Exhibitions launching in September 2026: the new highlights of the rentrée in Paris

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on December 30, 2025 at 09:57 a.m.
The start of the school year brings a host of new exhibitions to Paris and Île-de-France. Discover the upcoming shows opening across the Paris region this September 2026. Ready to explore these exciting new exhibits?

After the quiet of August, September springs to life in Paris. The city regains its vibrancy, fueled by a bustling cultural scene filled with energy and fresh exhibitions. As we come back from vacation, it's the perfect time to continue exploring the capital’s museums, galleries, and hidden gems. This is an ideal opportunity to discover the latest exhibitions arriving in September 2026 in Paris and throughout Île-de-France, delighting enthusiasts and the curious alike.

Would you like to be among the first to enter these cultural events? If so, you're in the starting-blocks: here's a rundown of the promising exhibitions starting this month in the Paris region. In museums, art galleries, châteaux and even unusual venues, art is infiltrating the four corners of the City of Light.

Every autumn promises its share of surprises. From new collections to one-of-a-kind installations, September's new exhibitions take over Paris and the Île-de-France region. Our selection is updated regularly, as we make announcements and discoveries, so stay tuned for what's in store this month!

Exhibitions Opening This September:

Visuels musée et monument musée dOrsayVisuels musée et monument musée dOrsayVisuels musée et monument musée dOrsayVisuels musée et monument musée dOrsay Auguste Bartholdi: Liberty Enlightening the World — A New Exhibition on the Sculptor at the Musée d’Orsay
From September 15, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the Musée d'Orsay will showcase an exhibition dedicated to the Statue of Liberty and its creator, Auguste Bartholdi, a renowned 19th-century sculptor who collaborated with Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Gustave Eiffel. [Read more]

Exposition Léon Monet musée du LuxembourgExposition Léon Monet musée du LuxembourgExposition Léon Monet musée du LuxembourgExposition Léon Monet musée du Luxembourg The Warhol Line: An Exhibition Showcasing Andy Warhol’s Forgotten Works at the Luxembourg Museum
The Luxembourg Museum delves into Andy Warhol's sketches in a groundbreaking exhibition running from September 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]

Le Domaine de Trianon et ses sublimes jardins Le Domaine de Trianon et ses sublimes jardins Le Domaine de Trianon et ses sublimes jardins Le Domaine de Trianon et ses sublimes jardins Marie-Antoinette by Sofia Coppola: A Cinematic Exhibition at the Trianon Estate in Versailles
Starting September 22, 2026, the world of cinema takes center stage at the Trianon Estate with a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to Sofia Coppola's film "Marie-Antoinette," filmed on the grounds of Versailles. [Read more]

Intime, la nouvelle exposition au musée des Arts Décos - nos photos - image00016Intime, la nouvelle exposition au musée des Arts Décos - nos photos - image00016Intime, la nouvelle exposition au musée des Arts Décos - nos photos - image00016Intime, la nouvelle exposition au musée des Arts Décos - nos photos - image00016 Rafael Pavarotti Photographer: A Fashion Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris
Fashion photography takes over the Museum of Decorative Arts with an exhibition dedicated to Rafael Pavarotti. From September 23, 2026, to February 7, 2027, over 200 vibrant prints will showcase, for the first time in France, the career of the Brazilian photographer and engage in a dialogue with the museum's photographic collections. [Read more]

Exposition "Cézanne et nous" à Paris : explorez l’héritage du maître de la peinture moderneExposition "Cézanne et nous" à Paris : explorez l’héritage du maître de la peinture moderneExposition "Cézanne et nous" à Paris : explorez l’héritage du maître de la peinture moderneExposition "Cézanne et nous" à Paris : explorez l’héritage du maître de la peinture moderne Exhibition "Cézanne and Us" at the Grand Palais: Dive into the Legacy of the Father of Modern Art
The Grand Palais is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Paul Cézanne, titled Cézanne and Us, running from September 23, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This outside-the-venue exhibit has been developed in partnership with the Musée d'Orsay. [Read more]

Visuel Institut du Monde ArabeVisuel Institut du Monde ArabeVisuel Institut du Monde ArabeVisuel Institut du Monde Arabe Weddings - Farah: a Unique Cultural Exhibition at the Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute is inviting us to a celebration— and not just any celebration. Immerse yourself in the world of Maghrebian weddings with an expansive, immersive exhibition opening from September 29, 2026, through January 31, 2027. [Read more]

Couture : film dans les coulisses de la Fashion Week d'Alice Winocour, avec Angelina JolieCouture : film dans les coulisses de la Fashion Week d'Alice Winocour, avec Angelina JolieCouture : film dans les coulisses de la Fashion Week d'Alice Winocour, avec Angelina JolieCouture : film dans les coulisses de la Fashion Week d'Alice Winocour, avec Angelina Jolie 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]

Monet et le temps au musée de l’Orangerie : une exposition sur l’instant, la durée et les NymphéasMonet et le temps au musée de l’Orangerie : une exposition sur l’instant, la durée et les NymphéasMonet et le temps au musée de l’Orangerie : une exposition sur l’instant, la durée et les NymphéasMonet et le temps au musée de l’Orangerie : une exposition sur l’instant, la durée et les Nymphéas Monet and Time at the Orangerie Museum: An Exhibition Exploring the Moment, the Duration, and the Water Lilies
At the Orangerie Museum, the exhibition "Monet and Time" delves into how Claude Monet captured moments, the passage of time, and the evolving landscape through his series and the Water Lilies cycle, running from September 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027. [Read more]

There's plenty to do in the capital this autumn!

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From September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026

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