What to do in Paris this Thursday, October 29, 2026: the events you won’t want to miss

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 23, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.
What's on: outings, exhibitions, shows, activities and great deals—here are some ideas to discover in Paris and Île-de-France this Thursday, October 29, 2026.

This guide focuses on events with specific dates and the best deals available right now. For a more comprehensive overview of what’s on, also see our guide to events in Paris on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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Supplique à nos fantômesSupplique à nos fantômesSupplique à nos fantômesSupplique à nos fantômes A Plea to Our Ghosts: a film lecture at Espace Saint-Michel on October 29
On October 29 at 8 p.m., Espace Saint-Michel screens Supplique à nos fantômes, preceded by Le Chat d’hiver, followed by a discussion on rebuilding through literature. [Read more]

Visuels Salle de concert - Accor Arena - BercyVisuels Salle de concert - Accor Arena - BercyVisuels Salle de concert - Accor Arena - BercyVisuels Salle de concert - Accor Arena - Bercy Macklemore to perform at Paris Bercy in October 2026
Macklemore returns to the capital for a brief European swing comprising just three dates. Save the date: the American rapper will take the stage at Paris Bercy on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of his "Free Palestine Tour." For the occasion, the artist won’t be performing solo and has announced the presence of fellow artists and friends, whose names will be revealed soon. [Read more]

Zoo Art Show à Paris La Défense, nos photosZoo Art Show à Paris La Défense, nos photosZoo Art Show à Paris La Défense, nos photosZoo Art Show à Paris La Défense, nos photos Halloween 2026 at the Zoo Art Show: a torch-lit tour in La Défense
A flashlight tour among the frescoes and installations, followed by a DJ Gero set: the Zoo Art Show in La Défense goes In the Dark on October 29, 2026. [Read more]

Polyphones : l'exposition qui bouleverse nos sens au musée d'art et d'Histoire Paul EluardPolyphones : l'exposition qui bouleverse nos sens au musée d'art et d'Histoire Paul EluardPolyphones : l'exposition qui bouleverse nos sens au musée d'art et d'Histoire Paul EluardPolyphones : l'exposition qui bouleverse nos sens au musée d'art et d'Histoire Paul Eluard Halloween 2026 à Saint-Denis (93) : A nightmare tour through a former convent
For Halloween 2026, the Paul-Éluard Museum of Art and History in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis (93), offers an unusually guided tour. Doors that creak, flickering lights, and docents with unsettling behavior... For 1 hour, visitors explore the museum’s collections in a haunting atmosphere! [Read more]

Éphéméride du 29 octobre à Paris : La naissance d'Astérix, le Gaulois imaginé dans un HLM de BobignyÉphéméride du 29 octobre à Paris : La naissance d'Astérix, le Gaulois imaginé dans un HLM de BobignyÉphéméride du 29 octobre à Paris : La naissance d'Astérix, le Gaulois imaginé dans un HLM de BobignyÉphéméride du 29 octobre à Paris : La naissance d'Astérix, le Gaulois imaginé dans un HLM de Bobigny On this day in Paris, October 29: the birth of Astérix, the Gaul imagined in a Bobigny social housing complex
Asterix enters the history of comics on October 29, 1959, with the publication of the first issue of Pilote. The little Gaul was born a few weeks earlier in Île-de-France, in Albert Uderzo’s social-housing apartment in Bobigny, where the cartoonist and René Goscinny were then looking for a distinctly French hero. [Read more]

What starts this Thursday

Pierre-Emmanuel Barré de retour avec son spectacle Come-Back : nouvelles datesPierre-Emmanuel Barré de retour avec son spectacle Come-Back : nouvelles datesPierre-Emmanuel Barré de retour avec son spectacle Come-Back : nouvelles datesPierre-Emmanuel Barré de retour avec son spectacle Come-Back : nouvelles dates Pierre-Emmanuel Barré and his Come-Back show at the Bataclan: Our review
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré is back at the Bataclan from October 29 to 31, 2026 with Come-Back. Discover our take on this show about a comedian in search of a return to the stage. [Read more]

Salon du Patrimoine Culturel 2025Salon du Patrimoine Culturel 2025Salon du Patrimoine Culturel 2025Salon du Patrimoine Culturel 2025 Cultural Heritage Fair 2026: Art and Heritage Trades on Show at the Carrousel du Louvre
The Cultural Heritage Fair is back this weekend, from October 29 to November 1, 2026. In its 31st edition, Ateliers d'Art de France brings together more than 300 exhibitors at the Carrousel du Louvre to spotlight the renewal of international cultural heritage and the craftsmanship of our artisans! [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - La DéfenseVisuels musée et monument - La DéfenseVisuels musée et monument - La DéfenseVisuels musée et monument - La Défense Halloween 2026 in La Défense: Tons of activities on the esplanade of the Grande Arche
For Halloween 2026, Paris La Défense becomes a playground for kids and big kids alike! On October 30 and 31, a 150-square-meter haunted maze filled with zombies takes over the forecourt, accompanied by a free makeup booth and pumpkin-carving workshops. Also on the menu: a nocturnal tour of Zoo Art Show in the dark and a zombie-hunting video game experience at TOCA Social. [Read more]

La Chute de la maison Usher : Edgar Allan Poe à la Folie ThéâtreLa Chute de la maison Usher : Edgar Allan Poe à la Folie ThéâtreLa Chute de la maison Usher : Edgar Allan Poe à la Folie ThéâtreLa Chute de la maison Usher : Edgar Allan Poe à la Folie Théâtre The Fall of the House of Usher: Edgar Allan Poe at Folie Théâtre
The Fall of the House of Usher, freely adapted from Edgar Allan Poe by Baptiste Deschamps, is playing at the Folie Théâtre until November 8, 2026. A supernatural tale for the stage, recommended for ages 12 and up. [Read more]

Le Guide du parfait Gentleman Assassin au Palais-RoyalLe Guide du parfait Gentleman Assassin au Palais-RoyalLe Guide du parfait Gentleman Assassin au Palais-RoyalLe Guide du parfait Gentleman Assassin au Palais-Royal The Perfect Gentleman Assassin’s Guide at the Palais-Royal
The Guide to the Perfect Gentleman Assassin, the French adaptation of Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, with €10 tickets for those under 26. [Read more]

Last chance this Thursday

Rétrospective Damien Odoul à la Cinémathèque françaiseRétrospective Damien Odoul à la Cinémathèque françaiseRétrospective Damien Odoul à la Cinémathèque françaiseRétrospective Damien Odoul à la Cinémathèque française Damien Odoul: a retrospective in his presence at the Cinémathèque
From October 21 to 29, 2026, the Cinémathèque française will present a retrospective dedicated to Damien Odoul, featuring screenings, film masterclasses, and a closing premiere. [Read more]

Campagne #37521 - SAILEV Pantera oscura I 2025 square lowCampagne #37521 - SAILEV Pantera oscura I 2025 square lowCampagne #37521 - SAILEV Pantera oscura I 2025 square lowCampagne #37521 - SAILEV Pantera oscura I 2025 square low WILD NATURE: an exhibition of naturalist and symbolic painting
Sponsored - Between shadows and instincts, a naturalist and symbolic painting exhibition: 'Nature Sauvage' by artist Sailev at Espace Saint-Martin. Opening on September 3 from 6 p.m. [Read more]

A few more ideas for going out this Thursday

Vacances de la Toussaint à Citéco : jeux, ateliers et Halloween en famille à Paris - 0015 © Natacha GonzalezVacances de la Toussaint à Citéco : jeux, ateliers et Halloween en famille à Paris - 0015 © Natacha GonzalezVacances de la Toussaint à Citéco : jeux, ateliers et Halloween en famille à Paris - 0015 © Natacha GonzalezVacances de la Toussaint à Citéco : jeux, ateliers et Halloween en famille à Paris - 0015 © Natacha Gonzalez 2026 All Saints’ school holidays at the Cité de l’Économie: games, workshops and Halloween with the family in Paris
Sponsored - From October 17 to November 1, 2026, the Cité de l'Économie in Paris’s 17th arrondissement offers games, workshops, immersive tours and Halloween activities for families with children aged 6 and up. [Read more]

La Fête de la Citrouille - nos photosLa Fête de la Citrouille - nos photosLa Fête de la Citrouille - nos photosLa Fête de la Citrouille - nos photos All Saints’ Day holidays 2026: the Pumpkin Festival returns to the Saint-Denis Farm
La Ferme de Gally in Saint-Denis is staging a fresh edition of its Pumpkin Festival for the All Saints' Day holidays and Halloween 2026. What's on the program? [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Philharmonie parisVisuels musée et monument - Philharmonie parisVisuels musée et monument - Philharmonie parisVisuels musée et monument - Philharmonie paris All Saints’ holidays 2026 at the Philharmonie: concerts and family workshops
During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Philharmonie de Paris offers family concerts, storytelling and workshops. On October 31, Moroccan music is showcased, for children aged 6 or 7 and up, depending on the session. [Read more]

Parrot World, le parc animalier immersif d'Île-de-FranceParrot World, le parc animalier immersif d'Île-de-FranceParrot World, le parc animalier immersif d'Île-de-FranceParrot World, le parc animalier immersif d'Île-de-France Dia de los Muertos and the Toussaint break in 2026 at Parrot World, the wildlife park in Crécy
For the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, Parrot World is celebrating Día de los Muertos with colorful scenery and activities suitable for the whole family. It’s a chance to discover this Mexican tradition while getting up close with the park’s animals. [Read more]

La Maison Hantée : le spectacle musical immersif à Paris qui fait frissonner petits et grandsLa Maison Hantée : le spectacle musical immersif à Paris qui fait frissonner petits et grandsLa Maison Hantée : le spectacle musical immersif à Paris qui fait frissonner petits et grandsLa Maison Hantée : le spectacle musical immersif à Paris qui fait frissonner petits et grands The Haunted House at the Palais des Glaces: the 2026–2027 season
The Haunted House returns to the Palais des Glaces from October 3, 2026, to January 10, 2027, for ages 5 and up. The immersive musical show is performed at 2 p.m. The performance on Saturday, October 24, has been canceled. [Read more]

Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2023 - les photosSalon du Chocolat de Paris 2023 - les photosSalon du Chocolat de Paris 2023 - les photosSalon du Chocolat de Paris 2023 - les photos Paris Chocolate Fair 2026: What to do with the family and kids?
The Salon du Chocolat welcomes children from October 28 to November 1, 2026, at Porte de Versailles. Workshops with chefs, culinary shows, tastings... Here’s a look at the program for families. [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 Thursday October 29, 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 Thursday October 29, 2026. [Read more]

Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026 Metro and RER: Disruptions this week, October 26 to November 1, 2026
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France remains disrupted from October 26 to November 1, 2026, as the Toussaint school holidays come to an end, with Metro line 13 closed on Sunday morning and evening works on the RER and Transilien. [Read more]

Météo Paris : temps sec et brouillard, jusqu'à 3°C à la ToussaintMétéo Paris : temps sec et brouillard, jusqu'à 3°C à la ToussaintMétéo Paris : temps sec et brouillard, jusqu'à 3°C à la ToussaintMétéo Paris : temps sec et brouillard, jusqu'à 3°C à la Toussaint Weather in Paris and Île-de-France this week, October 26 to November 1
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France settles down this week, from October 26 to November 1, 2026: after the storms, high pressure brings dry conditions, with morning fog and a chill that deepens in time for All Saints’ Day. [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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