What to do this Saturday in Paris? Must-see outings for September 26, 2026.

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 21, 2026 at 08:39 a.m.
What to do this Saturday in Paris and Île-de-France? Discover one-off outings, today’s events, last-minute deals, and must-see ideas for Saturday, September 26, 2026.

This guide highlights scheduled outings and the latest deals. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our guide to Paris’ outings on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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Visite du pape à Paris : messe sur les champs élysées et la place de la concordeVisite du pape à Paris : messe sur les champs élysées et la place de la concordeVisite du pape à Paris : messe sur les champs élysées et la place de la concordeVisite du pape à Paris : messe sur les champs élysées et la place de la concorde Pope Leo XIV on the Champs-Élysées: what you need to know about the great open-air Mass
Pope Leo XIV will soon preside over a large open-air Mass in the heart of Paris. Schedules, access, logistics and security perimeter around the Champs-Élysées: here’s what you need to know ahead of the September 26 gathering. [Read more]

Fête de la Lune 2026 : le spectacle gratuit de Nankin à ParisFête de la Lune 2026 : le spectacle gratuit de Nankin à ParisFête de la Lune 2026 : le spectacle gratuit de Nankin à ParisFête de la Lune 2026 : le spectacle gratuit de Nankin à Paris Moon Festival 2026: Free show from Nanjing in Paris
The Moon Festival is celebrated in the garden of the Chinese Cultural Centre in Paris’s 7th arrondissement with the show “Paris under the Moon of Nanjing,” on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Singing, dance, traditional costumes, and mooncakes are on the program, free of charge with advance booking. [Read more]

The Other Place : Antigone revisitée par Alexander Zeldin à ParisThe Other Place : Antigone revisitée par Alexander Zeldin à ParisThe Other Place : Antigone revisitée par Alexander Zeldin à ParisThe Other Place : Antigone revisitée par Alexander Zeldin à Paris The Other Place: Antigone reimagined by Alexander Zeldin in Paris
Alexander Zeldin revisits Antigone with The Other Place, After Antigone, at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris from September 19 to 26, 2026. A French premiere with English surtitles. [Read more]

La Marche des animaux à Paris : défilé gratuit, ouvert aux chiens, chats ... sur les Champs-ÉlyséesLa Marche des animaux à Paris : défilé gratuit, ouvert aux chiens, chats ... sur les Champs-ÉlyséesLa Marche des animaux à Paris : défilé gratuit, ouvert aux chiens, chats ... sur les Champs-ÉlyséesLa Marche des animaux à Paris : défilé gratuit, ouvert aux chiens, chats ... sur les Champs-Élysées The animal festival in Paris’s 15th arrondissement: free activities and awareness campaigns in September
Saturday, September 26, welcome to the 15th arrondissement City Hall's Animal Festival! The lineup features activities, beginner workshops, and free events focused on dogs and cats. [Read more]

Jardin Yili, le jardin chinois caché dans les YvelinesJardin Yili, le jardin chinois caché dans les YvelinesJardin Yili, le jardin chinois caché dans les YvelinesJardin Yili, le jardin chinois caché dans les Yvelines Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 at Jardin Yili: a Chinese night-time event in Yvelines
Yili Garden, France’s only traditional Chinese garden tucked away in the Yvelines, opens its lantern-lit paths for a Moon Festival evening. Tales, a tea ceremony, mooncakes, and a live concert will shape the night of September 26, 2026. [Read more]

Fête de la musique 2025 Place PigalleFête de la musique 2025 Place PigalleFête de la musique 2025 Place PigalleFête de la musique 2025 Place Pigalle Carnaval de Pigalle 2026: Pigalle launches its first major free costume parade this September.
A new carnival is rolling into the streets of Paris! In Pigalle, artists, musicians, circus performers, and costumed characters will take part in a large, free procession on 26 September 2026. [Read more]

What kicks off this Saturday

Messe du Pape Léon XIV Champs-Élysées : stations métro, bus ferméesMesse du Pape Léon XIV Champs-Élysées : stations métro, bus ferméesMesse du Pape Léon XIV Champs-Élysées : stations métro, bus ferméesMesse du Pape Léon XIV Champs-Élysées : stations métro, bus fermées Pope Leo XIV in Paris: Metro stations and bus lines disrupted on September 26
Metro and bus: plan your travel for September 26. The Pope's visit will trigger several closures and disruptions around Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, the Invalides, and the National Assembly. [Read more]

visuel jardinagevisuel jardinagevisuel jardinagevisuel jardinage Gardens Festival 2026 in the 14th arrondissement: bees, birds and family-friendly nature workshops
The Garden Festival 2026 will bring the Ferdinand Brunot and Aspirant Dunand squares to life in Paris’s 14th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Kokedama, repotting, discovering bees and birds, aromatic plants and sensory games await children especially over the weekend. [Read more]

Halloween 2023 Disneyland Paris - paradeHalloween 2023 Disneyland Paris - paradeHalloween 2023 Disneyland Paris - paradeHalloween 2023 Disneyland Paris - parade Halloween 2026 at Disneyland Paris: the lineup for getting scared silly
Disney Villains take center stage at Disneyland Paris from September 26 to November 1, 2026, for the Disney Halloween Festival. Mickey's Parade and meet-and-greets with the characters shape the season, with festivities running until 11 p.m. on October 31. Here’s the schedule and what’s new to help you plan your visit. [Read more]

Rayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar YRayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar YRayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar YRayon Jouets, l'exposition ultra ludique du Hangar Y Star's Up 2026, the festival that rockets us into space and science fiction at Hangar Y
Dive into the world of space, where science meets science fiction, with the free Star's Up festival—a family-friendly event to discover at Hangar Y on September 26–27, 2026. [Read more]

Parc aretha FranklinParc aretha FranklinParc aretha FranklinParc aretha Franklin Gardens Festival 2026 at Aretha Franklin Park: climbing, games and nature workshops for families
The 2026 Garden Festival takes over Aretha Franklin Park in Paris’s 20th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Re-potting, games, sensory discoveries, and demonstrations by arborists-climbers will shape this nature-filled weekend for families. [Read more]

Last chance this Saturday

Notre-Dame de Paris - visuels - 2Notre-Dame de Paris - visuels - 2Notre-Dame de Paris - visuels - 2Notre-Dame de Paris - visuels - 2 Notre-Dame to close for several days for the Pope's visit: dates to note
Notre-Dame will be closed to the public from September 24 to 26 to mark the visit of Leo XIV, with several restrictions around the Île de la Cité. [Read more]

Visuel Paris 13eVisuel Paris 13eVisuel Paris 13eVisuel Paris 13e Moon Festival in Paris’s 13th arrondissement 2026: free activities lineup
The Moon Festival settles into Paris's 13th arrondissement through September 26, 2026, around Place d'Italie. A France–Korea exhibition, the RICE Asian market, concerts, a literary evening, and stand-up compose a program that's completely free. [Read more]

Exposition/vente aux enchères PlaymobilExposition/vente aux enchères PlaymobilExposition/vente aux enchères PlaymobilExposition/vente aux enchères Playmobil This free exhibition reveals the Playmobil archives in Paris.
They have populated castles, pirate ships and police stations for decades. The archives of this famous figurine brand arrive at Hôtel Drouot today for an exhibition and an unprecedented auction running from September 23 to 26, 2026. [Read more]

Exposition ALTAR : Palucki Studio x Bibliothèque Polonaise de ParisExposition ALTAR : Palucki Studio x Bibliothèque Polonaise de ParisExposition ALTAR : Palucki Studio x Bibliothèque Polonaise de ParisExposition ALTAR : Palucki Studio x Bibliothèque Polonaise de Paris Exhibition ALTAR: Palucki Studio x Polish Library of Paris (Paris Design Week)
Sponsored - ALTAR: The Polish Library in Paris showcases Palucki Studio's sculptural design for Paris Design Week 2026 [Read more]

A Few More Ideas for Things to Do This Saturday

Halloween 2025 : les Soirées de l’Horreur reviennent chez AccroCampHalloween 2025 : les Soirées de l’Horreur reviennent chez AccroCampHalloween 2025 : les Soirées de l’Horreur reviennent chez AccroCampHalloween 2025 : les Soirées de l’Horreur reviennent chez AccroCamp Halloween 2026: Halloween Evenings are back at AccroCamp
Sponsored - Frights guaranteed: AccroCamp Halloween Evenings return on Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31, 2026, at all tree-top adventure parks across Île-de-France. A total nighttime immersion, blending adrenaline, chills, and big laughs, to be enjoyed with family or friends in a 100% Halloween ambiance. [Read more]

Céline Dion en concert à Paris, pourquoi la jaune est réduite ?Céline Dion en concert à Paris, pourquoi la jaune est réduite ?Céline Dion en concert à Paris, pourquoi la jaune est réduite ?Céline Dion en concert à Paris, pourquoi la jaune est réduite ? Céline Dion concerts in Paris: schedules, transport, access... here are all the practical details
For the very first time in her career, Celine Dion takes over Europe’s largest indoor arena for a 26-concert residency! Specifically, the Quebec singer will reconnect with her huge fan base at Paris La Défense Arena for a run of shows scheduled from September 12 to October 17, 2026. The artist will return to the same Île-de-France venue from May 8 to 29, 2027. Do you already have a ticket for one of these dates? Want to know gate opening times, the concert start time, how to get to the arena, the different entrances, or the list of prohibited items on site? Here are all the practical details about Céline Dion’s Paris concerts! [Read more]

Underline, centre d'art hybride et lieu de vie sous les arcade de la Coulée verteUnderline, centre d'art hybride et lieu de vie sous les arcade de la Coulée verteUnderline, centre d'art hybride et lieu de vie sous les arcade de la Coulée verteUnderline, centre d'art hybride et lieu de vie sous les arcade de la Coulée verte Underline, the living space with a free exhibition spanning 2,000 m2 beneath the Petite Ceinture, is being unveiled.
Underline opens its eleven railway vaults to the public on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This 2,000-square-metre creative workshop puts materiality and crafts in the spotlight, with a free exhibition featuring 40 artists, a shop, workshops, and a cafe-bar. [Read more]

visuel Paris visuel  - jardin du Luxembourg - automnevisuel Paris visuel  - jardin du Luxembourg - automnevisuel Paris visuel  - jardin du Luxembourg - automnevisuel Paris visuel  - jardin du Luxembourg - automne Salon des Beaux-Arts 2026: a new, free-to-attend edition at the Senate's Orangery
The 2026 Salon des Beaux-Arts settles into the Orangerie of the Senate in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. This free event runs in two sessions: September 18–22, and September 24–29, 2026. Here’s what to expect at this must-attend art gathering. [Read more]

Céline Dion en concert à Paris La Défense Arena : dates, prévente... tout ce qu'il faut savoirCéline Dion en concert à Paris La Défense Arena : dates, prévente... tout ce qu'il faut savoirCéline Dion en concert à Paris La Défense Arena : dates, prévente... tout ce qu'il faut savoirCéline Dion en concert à Paris La Défense Arena : dates, prévente... tout ce qu'il faut savoir Céline Dion: all the dates for her Paris residency in 2026 and 2027
After years away from the spotlight, Céline Dion fans are buzzing with anticipation. The legendary Quebec artist returns to the stage with a 26-show Paris residency scheduled from September 12, 2026, to May 29, 2027. Here are all the dates of Céline Dion’s Paris residency, in detail! [Read more]

La ligne Warhol : l'exposition sur les œuvres oubliées d'Andy Warhol au musée du LuxembourgLa ligne Warhol : l'exposition sur les œuvres oubliées d'Andy Warhol au musée du LuxembourgLa ligne Warhol : l'exposition sur les œuvres oubliées d'Andy Warhol au musée du LuxembourgLa ligne Warhol : l'exposition sur les œuvres oubliées d'Andy Warhol au musée du Luxembourg Andy Warhol at the Musée du Luxembourg: a surprising exhibition of the artist's overlooked works.
The Musée du Luxembourg shines a spotlight on Andy Warhol's drawings in a never-before-seen exhibition running from September 16, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]

Practical information for this Saturday

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 Monday September 21, 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 Monday September 21, 2026. [Read more]

Transports Paris et en Ile-de-France : perturbations métro, RER du 21 au 27 septembre 2026Transports Paris et en Ile-de-France : perturbations métro, RER du 21 au 27 septembre 2026Transports Paris et en Ile-de-France : perturbations métro, RER du 21 au 27 septembre 2026Transports Paris et en Ile-de-France : perturbations métro, RER du 21 au 27 septembre 2026 Paris and Île-de-France transport: Metro and RER disruptions from September 21 to 27, 2026
Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region is set for widespread disruptions from Monday, September 21 to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Ongoing works mean sections of the metro, the RER, the Transilien lines, and several tramways will be closed. [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]

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]

Le Château d'Auvers sur Oise  - et sa collection permanente sur les ImpressionnistesLe Château d'Auvers sur Oise  - et sa collection permanente sur les ImpressionnistesLe Château d'Auvers sur Oise  - et sa collection permanente sur les ImpressionnistesLe Château d'Auvers sur Oise  - et sa collection permanente sur les Impressionnistes The Impressionists' Train: the special train bound for Auvers-sur-Oise is back on weekends.
Impressionism fans, head to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small Île-de-France village cherished by Cézanne and Van Gogh, made easily reachable on weekends by a special SNCF train, less than an hour from the capital! [Read more]

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