Exhibitions, performances, strolls, family outings, leisure activities, dining and great deals: here is our pick for enjoying Paris and the Île-de-France on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
This guide helps you spot ideas for outings, the day's events, and other happenings to discover according to your interests—whether you’re just passing through the capital or looking for a plan for the day.
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Macklemore to perform at Paris Bercy in October 2026
Macklemore returns to the capital for a brief European swing comprising just three dates. Save the date: the American rapper will take the stage at Paris Bercy on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as part of his "Free Palestine Tour." For the occasion, the artist won’t be performing solo and has announced the presence of fellow artists and friends, whose names will be revealed soon. [Read more]
ARTE Concert Festival 2026: three days of festivities and encounters at the Gaîté Lyrique
This year, ARTE Concert Festival is reinventing itself and inviting you to join us on Thursday, October 29; Friday, October 30; and Saturday, October 31, 2026 at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris. In addition to the live performances—whose lineup will be announced soon—the festival will feature spaces for dialogue and encounters centered on artistic and musical creation. [Read more]
Cultural Heritage Fair 2026: the arts, crafts and heritage trades at the Carrousel du Louvre
The Cultural Heritage Fair is back this weekend, October 29 to November 1, 2026. For its 31st edition, Ateliers d'Art de France gathers more than 300 exhibitors at the Carrousel du Louvre, showcasing the revival of international cultural heritage and the craftsmanship of our artisans. [Read more]
Family outings in Paris: what to do during the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026?
Backpacks are put away for two weeks—time for outings! During the All Saints’ Day holidays of 2026, Paris offers a wealth of activities to share with the kids, whether you’re after fun, creativity, learning, or simply a breath of fresh air. [Read more]
Halloween 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: nightlife, immersive experiences, and events to check out
Halloween returns to Paris and Île-de-France on October 31, 2026. Costume parties, immersive experiences, haunted venues, shows and unusual events: discover the line-up planned to celebrate the year's darkest night. [Read more]
10 must-see shows in Paris this October 2026: our pick of the month
You’re wondering what shows to catch in Paris in October 2026? From musicals and big productions to comedy, cabaret, visual performances or highly anticipated stage events: here’s our pick of 10 performances to discover this month in Paris and Île-de-France. [Read more]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Paris unveils a slate of activities to raise awareness of breast cancer
Paris goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All month long, from October 1 to 31, 2026, events are taking place to raise awareness about breast cancer. Talks, sports events, and screenings—here’s a sampling of what’s in store. Outings for a good cause! [Read more]
The Chocolate and Patisserie Fair 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Sponsored - The Chocolate and Pastry Show is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 28 to November 1, 2026, with demonstrations, workshops, tastings, and chocolate creations! [Read more]
Chocolate and Pastry Fair 2026: Paris makes a comeback
The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for its 31st edition, from October 28 to November 1, 2026. A musical show featuring chocolate costumes, gourmet workshops, and renowned chefs await visitors in Paris's 15th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Haunted Park 2026: Halloween experience returns to André-Citroën Park
The Parc de l'Etrange is back for Halloween 2026: from October 16 to 31, the immersive experience returns for its third edition at André Citroën Park in Paris. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: Parc Astérix opens its first haunted forest as part of Peur sur le Parc
Halloween returns to Parc Astérix with Peur sur le Parc, from October 3 to November 8, 2026, in Plailly, Oise. This edition leans on La Forêt sans Retour, an open-air haunted trail touted as a first in France for a theme park. [Read more]
Le Large opens its doors on Île Seguin with the Imaginary Engine exhibition.
The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Look, 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum: A Retrospective Couture Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts
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]
All Saints’ Day holidays 2026: Shape Festival and a family weekend at the Louvre Museum
During these All Saints' Day holidays, families are enjoying the Louvre Museum together! Between the Studio's special programming and the interactive activities or creative workshops, we head out to explore the most must-see museum in Paris with childlike wonder. [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]
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]
Mini-conferences "One hour to understand Europe" at Europa Experience Paris, for free!
Sponsored - One hour to understand Europe: that's the challenge of the mini-conferences that will be offered twice a month at the Europa Experience, where you'll learn that Europe isn't so complicated! [Read more]
U2: An Irish Story, the exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Bono's band at the Irish Cultural Centre
This fall, U2 turns 50. To mark the occasion, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris presents a free exhibition centered on the legendary band fronted by Bono and its unbreakable bond with Dublin and its homeland. Save the date: September 23 to December 18, 2026, to discover this exclusive event. [Read more]
Cézanne and Us at the Grand Palais: our photos from the blockbuster exhibition
Le Grand Palais hosts Cezanne and Us, a major retrospective conceived with the Centre Pompidou, the Musée d'Orsay and the Orangerie. Bringing together 174 masterpieces and numerous works by key figures of modern art, the show traces the imprint of the Aix-en-Provence artist from September 23, 2026 to January 17, 2027. [Read more]
Tiny Lives: the Centre Pompidou’s Panthéon exhibition unfolds
The Tiny Lives exhibition takes over the entire nave of the Panthéon, in Paris's 5th arrondissement, from September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027. About thirty artists from the Centre Pompidou's collections tell the stories of anonymous lives, at the foot of the nation’s great figures. Discover the images from this show that let you rediscover the monument in a different light. [Read more]
Art Basel 2026: A monumental installation on the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme in Paris
The Forecourt of the Rights of Man, at Trocadéro Square, will host the works of artist Tracey Emin as part of Art Basel’s Off-Site program. Free to view from October 14 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]
At 19M, this free fashion exhibition unveils the secrets behind Maison Michel’s hats.
Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking. [Read more]
Monet, painting time at the Orangerie Museum: the must-see exhibition about the instant and the Water Lilies
At the Orangerie Museum, the Monet: Painting Time exhibition probes how the Impressionist master captures time. From the early plein‑air canvases to the monumental Water Lilies, discover how Claude Monet translates the moment, duration, and the changing landscape, on view from September 30, 2026 to January 25, 2027. [Read more]
Club Pierre Charron: the best Poker and Blackjack in Paris
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, Club Pierre Charron is the busiest gaming club in Paris. Created by a gambler for gamblers, the Club offers the most comprehensive range of poker and casino games (blackjack, etc.) in Paris, in elegant surroundings. Designed for epicureans, the Club also offers a bar, a restaurant open continuously until 5 a.m. and a cosy smoking room-library. [Read more]
Beer Spa: this unusual spa in Paris offers beer baths - promotional code
Beer lovers, here's a wellness concept that's sure to please! In Paris, the Beer Spa is the first address in the capital to offer "beer baths". And if you're wondering, yes, you can also toast during your relaxation session. Want to try it? We've got a promo code for you! [Read more]
Aventure Floreval: a treetop adventure park, climbing and a multi-activity park in Essonne, 30 minutes from Paris
Only 30 minutes south of Paris, in Essonne (91), Aventure Floreval welcomes children and adults to the heart of the Morionville forest for a full day of outdoor adventure. Tree-top adventures, outdoor climbing, Paintball, Jurassic Mini-Golf, Escape Games, Laser Game, Quiz Battle, or even a farm with animals: the park offers a wide range of activities for a family outing, with friends, or in a group.
And since the summer of 2026, a new activity has completed the park’s lineup: a bouldering area installed right in the forest. [Read more]
Cars marks its 20th anniversary with a theatrical re-release.
Cars returns to around 300 French cinemas from September 30, 2026. The Pixar film featuring Lightning McQueen is celebrating its 20th anniversary on the big screen. [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]
Clayface: the final trailer reveals the DC character's terrifying transformation
Clayface unveils its final trailer featuring Tom Rhys Harries. The DC horror film directed by James Watkins hits cinemas on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
The King of the Game: Éric Judor infiltrates a medieval-fantasy game
Éric Judor infiltrates a live-action role-playing game to find his daughter in The King of the Game, an adventure comedy starring Alexandra Lamy in theaters on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Une femme aujourd’hui : Robert Guédiguian follows the rebuilding of Marilou Aussilloux
Marilou Aussilloux tries to rebuild her life after an assault in Robert Guédiguian's Une femme aujourd’hui, in theaters on October 21, 2026. [Read more]
Like the Rich lands on Netflix: a fraud in Saint-Tropez
Comme des riches, the comedy by Amin Harfouch starring Brahim Bouhlel, Fehdi Bendjima and Philippe Katerine, lands on Netflix on October 23, 2026. [Read more]
Semper Wellness: the upscale, intimate gym a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées
A new gym has opened behind the Champs-Elysées. Semper Wellness is a premium underground fitness club, designed for a high-end clientele and a personalized experience.
Good deal: the gym offers Pilates Reformer classes for non-members. Come and try Pilates Reformer without a membership! [Read more]
Streaters: The best kebab in France for 2026 is in Paris.
Sponsored - Meet up on Rue des Pyrénées in the 20th arrondissement of Paris to taste the sandwiches and platters from Streaters! After being named the best kebab in Île-de-France since 2023, Streaters seals its crown by winning the Best Kebab in France award in 2024, 2025, and 2026! [Read more]
A fantastic party spot: a pub, a nightclub, and a hidden speakeasy tucked away in an underground chapel.
Sponsored - Meet at The Hide: it’s at once a massive pub, a nightclub under the arches, and even a speakeasy—a hidden bar at 500 Shooters. Book your evenings—you’ll love the festive vibe! [Read more]
TiKi Playa: the lively beach bar and its huge, beach-hut–style terrace
Sponsored - Tiki Playa is the kind of place that promises escape and relaxation, and it truly delivers! With its unique decor, a veranda reminiscent of a beach hut, a bamboo-lined bar, a sprawling outdoor terrace, and a club hidden in the basement... and the best part? It’s open every day! [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]
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]
Le Parizot, the superb 100% Parisian ham-and-butter sandwich, in the 11th arrondissement
A ham-and-butter sandwich, and that’s it. Parizot’s menu is as simple as it is effective: a few recipes, perfected to a tee, giving lovers of good produce one of the capital’s best ham-and-butter sandwiches. [Read more]
The Grand Véfour restaurant at the Palais-Royal is making a comeback with chef Bruno Doucet.
Le Grand Véfour, the legendary restaurant at the Palais-Royal in Paris, opens a new chapter in 2026 with chef Bruno Doucet in the kitchen, a refreshed interior, and a spacious terrace beneath the garden’s arcades. [Read more]
Madie: a French restaurant with a terrace in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, between Madeleine and Saint-Lazare.
Sponsored - Looking for a French restaurant in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, near the Madeleine and Saint-Lazare station? Madie, at 14 Rue de Castellane, serves homemade dishes made from fresh ingredients, with generous shareable portions and a wide wine list. With a terrace, an air-conditioned dining room, and menus at 30 and 40 euros, the spot is equally suitable for a business lunch, a pre-theatre dinner, or a meal with friends. [Read more]
Café Pli: an inspiring coffee shop where you can send yourself a letter in the future
Café Pli is an intimate concept straight from Korea, offering you the chance to put your thoughts on paper for your future self, who will receive a letter in one, ten or twenty years' time, and will undoubtedly have a nice surprise! Rendezvous in the 11th arrondissement for a moment with yourself, over a drink and a sweet treat. [Read more]
Bacha Coffee on the Champs-Élysées is open: discover this Moroccan coffee palace in Paris
Bacha Coffee Champs-Élysées opens its very first European flagship at 26, avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, this Thursday, April 17, 2025. This exceptional 1,500 sq. m. venue offers a unique sensory experience with 200 100% Arabica coffees, in a setting inspired by Dar el Bacha in Marrakech. [Read more]
Autumn half-term 2026 at Vaux-le-Vicomte: The Carnival of the Animals and a lantern-lit exploration.
During the All Saints’ Day holidays in 2026, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is offering families a special program blending seasonal décor, activities, and a discovery tour of the estate. A family outing to plan with the kids in Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
The Shape Festival at the Louvre: a free weekend for families during the Toussaint holidays
Le Louvre launches the Toussaint holidays with "La Fête des formes," on 17 and 18 October 2026. Building games and creative workshops await families free of charge at the Studio, alongside artist Bérénice Milon. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: Welcome to the School of Wizards at the Rambouillet National Sheepfold (78)
From October 17 to November 2, 2026, Rambouillet’s National Sheep Farm opens its School of Wizards: challenges, trials and games await budding wizards during the All Saints’ Day holidays! [Read more]
Disneyland Paris with Kids: The Best Attractions by Age and Height
First rides, interactive missions, or big thrills: which attractions to do with kids at Disneyland Paris? Discover our picks based on their age, height, and interests, across both Disney Parks. [Read more]
Visiting the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre: everything you need to know to discover it with your family
Can you visit the Sacré-Cœur with a stroller? How to avoid the stairs to reach the basilica, and can you climb the dome with small children? A family outing to Montmartre requires a few precautions, especially with a baby. Funicular, stroller, 280 steps to the dome, no elevator, and free access to the basilica: here’s what you need to know before you go. [Read more]
Visiting the National Museum of Natural History with the family: all you need to know about the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
Can you visit the National Museum of Natural History with a stroller? What should you see with kids, and do you need a separate ticket for the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, the Ménagerie, or the Galerie de Paléontologie? At the Jardin des Plantes, the Museum brings together several distinct sites to explore. For a first family outing, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution is a great entry point. Stroller access, elevators, tickets, duration, and which visits to combine: here’s what to plan for both grown-ups and kids. [Read more]
Visiting Notre-Dame de Paris: everything you need to know to explore it as a family
Can you visit Notre-Dame de Paris with a stroller? Do you need to reserve your entry, where to find child-friendly toilets, and what rules apply when visiting with a baby? Since its reopening, the cathedral has been welcoming families again free of charge. Strollers, accessibility, bags, reservations and visiting with the little ones: here’s what to plan before you come. [Read more]
Visiting the Palais Garnier: everything you need to know to discover it with your family
Can you visit the Palais Garnier with a stroller? Do you have to climb a lot of stairs, is the auditorium still accessible, and what kid-friendly routes are offered? Before discovering the Paris Opera with the family, a few quirks of the monument are worth knowing. Stroller, accessibility, children's tickets, luggage, or a playful tour: here’s what to plan for with the little ones and the grown-ups. [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday September 29, 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 September 29, 2026. [Read more]
To dig deeper, also check out our weekly outings guide and our ideas for family-friendly activities.
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