Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026: 5 can't-miss events in the 18th arrondissement

One of the season’s hottest happenings in Paris—this autumn’s must-see. The Montmartre Harvest Festival returns from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, across much of the 18th arrondissement of the capital.

With music as this year’s theme, the new and 93rd edition of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre promises plenty of delicious moments. For longtime fans of this festive, convivial gathering, rest easy: the 2026 edition is also a chance to revisit a few traditions, such as the famous grand parade, the indulgent gas-trail or the quirky ceremony of no-proposals in marriage.

For the curious, discover five must-see events to experience from October 7 to 11, 2026, at the new Montmartre Harvest Festival.

URBAN SYMPHONY - THE GRAND FANFARE

Join us to celebrate the new edition of the Montmartre Harvest Festival with music! This year, the brass and percussion of the Fanfare Clandestine will sound throughout the La Chapelle / Marx Dormoy district, turning it into an open-air stage!

The kickoff of this musical promenade will be on October 9 at 4:30 p.m. and will depart from the garden of the Grand Parquet artists' residence. Note that the route will culminate in a participatory grand finale.

THE FLAVOR TRAIL

Attention food lovers! If wine is the star of the Montmartre Harvest Festival, gastronomy is right there with it. On October 9, 10 and 11, 2026, the Parcours du Goût lands at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur. For three days, this village of flavors will tantalize your taste buds with the presence of around a hundred producers from French and other terroirs. A chance to discover their know-how and the quality of products from their regions.

The Taste Trail (free access) can be found around the Sacré-Cœur, along Azaïs, Saint-Eleuthère, and Cardinal Guibert streets, and on the Sacré Cœur esplanade.

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The Great Gorge

Another major event not to be missed each year at the Montmartre Harvest Festival. Imagine this: more than a hundred guilds from France and beyond marching through the streets of Montmartre. It’s the friendly, unconventional concept behind the grand défilé you can discover this year on October 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. So, fancy watching this show that is both joyful and popular? For the curious, note that the procession will set off from the Vignes du Clos Montmartre to reach the Mairie du 18e.

THE CEREMONY FOR THOSE WHO NEVER POP THE QUESTION

The 2026 edition of the Montmartre Harvest Festival once again pays tribute to this quirky event! The ceremony of the non-proposals in marriage lands at the Place des Abbesses on October 11 at 10:30 a.m. The idea? The mayor of the 18th arrondissement, Éric Lejoindre, indulges in the playful ritual of non-weddings and pledges eternal commitment to around twenty couples who have chosen not to marry.

THE CLOSING BALL

What would a festive, crowd-pleasing event be without its closing dance? Not much. That’s why the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre invites you to meet at the Square Louise Michel on October 11 from 4:30 p.m. for this dance party that will spotlight timeless tunes that get every generation singing.

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