In October, autumn is in full swing in Paris.Agolden light envelops the city, the weather is cooler, and the atmosphere is both cozy and dynamic. We feel the urge to stroll through the streets of Paris and discover new cultural experiences. After all, this is a key moment for art and culture lovers: this month marks the start of a series of captivating exhibitions in iconic and sometimes unexpected venues in the Paris region.
The Paris cultural calendar features a succession of original installations andfascinatingexhibitions ( ) in major museums, art galleries, châteaux in the Île-de-France region, and even more unusual venues. Now is the time to discover the new cultural events coming in October 2026. Whether you're passionate about contemporary art, curious about history, a fashion enthusiast, or fascinated by digital arts, there's something for everyone. So, want to be among the first to experience these new cultural events?
This selection provides an overview of exhibitions starting in October 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The page is regularly updated as announcements are made and we discover new exhibitions. All you have to do is make your choice.
Polaraki, a thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi: the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled
The Musée Guimet welcomes artist Araki Nobuyoshi and his polaroid works for an exhibition to be seen from October 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026. [Read more]
A free fashion exhibition of unique and sustainable upcycling pieces at Europa Expérience
From October 1 to 31, 2025, Europa Expérience Paris will host a free exhibition featuring 28 designers from across the European Union, showcasing more sustainable fashion. [Read more]
Artisans d'Excellence 2025: the Arts Décoratifs tradeshow in a Paris landmark
The Artisans d'Excellence trade show moves to the Palais de la Porte Dorée for its second edition from October 2 to 4, 2025. In the heart of the building in the 12th arrondissement, eighty craftsmen and material artists invite you to discover their work, in an exhibition celebrating the excellence of French know-how. [Read more]
Correspondances, an exhibition mixing contemporary art and 18th-century works at the Musée Cognacq-Jay
Contemporary artist Agnès Thurnauer takes up residence at the Musée Cognacq-Jay, engaging in an unprecedented dialogue between 18th-century works and her modern creations. The exhibition Correspondances runs from October 2, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Urban Photo, the free exhibition retracing 50 years of urban art at Quai de la Photo
Quai de la Photo invites us to relive 50 years of urban aesthetics, with the Urban Photo exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from October 2 to December 18, 2025. [Read more]
Gaston Paris - L'équilibre du carré: the free photo exhibition at Roger-Viollet Gallery
Galerie Roger-Viollet is organizing an exhibition on the famous photographer Gaston Paris, free to visit from October 2, 2025 to January 17, 2026. [Read more]
Free manga exhibition: Ghost in the Shell invests Paris
Espace DANAE in the 1st arrondissement presents a free manga exhibition dedicated to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. From October 1 to 5, 2025, we can discover contemporary works of art on limited-edition metallic canvas. [Read more]
AI: the exhibition on artificial intelligence unveiled at the Cité des Sciences
Artificial intelligence is at the heart of many of today's debates, and is the talk of the town, both good and bad. The Cité des Sciences is offering some food for thought, with an original exhibition on display from October 3 to November 30, 2025. [Read more]
La Nocturne: an evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton to discover all its secrets
Enjoy an unusual and playful evening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, with the special nocturne organized on Friday, October 3, 2025. [Read more]
Paris: a free exhibition to discover the works of art of the Grand Paris Express
This autumn, the concourse of the Saint-Denis - Pleyel station is transformed to host a free exhibition. Between two journeys on line 14, come and discover a selection of 70 works of art from the stations of the Grand Paris Express. [Read more]
Clothing in the Bronze Age: an exhibition combining fashion and history at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale welcomes ESMOD students to present an unusual exhibition: Se vêtir à l'âge du Bronze, from October 3 to 13, 2025. [Read more]
MansA: the Maison des Mondes Africains opens free of charge with the "Noires" exhibition to discover
The Maison des Mondes Africains (MansA) opens its doors in the 10th arrondissement of Paris on October 4, 2025 for two years. This new cultural center dedicated to African and Afro-diasporic cultures is taking up residence in a former haute-couture workshop near Goncourt for two years, with the "Noires" exhibition by Roxane Mbanga running until October 26. And since it's free, we're sure you'll want to check it out. But don't forget to make a reservation for the exhibition. [Read more]
Pré Saint-Gervais 2025 artists' studios open house: the weekend program
The artists' studios of Le Pré Saint-Gervais open their doors to the public for an exceptional 14th edition, on the theme of "Echoes and Reflections". Come and meet around a hundred artists and discover Pré Saint-Gervais, its street-art and its exhibitions over the weekend of October 4 and 5, 2025. [Read more]
ZEUS, the metal horse of the Olympic Games, arrives at Hippodrome Paris-Longchamp
ZEUS, the legendary metal horse of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, makes another stop in the capital, at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp, on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the occasion of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. [Read more]
Musée de l'homme: a family weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its reopening
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its reopening, the Musée de l'Homme is offering a festive weekend on October 4 and 5, 2025, featuring science, prehistory and activities for the whole family, including interactive workshops to immerse you in the daily lives of our ancestors. [Read more]
Mandorla, the contemporary exhibition to discover at the Abbaye de Maubuisson
The Abbaye de Maubuisson presents Mandorla, a collective exhibition of contemporary art that dialogues with the site's medieval sculptures. An artistic and spiritual immersion into the metamorphoses of the sacred, to be discovered until March 8, 2026. [Read more]
19th-century Middle Ages: an exhibition on forgeries and copies at the Musée de Cluny
A journey through facsimiles, copies and forgeries... The Musée de Cluny invites you to discover the exhibition "Le Moyen Âge du 19e siècle. Creations, copies and forgeries in the precious arts", from October 7, 2025 to January 11, 2026. A fascinating journey to the heart of medieval precious arts and their reinterpretations in the 19th century, mixing authenticity, pastiches and forgeries. [Read more]
Minimal, when art goes to the essential: the exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce is unveiled
The Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... Or so it seems. Come and discover "Minimal", the exhibition on show from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
My name is Orson Welles: the major exhibition on the cinematic genius unveiled at the Cinémathèque
The Cinémathèque française is organizing a major exhibition to pay tribute to Orson Welles, a key actor, director and producer of 20th-century cinema. Discover "My name is Orson Welles" from October 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
Berthe Weill, galerie d'avant-garde: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée de l'Orangerie - photos
The Musée de l'Orangerie pays tribute to Berthe Weill, the famous avant-garde Parisian art dealer, in a new exhibition on view from October 8, 2025 to January 26, 2026. [Read more]
Les gens de Paris, 1926-1936: the historical exhibition at the Musée Carnavalet is unveiled
What if you could find your great-grandparents in the streets of Paris? The exhibition Les Gens de Paris 1926-1936 at the Musée Carnavalet delves into unpublished census records to reveal the Parisians of the interwar period. From October 8, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Ardif presents "Felines Mechanimal", an urban art exhibition on the world of felines - our photos
Ardif presents its new solo exhibition in Paris! Join us from Wednesday October 8 to Sunday October 12, 2025 at a gallery in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris to discover "Felines Mechanimal", a free installation by the French street artist featuring some fifteen works on the world of felines. [Read more]
Denise Bellon: A wandering eye at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Sponsored - Come to the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme to discover the exhibition dedicated to Denise Bellon. This first major retrospective rediscovers a free and committed photographer, a pioneer of photojournalism in France and a fellow traveler of the Surrealists. [Read more]
L'Empire du Sommeil: when dreams are exhibited at the Musée Marmottan Monet - our photos
Calling all art-loving dreamers! From October 9, 2025 to March 1, 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents L'Empire du Sommeil, a groundbreaking exhibition devoted to the representation of sleep in art. From Antiquity to the 20th century, the exhibition explores the place of sleep between symbolism, science and psychoanalysis, through major works from French and international collections. [Read more]
Monet / Sécheret: a poetic face-off between two lovers of the sea at the Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musée Marmottan Monet presents a unique tête-à-tête between Claude Monet and Jean-Baptiste Sécheret in the exhibition "Monet / Sécheret. Paysages d'eau", an artistic dialogue between Impressionism and contemporary painting, in the heart of Trouville and its changing skies. The exhibition runs from October 9, 2025 to March 15, 2026. [Read more]
Exhibition and sale of Hermès, Vuitton, Chanel and YSL luxury bags, jewelry and scarves in Paris
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior ... Fashion's iconic bags and accessories will be on display at the Crédit Municipal de Paris on Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11, 2025, for a free exhibition prior to their auction! [Read more]
Free street art and textile festival in a chapel: À la croisée des arts 2025 reveals itself
Village Reille hosts the second edition of À la croisée des arts, a free street art and textile festival to be held from October 10 to 12, 2025 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. This year's event takes up the theme of textile recycling, with some twenty urban artists teaming up with fashion designers for an exhibition, live painting and fashion show. We tell you all about it... [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: a textile installation to be discovered in the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine
The Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a special contemporary installation for the new edition of Art Basel Paris. From October 10 to November 2, 2025, come and admire this work by artist Jöel Andrianomearisoa, free of charge. [Read more]
Luc Delahaye exhibition at the Jeu de Paume: a major retrospective not to be missed - our photos
From October 10, 2025 to January 25, 2026, the Jeu de Paume presents an exceptional retrospective devoted to photographer and former reporter Luc Delahaye. Some forty monumental works reveal over twenty years of contemporary history, between art, news and documentary photography. [Read more]
George Condo: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne, Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is organizing a major retrospective of the American painter and sculptor George Condo, on view from October 10, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Lumière: Matthieu Ricard's photo exhibition at Galerie Françoise Livinec
Galerie Françoise Livinec hosts the first photo exhibition by Buddhist monk and photographer Matthieu Ricard. From October 10 to November 15, 2025, discover more than 60 meditative images between Himalayas and light. [Read more]
I dreamt of you in colours: Otobong Nkanga's exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris honors Otobong Nkanga with his first monographic exhibition in the capital, "I dreamt of you in colours", combining installations, drawings and unpublished works, from October 10, 2025 to February 22, 2026. [Read more]
Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre
Sponsored - Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion. [Read more]
Berlinde De Bruyckere: her "Need" exhibition at Galleria Continua - our photos
This autumn, Galleria Continua opens its doors to Berlinde De Bruyckere. The Belgian artist, a major figure in contemporary art, presents "Need", a solo exhibition exploring the vulnerability and fragility of the body. An artistic event to be discovered free of charge from October 10 to December 30, 2025. [Read more]
Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026. [Read more]
Les Illusions retrouvées exhibition at CENTQUATRE-Paris: the new utopias of the digital age
Dive into Les Illusions retrouvées, the CENTQUATRE-Paris exhibition exploring the link between digital art, artificial intelligence and contemporary utopias, from October 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. Some thirty immersive and interactive works reinvent our perception of reality and question the future of creation in the digital age. [Read more]
Robert Badinter, justice at heart: the moving and historic exhibition at the Panthéon
From October 11, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the crypt of the Panthéon will host the exhibition "Robert Badinter, la justice au cœur", retracing his struggles and inspirations, on the occasion of his entry into the monument. [Read more]
Le Grand Dauphin, fils de roi, père de roi et jamais roi: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
Prince Louis de France, known as Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin, was the eldest son of Louis XIV, yet he never acceded to the throne. The Château de Versailles revisits his shattered destiny in a grandiose exhibition opening on October 14, 2025. [Read more]
Le Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique: the historical exhibition at the library-museum
In 2025, the Palais Garnier celebrates its 150th anniversary with a major exhibition organized by BnF and the Paris Opera. It's an opportunity to rediscover this mythical venue, where artistic creation meets captivating legends. [Read more]
Exhibition The irony of history: Philip Guston caricatures the United States at the Musée Picasso
The Musée Picasso welcomes Philip Guston, an American artist who depicts the United States of the 70s and 80s with humor and irony. The exhibition The Irony of History runs from October 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. [Read more]
La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune: the Lamarche-Ovize exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse
The Florentine and Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize duo take over the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature with "La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune", an immersive exhibition combining art, dream habitat and dream landscapes, on view from October 14, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Underground: Raymond Pettibon's ironic exhibition at the Musée Picasso - our photos
The Musée Picasso Paris presents Underground, an exhibition devoted to Raymond Pettibon, from October 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Seventy drawings and fanzines reveal his ironic, subversive universe. [Read more]
Benin, back and forth: the exhibition at the Musée Albert-Kahn
The Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt, invites you to discover the exhibition "Bénin, aller-retour", from October 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026. An immersive dive into the heart of historic Dahomey, featuring rare photographs, ethnographic films and the work of contemporary artists. [Read more]
Jardiner: an exhibition at the heart of nature at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Reconnect with nature and enjoy an exhibition that stimulates all our senses at the Cité des Sciences: from October 14, 2025 to July 12, 2026, take a stroll through the "Jardiner" exhibition. [Read more]
Flops?! Dare, fail, innovate: the funny exhibition unveiled at the Musée des Arts et Métiers
The Musée des Arts et Métiers takes a look at failure and its necessity in the world of invention, with the amusing exhibition "Flops. Oser, rater, innover", presented from October 14, 2025 to May 17, 2026. [Read more]
Les Nouveaux Ensembliers: contemporary art meets Art Deco at the Mobilier national, our photos
To celebrate 100 years of Art Deco, contemporary architect-decorators unveil creations inspired by this artistic movement. Discover this immersive design exhibition at Mobilier national from October 14 to November 2, 2025. [Read more]
Léa's Odyssey: an underwater exhibition at the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy (92)
From October 15, 2025, Junior artist Fritz Jacquet's exhibition is back, but this time in Clichy, to plunge into the heart of an ocean of paper while discovering this ecosystem from an artistic point of view. [Read more]
Kandinsky, The Music of Colors: the exhibition to see (and hear) at the Philharmonie de Paris - our photos
When painting takes its scales and music takes its colors, the Kandinsky exhibition invites itself to the Philharmonie de Paris! From October 15, 2025 to February 1, 2026, "Kandinsky. La musique des couleurs" reveals how the master of abstraction made painting dance to the rhythm of music. A vibrant immersion between paintings, sounds and emotions. [Read more]
Isao Takahata: an exhibition dedicated to the master of animation at Japan's House of Culture, our photos
Considered one of the greatest masters of Japanese animation, Isao Takahata is honored in a groundbreaking exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris from October 15, 2025 to January 24, 2026. Through storyboards, sketches, celluloid and film and video extracts, discover the rich career of this famous Japanese director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. [Read more]
Jacques-Louis David at the Louvre: the must-see exhibition on the neoclassical painter
To mark the 200th anniversary of Jacques-Louis David's death, the Musée du Louvre is staging an exceptional exhibition, Jacques-Louis David, from October 15, 2025 to January 26, 2026. A plunge into the world of the great neoclassical painter, between art, politics and modernity. [Read more]
Edward Weston, Modernity Revealed: the retrospective exhibition at the MEP
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Edward Weston, one of the greatest photographic artists of the 20th century. His work is revealed in the exhibition Modernité Révélée, on view from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Wish This Was Real: American artist Tyler Mitchell exhibits at MEP
For the first time, photographer Tyler Mitchell is honored in a solo exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Discover his work from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
En fanfare: a musical exhibition at the Musée du Jouet in Poissy
Revisit your scales and arpeggios, as the Musée du Jouet invites you to discover En fanfare, a playful exhibition on musical toys. To be seen (and heard) from October 15, 2025 to July 5, 2026. [Read more]
Forgeries and counterfeiters, from the Middle Ages to the present day: the free exhibition at the National Archives
Can you tell the real from the fake? From October 15, 2025 to February 2, 2026, the National Archives and the Banque de France will be testing your critical thinking skills in their new exhibition on famous forgeries from history. [Read more]
Chez Worth, the origins of haute couture: the fashion and archive exhibition at the MUS in Suresnes
Charles Frederick Worth, the father of haute couture, is invited to the MUS de Suresnes from October 15, 2025 to June 21, 2026 for a tailor-made exhibition. Over one hundred works, ball gowns, sumptuous costumes and never-before-seen accessories from 15 institutions and private collections, immerse visitors in the elegance of the Second Empire. Rare documents, personal objects and family mementos also reveal the man behind the couturier, for a complete immersion in his world. [Read more]
Vanessa Paradis, "Paradissime": the tribute exhibition at Galerie de l'Instant
As Vanessa Paradis prepares to return to the stage in 2026, the Galerie de l'Instant in Paris is devoting an exhibition to her. Come and discover the artist's photographs by Paolo Roversi, Ellen von Unwerth and Kate Barry at the "Paradissime" exhibition, on view free of charge from October 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026. [Read more]
Passion Post-Impressionniste: the exhibition to discover at the Musée Lambinet in Versailles
The Musée Lambinet in Versailles unveils the exhibition Passion post-impressionniste, bringing together nearly 50 restored works by Signac, Luce, Loiseau, and Maufra from the museum's private collection. This is an opportunity to discover these masterpieces, on display from October 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026. [Read more]
Echos exhibition: a drawn exploration of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris - our photos
Artist Elina Kulich brings the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner back to life in her drawings: discover them in the "Echos" exhibition, from October 15, 2025 to January 19, 2026. [Read more]
RALentir: 90 artists transform the Nature Forte gallery into a giant color chart - our photos
New urban art exhibition at Nature Forte gallery! This autumn, the Parisian gallery opened by Jonk is transformed into a giant color chart thanks to the works of 90 artists. Join us from October 16 to November 8, 2025 to discover this colorful and committed exhibition, entitled "RALentir", free of charge. [Read more]
The Musée de Cluny at night: discover the Middle Ages two Thursday evenings a month
On the first and third Thursday evenings of the month, until 9pm, the Musée de Cluny welcomes you for a nocturne through its fine collections presenting the Middle Ages and its temporary exhibitions. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: a monumental totem installed on the forecourt of the Institut de France, photos
Once again this year, the Institut de France is participating in the outdoor program of the Paris+ contemporary art fair by Art Basel. From October 17 to 28, 2025, come and admire an impressive sculpture by Ugo Rondinone on the institution's forecourt. [Read more]
Journées de l'Architecture 2025: screenings, exhibitions and tours at the Cité de l'Architecture
For the Journées nationales de l'Architecture in Paris, the Cité de l'Architecture near Trocadéro is offering a program of screenings, exhibitions and guided tours from October 17 to 19, 2025. [Read more]
Journées de l'Architecture 2024: two-voice tours at MAC VAL (94)
The MAC VAL is taking part in the new edition of the Journées de l'Architecture (Architecture Days), offering curious visitors a two-part tour from October 17 to 19, 2025, to better understand and appreciate its atypical architecture. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter: the retrospective exhibition of the German painter at the Louis Vuitton Foundation—our photos
At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, from October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, Gerhard Richter makes history with an XXL retrospective exhibition spanning over 60 years of creation. From photographic blur to scraped abstractions, from vibrant oils to sculptures in glass and steel, 270 works unravel the thread of a gesture as rigorous as it is moving. [Read more]
L'École de Paris: the Marek Roefler collection at the Musée de Montmartre - our photos
The Musée de Montmartre presents "L'École de Paris", an exceptional retrospective featuring over 130 masterpieces from the Marek Roefler collection. For the first time in France, this collection highlights the emblematic artists of Montmartre between the wars, from October 17, 2025 to February 15, 2026. [Read more]
Migration and climate: an instructive exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, our photos
The Palais de la Porte Dorée tackles a complex subject with the "Migrations and Climate" exhibition. A theme explored through art and documentary photography, to be discovered from October 17, 2025 to April 5, 2026. [Read more]
Magritte's Black Magic on show in Paris ahead of historic sale at Sotheby's
A legendary work by René Magritte, "La Magie noire" will be on show at Sotheby's Paris from October 17 to 23, 2025, before being auctioned on October 24. Having remained in the same family since 1935, this iconic canvas of Belgian surrealism is about to embark on a new destiny! [Read more]
Journées de l'Architecture 2025: family workshops at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs
The Musée des Plans-Reliefs is taking part in the new edition of the Journées nationales de l'Architecture with workshops for children, to be enjoyed by the whole family on Saturday, October 18, 2025. [Read more]
Architecture Days 2025: workshops and models at the Musée des Années 30 (92)
The Journées nationales de l'Architecture are back. On October 18 and 19, 2025, adults and children can enjoy free workshops at the Musée des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt. [Read more]
Les Mystères de l'Argent: a fun family exhibition-game at the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco
From October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco presents a fun, interactive exhibition on money, specially designed for families and children aged 6 to 12. [Read more]
Matisse - Soulages, new virtual reality experiences at Hangar Y
Hangar Y plunges us into the artistic universe of two great masters of modern and contemporary art: Matisse and Soulages reveal themselves in two brand-new virtual reality experiences from October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Claude Gassian: his photos of rock legends at Galerie Rabouan Moussion
Claude Gassian, great photographer of the music scene, unveils his pictures in Paris from October 18 to November 22, 2025. Visit the Galerie Rabouan Moussion, in the 3rd arrondissement, to discover the photo exhibition "Ailleurs, Exactement", featuring rock legends such as Patti Smith and Lou Reed. [Read more]
Light painting workshops at the heart of an artistic villa in the Paris region
Would you like to try your hand at light painting, the luminous and photographic art of painting with light? In the Paris region, in the heart of a beautiful artistic villa, you can enjoy initiations in the company of artist Marko 93. [Read more]
Roadmap 2: street art and contemporary art exhibition in a 1950s house in Seine-Saint-Denis
How about an immersive street art exhibition in an old house in Neuilly-sur-Marne? Roadmap 2 takes over an abandoned building from the 1950s, with 14 artists working on the theme of "Memory". Join us on weekends and during school vacations from this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for this wonderful discovery in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Laurie Simmons: Black & White: a free photo exhibition at Almine Rech Matignon gallery
Artist Laurie Simmons takes over the Almine Rech Matignon gallery in Paris with her Black & White exhibition. On view free of charge from October 18 to December 20, 2025. [Read more]
Elmgreen & Dragset's free, hyperrealistic installation in a gallery in the Marais district of Paris.
Behind the window of the MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique gallery, a scene that is more real than life itself stops passersby in their tracks: a gallery assistant slumped over her desk, frozen in silence. Created by Elmgreen & Dragset, this hyperrealistic sculpture is at the heart of October 2025, a free exhibition that can be viewed day and night until October 31, 2025. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: events and meetings in Paris during the art week
The Art Basel Paris fair will bring together hundreds of galleries and artists from October 24 to 26, 2025. But it's also a whole program of activities and events to be discovered all over Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: Kermit the Frog takes over Place Vendôme, our photos
Art is everywhere in Paris, even on the Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 20 to 26, 2026, artist Alex Da Corte is recreating an incident involving a giant green balloon bearing the image of Kermit the Frog... Discover it for free in the open air this fall. [Read more]
Myths: the free exhibition designed by Jacquemus at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris - our photos
Simon Porte Jacquemus is organizing a free exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins, Paris, from October 20 to 24, 2025. Entitled "Mythes", the exhibition will bring together works from Antiquity and sculptures by Aristide Maillol, in a scenography imagined by the famous fashion designer. [Read more]
France, un album de famille: an exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertrand at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris
This autumn, the salons d'honneur of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris are exceptionally opening their doors to the general public for a free exhibition (accessible on reservation) devoted to the faces of today's France. Join us from October 20 to November 2, 2025 to discover "France, un album de famille", a committed artistic project by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Hervé Le Bras. [Read more]
Musée du Luxembourg by night: discover the exhibition of the moment every Monday evening
Every Monday evening, until 10pm, the Musée du Luxembourg welcomes you for a nocturne through its current exhibitions, as the museum is not open to the public all year round. [Read more]
Outsider' Paris 2025: a new edition of the art brut fair at the Bastille Design Center in Paris
Outsider' Paris, the art brut fair, returns for a third edition at the Bastille Design Center, from October 21 to 26, 2025. A free event for art lovers and the curious. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: an interactive work at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins des Beaux-Arts
The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins at the Beaux-Arts de Paris is participating in the new edition of the Art Basel Paris fair, offering a free outdoor installation to be discovered from October 21 to 26, 2025. [Read more]
Art Basel 2025: original and free contemporary art installations to see at the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais is hosting a free contemporary art installation from October 21 to 26, 2025, as part of the Art Basel Paris off-site program. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: contemporary artworks take over Avenue Winston Churchill, photos
Avenue Winston Churchill, which separates the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais, will be transformed into an open-air museum from October 21 to 26, 2025, for the Art Basel Paris art program. Discover the works on display. [Read more]
Paris: Gunpla on display for free at the Maison de la Culture du Japon - our photos
From October 21 to November 15, 2025, the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris immerses you in the world of model making through a free exhibition dedicated to Gunpla. This is an opportunity to (re)discover the history and evolution of these famous models, which are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year! [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: galerie Perrotin presents "Panorama" group show
To mark the new edition of Art Basel Paris, Galerie Perrotin is organizing a group exhibition to be seen at the Salle de Bal, exceptionally open for the occasion, and in its space on rue Matignon. The contemporary art event will feature works by Jean-Michel Othoniel, Otani Workshop, Park Seo-Bo, Christiane Pooley, Hans Hartung, Lee Bae and Ali Banisadr. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: an exhibition on Delacroix's legacy at the Musée Eugène Delacroix
Contemporary art takes center stage at the Musée Eugène Delacroix during the week of Art Basel Paris 2025. This year, from October 22 to November 2, 2025, artist Nate Lowman explores Delacroix's legacy in a new exhibition. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: 30 Blizzards, the free performance by Helen Marten and Miumiu at the Palais d'Iéna
Art Basel Paris 2025's "hors les murs" program takes us to the Palais d'Iéna, home to an original project presented by the Miu Miu brand. Join us from October 22 to 26, 2025 to discover this free hybrid installation in one of the capital's most remarkable buildings. [Read more]
Asia Now: the most Asian of art fairs at La Monnaie de Paris
Asian art fair Asia Now returns to Paris! The fair takes up residence at the Monnaie de Paris from October 22 to 26, 2025, for its 11th edition, with a packed program. [Read more]
In the wake of Magellan: the exhibition at the heart of the crossing at the National Maritime Museum
Discover the incredible epic journey of Magellan and his crew 500 years ago across the world's oceans through an immersive exhibition, starting October 22, 2025, at the National Maritime Museum. [Read more]
A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery. [Read more]
Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations
Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops. [Read more]
Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space. [Read more]
Melvin Edwards at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of his carte blanche for the American Season
The Palais de Tokyo is honoring Melvin Edwards, an iconic American sculptor, with a retrospective exhibition never before seen in France, from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026. This carte blanche explores the links between contemporary art, history, memory, and Francophone thought. [Read more]
Palais de Tokyo: ECHO DELAY REVERB, an exhibition celebrating contemporary American art
The Palais de Tokyo presents ECHO DELAY REVERB, a major group exhibition from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026, which explores the links between contemporary American art and Francophone thought, curated by Naomi Beckwith. [Read more]
Paris 1925, Art Deco and its architects: the exhibition opens at the Cité de l'Architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is celebrating a special anniversary: 100 years of the Art Deco movement. To mark the occasion, the museum is returning to the roots of Art Deco in Paris with an exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]
Rosso and Primaticcio, the exhibition at Beaux-Arts de Paris
Les Beaux-Arts de Paris presents the exhibition "Rosso and Primaticcio: Renaissance at Fontainebleau", from October 22, 2025 to February 1, 2026. This exhibition honors two major Italian artists invited to France by François I, and explores the technical innovation and creative richness of this founding period of Renaissance art in France. [Read more]
Design Miami.Paris: more than 25 international galleries exhibit in a sublime townhouse
This autumn, the Design Miami.Paris design fair returns to the Hôtel de Maisons, former home of Karl Lagerfeld, for its third and most ambitious edition to date. From October 22 to 26, collectors and enthusiasts are invited to explore the floors and gardens of this sublime setting in the 7th arrondissement, to discover historic pieces, contemporary creations and monumental installations. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: contemporary artists exhibit at the Cité de l'architecture
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is also participating in the Art Basel Paris 2025 fair, hosting two new contemporary exhibitions from October 22, 2025, to February 16, 2026. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026
