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Festa del Vino: a food festival centered on Italian wine with an all-you-can-eat buffet and DJ sets in Paris

Attention, lovers of Italian cuisine: Festa del Vino celebrates its 10th edition in Paris’s Marais on October 15, 2026. Expect wine tastings, an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet, and a DJ set.

Murder on the Runway: Diamanda Callas transforms Les Bains into a horror cabaret for Halloween!

For Halloween 2026, the legendary Club des Bains in Paris welcomes Murder on the Runway, a wild costume ball blending cabaret, drag shows and DJ sets!

Disco, funk and house until dawn as The Blessed Madonna takes the helm at the Phantom in Paris

Disco Disco invades the Phantom on October 31, 2026 with a star trio: The Blessed Madonna, Danilo Plessow and Tatie Dee. Seven hours of disco, funk and house are on the menu at Bercy.

Brie-Comte-Robert Medieval Festival 2026: our photos and video from the celebration

La Médiévale de Brie-Comte-Robert drew crowds under sunny Seine-et-Marne skies for its 27th free edition, held October 3–4, 2026. Troubadours, druids and minstrels flooded the town center: we were there, and here’s a visual snapshot.

Fontainebleau's guinguette: L'Orangerie marks its closing weekend

The L’Orangerie guinguette in Fontainebleau is winding down its season on the theater square in Seine-et-Marne. DJ night, ping-pong and a final aperitif: its inaugural season wraps up in a festive two-day finale on October 3–4, 2026, with free entry.

Sobo, a vegetarian restaurant with Asian-inspired flavors in Paris's 17th arrondissement

Sobo, the new vegetarian restaurant in Paris’s 17th arrondissement offering Asian-inspired flavors, opens with a quirky idea: vinyl records spinning as you bite into 100% plant-based rolls. Whether you love taking your taste buds on a journey by spotlighting vegetables and other plant-based ingredients, or you’re just looking to have a good time, here’s the address.

150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.

The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now!

Fat Belly, the crispy Asian rotisserie that's got the Marais drooling

New to the Marais, Fat Belly has everything it takes to become the new hotspot for food lovers. Roasted meats, house-made noodles and decadent desserts are all on the menu.

October in the parks of Seine-Saint-Denis: autumn makes its way to the great outdoors!

Looking for a scenic outdoor stroll near Paris, a free outdoor activity, or a peaceful spot to exercise away from the city's hustle and bustle... There's definitely a park in Seine-Saint-Denis that's perfect for you!

Exploring Magic: our photos from the free exhibition with mystical overtones at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Myths and folklore from the five continents converge in a free collective exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris, running from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Titled Exploring Magic, the show brings together artists from around the world, including Ito Chieko, Asuka Irie, and Fin DAC.

Skybar Paris: the city’s highest open-air rooftop is making Paris buzz at 115 meters above ground.

At Skybar Paris, a rooftop perched atop the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, experience a Paris sunset with a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and the capital’s most iconic sights, mixing cocktails, afterwork vibes, and festive nights.

Le Poisson Volant, the new restaurant that becomes a nightclub after dark

From dinner to the dance floor without moving? That will be possible at Le Poisson Volant, opening its doors in October 2026 in Paris. Behind this new restaurant, bar and club stands Bertrand Chauveau, the man behind Cornichon, and chef Yanxin Yin.

La feria returns to the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement in September 2026.

Following the success of previous editions, Deux and P'tit Deux are staging the fourth edition of their feria, and the heady Southwest vibe is taking over Rue de la Fontaine au Roi!

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In September, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub perched along the Canal de l’Ourcq in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—lengthens the season with a rich, varied lineup. Take the chance to savor these sunny days: bold community initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... It’s all there to escape the bustle without leaving the city. Free admission.

Vietnamese Parade in the 13th arrondissement: we were there, the sunlit parade in photos and video

The Vietnamese parade in Paris's 13th arrondissement rolled out its áo dài and drums along the stretch from Avenue d'Ivry to Place d'Italie this Saturday, September 12, 2026. We were along the route of this free parade—here's what we saw.

Lotta, a Mediterranean and design-forward restaurant in the 1st arrondissement

Based in the 1st arrondissement, Lotta is Charlotte Bereaud's first restaurant... and what a stellar launch! A refined venue that leans into Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with an accessible lunch menu and a wonderful decor drawn from Italian design.

The 17th’s Retro Days: vintage cars face the Arc de Triomphe this Saturday

The 17 Retro Show transforms Carnot Avenue into a showroom of vintage cars and collectible motorcycles, with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement.

Lavage de la Madeleine 2026: the Brazilian festival and parade invades Paris

Le Lavage de la Madeleine returns to Paris for a historic 25th edition, from September 10 to 13, 2026. The gathering takes place on Sunday for the grand free Brazilian festival that whirls samba, batucadas, and Bahian performers as it marches from Place de la République to the Madeleine Church.

A fantastic party spot: a pub, a nightclub, and a hidden speakeasy tucked away in an underground chapel.

Meet at The Hide: it’s at once a massive pub, a nightclub under the arches, and even a speakeasy—a hidden bar at 500 Shooters. Book your evenings—you’ll love the festive vibe!

Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris

In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event.