This guide focuses on scheduled outings and the latest deals of the moment. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our Paris outings guide for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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Live painting by Clément Herrmann at the Goldshteyn Saatort Gallery
L'artiste Clément Herrmann invites you to a Live Painting session using used spray cans at the Goldshteyn Saatort gallery, in Paris's 7th arrondissement, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. From 2:00 PM to 6:45 PM, the artist will transform his studio waste into canvases for creation. [Read more]
Cleeveland: All or Nothing at the Folies Bergère for one final performance
Cleeveland takes the stage for the final performance of Tout ou rien at the Folies Bergère in Paris on October 20, 2026 at 8 p.m. His show, directed by Thierno Thioune, revisits romantic relationships and his personal journey. [Read more]
Aperitif Dictation in Paris: Spelling Practice and Drinks in the 14th Arrondissement
A dictation session over an aperitif: ACAGL14 invites word lovers to gather on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7 p.m., on Rue Lacaze in Paris. Admission: 10 €, drinks and snacks included. [Read more]
Éphéméride du 20 octobre à Paris : On this day in Paris history, October 20 — Mirapolis closes its doors for good in Val-d’Oise.
Before Disneyland Paris, a colossal theme park had already set out to revolutionize leisure in Île-de-France. Opened in 1987 in Courdimanche, near Cergy-Pontoise (95), Mirapolis leaned on Gargantua, French folklore and legends, and massive investments. Yet after just five seasons, the venture ended. A look back at the turbulent history of this now-defunct park... which could be reinvented very soon! [Read more]
Halloween 2026: Pumpkin Festival in Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), with animals and labyrinths
Want to celebrate Halloween? Head to the Gally farm in Saint-Cyr-l'École to learn how to carve your pumpkin, meet the farm animals, and get lost in the on-site labyrinths. [Read more]
Francilienne N104: a stretch to be closed continuously from October 20 to 23, sectors affected
The N104 will be closed in the inner (inner) direction between interchanges A5b and A5a from Tuesday, October 20 at 10 p.m. to Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5 a.m. Road resurfacing works are planned during the All Saints’ Day holidays. [Read more]
Asia Now : seize the 2026 edition of the most Asian art fair at the Monnaie de Paris
The Asia Now Asian art fair is back in Paris! The fair will be staged at the Monnaie de Paris from October 20 to 24, 2026. Here’s the lineup for its 12th edition. [Read more]
KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship
Sponsored - KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 at HIS Paris: exhibition and yōkai masks
From October 20 to 31, 2026, Cécile Ricordeau will showcase her yōkai at HIS Paris in the Marais. On Halloween, two mask-making workshops will be offered for children aged 7 and up, with registration required. [Read more]
Curfew in Paris and a ban on demonstrations: the neighborhoods affected
After the violence and looting that erupted this weekend in several French cities, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called for targeted curfews to begin this Monday, October 19, 2026. Here are the measures that apply in Paris from 8 p.m. [Read more]
Bigflo and Oli set to perform in Paris in October 2026
The duo Bigflo & Oli announces their return to the stage in Paris, with two concerts lined up this fall! These two Toulouse-born brothers will perform at the Paris La Défense Arena on Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20, 2026. [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]
Jérémy Charbonnel presents Seul tout at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Jérémy Charbonnel has been performing Seul at the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris since October 6, 2026, on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A show about fatherhood and its failures. [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]
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]
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]
All Saints’ holidays 2026 at the Philharmonie: concerts and family workshops
During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Philharmonie de Paris offers family concerts, storytelling and workshops. On October 31, Moroccan music is showcased, for children aged 6 or 7 and up, depending on the session. [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday October 20, 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 Tuesday October 20, 2026. [Read more]
Metro, RER: maintenance and disruptions from October 19 to 25, 2026
Transport in Paris and Île-de-France remains disrupted from October 19 to 25, 2026, with Line 2 of the metro closed during the Toussaint holidays and works on the RER and Transilien. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France this week: rain and wind from October 19 to 25
The weather in Paris and the Île-de-France region is set to shift this week, October 19–25, 2026: cooler mornings, rain returning, and possible gusty winds by the end of the week, with Saturday pegged at about 10°C. [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]
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]
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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Dates and Opening Time
On October 20, 2026
