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

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 21, 2026 at 08:39 a.m.
Outings, exhibitions, performances, activities, and tips for the best deals: here are the ideas to discover in Paris and Île-de-France this 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's giant open-air Mass this Saturday: what to expect on the Champs-Élysées
Only a few days remain before the grand Mass of Leo XIV on the Champs-Élysées. The gathering planned for Saturday, September 26, promises to be one of the most watched moments of his Paris visit. [Read more]

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The Mass for Leo XIV is held tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., between Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées. With many metro stations closed, it’s wise to know where to get off and how many stairs to expect. [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 Pigalle Carnival 2026: the main parade canceled, a scaled-down carnival scheduled for Saturday
Changement de programme pour le Pigalle Carnival: the grand parade through the streets of Paris has been canceled due to the arrival of Pope Leo XIV, but a free micro-carnival will still take place at Square d’Anvers on September 26, 2026. [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]

Visite du Pape à Pape : des WC publics installés dans les petites rues autour des Champs-ÉlyséesVisite du Pape à Pape : des WC publics installés dans les petites rues autour des Champs-ÉlyséesVisite du Pape à Pape : des WC publics installés dans les petites rues autour des Champs-ÉlyséesVisite du Pape à Pape : des WC publics installés dans les petites rues autour des Champs-Élysées Mass of Pope Leo XIV in Paris: temporary toilets installed on streets around the Champs-Élysées
Ahead of the pope Leo XIV’s grand Mass on the Champs-Élysées, mobile toilets have been installed on several streets around Place de la Concorde and the avenue. Marbeuf Street, Rue du Colisée, Rue de Berri… here are the first points identified for the faithful who will have to wait for hours on site. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - arc de triompheVisuels musée et monument - arc de triompheVisuels musée et monument - arc de triompheVisuels musée et monument - arc de triomphe Visite du Pape à Paris : will people be able to attend the Mass on the Champs-Élysées without a reservation?
Haven’t you booked for the Pope Leo XIV’s grand Mass in Paris? Access to the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde will remain open without registration, within capacity limits, on Saturday, September 26, 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 Metro and bus: here’s what’s going to close or change on Saturday for the Pope’s Mass in Paris
Planning to cross central Paris this Saturday? Metro closures and bus disruptions are planned around Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, and the 7th arrondissement for the Pope's Mass. [Read more]

Transports en Île-de-France : les perturbations et travaux ce week-end du 26 et 27 septembre 2026Transports en Île-de-France : les perturbations et travaux ce week-end du 26 et 27 septembre 2026Transports en Île-de-France : les perturbations et travaux ce week-end du 26 et 27 septembre 2026Transports en Île-de-France : les perturbations et travaux ce week-end du 26 et 27 septembre 2026 Public transport in Île-de-France: disruptions and works this weekend, September 26–27, 2026.
Transport in Île-de-France remains disrupted this weekend, September 26–27, 2026: works on RER lines C, D and E, the Transilien lines P and R, and metro stations closed for the Mass of Pope Leo XIV. [Read more]

Brocantes et vide-greniers des Yvelines ce week-end dans le 78Brocantes et vide-greniers des Yvelines ce week-end dans le 78Brocantes et vide-greniers des Yvelines ce week-end dans le 78Brocantes et vide-greniers des Yvelines ce week-end dans le 78 Chatou Fair, Bougival, Poissy: Yvelines flea markets this weekend
Flea markets, garage sales and collectors’ fairs spice up Yvelines (78) this weekend of September 26–27, 2026. An antiques fair in its 111th edition and more than twenty other events are on tap for bargain hunters across the department. [Read more]

Guide des brocantes de la rentrée en Île-de-France le week-end du 14 au 15 septembre 2024Guide des brocantes de la rentrée en Île-de-France le week-end du 14 au 15 septembre 2024Guide des brocantes de la rentrée en Île-de-France le week-end du 14 au 15 septembre 2024Guide des brocantes de la rentrée en Île-de-France le week-end du 14 au 15 septembre 2024 Looking to hunt for bargains in the Paris suburbs? Here are the flea markets and yard sales for the weekend of September 26–27, 2026.
Want to hunt for hidden gems around Paris? On September 26 and 27, 2026, a number of flea markets and garage sales will pop up in the Paris suburbs, with plenty to fill your second-hand tote—retro items and great bargains. [Read more]

Last chance this Saturday

Visuels musée et monument - conciergerie - SeineVisuels musée et monument - conciergerie - SeineVisuels musée et monument - conciergerie - SeineVisuels musée et monument - conciergerie - Seine Pope in Paris: which monuments and tourist sites are closed or hard to reach on September 25 and 26
Pope Leo XIV is in Paris this weekend, and several monuments and tourist sites are closed or harder to reach. Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, the Tuileries... here are the affected spots before you head out to explore the capital. [Read more]

Vous ne venez pas voir le pape ? Les quartiers à éviter pour sortir à Paris vendredi et samediVous ne venez pas voir le pape ? Les quartiers à éviter pour sortir à Paris vendredi et samediVous ne venez pas voir le pape ? Les quartiers à éviter pour sortir à Paris vendredi et samediVous ne venez pas voir le pape ? Les quartiers à éviter pour sortir à Paris vendredi et samedi Going out in Paris without running into the Pope's visit: neighborhoods to avoid this weekend
Were you planning anything other than following the pope’s visit this weekend of September 25–26, 2026? The papamobile, ceremonies, the major Mass, security checks and disrupted transport will complicate several districts of Paris. Here are the areas to avoid to steer clear of the hassle. [Read more]

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Notre-Dame is closed to the public this weekend. Here are the closures and restrictions in place around Île de la Cité. [Read more]

A Few More Ideas for Things to Do This Saturday

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Sponsored - From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere. [Read more]

Visuel Paris - sacre cœur - automneVisuel Paris - sacre cœur - automneVisuel Paris - sacre cœur - automneVisuel Paris - sacre cœur - automne Montmartre Festival 2026: micro-carnival, concerts, exhibitions, workshops… this weekend’s program.
The Montmartre Festival is back to liven up the Butte from September 25 to 27, 2026, delivering three days of concerts, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and activities, most of them free, between Pigalle and Montmartre. [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]

Céline Dion: 2h25 de show rempli d'émotion, tubes en rafale.. on vous raconte son 2e concert à ParisCéline Dion: 2h25 de show rempli d'émotion, tubes en rafale.. on vous raconte son 2e concert à ParisCéline Dion: 2h25 de show rempli d'émotion, tubes en rafale.. on vous raconte son 2e concert à ParisCéline Dion: 2h25 de show rempli d'émotion, tubes en rafale.. on vous raconte son 2e concert à Paris 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]

Exposition Cezanne et nous au Grand PalaisExposition Cezanne et nous au Grand PalaisExposition Cezanne et nous au Grand PalaisExposition Cezanne et nous au Grand Palais Cézanne and Us at the Grand Palais: our photos from the blockbuster exhibition
Le Grand Palais hosts Cezanne and Us, a major retrospective conceived with the Centre Pompidou, the Musée d'Orsay and the Orangerie. Bringing together 174 masterpieces and numerous works by key figures of modern art, the show traces the imprint of the Aix-en-Provence artist from September 23, 2026 to January 17, 2027. [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]

U2 : une histoire irlandaise, nos photos de l'expo au Centre culturel irlandaisU2 : une histoire irlandaise, nos photos de l'expo au Centre culturel irlandaisU2 : une histoire irlandaise, nos photos de l'expo au Centre culturel irlandaisU2 : une histoire irlandaise, nos photos de l'expo au Centre culturel irlandais U2: An Irish Story, the exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Bono's band at the Irish Cultural Centre
This fall, U2 turns 50. To mark the occasion, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris presents a free exhibition centered on the legendary band fronted by Bono and its unbreakable bond with Dublin and its homeland. Save the date: September 23 to December 18, 2026, to discover this exclusive event. [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 Saturday September 26, 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 Saturday September 26, 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]

Météo Paris Île-de-France : quel temps ce week-end du pont de l'Ascension, du 14 au 17 mai ?Météo Paris Île-de-France : quel temps ce week-end du pont de l'Ascension, du 14 au 17 mai ?Météo Paris Île-de-France : quel temps ce week-end du pont de l'Ascension, du 14 au 17 mai ?Météo Paris Île-de-France : quel temps ce week-end du pont de l'Ascension, du 14 au 17 mai ? Weather in Paris and Île-de-France: a summer-like spell from September 21 to 27, 2026
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France is taking on summer tones this week, September 21–27, 2026, under a stubborn anticyclone that both heralds autumn and coincides with the visit of Pope Leo XIV to the capital. [Read more]

Les restrictions de circulation pour la Parade Olympique à ParisLes restrictions de circulation pour la Parade Olympique à ParisLes restrictions de circulation pour la Parade Olympique à ParisLes restrictions de circulation pour la Parade Olympique à Paris Météo Paris Île-de-France : a summer-like weekend on September 26 and 27 for the Pope’s visit
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France remains summery for the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, marked by the Pope Leo XIV’s Mass at the Place de la Concorde, with sunny spells, above-normal temperatures and dry conditions. [Read more]

Visite du Pape à Paris : quelle météo les 25 et 26 septembre ?Visite du Pape à Paris : quelle météo les 25 et 26 septembre ?Visite du Pape à Paris : quelle météo les 25 et 26 septembre ?Visite du Pape à Paris : quelle météo les 25 et 26 septembre ? Pope's visit: sun, heat, rain… what will the weather be in Paris on September 25 and 26?
Sun or umbrella for the pope's visit to Paris? With two days to go before the big events on September 25 and 26, 2026, the weather outlook is taking shape for the capital and Saint-Denis. [Read more]

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