Free Halloween in Paris 2026: events and activities you won’t want to miss

Halloween 2026 returns to Paris to make the capital buzz with frights and haunting legends. As October 31 nears, the City of Light coats itself in mystery and supernatural atmospheres to celebrate the scariest night of the year. Every autumn, Parisians and visitors seek out the best Halloween plans, from costume parties, quirky outings and spine-tingling events to share with friends or family.

Feel like celebrating Halloween, but your budget 's a bit tight? Don't panic: every year, there's a wide range of free events in the capital to help you enjoy a spooktacular experience without spending a fortune! Whether you take part in one of the many events on offer especially for the occasion, or discover some of the capital's most mystical spots, Paris has plenty of scares in store for you!

And most importantly, stay tuned: this guide is updated as new announcements come in and as we uncover more, so be sure to check it regularly to catch all the free events for celebrating Halloween 2026 in Paris.

The best free options for Halloween 2026 in Paris:

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. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Les Mureaux: two free escape games at Parc de l’Oseraie
For Halloween, ghosts and a secret society are gathering at Parc de l’Oseraie in Les Mureaux on Friday, October 30, 2026. Two free escape games, open to different age groups and available by reservation, are part of an afternoon and evening of activities. Costumes are a must! [Read more]

Halloween 2026 at La Felicità: A horror-filled affair (free!) with a DJ set and a giant cake in Paris
For Halloween 2026, La Felicità transforms its colossal food market in Paris’s 13th arrondissement into a haunted wedding hall. On Saturday, October 31, the Funeral Nuptials invite Parisians to celebrate a union that’s as spine-tingling as it is entertaining, with a quirky ceremony, a giant cake, and a DJ set running until 3 a.m. And the good news: entry is free! [Read more]

Samhain: A Free Day at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris
The Théâtre de la Ville marks Samhain on 1 November 2026, from 12:00 to 18:30, as it opens its Focus Ireland. Dance, music and poetry will shape this free day in Paris, with reservations by appointment. [Read more]

Halloween on TF1+ : Fantasy films to watch for free
Gremlins, The Addams Family, Twilight, and Ghostbusters are part of the Halloween lineup announced on TF1+ for October and November 2026, available for free streaming. [Read more]

Saint-Maur's Balloween: a playful, family-friendly dance for little monsters
The town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés invites little monsters to come dance at Balloween on October 31, 2026! A festive moment to enjoy with the whole family. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Paris: Tales, games and free costume contests at the Melville Media Library
For Halloween 2026, the Jean-Pierre Melville Media Library, located in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, is hosting a free evening on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. On the agenda: stories for the little ones, spooky games, creative workshops, candlelit readings for adults, and a costume contest. A family-friendly night out to share—provided you come in costume! [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Carrières-sous-Poissy: a free evening at the witches’ village
On October 31, 2026, from 7 p.m., Carrières-sous-Poissy will celebrate Halloween at Espace Louis-Armand: Witch Village, workshops, costumes, dancing, and cinema, with free admission. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Courbevoie: a free celebration with an escape game and a costume contest
Courbevoie marks Halloween with a free celebration on October 31, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring an escape game, a costume contest, and activities for the whole family. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Nemours: free storytelling at the media library
Four metamorphosis tales invite young and old to meet the witches at the Nemours Media Library on October 31, 2026. A free session for ages 5 and up. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Paris: this floating art center unveils a free, surreal night with a DJ set
A free Halloween night in the heart of a floating art center in Paris? On October 31, 2026, Fluctuart invites you to a wild Freak Show, mixing extravagant costumes with electro-house music! [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Perray-en-Yvelines: a wizarding school in the municipal park
Capes, brooms and grimoires: Le Perray-en-Yvelines invites families to a free Halloween evening themed around the Wizarding School on October 31, 2026. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Enghien-les-Bains: a free, family-friendly village
Spectacles de rue, lectures, ateliers et costumes: the Halloween Village welcomes families for free in Enghien-les-Bains on October 31, 2026. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Poigny-la-Forêt: the free magic show is sold out
On October 31, 2026, The Incredible History of Magic follows the adventures of magicians in Poigny-la-Forêt. This free, family-friendly show is sold out. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 in Montmorency: a free escape game at the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum
A stolen manuscript, Rousseau's ghost, and an investigation in his house: the Montmorency Museum offers a free family-friendly escape game on October 31, 2026. [Read more]

Halloween 2026: treasure hunt and a haunted house at the Maurice Genevoix Library
The Great Halloween Day invites families to the Maurice Genevoix Library in Paris’s 18th arrondissement for free activities that mix a few frights with brain-teasing puzzles, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. On the program: treasure hunt, workshops, a film screening and storytelling, all available by reservation. [Read more]

5/6/7/8: A Free Halloween Party to Dance with Mehdi Kerkouche in Créteil
The CCN of Créteil and Val-de-Marne celebrates Halloween with 5/6/7/8, a free evening blending collective dance, a giant class, and a DJ set on the esplanade of Créteil City Hall, Saturday, October 31, 2026. Mehdi Kerkouche and Lazy Flow set the pace. [Read more]

Free K-Horror Night at the Guimet Museum: Korean cinema in the spotlight for Halloween
The Guimet Museum marks Halloween with a free, all-ages evening: on October 31, 2026, enjoy the K-Horror Night and rediscover Korean horror cinema. Reservations are now open. [Read more]

Halloween 2026: haunted tours and free activities at the Yvelines Archives (78)
The Yvelines Departmental Archives invite you to a haunted day on October 30, 2026! A chance to wander their corridors like troubled souls, free of charge to enjoy eerie, mysterious activities... [Read more]

Dia de los Muertos 2026: discover the customs of this celebration at the Mexican Cultural Institute
This All Saints’ Day 2026, a day to honor the dead, also marks Dia de los Muertos in Mexico. From Paris, a wide range of activities and events are planned to mark the occasion at the Mexican Cultural Institute. [Read more]

Halloween 2026 at CNRS: an escape room and talks in a château in Essonne
For Halloween 2026, the CNRS opens the doors of Button Castle in Gif-sur-Yvette on Friday, October 30, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This second “Terrifyingly Scientific Evening” brings together three roundtables on the afterlife, mummies, and dark matter, plus an escape room focused on bats. The event is only available by registration, starting September 21, 2026. [Read more]

Cartoon Machine, the animated rock band, to play a free Halloween concert at Disney Village.
The greatest cartoon theme tunes reimagined with a rock twist! Here’s what awaits you at Disney Village on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The cover band Cartoon Machine will deliver a free concert starting at 10 p.m. for Halloween! [Read more]

Hot tip: Free activities at Domaine de Villarceaux in 2026
The Villarceaux estate, in Chaussy in the Val-d'Oise, is running a season of free activities through November 1, 2026: family tours, evening strolls, concerts and performances set in a 70-hectare park. From summer holidays to autumn, don’t miss these free events and remember to sign up for some of them. [Read more]

6 mysterious and esoteric anecdotes about Parisian monuments
Paris is a mysterious capital... Between alchemy, astrology and witchcraft, the city and its monuments hide many esoteric anecdotes, for a magical and historic stroll through three Parisian arrondissements! [Read more]

On the trail of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers
Follow in the footsteps of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers, in our company. From Landru to Guy Georges, the "killer of Eastern Paris", not forgetting Doctor Petiot and the Cabard and Miquelon duo, discover the dark side of the capital over the centuries and along the streets. [Read more]

Top 10 free things to do in Paris on October 31, 2026:

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées
Sponsored - From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere. [Read more]

Flea markets this weekend in Seine-et-Marne: October 31 and November 1
The flea markets and yard sales of Seine-et-Marne (77) are counting on Sunday, November 1, 2026, All Saints’ Day, with the major flea market in Chelles, the professional antiques market in Seine-Port, and a series of toy fairs to get ready for Christmas. [Read more]

Where to go bargain hunting in the Yvelines this weekend, October 31 and November 1, 2026?
A quiet All Saints’ Day weekend in the Yvelines on October 31 and November 1, 2026: a toy fair in Mézières-sur-Seine and two professional antiques markets in Paris await bargain hunters from the département. [Read more]

26 charming villages and strolls to discover near Paris, the treasures of Île-de-France
Get away from Paris with these 26 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital. [Read more]

Prune Nourry’s Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Visionaries, 18 Overlooked Women Sculptors Reveal Themselves
The free exhibition Visionaries by Prune Nourry lands at the Petit Palais in Paris’ 8th arrondissement, running from October 20, 2026 to January 24, 2027: eighteen monumental busts restore the faces of the forgotten women sculptors in art history. [Read more]

Pokémon store in Paris, discover the first permanent store dedicated to Pokémon in pictures
A new immersive Pokémon corner opens in Paris? We're off to discover the new 80 m² permanent space, dedicated to the world of the famous creatures, in the Le Coin des Barons store, located on rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement. As of March 28, 2025, this unique corner awaits collectors and enthusiasts alike. [Read more]

Musée Carnavalet, Paris's oldest museum dedicated to the capital's history
The Musée Carnavalet invites you to discover the history of the capital. Discover what awaits you in Paris' oldest museum, which has the advantage of being free... [Read more]

Flea markets this weekend in Hauts-de-Seine (92): October 31 and November 1, 2026
The flea markets and car boot sales in Hauts-de-Seine (92) are taking a break for All Saints’ Day on October 31 and November 1, 2026, but bargain hunters will find plenty to explore just across the ring road, from Avenue du Président-Wilson to Porte de Vanves. [Read more]

Art Basel 2026: Monumental statues on the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme in Paris
The forecourt of the Rights of Man, at Trocadéro Square, hosts works by artist Tracey Emin as part of Art Basel's off-site exhibition program in Paris. Free to view from October 14 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]

Pompidou House: Free exhibitions and events to experience the museum during renovations
The Centre Pompidou is reinventing itself for 2030, but at Beaubourg, art continues to thrive! The Pompidou House welcomes you free of charge to the Piazza, offering a diverse lineup of events that blend behind-the-scenes insights, exhibitions, discussions, and workshops. It’s a chance to explore the museum’s history, its creative process, and upcoming projects from a fresh perspective. [Read more]

Martin Parr at Saint Laurent: the free photo exhibition where self-deprecating humor takes center stage
British photographer Martin Parr flips the script and aims the lens at himself at Saint Laurent Montaigne in Paris. From October 15, 2026 to January 13, 2027, the Autoportrait exhibition gathers his most offbeat souvenir images, from costumes to kitschy sets and neatly framed self-deprecation. [Read more]

Happy Halloween!