What to do in Paris this Friday, September 25, 2026? Unmissable outings.

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 21, 2026 at 08:38 a.m.
Outings, exhibitions, performances, activities, and good deals: here are ideas to explore in Paris and Île-de-France on Friday, September 25, 2026.

This guide highlights scheduled outings and the latest plans of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our guide to Friday, September 25, 2026, in Paris—the day’s outings and events.

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Visite du Pape Léon XIV à Paris : le parcours en papamobile du 25 septembre dévoiléVisite du Pape Léon XIV à Paris : le parcours en papamobile du 25 septembre dévoiléVisite du Pape Léon XIV à Paris : le parcours en papamobile du 25 septembre dévoiléVisite du Pape Léon XIV à Paris : le parcours en papamobile du 25 septembre dévoilé Pope's visit to Paris: the papamobile route to know before Friday
Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Montparnasse, Saint-Michel… The pope’s passage is drawing near. On Friday, Pope Leo XIV will traverse a stretch of the Left Bank in the papamobile before the crowds: here is the route and the access points. [Read more]

Pape à Paris en papamobile : comment rejoindre le parcours en transports en commun ?Pape à Paris en papamobile : comment rejoindre le parcours en transports en commun ?Pape à Paris en papamobile : comment rejoindre le parcours en transports en commun ?Pape à Paris en papamobile : comment rejoindre le parcours en transports en commun ? Are you planning to see the Pope in the papamobile tomorrow? Here’s how to join the route.
Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Port-Royal, Saint-Michel… the Léon XIV route crosses several areas where stations will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 25, 2026. Here are the routes to note. [Read more]

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The big Stade de France vigil will also have a Paris relay point. Saint-Sulpice Church, in the 6th arrondissement, will broadcast the Leo XIV evening on Friday, September 25. [Read more]

Visite des tours de Notre-Dame de ParisVisite des tours de Notre-Dame de ParisVisite des tours de Notre-Dame de ParisVisite des tours de Notre-Dame de Paris Why will bells across France ring for seven minutes this Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m.?
Don’t be surprised if the bells ring longer than usual this Friday, September 25, 2026. At exactly 10:00 a.m., churches across France are invited to toll for seven minutes, the moment Pope Leo XIV is due to land at Paris‑Orly Airport. A nationwide chime that will officially mark the start of his visit to France. [Read more]

Visuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de FranceVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de FranceVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de FranceVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de France Papal vigil at the Stade de France: how to reach the venue by public transport?
Léon XIV welcomes back the youth at the Stade de France on Friday, September 25, 2026 for a major vigil. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., with a prologue at 6:30 p.m. and an expected close at 10:30 p.m.: if you have your access pass, it’s also wise to have your route planned. RER B, RER D, lines 13 and 14… here’s how to reach the stadium without turning your commute into another vigil. [Read more]

Visuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de FranceVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de FranceVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de FranceVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - concert Stade de France Pope Leo XIV at the Stade de France: everything you need to know about the great youth vigil
The big youth vigil with Pope Léon XIV will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Stade de France. More than 80,000 young people aged 17 to 35 are expected for this major event that blends celebration, teaching, and prayer. Schedule, times, access, allowed items... here’s everything you need to know before the evening. [Read more]

What kicks off this Friday

Visuels Paris - transport - métro - station ferméeVisuels Paris - transport - métro - station ferméeVisuels Paris - transport - métro - station ferméeVisuels Paris - transport - métro - station fermée Metro, RER and buses in Paris: these stations and stops will close in the coming days for the Pope's visit
The papamobile route and the UNESCO visit will force most stations to close on Friday, September 25. Here’s the checklist to review before you set off. [Read more]

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On the eve of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Paris, several tourist sites are preparing to close their doors or become harder to reach on September 25 and 26, 2026. Here are the main locations affected. [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 Want to dodge the Pope's visit to Paris? These neighborhoods to avoid starting tomorrow.
Museum, dining, shopping or a simple stroll: if a visit to Léon XIV isn’t on the agenda, it’s wise to know which sectors will be hardest hit starting Friday, September 25, 2026. Here’s where to steer clear. [Read more]

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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]

Last chance this Friday

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Papamobile, UNESCO, Invalides… several areas will be closed or heavily restricted on Friday. Here are the affected times and routes. [Read more]

A Few More Ideas for Going Out This Friday

Paris Boat Club : des croisières privées sur la Seine pour découvrir Paris autrement - 42 ParisBoatClub Escale du Louvre 01 4864x3095Paris Boat Club : des croisières privées sur la Seine pour découvrir Paris autrement - 42 ParisBoatClub Escale du Louvre 01 4864x3095Paris Boat Club : des croisières privées sur la Seine pour découvrir Paris autrement - 42 ParisBoatClub Escale du Louvre 01 4864x3095Paris Boat Club : des croisières privées sur la Seine pour découvrir Paris autrement - 42 ParisBoatClub Escale du Louvre 01 4864x3095 Paris Boat Club: Private Seine cruises to discover Paris from its river, the Seine
Sponsored - Paris Boat Club offers private Seine cruises to discover Paris, its iconic monuments and historic bridges from the river. [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 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]

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]

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]

Exposition Playmobil à l'Hôtel DrouotExposition Playmobil à l'Hôtel DrouotExposition Playmobil à l'Hôtel DrouotExposition Playmobil à l'Hôtel Drouot 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]

Practical information for this Friday

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 September 25, 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 September 25, 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]

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]

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]

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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]

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