This guide prioritizes dated outings and the best deals of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our guide to Monday, October 19, 2026, outings in Paris.
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Mandrakes d’Or 2026: Magic at the Casino de Paris
The Mandrakes d’Or bring together magic acts at the Casino de Paris on October 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. This evening of enchantment offers several seating options, with discounted prices available under the venue’s terms. [Read more]
Matignon Saint-Honoré kicks off Paris Art Week 2026.
Sponsored - La Nocturne Matignon Saint-Honoré returns on October 19, 2026 to kick off Paris Art Week, with 38 galleries open to the public, open-air performances, and an itinerary designed by Jacques Grange. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at Batman Escape: the Scarecrow seizes control of the police station
Batman Escape raises the stakes in Paris with "Fear at the Commissariat – The Scarecrow Night," a special edition to discover from October 19 to November 1, 2026. On the menu: a Batman-universe investigation, performers, and two foes who mean to unnerve you. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 in Levallois: spooky tales and pumpkins to carve at Parc de la Jatte
From October 19 to 30, 2026, the House of Fishing and Nature offers a storytelling stroll and a pumpkin workshop in Levallois, with soup and take-home creations. [Read more]
Donkey Skin: Shadow Theatre at Le Funambule Montmartre
Donkey Skin returns to the Funambule Montmartre from October 19 to 30, 2026, for audiences aged 6 and up. La Compagnie du Chameau reimagines Perrault with shadow theatre, storytelling, and live cello. [Read more]
Maître Mô: Three Real-Life Tales of Justice on Stage
Hilaire Besse adapts the stories of lawyer Jean-Yves Moyart in Maître Mô, at Le Funambule Montmartre until January 5, 2027, then at La Scala from January 13 to March 31. A one-man show centered on three real cases. [Read more]
Dreamland: a free pop-up with an exhibition and signings to mark the 20th anniversary of the manga in Paris
For Dreamland’s 20th anniversary, Pika Édition opens a pop-up at 39 rue Volta in Paris, from October 16 to 19, 2026. An exhibit of pages, signings with Reno Lemaire and other authors, and a temporary shop make up this free-entry event. [Read more]
Cinema and Space: A retrospective of films about space exploration at the Cinémathèque française
From September 30 to October 19, 2026, the Cinémathèque française unveils a retrospective dedicated to space exploration in cinema. Embark on a voyage to the stars courtesy of the seventh art! [Read more]
Nuits de Lumière 2026: a spectacular digital-art festival at the heart of the Château de Vincennes
A festival of luminous and digital installations lands on the doorstep of Paris this fall with the second edition of Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière. From October 15 to November 8, 2026, this nocturnal event invites visitors to wander among immersive and interactive artworks, accompanied by monumental projections! [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]
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]
Thoiry Wild Lights 2026-2027: follow in the footsteps of Pachamama
Thoiry Wild Lights returns to WOW Safari Thoiry in the Yvelines for a 9th edition titled In the Footsteps of Pachamama: a nocturnal route of nearly 3 km and more than 3,000 illuminated sculptures, from October 17, 2026 to March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Mary Cassatt. The Independent Woman: The Impressionist Exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay — our photos
From October 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the Musée d’Orsay presents Mary Cassatt. "The Independent Woman," a retrospective of nearly 80 paintings, pastels, and prints to mark the centenary of her death. [Read more]
All Saints’ Day holidays 2026 at the Monnaie de Paris: creative workshops and family-friendly tours
During the All Saints' Day holidays in 2026, the Monnaie de Paris invites kids and grown-ups to discover its secrets of production. Medal and jewelry workshops, playful tours, and explorations of the crafts are on the agenda. [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]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Friday October 16, 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 16, 2026. [Read more]
A4 closure in Seine-et-Marne (77) in October 2026: Dates and detours
Attention if you plan to use the A4 motorway in Seine-et-Marne (77)! From October 12 to 23, 2026, several overnight closures are scheduled between Ferrières-en-Brie and Serris in both directions. The reason: continuing work on the future Sycomore diffuser at Bussy-Saint-Georges. Here are the timetables and the detours you need to know. [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]
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]
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]
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On October 19, 2026
