Beaugrenelle Celebrates Christmas 2026 with a Giant Illuminated Tree and Activities for Children – Programme

The pumpkins have barely been put away, and Beaugrenelle is already bringing out the Christmas baubles! Since Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the shopping center in Paris’s 15th arrondissement has kicked off its year-end festivities with a free lighting-up event, shows and surprises for all ages.

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After its suspended Christmas tree by a major jewelry brand in 2025, Beaugrenelle is teaming up this time with a famous cosmetics brand for an edition titled The Journey Begins. Beneath the shopping center’s vast glass canopy, an imposing tree covered in red and gold baubles catches the eye, with graphic ornaments and a frieze of little trains evoking the theme chosen for Christmas 2026. The lights complete this seasonal display, which can be seen from the various floors.

And to kick it all off, Beaugrenelle had planned more than just a countdown! On November 3, visitors on the Terrace enjoyed a free show combining dance and music, featuring young guitarist Timéo and dance troupe Inverdance, both of whom rose to fame on France’s Got Talent. Twenty minutes of entertainment to officially switch on the Christmas tree lights!

But the celebrations don’t end with the big switch-on! Throughout the festivities, families can enjoy a range of activities, with a few surprises in store:

• A winning-ticket kiosk, where you can try your luck at winning a gift.
• A letterbox for Santa, where you can slip in your list before the big night.
• A souvenir machine, on the first floor, where you can take home a souvenir card.
• A phone to call Santa, also on the first floor. The man in red has clearly planned to answer calls before setting off on his big journey!
• A train-carriage-shaped photo area, on the ground floor, to capture your visit.

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Other free activities take over in the weeks that follow, including creative workshops, gospel choirs, story readings and even a charity drive. Here’s the schedule to mark in your calendars:

• November 29 and December 13, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: “Plush Toy for a Good Cause” drive, where you can adopt a plush toy and give it to a child.
• December 2 and 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Christmas story readings.
• December 5 and 12, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: creative workshops to make your own Beaugrenelle Train carriage.
• December 6 and 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: gospel choirs bringing the sounds of Christmas carols to the shopping center.
• December 19, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: a creative workshop to make your own nutcracker.

And of course, Santa Claus will be there too! He’ll be back to meet the children on December 5, 6, 12 and 13, then from December 19 to 23, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.. 

The decorations will remain on display until January 2, 2027. So, between Christmas shopping trips—or simply to admire the decorations—why not stop by Beaugrenelle?