What to do in Paris this Thursday? Events and deals for October 15, 2026

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 9, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.
What to do this Thursday in Paris and the Île-de-France region? Discover pop-up outings, today’s events, last-minute deals, and must-see ideas not to miss for Thursday, October 15, 2026.

This guide focuses on dated outings and the hottest deals of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our guide to Paris outings on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

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Stevie Wonder is gearing up to take the stage again to properly celebrate the 50th anniversary of his iconic album "Songs in the Key of Life." In the capital, the legendary American musician and singer will headline a one-off concert at Paris-Bercy on Thursday, October 15, 2026. [Read more]

Éphéméride du 15 octobre à Paris : L'exécution de Mata Hari au Bois de VincennesÉphéméride du 15 octobre à Paris : L'exécution de Mata Hari au Bois de VincennesÉphéméride du 15 octobre à Paris : L'exécution de Mata Hari au Bois de VincennesÉphéméride du 15 octobre à Paris : L'exécution de Mata Hari au Bois de Vincennes On this day in Paris, October 15: the execution of spy Mata Hari at the Bois de Vincennes.
On October 15, 1917, Mata Hari was executed by French authorities at the Bois de Vincennes. In turn a courtesan, an Oriental dancer, a spy and then a double agent, she was sentenced to death for treason after a swift trial. [Read more]

What kicks off this Thursday

Journées de l'Architecture 2026 à l'école nationale supérieure d'architecture de ParisJournées de l'Architecture 2026 à l'école nationale supérieure d'architecture de ParisJournées de l'Architecture 2026 à l'école nationale supérieure d'architecture de ParisJournées de l'Architecture 2026 à l'école nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris Architecture Days 2026 at the Paris National Schools of Architecture
France's national schools of architecture are opening several of their campuses during Architecture Days, from October 15 to 18, 2026. Discover the program in Paris. [Read more]

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine - collection permanenteCité de l'architecture et du patrimoine - collection permanenteCité de l'architecture et du patrimoine - collection permanenteCité de l'architecture et du patrimoine - collection permanente Architecture Days 2026: video mapping, workshops and exhibitions at the Cité de l'Architecture
For National Architecture Days in Paris, the Cité de l’Architecture, located by the Trocadéro, presents a program of video mapping, exhibitions and guided tours from October 15 to 18, 2026. [Read more]

Le jeudi c'est impro ! Spectacles 100% improvisés avec des stars de l'improvisation théâtrale !Le jeudi c'est impro ! Spectacles 100% improvisés avec des stars de l'improvisation théâtrale !Le jeudi c'est impro ! Spectacles 100% improvisés avec des stars de l'improvisation théâtrale !Le jeudi c'est impro ! Spectacles 100% improvisés avec des stars de l'improvisation théâtrale ! “Thursday is Improv” returns to Paris: after nine sold-out dates, the show is already nearly sold out by October 15.
Sponsored - Au Passage vers les Étoiles, dans le 11e arrondissement de Paris, “Thursday Is Improv” brings together five improv stars for live, completely unscripted shows that are never repeated. After nine sell-out dates last season, the rendezvous returns from October 15 for nine more evenings. And bookings are wise: the first date is already almost sold out. [Read more]

Circo Infinito BobinoCirco Infinito BobinoCirco Infinito BobinoCirco Infinito Bobino Circo Infinito: Cirque Cosmique's show lands at Bobino this autumn
If you love the world of the circus, as well as music, theatre, and the visual arts, head to Bobino. From October 15 to November 22, 2026, the famed Paris venue will host the show "Circo Infinito" by Cirque Cosmique, led by Alejandro Escobedo. The program? A voyage that blends acrobatics, poetry, and humor. [Read more]

La maison de Victor Hugo à Paris - nos photosLa maison de Victor Hugo à Paris - nos photosLa maison de Victor Hugo à Paris - nos photosLa maison de Victor Hugo à Paris - nos photos Architecture Days 2026 in Paris: step inside Victor Hugo's House on the Place des Vosges
For Architecture Days in Paris, explore Victor Hugo's House on Place des Vosges: secrets of the Marais, the Henri IV façade, and literary behind-the-scenes insights on the agenda. [Read more]

Last chance this Thursday

Eisbrecher en concert à L'Élysée Montmartre à Paris: on y était, on vous raconteEisbrecher en concert à L'Élysée Montmartre à Paris: on y était, on vous raconteEisbrecher en concert à L'Élysée Montmartre à Paris: on y était, on vous raconteEisbrecher en concert à L'Élysée Montmartre à Paris: on y était, on vous raconte Ghinzu to play Paris shows at Élysée Montmartre and Olympia in 2026, added date
The Belgian band Ghinzu is gearing up for a return to the stage in Paris. They’ll kick things off at the Élysée Montmartre on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, before heading to Olympia on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a strong dose of rock. Due to overwhelming demand, Ghinzu has added a second Olympia show on Thursday, October 15, 2026. [Read more]

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From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles. [Read more]

Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi : l'exposition intime et gratuite au Mémorial de la Shoah, nos photosSimone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi : l'exposition intime et gratuite au Mémorial de la Shoah, nos photosSimone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi : l'exposition intime et gratuite au Mémorial de la Shoah, nos photosSimone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi : l'exposition intime et gratuite au Mémorial de la Shoah, nos photos Simone Veil. My Sisters and I: An Intimate, Free Exhibition at the Memorial to the Holocaust — Our Photos
The Shoah Memorial highlights the special bond between Simone Veil and her sisters with an emotionally compelling exhibition running from February 10 to October 15, 2026. [Read more]

Tournois de jeux de bar et ateliers de biérologie gratuits à Ground Control et CommunaleTournois de jeux de bar et ateliers de biérologie gratuits à Ground Control et CommunaleTournois de jeux de bar et ateliers de biérologie gratuits à Ground Control et CommunaleTournois de jeux de bar et ateliers de biérologie gratuits à Ground Control et Communale Free bar games tournaments and beer-tasting workshops at Ground Control and Communale
On April 2 and October 15, 2026, Ground Control and Communale are teaming up again for their popular bar game tournament, where contenders battle it out to be crowned the best at the counter. Join in on games of 421, belote, pinball, foosball, and darts, all while enjoying a free beer-tasting workshop! [Read more]

A few more ideas for things to do this Thursday

Mission Santé Dentaire Oral-B : la tournée gratuite fait étape à Paris et en Île-de-FranceMission Santé Dentaire Oral-B : la tournée gratuite fait étape à Paris et en Île-de-FranceMission Santé Dentaire Oral-B : la tournée gratuite fait étape à Paris et en Île-de-FranceMission Santé Dentaire Oral-B : la tournée gratuite fait étape à Paris et en Île-de-France Oral-B's Dental Health Mission: the free tour stops in Paris and Île-de-France.
Sponsored - From September 29 to October 17, 2026, Oral-B’s Dental Health Mission will offer a free program across Île-de-France focused on oral hygiene. [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]

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]

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]

Remember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de CommerceRemember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de CommerceRemember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de CommerceRemember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de Commerce Remember Me: more than 700 photographic masterpieces from the Pinault Collection on display at the Bourse de Commerce
La Bourse de Commerce presents the photographic masterpieces from the Pinault Collection, on view from October 7, 2026 to January 18, 2027. For a little over three months, come and explore roughly 700 works by more than 70 artists, including Irving Penn, Raymond Depardon, Cindy Sherman, Annie Leibovitz, Man Ray, Erwin Blumenfeld, as well as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Richard Avedon. [Read more]

Monet, peindre le temps : l'exposition événement au musée de l’OrangerieMonet, peindre le temps : l'exposition événement au musée de l’OrangerieMonet, peindre le temps : l'exposition événement au musée de l’OrangerieMonet, peindre le temps : l'exposition événement au musée de l’Orangerie Monet, Painting Time: our photos from the blockbuster exhibition at the Orangerie Museum
Light and the seasons set the rhythm for "Monet, Painting Time," the Claude Monet exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, running from September 30, 2026 to January 25, 2027. From landscapes to Water Lilies, the itinerary traces his quest to capture time on canvas. [Read more]

Kurt Schwitters, Le chaos-monde : la rétrospective événement au Musée PicassoKurt Schwitters, Le chaos-monde : la rétrospective événement au Musée PicassoKurt Schwitters, Le chaos-monde : la rétrospective événement au Musée PicassoKurt Schwitters, Le chaos-monde : la rétrospective événement au Musée Picasso Kurt Schwitters, The Chaos World: Our Photos from the Picasso Museum's Event Retrospective
Kurt Schwitters. The Chaos-World. 1918–1948 lands at the Musée national Picasso-Paris from October 6, 2026 to February 7, 2027: more than 300 paintings, sculptures and collages trace the inventive arc of this major 20th‑century artist. A retrospective that shows how, from Merz to architectural installations, Schwitters transformed everyday materials into works that are both visually striking and sonically immersive. [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 9, 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 9, 2026. [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]

Simulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiensSimulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiensSimulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiensSimulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiens Grève des pompiers : a notice filed for September 8 to October 20, 2026
Professional firefighters file a national strike notice spanning September 8 to October 20, 2026, and vow to keep up the pressure on the government after a summer marked by megafires and anger that shows no signs of abating. [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 15, 2026

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