Trocadéro district

Céleste Richard-Zimmermann: Reimagined Monuments in an Exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

A broken column marks the starting point for "Toutes les colonnes n’ont pas un cœur de pierre," Céleste Richard‑Zimmermann’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, on view from October 21, 2026, to January 10, 2027. Sculptures, paintings and sound works challenge the symbols of authority in a setting that evokes an abandoned quarry.

Valérie John at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition weaving indigo blue and memories of Martinique

Valérie John delves into the shades of indigo at the Palais de Tokyo with I telman nwè ki i blé, an exhibition running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Papers, fabrics and installations tie the artist's research to Martinique, to Senegal, and to the stories the materials carry.

Ali Cherri: Today is OK, an exhibition blending cinema and sculpture at the Palais de Tokyo

Cinema pushes beyond the screen’s boundaries with Today is OK, Ali Cherri’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Centered on the film The Sentinel, featuring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Éric Cantona, sculptures and installations probe the fragility of soldiers and the impact of war.

Paul Kodjo: Photoromance, the photo exhibition that tells the story of Abidjan at the Palais de Tokyo

Abidjan’s romances and nights are revealed in Photoromance, the Paul Kodjo exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, from Oct 21, 2026, to Feb 14, 2027. Co-produced with the Rencontres d’Arles, the exhibition’s journey explores photoromans and the imagery of a Côte d’Ivoire in the throes of transformation.

Rose Lowder at the Palais de Tokyo: nature, frame by frame, in a film exhibition

A stream, flowers and landscapes come together in La Source de la Loire et autres films, Rose Lowder's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The filmmaker presents a 16mm film project that redefines our perception of nature.

Sonia Gomes: Wild Heart, the textile-sculpture exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

Fabrics take on new forms in Wild Heart, Sonia Gomes’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The Brazilian artist reshapes textiles, ropes, and found objects into sculptures that explore transmission, memory, and her Afro-Brazilian heritage.

You and your crew: the Palais de Tokyo's exhibition takes art out of the big cities

Countryside, mountains and islands come to life at the Palais de Tokyo with You and Your Crew, a group exhibition exploring creation away from urban centers, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. About twenty works explore the ties between artists, their places of residence, and how they collaborate with one another.

The Museum's Psychoanalysis: An Offbeat, Unconventional Tour of the Cité de l'Architecture in Paris

What if a museum took to the couch? Laurent Petit offers an offbeat, humor-filled tour of the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine at the Trocadéro on Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, December 5, 2026.

This vast concert hall hidden beneath the Trocadéro will reopen after four years of renovations.

Under the Trocadéro Esplanade in Paris, the Jean-Vilar Hall of the Théâtre de Chaillot is preparing to reopen in the fall of 2027. After four years of work, this historic theatre with nearly 1,200 seats will welcome back its audience.

The Call of the Deep: embark on an exploration with the National Maritime Museum's exhibition

Beliefs, fantastical tales, or scientific inquiries—the abyss has spoken of itself for centuries. From October 14, 2026 to April 4, 2027, the National Maritime Museum invites us on a brief journey into the heart of these depths that fascinate humanity...

Contemporary art takes over the Cité de l'architecture: four exhibitions to discover at the Trocadéro

From October 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the Cité de l'architecture in Paris hosts four exhibitions spanning contemporary art, sculpture, and sustainable architecture.

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.

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

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

Happy Wednesdays: family-friendly activities on Wednesdays at the National Maritime Museum

Spending Wednesdays with the family is nice. Spending it at the museum is even better! Especially since the National Maritime Museum is bringing back its Joyous Wednesdays—a Wednesday afternoon designed especially for young visitors. Save the date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for a special day dedicated to the monsters of the sea.

Halloween 2026 at the Museum of Mankind: a nocturnal inquiry and family-friendly challenges around fear

The Musée de l’Homme marks Halloween 2026 with two programs: an adults-only late-night investigation on October 30, and a fear-themed family-friendly trail to be explored on October 31 and November 1.

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.

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 at the Cité de l'Architecture: American artist Kennedy Yanko balancing strength and fragility

The Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine is once again taking part in Art Basel in Paris 2026, presenting the 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.