This guide focuses on dated events and the best deals right now. For a more comprehensive overview of what's on, also check out our guide to things to do in Paris on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
📢 Follow Sortiraparis on Google News
November 5 demonstration in Paris: Route set by police confirmed
The route for the demonstration in Paris on Thursday, November 5, 2026, has now been set: the courts have settled the standoff between the union coalition and the police prefecture. Route, timings, closed metro stations: here’s what you need to know before joining the march or getting around. [Read more]
An alternative night out at the Naval Museum: a free late-night event exploring the depths
The National Maritime Museum is opening its collections and the exhibition The Call of the Deep free of charge on November 5, 2026. The program for this Contre-soirée includes slam poetry, linocut printing, a DJ set, and interpretation sessions around the artworks. [Read more]
Victor Hugoat: BART blends rap and literature in Les Lilas
BART presents Victor Hugoat at the Théâtre du Garde-Chasse in Les Lilas on November 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. A one-man show for ages 12 and up, it tells the story of Victor Hugo’s life through a mix of humorous lecture, characters and rap. [Read more]
J. Cole at Bercy: The Fall-Off Tour comes to Paris this Thursday
J. Cole performs at Bercy on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. The American rapper returns to Paris with The Fall-Off Tour, a tour centered on his album The Fall-Off. [Read more]
Nicko McBrain at the Alhambra: An evening of conversation with the drummer this Thursday
Nicko McBrain presents an evening of conversation at the Alhambra on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8 p.m., about his autobiography, Hello Boys and Girls! It’s a spoken-word event. [Read more]
Lucie Sue and Charcoal: a high-energy double bill to catch for free at Le Stock in Mennecy (91)
For a hefty dose of rock, grunge and heavy metal, head to Le Stock in Essonne on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The venue in the Île-de-France region, located in Mennecy, is opening its doors to Lucie Sue and Charcoal for a free, high-energy night not to be missed! [Read more]
Animalia: Animals in Music, three concerts to catch at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
Sponsored - The Hôtel de la Marine in Paris is hosting three concerts on November 5 and 7, and December 16, 2026, exploring animals and nature. The music series is inspired by the Animalia exhibition, which is currently open to the public. There’s also a concert specially designed for families. Discover the program! [Read more]
Strike and demonstration in Paris on November 5: transport, schools, route—here’s the latest
The strike and demonstration planned for Thursday, November 5, 2026, are taking shape in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with RER and Transilien services disrupted, the metro unaffected, and a route imposed by the prefecture that unions are challenging in court. Transport, schools, airports: here’s the latest. [Read more]
SNCF strike on November 5, 2026: RER and Transilien services, line-by-line forecasts
The service forecasts for this Thursday, November 5, 2026, SNCF strike are out for the RER and Transilien trains in Île-de-France: RER D remains the worst-affected line, while the metro is running normally. Here’s the breakdown, line by line. [Read more]
November 5 airport strike: what the DGAC has planned for Roissy and Orly
France’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced its decision on flights at Roissy and Orly on Thursday, November 5, 2026, amid a general strike. Flight schedules, access to the airports, passenger rights: here’s what you need to know before you travel. [Read more]
November 5 protest in Paris: 25 metro stations closed this Thursday
RATP is closing 25 metro stations in Paris this Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the request of the Paris police prefecture, amid a day of strikes and demonstrations. The march route is not the only area affected: here are the stations concerned and the alternatives for getting around. [Read more]
PhotoSaintGermain 2026: the grand Left Bank photography festival returns to Paris
It's back: take a stroll through the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event to experience from November 5 to 28, 2026. [Read more]
High school students to protest and stage blockades this Tuesday, November 3, and Thursday, November 5
The high school blockade continues this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the Île-de-France region, with a student demonstration whose Paris route has been banned by the police prefecture. The movement’s next step: the interprofessional strike on Thursday the 5th. [Read more]
Le Paradox Museum Paris: more than 90 immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Sponsored - Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you. [Read more]
The Birth of the Waves at the Conciergerie: the Installation in Pictures
The Birth of Waves, an immersive installation by Émilie Faïf and Nicolas André, sets the Salle des Gens d'Armes at the Conciergerie in Paris rippling from November 4 to December 20, 2026. We got a first look, with photos and video. [Read more]
Pitchfork Paris 2026: This Week’s Shows and Schedule Changes
The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris runs from November 2 to 8, 2026. Elias Rønnenfelt replaces Iceage, while Dragonflies’ concert at Élysée Montmartre has been canceled. [Read more]
New Year’s Eve 2027 in Paris: celebrate the last hours of the year on the Seine with Vedettes de Paris!
Sponsored - What if you ended 2026 with a magical moment on the Seine? On December 31, Vedettes de Paris is offering a special cruise to enjoy the last hours of the year in an exceptional setting. An hour cruising through the heart of illuminated Paris, a glass of champagne and a festive playlist: a lovely way to celebrate before carrying on with the New Year’s festivities! [Read more]
Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: the historic exhibition at the Louvre Museum
The Louvre Photo exhibition, on view from November 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027, highlights the museum’s unique place in the history and art of photography. More than 300 photographs come together to trace this singular history in an exhibition that showcases works from the 1820s to the present day. [Read more]
Photo Days 2026: the contemporary photography festival takes over Paris this fall
Photo Days is the artsy event not to miss in Paris this fall. Join us from November 2 to 30, 2026, to discover the various exhibitions and events taking place at Parisian institutions and galleries. [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Thursday November 5, 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 November 5, 2026. [Read more]
Metro, RER: transport disruptions this week, November 2–8, 2026
Transport services in Paris and the Île-de-France region will remain disrupted from November 2 to 8, 2026, with an SNCF strike on Thursday, November 5, hitting the RER D hardest, Act IV of the Yellow Vests protests on Saturday, and Metro line 6 closed on Sunday. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France this week, November 2 to 8
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France is taking a wintry turn this week, from November 2 to 8, 2026: a northeasterly wind will send temperatures tumbling to 3 degrees in the morning, before a milder but unsettled weekend with a few showers. [Read more]
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
Dates and Opening Time
On November 5, 2026
![[IN]IMAGINABLE : nos photos de l'expo à Fluctuart - Fluctuart 19](https://cdn.sortiraparis.com/images/1021/114756/1309589-imaginable-nos-photos-de-l-expo-a-fluctuart-fluctuart-19.jpg)
![[IN]IMAGINABLE : nos photos de l'expo à Fluctuart - Fluctuart 19](https://cdn.sortiraparis.com/images/1022/114756/1309589-imaginable-nos-photos-de-l-expo-a-fluctuart-fluctuart-19.jpg)
![[IN]IMAGINABLE : nos photos de l'expo à Fluctuart - Fluctuart 19](https://cdn.sortiraparis.com/images/1023/114756/1309589-imaginable-nos-photos-de-l-expo-a-fluctuart-fluctuart-19.jpg)
![[IN]IMAGINABLE : nos photos de l'expo à Fluctuart - Fluctuart 19](https://cdn.sortiraparis.com/images/1024/114756/1309589-imaginable-nos-photos-de-l-expo-a-fluctuart-fluctuart-19.jpg)
