What to do for free on Halloween 2026 in Paris? Our best tips and outings

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:

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]

A free K-Horror night at the Guimet Museum for Halloween: Korean cinema takes center stage
The Guimet Museum is celebrating Halloween with a special, free evening for everyone: on October 31, 2026, join the K-Horror Night and rediscover Korean horror cinema. [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]

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]

Cabaret(s): a free photo exhibition at Temple Square
Until December 18, 2026, the railings of Temple Square in Paris host Cabaret(s) – The History of a Living Transmission. A free photo exhibition exploring the history and forms of the French cabaret. [Read more]

ARTE Concert Festival 2026 at La Gaîté Lyrique: Kneecap, Shygirl... here’s the lineup.
This year, ARTE Concert Festival is reinventing itself and invites you to Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026 at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris. What’s on the lineup? Music with live performances from the Irish act Kneecap, the British artist Shygirl, and Uzi Freyja. Also this autumn, look forward to spaces for dialogue and encounters centered on artistic and musical creation. [Read more]

The Centre Pompidou Francilien is hosting three free weekends ahead of its grand opening.
Before we can enjoy the Centre Pompidou Francilien in Massy, opening in spring 2027, the art venue invites us to enjoy three weekends of free programming in October. [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]

The street artist Sax presents a free Land Art exhibition at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon
The free exhibition "Imprints" by SAX brings together painting, photography, and Land Art at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon, a little-known heritage site in Paris's 12th arrondissement, to be discovered from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Three good reasons to go! [Read more]

At the Edge of Imagination: a free exhibition blending art and ecology at the Pavillon Vendôme
The Clichy-la-Garenne Art Centre unveils "Aux frontières de l'imaginaire," a contemporary art exhibition free to visit from 14 October 2026 to 9 January 2027 at Pavillon Vendôme. [Read more]

Jean Marquis, chronicler of everyday life: the free exhibition unfolds at the Roger Viollet Gallery
French photographer Jean Marquis is featured at the Roger-Viollet Gallery, from October 8, 2026 to January 23, 2027: come discover the poetic and moving body of work of a true lover of everyday life. [Read more]

Yvelines Theatre 2026: 50 free performances in the 78
Yvelines Théâtre is back from October 16 to November 15, 2026, presenting 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, circus, magic and puppetry form the lineup of this second edition. [Read more]

Happy Halloween!