September in Paris kicks off with the back-to-school buzz. Amidst the whirlwind of activities, don’t forget to enjoy the fantastic cultural outings across Île-de-France. While fresh exhibitions and events are arriving in Paris and its surrounds, September 2026 also marks the closing of several must-see exhibits. Yet, with Paris’s vibrant cultural scene offering so much to see, it can be tricky to keep track of everything happening in the capital.
To help you plan your visits, we've put together a handy overview of the exhibitions ending between now and September 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France. A last-chance reminder so you won't miss out on these exhibitions, and no regrets! So, what are the cultural events wrapping up this month in the Paris region? Find out below. Whether it’s museums, castles, art galleries, or more unusual venues, now is the perfect time to explore these exciting attractions!
No more procrastination: tomorrow might already be too late! In fact, the selection you'll find here is updated as we go along: completed events are deleted, so you'll have a clearer idea of what's still to be discovered!
Photography in all its letters, an artistic ABC on display at the MEP
The European House of Photography celebrates the history and richness of photography with a diverse exhibition, on view from June 10 to September 13, 2026. [Read more]
We are (still) here: the free street-art exhibition is back at the Petit Palais this summer.
After a first edition in 2024, the exhibition We are here is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich tour of urban art right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. Free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
ORLAN at the Louvre: three free encounters with a leading figure in contemporary art
The Louvre hands the floor to ORLAN for three free "Artist Lessons" on 22 May, 12 June and 25 September 2026. Through images, the body, censorship and the artists' responsibility, this leading figure in contemporary art invites a rereading of the museum's masterpieces in light of today's questions. [Read more]
French artist Camille Vivier in the spotlight at the European House of Photography
The European House of Photography devotes a major retrospective to French photographer Camille Vivier, a figure in contemporary photography as arresting as she is powerful. The exhibition runs from June 10 to September 13, 2026. [Read more]
Jardins des Lumières: an exhibition on the art of garden design at the Grand Trianon, Palace of Versailles
At the Grand Trianon of the Palace of Versailles, in Yvelines, the exhibition Jardins des Lumières (1750-1800) delves into the art of the landscape garden through nearly 160 works, including paintings, models, drawings, and furniture. Go see it from May 5 to September 27, 2026, and take the opportunity to explore the Trianon gardens and the Queen's Hamlet. [Read more]
Tutankhamun: His Tomb and Treasures Return to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in 2026
The Tutankhamun exhibition, his tomb and his treasures, returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 3 to September 2, 2026, featuring nearly 1,000 artefacts and a 360° immersive room. [Read more]
Annette Messager at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: An Exhibition Exploring the Relationship Between Animals and Humans
The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris is presenting a groundbreaking exhibition by artist Annette Messager, focused on animal imagery and its artistic reimagining. Running from April 14 to September 20, 2026, the show is titled "A Swallow Doesn't Make Spring." It features a mix of installations, hybrid artworks, and iconic pieces that engage in a compelling dialogue with the museum's existing collections. [Read more]
Admire them all: Pokémon take center stage in a playful and nostalgic exhibition at the Musée en Herbe
The Musée en Herbe marks Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with an exhibition that is as artistic as it is playful, on view from April 16 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Hungarian Modernity: the exhibition that sheds light on an overlooked painter at the Petit Palais, our photos
Le Petit Palais spotlights a painter little known in France, though he is a major artist in his homeland. Come meet Károly Ferenczy and explore his Hungarian modernity from April 14 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Cling! The comic book gets real about money: an educational and playful exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris speaks to us about money through comics and their heroes, with an exclusive exhibition titled Cling! Comics talk money. On view from April 10 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
Gianni Versace: the landmark retrospective of the Italian couturier at the Maillol Museum this summer, 2026
Paris drapes itself in glamour this summer with the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, on view from June 5 to September 6, 2026. From baroque flair to a flood of prints and sculptural silhouettes, the retrospective fashion exhibition promises bold colors and showy excess, true to the legend. [Read more]
From every angle: the Postal Museum delves into workwear in a stunning exhibition
The Postal Museum (formerly the Post Museum) delves into the world of workwear in the postal service... But that’s not all. Discover the exhibition Sous toutes les coutures, on show from April 8 to September 22, 2026. [Read more]
Sumo: a free exhibition exploring this ancient martial art at the Japanese Cultural Center
In conjunction with the Paris Sumo Tournament taking place in the capital this summer, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is mounting a free exhibition devoted to this ancient martial art. From June 9 to September 26, 2026, discover "Sumo, Sacred Forces," a photographic installation by Bruno Aveillan. [Read more]
In Paris, the Picasso Museum is dedicating an exhibition to Henry Taylor — our photos
In Paris, the Picasso-Paris Museum is presenting an exhibition devoted to Henry Taylor running from April 8 to September 6, 2026. Through portraits and a number of works, the American artist probes collective memory and brings his painting into dialogue with Picasso’s work. Conceptualized with the artist, the parcours unfolds through the museum’s galleries. [Read more]
Pauline Curnier Jardin at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition about myths and bodies — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents a monographic exhibition by Pauline Curnier Jardin from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through installations, films, and performances, the French artist explores rituals, gender, and representations of the body in a sensory journey that brings together major works and recent creations, in collaboration with Madrid’s Museo Reina Sofía. [Read more]
Joseph Grigely at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition on cultural accessibility — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents We’re Here – This is where we are, an exhibition by Joseph Grigely to be unveiled from April 3 to September 13, 2026. A deaf artist, Joseph Grigely stages in a museum space that is notoriously hard to access to question architectural accessibility in cultural institutions. Through visual works and a risograph publication, he highlights how spaces are designed and how they are actually traversed by visitors. [Read more]
At the Palais de Tokyo, Cheryl Marie Wade explores crip culture and engaged poetry — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents a group exhibition centered on Cheryl Marie Wade’s poems, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. A tribute to a key figure of Berkeley’s crip scene, the show unites archives, performances, and installations to give voice to a form of poetry that is at once political and militant, deeply tied to the history of disability. [Read more]
Cathy de Monchaux at the Palais de Tokyo: the retrospective to see in Paris — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo, in Paris, presents the first retrospective in France of British artist Cathy de Monchaux, titled "Studio, Wounds and Battles. Desire is the Reiteration of Hope", running from 3 April to 13 September 2026. The exhibition brings together nearly fifty works and revisits four decades of creation, exploring the body, materials and intimate narratives. [Read more]
Benoît Piéron at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition about care and vulnerability — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents an exhibition by Benoît Piéron, titled Vernis à Ombres, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through sculptures and installations inspired by the hospital world, the artist explores care, waiting, and fragility, blending medical forms, sensory experiences, and reflections on vulnerability. [Read more]
Jesse Darling at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition balancing memory and forgotten narratives — our photos
The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is presenting an exhibition devoted to British artist Jesse Darling, winner of the 2023 Turner Prize, titled The Ambassadors, on view from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through large installations crafted from salvaged materials and everyday objects, the artist examines the fragility of the frameworks, reference points, and systems that organize our lives. [Read more]
Madeleine de Sinéty, a Life: the Retrospective Exhibition at the Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume is presenting a retrospective of Madeleine de Sinéty's work, a photographer who captured rural daily life. The exhibition "Une vie" is on view from June 12 to September 27, 2026. [Read more]
Exhibition 1913-1923: The Spirit of the Age — A Meeting of Cultures at the Quai Branly Museum, photographs
At the start of the 20th century, European artists began to explore the arts of Africa and Oceania. The Quai Branly Museum chronicles this cultural encounter through a unique exhibition running from March 17 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Revealing femininity, fashion, and appearance in the 18th century: the exhibition on self-image at the Cognacq-Jay Museum
The Cognacq-Jay Museum delves into the myriad portrayals of women in the 18th century with a captivating exhibition: "Women in the Mirror, Appearances and Imaginaries". The show runs from March 25 to September 20, 2026. [Read more]
Fragile Beauties: Elton John's Photography Collection on Display at Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume unveils a curated selection of photographs from Elton John and David Furnish’s collections. The exhibition is open from June 12 to September 27, 2026. [Read more]
Leandro Erlich: The Grand Palais hosts a retrospective celebrating the work of the Argentine artist
This summer, the Grand Palais is showcasing a retrospective dedicated to Leandro Erlich! From June 2 to September 6, 2026, visitors can explore the world of this Argentine artist, renowned for his installations that challenge our perceptions and distort our sense of space in public environments. [Read more]
Adya & Otto van Rees: The Exhibition Showcasing Two Little-Known Artists at the Montmartre Museum
The Montmartre Museum is hosting a comprehensive retrospective dedicated to the duo Adya and Otto van Rees, two influential figures of European avant-garde whose work remains relatively underrecognized. The exhibition runs from March 20 to September 13, 2026. [Read more]
Fujiko Nakaya: Her Fog Sculpture Unveiled This Summer at the Bourse de Commerce
This summer, the Rotonde at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris will host one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. From June 4 to September 20, 2026, visitors can experience this captivating installation, where a thick white cloud of water vapor will appear and vanish, enveloping and revealing guests in an enchanting mist. [Read more]
All-Inclusive Exhibition: Photographer Kourtney Roy and Citéco question tourism through our photos
With her vintage aesthetic and striking photographs, artist Kourtney Roy humorously highlights the contradictions of global tourism. Don't miss the exhibition All Inclusive, running from February 20 to September 20, 2026, at the City of Economy. [Read more]
Art3F 2026: The international contemporary art fair making its return to Porte de Versailles this weekend
The contemporary art fair Art3F is back for a new winter edition in Paris: join us from January 23 to 25, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for an event that caters to all art enthusiasts. [Read more]
Me and Others: An Exhibition Exploring Our Digital Lives at the EDF Foundation
Contemporary artists are delving into our digital lives and identities through the exhibition Me and Others, showcased free of charge at the EDF Foundation from March 13 to September 27, 2026. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
