Exhibitions, performances, strolls, family outings, leisure activities, dining and great deals: here is our pick for enjoying Paris and the Île-de-France region on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
This guide helps you uncover ideas for outings, today’s events, and experiences to explore based on what you feel like doing, whether you’re just passing through the capital or looking for a plan for the day.
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On this October 11, we’re especially celebrating Firmin and their variants.
On this day in Paris, October 11: Jean Cocteau dies at his home in Milly-la-Forêt
Jean Cocteau dies on October 11, 1963 in his house in Milly-la-Forêt, a few hours after the announcement of Edith Piaf's death. The poet had made this dwelling in Essonne his refuge and one of his main creative hubs. [Read more]
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Korean street dance makes a comeback at Théâtre du Châtelet with shows and battles
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Korean urban dance takes center stage at the Urban Châtelet festival. The Théâtre du Châtelet will host a major show that highlights two essential urban scenes: Korea and France, conversing through movement — between choreography, improvisation, and the battleground spirit of breakdancing. A must-attend event, with impressive performances on the lineup! [Read more]
Paris 20km 2026: route, timings, information and parking before the race
The Paris 20K returns for its 48th edition at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in the 7th arrondissement: 35,000 runners, a free expo village, and a children's race will enliven the weekend of October 9–11, 2026. [Read more]
Paris 20km: which streets will be closed this Sunday, October 11? The restrictions
The 2026 Paris 20km will close roads and ban parking in western Paris this Sunday, October 11, 2026. The Police Prefecture’s order finally details the streets affected around the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Paris 20km 2026: The star athletes of the 48th edition
The Paris 20km brings together a particularly strong elite field for its 48th edition, from the Pont d'Iéna to the Eiffel Tower, on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Able-bodied runners and wheelchair athletes will be vying for the win. [Read more]
Paris 20km 2026: Metro, bus and stations closed this Sunday
The Paris 20km race returns on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the western part of the capital, from the Pont d'Iéna to the Eiffel Tower. With three metro lines closed for works, buses diverted and a tramway out of service, preparations for the day are underway. [Read more]
Saint-Denis' Royal Routes 2026: Schedules and Arrival at the Stade de France
The Voies Royales take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Saint-Denis, offering a half-marathon, a 10K, and two 5K options, finishing on the Stade de France track. [Read more]
Flea markets & garage sales in Paris and Île-de-France: where to hunt for bargains this weekend, October 10–11?
Bargain hunters have plenty to fill their weekend! On October 10 and 11, 2026, flea markets and rummage sales multiply across Paris and Île-de-France to extend the search for great finds. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
La fête de la Science is back from October 2 to 12, 2026 for its 35th edition! The idea? A week dedicated to science culture you can experience through a wealth of free events across France. Experiments, shows, open days, tours and a multitude of workshops—open to all and suitable for children—await you on the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
10 free things to do in Paris and Île-de-France in October 2026
Free outings are plentiful in Paris and Île-de-France this October 2026: exhibitions, strolls, time-travel experiences, or quirky races—here are our ideas for enjoying autumn without spending a penny. [Read more]
Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026 in Paris — here's what's in store for you.
Montmartre’s Harvest Festival returns to the heights of the hill in Paris from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a program packed full of unmissable festivities. Taste Trail, grand parade, closing ball, and of course visits to the famous vines. Here’s what awaits you in Montmartre in the coming days. [Read more]
Gagny Harvest Festival 2026: activities, local producers and grand parade this weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis
In Gagny, the grape harvest festival feels like a major community celebration. On October 10 and 11, 2026, producers, associations, and residents come together around the grapes, the terroir, the floats, and a guinguette open to all. [Read more]
Legends Auto Cup 2026: classic cars and events at Linas-Montlhéry
The Auto Legend Cups return to the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome on October 10 and 11, 2026. On the program: on-track sessions, vintage car displays, and meetings with collectors. [Read more]
Street Art Madeleine II relocates and expands, becoming Street Art Denfert on 800 m2.
Free street-art exhibition Street Art Madeleine II leaves the crypt beneath La Madeleine church and becomes StreetArt Denfert to team up with the Expo des 150! On its floor, around a hundred Île-de-France artists will be showcased in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris’s 14th arrondissement, from October 3 to 25, 2026. We’ve got all the details, and above all, remember to snag your free tickets! [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]
Cofee: the street artist presents "Anima", a free, solo exhibition in Paris – our photos
This fall, street artist Cofee takes over a small gallery in Paris's 4th arrondissement to present his new solo exhibition. Entitled "Anima," this free installation features around twenty original works to be admired for four days only, from Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. [Read more]
FauWst : the BAJOUR collective reinterprets Faust in Villejuif and then in Paris
The BAJOUR collective presents FauWst, directed by Hector Manuel, at the Théâtre Romain Rolland in Villejuif in October 2026, then at the Maison des Métallos in Paris from November 17 to 26. [Read more]
Boston Ballet in Paris: Ekman and Akram Khan at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
The Boston Ballet is back at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées from October 8 to 11, 2026. The program for these five performances features Cacti by Alexander Ekman and Vertical Road (reimagined) by Akram Khan. [Read more]
Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées
Sponsored - From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere. [Read more]
The Edgar Quinet Creation Market: a free, open-air art gallery
Sponsored - The Edgar-Quinet Creation Market invites you every Sunday in Paris's 14th arrondissement. Painting, sculpture, photography, engraving and ceramics. Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. And what if your stroll led you to meet artists? [Read more]
Toto live in person with the show "The Tales of Toto" at Scène Montparnasse
Sponsored - Toto finally hits the stage! You know his stories… but you’ve never seen him like this before! Stories. Songs. Nonsense. And above all… Toto live!
TOTO'S STORIES: A show for kids… and for anyone who has ever been a child at La Scène Montparnasse – Paris. Starting October 10, at 2:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and almost every day during the holidays! Suitable for ages 3 and up. [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]
Exhibition Viva la Bride!: Dresses, Traditions and Contemporary Art at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute invites us to a celebration, and not just any celebration... Step into the Maghreb’s wedding universe with a vibrant exhibition on view from September 29, 2026 to February 28, 2027. [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]
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]
Parcours Bijoux 2026: Paris’s contemporary jewelry festival and its offbeat activities
Parcours Bijoux returns to Paris from October 1 to 31, 2026, with nearly 35 events spanning exhibitions, performances, talks and workshops. An edition that favors bold ideas over jewelry that’s too conventional. [Read more]
Festival of Diverse and Experimental Cinemas 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France
From October 9 to 18, 2026, the Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux de Paris offers screenings, performances, and talks. Its 28th edition features 45 films from 28 countries in competition at the Archipel. [Read more]
Ironman 70.3 Versailles: the triathlon has been postponed to October 11, 2026
The Versailles Ironman 70.3, postponed after the summer date was scrapped, will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The program includes a swim in the Grand Canal, a bike ride through the Chevreuse Valley, and a run through Versailles, finishing on Avenue de Paris. [Read more]
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Sponsored - Discover a personalized concierge with Paris je t'aime: a dedicated platform to plan activities, find restaurants, or discover events! [Read more]
Partouche Pasino Club: the go-to gaming club a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe
Sponsored - Open since May 12, 2026 on Avenue de la Grande Armée, the Partouche Pasino Club has, in just a few months, become a top hotspot for poker in Paris. After hosting the WSOP Circuit’s Paris stop in September, the club has been rolling out festivals and special event nights, every day from noon to 6 a.m. [Read more]
The Paris Basketball show is making a big comeback.
Sponsored - Starting September 29, Paris Basketball will light up the Adidas Arena game after game against Europe’s top clubs. With family or friends, dive into this one-of-a-kind experience in the Paris region! [Read more]
Puzz, a Paris-based puzzle-focused café-bar — unwind, drop-in sessions and timed challenges
Puzz, a puzzle-themed café-bar in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, has been blending relaxation with timed challenges since September 12, 2026. A spot where beginners and enthusiasts piece together their puzzles, solo or in groups, over a drink. [Read more]
The Arena on Netflix: 38 amateur fighters coached by MMA stars
Ciryl Gane, Cédric Doumbé and Benoît Saint Denis coach 38 amateur fighters in L’Arène, a French competition streaming on Netflix from September 30, 2026. [Read more]
Les Anémones: a buzzing late-night bar with cocktails and a coffee shop in Parmentier
Les Anémones is a brasserie in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, with Happy Hours from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., where seasonal cuisine, a coffee bar, wines and other drinks accompany guests from breakfast to dinner. The Bar des Anémones is open every day until 5 a.m. [Read more]
Les Rupins: An Authentic Parisian Bistro in the 10th Arrondissement, Near the Canal Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Just a stone’s throw from Canal Saint-Martin, Gare de l’Est and République, the restaurant Les Rupins is a genuine, authentic Parisian bistro. Located in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it embodies classic Parisian charm while offering 100% homemade, modern and hearty cuisine, crafted from ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Here, every plate showcases the best of Parisian gastronomy in a friendly and warm atmosphere. [Read more]
Sunday brunch at Ariette in the Pullman Paris Centre - Bercy
Sponsored - Every Sunday, the Pullman Paris Centre - Bercy invites you to enjoy a delicious brunch from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Book your Sunday brunch now! [Read more]
Fat Belly, the crispy Asian rotisserie that's got the Marais drooling
New to the Marais, Fat Belly has everything it takes to become the new hotspot for food lovers. Roasted meats, house-made noodles and decadent desserts are all on the menu. [Read more]
Sunday Brunch: an all-you-can-eat brunch that's unapologetically focused on pleasure.
Sponsored - Looking for an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch in Paris? The Pullman Paris Montparnasse invites you to Umami, where a generous sweet-and-savoury buffet blends indulgent dishes, seasonal recipes, and comforting treats—all set in a spacious space that's perfect for brunching with family or friends. [Read more]
Ralph's Coffee: the elegant Ralph Lauren café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Ralph Lauren opens a typically American café on Paris's Boulevard Saint-Germain: Ralph's Coffee. In the heart of a 17th-century mansion, this address elegantly fuses authentic style and exquisite gourmet treats in a wooded setting, punctuated by touches of tartan and crystal chandeliers, where each tasting transports you to the chic, refined world of the fashion label. [Read more]
Skybar Paris: the city’s highest open-air rooftop is making Paris buzz at 115 meters above ground.
Sponsored - At Skybar Paris, a rooftop perched atop the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, experience a Paris sunset with a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and the capital’s most iconic sights, mixing cocktails, afterwork vibes, and festive nights. [Read more]
Bouillon sur Seine: a XXL bouillon with a terrace lands on an island in Boulogne (92) this autumn
A giant bouillon is about to land at Paris’s doorstep. Based on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, Bouillon sur Seine will open in October 2026, offering 1,100 m², 570 seats and a large terrace overlooking the Seine. [Read more]
Sheesh by Danny Khezzar: we checked out his street-food spot in Paris
Sheesh, the street-food hotspot from chef Danny Khezzar has just opened in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. We tasted his reimagined sandwiches, including a four-hands collaboration with Michel Roth, a must-try this season. [Read more]
Sharma Ji, chef Manoj Sharma's Indian restaurant far from folklore
Chef Manoj Sharma has opened Sharma Ji, a far-from-folkloric Indian restaurant that honors his family recipes. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 at Sorbonne University: partial cancellation
Sponsored - The Science Village planned on the Pierre and Marie Curie campus for October 9–11, as part of Sorbonne University's Science Festival, has been cancelled. Other activities will go ahead in Paris and across the regions. [Read more]
CANCELLED - Science Festival 2026 in Paris: events on the Pierre-and-Marie-Curie campus
ANNULÉ - Meet researchers, observe experiments or take part in workshops: that’s what visitors can expect at Sorbonne Université’s Pierre and Marie Curie campus during the Science Festival 2026. Sorbonne Université has scheduled several events from October 2 to 12. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Guyancourt (78): the Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Observatory’s highlights
The 2026 Science Festival makes a stop at the Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Observatory in Guyancourt on October 12. To date, no specific event has been announced, and the program remains subject to change. [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]
Science Festival 2026: Behind the Scenes of Video Games at ISART Digital
The public is invited to go behind the scenes of digital creation at ISART Digital during the 2026 Science Festival. From technology, to 3D animation and video game development, the school puts the spotlight on the scientific disciplines that operate behind the screen. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 at the Jardin des Plantes: a family-friendly weekend of activities
To mark the latest edition of the Fête de la Science, the Jardin des Plantes invites visitors to its grounds for a weekend of activities and discoveries, from October 10 to 11, 2026. [Read more]
Rêvopolie: a role-playing playground for children in Paris's 15th arrondissement
In Paris, Rêvopolie gives children aged 0 to 10 the chance to stage their own grown-up roles. This indoor park in the 15th arrondissement welcomes families for two-hour sessions and also runs creative and musical workshops. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: travel back in time with the Val d’Oise Archaeological Museum
The Val d'Oise Archaeological Museum will open its doors free of charge to curious visitors on October 10 and 11, 2026, for the Science Festival. A lineup of family-friendly activities is planned—don’t miss this special event! [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Monday October 12, 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 Monday October 12, 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]
To go further, also check out our this week’s outings guide as well as our ideas for family-friendly outings.
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On this day in Paris, October 11: Jean Cocteau dies at his home in Milly-la-Forêt
