This guide focuses on dated outings and the latest deals. For a fuller view of the agenda, also check our guide to Paris outings on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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Science Festival 2026: the lineup of activities at the Brain Institute in Paris
On the occasion of the 2026 edition of the Science Festival, organized from October 2 to 12, the Brain Institute (based at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital) will exceptionally open its doors for neuroscience workshops. [Read more]
Oktoberfest 2026: Boom Boom Villette hosts its free Bavarian party in Paris
Oktoberfest lands at Boom Boom Villette on Saturday, September 12, 2026. A brass band, beer pong, DJ set, workshops and mini-games are on the program for this free celebration inspired by Bavarian tradition. [Read more]
Pizza Week 2026: The lineup in Paris and Île-de-France pizzerias
Pizza Week 2026 is back in Paris and Île-de-France, from October 12 to 17, 2026, with events across about twenty Parisian and Île-de-France pizzerias. Discover the lineup! [Read more]
Shut your trap (middle finger), six love stories at the Théâtre du Chariot
Shut Your Trap (the middle finger), written and directed by Marie Bucas-Français, brings six characters to the Théâtre du Chariot in Paris. See it Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m., through October 27, 2026. [Read more]
The Lawyer in the City: where to find free legal consultations in Paris in October 2026?
The “Lawyer in the City” initiative is back in the capital from October 12 to 18, 2026. For one week, Paris Bar lawyers will meet Parisians, offering free legal consultations across the city. [Read more]
Ultra-chic concert: Michel Fau channels a diva at the Bouffes-Parisiens
Michel Fau presents Concert Très Chic at the Bouffes-Parisiens in Paris from October 12 to December 28, 2026. A musical show starring Philippe Talbot and Martin Surot that twists the conventions of the operatic recital. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: a rich family-friendly program in Orsay (91)
The 2026 Science Festival takes place from October 2 to 12 in Orsay, in the Essonne department. The program includes workshops, talks, laboratory tours, and free activities for the whole family. Here are the events you won’t want to miss. [Read more]
Photo Doc. 2026 in Paris, the go-to event for documentary photography at the Hôtel de l'Industrie
The Hôtel de l’Industrie welcomes the new edition of the Photo Doc. international fair, running October 9–12, 2026. Don’t miss this must-attend rendezvous for enthusiasts of documentary photography in Paris. [Read more]
Science Festival in Cergy (Val-d'Oise): what to do for the 2026 edition?
The Science Festival lands in Cergy (95) with a program designed to make research and science accessible to everyone, through experiments, discussions and activities around the theme “Scholarly Flavors,” from October 2 to 12, 2026. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: the program in Moissy-Cramayel (77)
The Science Festival is making a triumphant return with a new edition, taking place from October 2 to 12, 2026. In Moissy-Cramayel, a number of activities are on the agenda, including at the town’s media library and game center. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: Weather Takes Center Stage at the Academy of Climate
What events will the Climate Academy host for the 2026 Science Festival? From October 2 to 12, the venue will present a range of conferences, exhibitions, concerts and readings to explore the links between water, ecosystems and the climate. [Read more]
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]
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]
"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: 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]
Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos
At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship. [Read more]
Belmondo, the Magnificent: the Cinémathèque honors the icon of French cinema
Bébel shines at the Cinémathèque française: Jean-Paul Belmondo is the focus of a major retrospective running from October 7, 2026 to January 31, 2027. [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
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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Dates and Opening Time
On October 12, 2026
