What to do this Thursday in Paris? Outings and top picks for October 22, 2026

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 16, 2026 at 07:55 a.m.
What to do this Thursday in Paris and Île-de-France? Discover one-off outings, today’s events, last-minute deals, and must-see ideas for Thursday, October 22, 2026.

This guide highlights scheduled outings and the top picks of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check our guide to Paris outings on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

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Tour de France 2025 : la dernière étape dans les Yvelines au départ Thoiry (78)Tour de France 2025 : découvrez le parcours de la dernière étape au départ de Mantes-la-Ville (78)Tour de France 2025 : la dernière étape dans les Yvelines au départ Thoiry (78)Tour de France 2025 : découvrez le parcours de la dernière étape au départ de Mantes-la-Ville (78)Tour de France 2025 : la dernière étape dans les Yvelines au départ Thoiry (78)Tour de France 2025 : découvrez le parcours de la dernière étape au départ de Mantes-la-Ville (78)Tour de France 2025 : la dernière étape dans les Yvelines au départ Thoiry (78)Tour de France 2025 : découvrez le parcours de la dernière étape au départ de Mantes-la-Ville (78) Tour de France 2027: when and how to watch the route presentation?
The routes for the 2027 Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes will be unveiled in Paris on October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. To watch the ceremony online, the organizer is offering a live stream accessible with a free Club account. [Read more]

Tony Iommi : venez écouter son nouvel opus "From The Dark" en avant-première dans ce bar parisienTony Iommi : venez écouter son nouvel opus "From The Dark" en avant-première dans ce bar parisienTony Iommi : venez écouter son nouvel opus "From The Dark" en avant-première dans ce bar parisienTony Iommi : venez écouter son nouvel opus "From The Dark" en avant-première dans ce bar parisien Tony Iommi: come hear his new opus "From The Dark" in an exclusive preview at this Paris bar.
Twenty-one years after his last solo album, Tony Iommi makes a bold comeback with the release of "From The Dark," due out October 23, 2026. For the most passionate fans, the legendary Black Sabbath guitarist has announced several listening sessions staged around the world. In Paris, come and get an exclusive first listen to Tony Iommi’s new solo album at a famed bar in the 11th arrondissement. More details to come. [Read more]

Fatboy Slim en concert à Mia Mao à Paris - 06 Crédits Iheb Ferhri @ihebfehri @fomo.collectifFatboy Slim en concert à Mia Mao à Paris - 06 Crédits Iheb Ferhri @ihebfehri @fomo.collectifFatboy Slim en concert à Mia Mao à Paris - 06 Crédits Iheb Ferhri @ihebfehri @fomo.collectifFatboy Slim en concert à Mia Mao à Paris - 06 Crédits Iheb Ferhri @ihebfehri @fomo.collectif Fatboy Slim performs live at Mia Mao in Paris on October 22, 2026, with SHEE and Camille Doe.
Fatboy Slim heads back to Paris on October 22, 2026 for an electro show at Mia Mao, with SHEE and Camille Doe, running from 6 p.m. to midnight. Grab your tickets now! [Read more]

Mary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’OrsayMary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’OrsayMary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’OrsayMary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’Orsay Orsay Live : An evening devoted to Mary Cassatt on October 22
The Musée d’Orsay dedicates its Orsay Live evening on October 22, 2026 to Mary Cassatt. Readings by Léa Lopez and Natacha Krief, a musical tour, and workshops will accompany the night event, with no extra charge beyond the museum admission. [Read more]

Accident gare MontparnasseAccident gare MontparnasseAccident gare MontparnasseAccident gare Montparnasse This day in Paris history: Spectacular train crash at Montparnasse station.
On October 22, 1895, a spectacular railway accident struck Montparnasse station. The Paris–Granville train failed to brake in time and plunged beyond the station, its impact severely damaging part of the façade. [Read more]

Accor Arena salle ambianceAccor Arena salle ambianceAccor Arena salle ambianceAccor Arena salle ambiance The Strokes in Paris Bercy: ticket prices and when tickets go on sale
This fall, New York’s The Strokes will set up shop in Paris Bercy for the very first time. The show, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, will give the rock band a chance to perform their new album live, Reality Awaits. Expect a big turnout for what’s shaping up to be their only Paris date. So when does the ticket office open and what are the prices? Here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]

What kicks off this Thursday

Visuel Paris 8e - Grand PalaisVisuel Paris 8e - Grand PalaisVisuel Paris 8e - Grand PalaisVisuel Paris 8e - Grand Palais Art Basel 2026: a free audiovisual installation by Gener8ion at the Grand Palais
As part of the new edition of Art Basel Paris, the duo Gener8ion takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new audiovisual installation, free to visit in the Rotonde d’Antin from October 22 to 25, 2026. [Read more]

Prolongement de la ligne 14 : nos photos de la gare Saint-Denis-PleyelProlongement de la ligne 14 : nos photos de la gare Saint-Denis-PleyelProlongement de la ligne 14 : nos photos de la gare Saint-Denis-PleyelProlongement de la ligne 14 : nos photos de la gare Saint-Denis-Pleyel Transport: get an exclusive first look at the future Saint-Denis–Pleyel station project.
Want a first look at the sculptures that will form Prune Nourry’s monumental installation, soon to be set in the atrium of Saint-Denis–Pleyel station? This autumn, the artist’s studio will, exceptionally and for free, open its doors for four days only. Here’s more. [Read more]

Le Musée Vivant de la Mode d'Olivier Saillard : exposition-performance à la Fondation CartierLe Musée Vivant de la Mode d'Olivier Saillard : exposition-performance à la Fondation CartierLe Musée Vivant de la Mode d'Olivier Saillard : exposition-performance à la Fondation CartierLe Musée Vivant de la Mode d'Olivier Saillard : exposition-performance à la Fondation Cartier Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art: what to do with children during your visit?
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art invites families to discover its exhibition Harvest Time and offers creative workshops for children aged 3 to 10. A cultural outing to share with the whole family in Paris. [Read more]

Last chance this Thursday

A few more ideas for going out this Thursday

Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière, le festival d'art numérique pour l'automne 2026Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière, le festival d'art numérique pour l'automne 2026Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière, le festival d'art numérique pour l'automne 2026Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière, le festival d'art numérique pour l'automne 2026 Nuits de Lumière 2026: a spectacular digital-art festival at the heart of the Château de Vincennes
A festival of luminous and digital installations lands on the doorstep of Paris this fall with the second edition of Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière. From October 15 to November 8, 2026, this nocturnal event invites visitors to wander among immersive and interactive artworks, accompanied by monumental projections! [Read more]

Où sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à MontreuilOù sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à MontreuilOù sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à MontreuilOù sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à Montreuil "Where's our money?" — a free and socially engaged exhibition on the economic power of women
"Où sont nos thunes" is the free, activist exhibition that casts a critical eye on women’s economic power. Nearly a dozen artists question society through the lens of art in a parcours that blends works, texts and archives, on view until October 24, 2026. [Read more]

Vive la mariée ! : l'exposition inédite et culturelle à l'Institut du Monde ArabeVive la mariée ! : l'exposition inédite et culturelle à l'Institut du Monde ArabeVive la mariée ! : l'exposition inédite et culturelle à l'Institut du Monde ArabeVive la mariée ! : l'exposition inédite et culturelle à l'Institut du Monde Arabe Exhibition Viva la Bride!: Dresses, Traditions and Contemporary Art at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute invites us to a celebration, and not just any celebration... Step into the Maghreb’s wedding universe with a vibrant exhibition on view from September 29, 2026 to February 28, 2027. [Read more]

Expo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoileExpo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoileExpo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoileExpo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoile 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! [Read more]

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025 : le Bal des EspritsThoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025 : le Bal des EspritsThoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025 : le Bal des EspritsThoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025 : le Bal des Esprits Thoiry Wild Lights 2026-2027: follow in the footsteps of Pachamama
Thoiry Wild Lights returns to WOW Safari Thoiry in the Yvelines for a 9th edition titled In the Footsteps of Pachamama: a nocturnal route of nearly 3 km and more than 3,000 illuminated sculptures, from October 17, 2026 to March 7, 2027. [Read more]

Mary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’OrsayMary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’OrsayMary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’OrsayMary Cassatt. L’indépendante : l’exposition impressionniste au musée d’Orsay Mary Cassatt. The Independent Woman: The Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay — our photos
From October 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay presents Mary Cassatt. "The Independent Woman," a retrospective of nearly 80 paintings, pastels, and prints to mark the centenary of her death. [Read more]

Practical information for this Thursday

EN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réel Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Friday October 16, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Friday October 16, 2026. [Read more]

visuel route - autoroute - circulationvisuel route - autoroute - circulationvisuel route - autoroute - circulationvisuel route - autoroute - circulation A4 closure in Seine-et-Marne (77) in October 2026: Dates and detours
Attention if you plan to use the A4 motorway in Seine-et-Marne (77)! From October 12 to 23, 2026, several overnight closures are scheduled between Ferrières-en-Brie and Serris in both directions. The reason: continuing work on the future Sycomore diffuser at Bussy-Saint-Georges. Here are the timetables and the detours you need to know. [Read more]

Fin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à ParisFin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à ParisFin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à ParisFin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à Paris End of paper tickets: how to travel when visiting Paris, alternative solutions
Since November 5, 2025, paper tickets have been phased out in stations and train stations in the Paris region. This may be unsettling for travelers passing through the capital. Whether you're a tourist or an occasional visitor, we'll guide you through the different options. Rest assured, between the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting around Paris. Follow the guide to find out which options are the most affordable for your needs. [Read more]

Métro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimanche Metro Line 8: République station closed for nine months starting Wednesday.
The coming months look set to be challenging for many riders on Paris's Line 8 metro. From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, République station will no longer be served due to renovation work. [Read more]

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On October 22, 2026

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