Things to do in Paris this Wednesday, November 4, 2026: events not to miss

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 30, 2026 at 11:33 a.m.
Things to do, exhibitions, shows, activities and great deals: ideas to discover in Paris and Île-de-France this Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

This guide focuses on dated events and the best deals right now. For a more comprehensive overview of what’s on, also check out our guide to events in Paris on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

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La Seine MusicaleLa Seine MusicaleLa Seine MusicaleLa Seine Musicale Biréli Lagrène to perform at La Seine Musicale in November 2026 with Elegant People
Biréli Lagrène presents Elegant People in a quartet at La Seine Musicale on November 4, 2026. A celebration of jazz guitar, blending standards, blues and a fresh take on Weather Report. [Read more]

Le théâtre de Guignol à Parly 2Le théâtre de Guignol à Parly 2Le théâtre de Guignol à Parly 2Le théâtre de Guignol à Parly 2 Guignol at Parly 2: three free shows on November 4, 2026
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Guignol puppet theater is offering three free performances, with no booking required, at Parly 2 in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt. Shows are at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Central Square, on Level 0. [Read more]

Opéra de Paris - Opéra Garnier - photosOpéra de Paris - Opéra Garnier - photosOpéra de Paris - Opéra Garnier - photosOpéra de Paris - Opéra Garnier - photos On this November 4 in Paris: The Palais Garnier reopens... but evening attire is banned
On November 4, 1916, the Palais Garnier resumes its evening performances after two years upheaved by the First World War. But in a Paris where thousands of soldiers are dying at the front, the government moves to ban from the boxes and the grand staircase the kind of evening dress deemed too lavish. [Read more]

What starts this Wednesday

La naissance des vagues : l'installation immersive à la ConciergerieLa naissance des vagues : l'installation immersive à la ConciergerieLa naissance des vagues : l'installation immersive à la ConciergerieLa naissance des vagues : l'installation immersive à la Conciergerie The Birth of the Waves at the Conciergerie: the Installation in Pictures
The Birth of Waves, an immersive installation by Émilie Faïf and Nicolas André, sets the Salle des Gens d'Armes at the Conciergerie in Paris rippling from November 4 to December 20, 2026. We got a first look, with photos and video. [Read more]

Heures creuses EDF : nouveaux horaires dès le 4 novembre 2026Heures creuses EDF : nouveaux horaires dès le 4 novembre 2026Heures creuses EDF : nouveaux horaires dès le 4 novembre 2026Heures creuses EDF : nouveaux horaires dès le 4 novembre 2026 EDF off-peak hours: new time slots start on November 4, 2026
EDF’s off-peak hours switch to their new schedule from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Paris, the Île-de-France region and across France. Notice received, winter and summer time slots, appliances to reprogram: here’s what you need to know ahead of the change. [Read more]

Louvre Photo, quand le musée inspire les photographes : une exposition originale au musée du LouvreLouvre Photo, quand le musée inspire les photographes : une exposition originale au musée du LouvreLouvre Photo, quand le musée inspire les photographes : une exposition originale au musée du LouvreLouvre Photo, quand le musée inspire les photographes : une exposition originale au musée du Louvre Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: the historic exhibition at the Louvre Museum
The Louvre Photo exhibition, on view from November 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027, highlights the museum’s unique place in the history and art of photography. More than 300 photographs come together to trace this singular history in an exhibition that showcases works from the 1820s to the present day. [Read more]

En Sicile avec Jeanne BalibarEn Sicile avec Jeanne BalibarEn Sicile avec Jeanne BalibarEn Sicile avec Jeanne Balibar In Sicily: Jeanne Balibar at the MC93 in Bobigny
Jeanne Balibar directs and performs in En Sicile at the MC93 in Bobigny on November 4, 6 and 7, 2026. Juliette Blamont’s narrative enters into dialogue with paintings by Julie Polidoro. [Read more]

L'âme de la parfumerie française : une exposition élégante à l'espace Richaud à VersaillesL'âme de la parfumerie française : une exposition élégante à l'espace Richaud à VersaillesL'âme de la parfumerie française : une exposition élégante à l'espace Richaud à VersaillesL'âme de la parfumerie française : une exposition élégante à l'espace Richaud à Versailles The soul of French perfumery: an exhibition at the Espace Richaud exploring history, science and art
The Osmothèque de Versailles and the Richaud space invite us into a world of craftsmanship and refinement with the exhibition The Soul of French Perfumery, on view (and to be smelled) from November 4, 2026, to February 7, 2027. [Read more]

Last chance this Wednesday

Godzilla Night au Grand Rex, nuit du 3 au 4 novembre 2026Godzilla Night au Grand Rex, nuit du 3 au 4 novembre 2026Godzilla Night au Grand Rex, nuit du 3 au 4 novembre 2026Godzilla Night au Grand Rex, nuit du 3 au 4 novembre 2026 Godzilla Night at the Grand Rex: two films, including Minus Zero, premiering on November 3
On November 3, 2026, Godzilla Night at the Grand Rex begins at 8:30 p.m. with Godzilla Minus One, followed by an advance screening of Godzilla Minus Zero at 10:35 p.m. [Read more]

Mistinguett - DécorationMistinguett - DécorationMistinguett - DécorationMistinguett - Décoration Paris Burlesque Show: Two cabaret nights at the Mistinguett
The Paris Burlesque Show takes over Mistinguett, the restaurant at the Casino de Paris, on October 13 and November 4, 2026. Expect dance and burlesque strip numbers to punctuate the dinner, billed separately. [Read more]

A few more ideas for going out this Wednesday

Paradox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optiqueParadox Museum Paris, le parcours fou d'illusions d'optique Le Paradox Museum Paris: more than 90 immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Sponsored - Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you. [Read more]

Fête de la musique 2021: couvre-feu, concerts assis… à quoi va ressembler le 21 juin ?Fête de la musique 2021: couvre-feu, concerts assis… à quoi va ressembler le 21 juin ?Fête de la musique 2021: couvre-feu, concerts assis… à quoi va ressembler le 21 juin ?Fête de la musique 2021: couvre-feu, concerts assis… à quoi va ressembler le 21 juin ? Pitchfork Paris 2026: This Week’s Shows and Schedule Changes
The Pitchfork Music Festival Paris runs from November 2 to 8, 2026. Elias Rønnenfelt replaces Iceage, while Dragonflies’ concert at Élysée Montmartre has been canceled. [Read more]

Nouvel An 2027 à Paris : célébrez les dernières heures de l'année sur la Seine avec Vedettes de Paris !Nouvel An 2027 à Paris : célébrez les dernières heures de l'année sur la Seine avec Vedettes de Paris !Nouvel An 2027 à Paris : célébrez les dernières heures de l'année sur la Seine avec Vedettes de Paris !Nouvel An 2027 à Paris : célébrez les dernières heures de l'année sur la Seine avec Vedettes de Paris ! New Year’s Eve 2027 in Paris: celebrate the last hours of the year on the Seine with Vedettes de Paris!
Sponsored - What if you ended 2026 with a magical moment on the Seine? On December 31, Vedettes de Paris is offering a special cruise to enjoy the last hours of the year in an exceptional setting. An hour cruising through the heart of illuminated Paris, a glass of champagne and a festive playlist: a lovely way to celebrate before carrying on with the New Year’s festivities! [Read more]

Vue de l’exposition Warhol, Basquiat, Haring à Opera Gallery ParisVue de l’exposition Warhol, Basquiat, Haring à Opera Gallery ParisVue de l’exposition Warhol, Basquiat, Haring à Opera Gallery ParisVue de l’exposition Warhol, Basquiat, Haring à Opera Gallery Paris Warhol, Basquiat and Haring: a free exhibition at Opera Gallery Paris
Opera Gallery brings together Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring in An Artistic Friendship. Works by the three artists offer a chance to rediscover their worlds and their ties to 1980s New York. [Read more]

Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1 Sortiraparis (1)Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1 Sortiraparis (1)Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1 Sortiraparis (1)Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1 Sortiraparis (1) The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: relive its construction and discover Paris in 1889
Discover the Eiffel Tower in virtual reality with Viality Tour on a guided tour of the Champ-de-Mars in Paris. Put on a VR headset and relive the monument’s construction and the 1889 World’s Fair. [Read more]

Visuel Paris 1er - Place VendômeVisuel Paris 1er - Place VendômeVisuel Paris 1er - Place VendômeVisuel Paris 1er - Place Vendôme Photo Days 2026: the contemporary photography festival takes over Paris this fall
Photo Days is the artsy event not to miss in Paris this fall. Join us from November 2 to 30, 2026, to discover the various exhibitions and events taking place at Parisian institutions and galleries. [Read more]

Practical information for this Wednesday

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 Wednesday November 4, 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 Wednesday November 4, 2026. [Read more]

Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026Métro, RER : les perturbations cette semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2026 Metro, RER: transport disruptions this week, November 2–8, 2026
Transport services in Paris and the Île-de-France region will remain disrupted from November 2 to 8, 2026, with an SNCF strike on Thursday, November 5, hitting the RER D hardest, Act IV of the Yellow Vests protests on Saturday, and Metro line 6 closed on Sunday. [Read more]

visuel Paris visuel  - temps grisvisuel Paris visuel  - temps grisvisuel Paris visuel  - temps grisvisuel Paris visuel  - temps gris Weather in Paris and Île-de-France this week, November 2 to 8
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France is taking a wintry turn this week, from November 2 to 8, 2026: a northeasterly wind will send temperatures tumbling to 3 degrees in the morning, before a milder but unsettled weekend with a few showers. [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]

Métro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimanche 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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