October in Paris is when autumn sets in with its warm colors, cool mornings, and afternoons bathed in golden light. It's also a key moment for art and culture enthusiasts, who can discover many new things. However, this month also marks the end of somemust-see exhibitions, offering a last chance to immerse yourself in them before they disappear.
Paris and the Île-de-France region are bursting at the seams with artistic events exploring history, fashion, digital arts and crafts. From masterful exhibitions in renowned museums to confidential installations in unusual locations, the cultural calendar is definitely packed.
With so many options, it can sometimes be difficult to see clearly and make a choice. So now is the time for a reminder: here are the exhibitions that are ending in October 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France. This is your chance to enjoy the last few days of these cultural events before they come to a close!
In fact, this page is updated as announcements and discoveries are made. Finished exhibits are gradually deleted to avoid frustration. All that's left is for you to make your choice and grab your chance!
Simone Veil. My Sisters and I: An Intimate, Free Exhibition at the Memorial to the Holocaust — Our Photos
The Shoah Memorial highlights the special bond between Simone Veil and her sisters with an emotionally compelling exhibition running from February 10 to October 15, 2026. [Read more]
An exhibition of stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix at the Château de Fontainebleau
As part of the Art History Festival, Fontainebleau Castle is showcasing an exhibition of stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix, inspired by Marie-Antoinette and her iconic sense of style... Open from June 5 to October 17, 2026. [Read more]
Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera invites you to explore the craftsmanship behind fashion in its latest exhibition, showcasing techniques of adornment—from embroidery to weaving—from December 13, 2025, to October 18, 2026. [Read more]
Machine arrière #2, the typewriter: the retro exhibition at the Cité des Sciences - our photos
From November 25, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie will be showcasing the typewriter in its "Machine arrière" series. A historical and audio immersion between technical innovations and social struggles. [Read more]
Leonardo Cremonini exhibition at the Espace Richaud and the Musée Lambinet in Versailles
The Espace Richaud and the Musée Lambinet in Versailles are hosting an immersive exhibition dedicated to Leonardo Cremonini, master of poetic realism, narrative silence, and pictorial tension, from May 27 to October 5, 2026. [Read more]
From steel to paper, a look at engraved stamps: the exhibition at the Postal Museum
The Postal Museum is presenting an exhibition of photos on the engraved stamp, which can be seen from November 7, 2025, to October 12, 2026. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026
