The month of May in Paris is a great time to take it easy: with the public holiday bridges in place, you can take advantage of some great Parisian getaways, while the generally brighter weather encourages you to take advantage of Parisian outings. With spring in full swing, with its long evenings and mild temperatures, it's the perfect month to explore all that the Paris region has to offer. And as always, Paris never sleeps: every month, every day, every week, new events are added to an already packed scene.
And in the hectic pace of Parisian life, we can tend to put off too long those concepts we've been craving. And when it's too late, we regret not having been able to take advantage of them. So, for those of you who haven't yet found the time, we've put together our last-chance guide.
Here you'll find ideas for outings in Paris ending in May 2026: an ephemeral restaurant that may never come back, an acclaimed art retrospective that will come to an end, or immersive shows that will be exported elsewhere. Enjoy them now, because these sometimes unique experiences won't be around tomorrow. Whether for one edition or forever, it's now or never!
This guide exclusively features events that end in May 2026 or that only take place this month. The selection is updated in real time so that past events are deleted as they occur, for greater readability (and less frustration!).
In short, make the most of these last few days!
Foire de Paris and Concours Lépine: dates for the 2026 edition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
The Foire de Paris is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from April 30 to May 11, 2026. This flagship event on the Paris trade show calendar promises good times, great deals, and innovative discoveries, thanks in particular to the Lépine competition. [Read more]
A medieval marathon from the castle of Blandy-les-Tours to the ramparts of Provins (77)
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, run the all-new Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon, between Blandy-lès-Tours and Provins, for nearly 42 kilometers through villages straight out of the Middle Ages! [Read more]
Last chance: see these exhibitions before they close in May 2026
The clock is ticking and you don't have much time left: so go and visit the exhibitions that will be closing their doors in May 2026 in Paris. Here's a rundown of those that are coming to an end very soon! [Read more]
Glazed, the trendy ice cream parlour that surprises Parisians
After seducing numerous gourmets with its Ice-Truck, Glazed is now unveiling a Parisian boutique in the heart of Pigalle. [Read more]
Upcoming Paris FC soccer matches at Stade Jean Bouin, schedule and TV channel
Paris FC moves from Charléty to the Stade Jean Bouin as it takes its place in Ligue 1, facing neighboring PSG. Find out more about the upcoming fixtures for the 2025-2026 season. [Read more]
Upcoming Stade Français rugby matches at Jean Bouin stadium, schedule and TV channel
The Stade Jean Bouin welcomes the Stade Français for many rugby matches. Find out more about the upcoming must-see matches for the new 2025-2026 season. [Read more]
Upcoming Paris Basketball games at the Adidas Arena, schedule and TV channel
Built for the Olympic Games, the Adidas Arena is now Paris Basketball's year-round stadium, providing the perfect setting for a host of basketball matches in this urban venue. Find out what's coming up next! [Read more]
Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon: family comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon, Olivier Solivérès' family comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins, performed all year round on weekends and during the holidays. [Read more]
Pocahontas, the musical – Family show at the Théâtre Gaité Rive Gauche
Discover "Pocahontas, the musical," the new creation by the Safa Brothers at the Théâtre Gaité Rive Gauche from October 4, 2025, to May 3, 2026. A live show combining dance, songs, and immersive projections for the whole family. [Read more]
Les Histoires À Double Tranchant: an interactive show whose ending depends on you - our opinion
Immerse yourself in a theatrical experience where the final outcome is up to you! During "Histoires À Double Tranchant", discover tales inspired by myths in an interactive show where you choose the story. [Read more]
Top Hat at the Théâtre du Châtelet: tap dance, romance and old-fashioned Broadway
Fred Astaire, tap dancing and unforgettable melodies: Top Hat, Irving Berlin's musical film classic, comes to the Théâtre du Châtelet from April 15 to May 3, 2026 for an elegant stage adaptation. [Read more]
Philip Glass's Satyagraha: Gandhi, non-violence and hypnotic opera at the Palais Garnier
Philip Glass's opera Satyagraha, inspired by the thought of Gandhi, enters the repertoire of the Palais Garnier from April 10 to May 3, 2026, for a series of never-before-seen performances. [Read more]
La Dame aux camélias: a romantic tragedy danced at the Palais Garnier
From May 5 to 23, 2026, the Palais Garnier presents La Dame aux camélias, a narrative ballet by John Neumeier inspired by the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils, with music by Chopin. [Read more]
Maldonne: Leïla Ka celebrates women's solidarity at Théâtre du Rond-Point
From May 11 to 13, 2026, Leïla Ka presents "Maldonne" at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, a choreographic piece for five dancers about sisterhood. [Read more]
Titoff at the Olympia: a return to the stage expected in 2026
Comedian Titoff will be back on stage at Olympia on May 5, 2026 at 8pm for a one-off show, with tickets available from 35 to 65 euros. Tickets officially open on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 12 noon! [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix presents La Claque, an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 21, 2025 to May 26, 2026. [Read more]
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: a fairytale retelling at Gaité Montparnasse
The tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is reinvented on stage in a modern, musical and fairytale version. To be seen at the Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse until May 1, then back again from October 5, 2025. [Read more]
Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Illusionist: a show full of magic and adventure
Arsène Lupin arrives at the Théâtre des Variétés in "Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Illusionist", a family show combining theater, magic and adventure, from October 5, 2025. [Read more]
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré returns to the stage with Come-Back
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré is back with Come-Back, a show combining anticipation and dark humor, scheduled for December 2025 at Le Bataclan. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2028
