experience (93)

Want a truly terrifying Halloween experience? We’re heading to The Darks Dreams Paris, which is offering a new "immersive adventure" that blends immersive theatre, an escape game, and a labyrinth, running until November 3, 2026.

Halloween 2026 in La Défense: Tons of activities on the esplanade of the Grande Arche

For Halloween 2026, Paris La Défense becomes a playground for kids and big kids alike! On October 30 and 31, a 150-square-meter haunted maze filled with zombies takes over the forecourt, accompanied by a free makeup booth and pumpkin-carving workshops. Also on the menu: a nocturnal tour of Zoo Art Show in the dark and a zombie-hunting video game experience at TOCA Social.

Halloween 2026 in Paris: Dracula, the Catacombs, and Terrifying Tales at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves

For Halloween 2026, the Grand Hôtel des Rêves in Paris's 5th arrondissement is offering nine nighttime events from October 23 to 31. On the menu: a one-hour immersive parcours, with four stories to choose from among several unsettling tales, featuring Dracula, the Paris catacombs, and the Beast of Gévaudan. An experience open to ages 12 and up, for those who love to be scared.

Halloween 2026 in Paris: A full day of family activities at the Maurice Genevoix Library

For Halloween 2026, the Maurice Genevoix Library in Paris’s 18th arrondissement is staging a free day on Saturday, October 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Treasure hunts, creative workshops, readings, a movie screening, and an escape game in a haunted house will welcome children of all ages.

Halloween 2026 in Paris: A crime investigation set in the Louis XIV era, with a scavenger hunt at Les Halles.

For Halloween 2026, the Halles de Paris become the stage for a mysterious criminal case. On Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m., a scavenger hunt invites participants to investigate a string of disappearances that took place under Louis XIV’s reign. In teams of 3 to 6, players will need to observe, think, and unmask the culprit. An offbeat outing to discover for ages 15 and up!

Halloween 2026 in Paris: A macabre stroll through the streets of Belleville

For Halloween 2026, the Belleville neighborhood in Paris reveals its darkest stories during an offbeat guided tour. Part urban legends, part historical anecdotes, this macabre walk invites the curious to discover a different side of this popular district in the capital.