Festivals and programmes in Paris in October 2026
In October 2026, 30 festivals and highlights in Paris, including Fête des rues aux enfants 2026, Kiosques en fête 2026 and Monte le Son Festival 2026, plus 13 year-round programmes.
A festival, a themed week, a cultural season: every Paris programme on now has its own page here, with all its upcoming events, most appealing first. The list is refreshed every morning.
Festivals & highlights
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Fête des rues aux enfants 2026
Explore the Fête des rues aux enfants 2026 program in Paris. Find all free family activities, dates, and locations for this unique street festival.
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Kiosques en fête 2026
Explore the full program for Kiosques en fête 2026. Find free concerts, shows, and cultural events in public parks and gardens across Paris this…
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Monte le Son Festival 2026
Explore the full program of the Monte le Son 2026 festival in Paris. Free concerts by female artists in libraries from Nov 7 to Dec 12, 2026.
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Foodie events in Paris
Looking for food activities in Paris? Explore our complete list of culinary festivals, workshops, and tastings from October 2026 to April 2027.
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Ici et ailleurs: Cooking Stories
Explore the Ici et ailleurs: Cooking Stories program from Nov 21 to Dec 5, 2026. Free workshops, storytelling, and exhibits in Paris 18th district.
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Halloween Library Events Paris 2026
Find all free Halloween activities in Paris libraries from October 29 to 31, 2026. Workshops, stories, and games for kids and families.
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Documentary Film Month Paris
Explore the full schedule of the Documentary Film Month in Paris from October 10, 2026, to January 2, 2027. All screenings are free in city libraries.
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Le Courage at Théâtre de la Concorde
Discover the free event program Le Courage at Théâtre de la Concorde in Paris. See all performances, debates, and talks from October 6 to December 17.
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BHVP Cultural Season 2026-2027
Explore the full cultural season program at the Historical Library of Paris. Discover free exhibitions, concerts, and lectures in the 4th district.
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Kids' program: Eating, Being Eaten
Explore the full schedule of free kids' shows and family activities for the Manger, être mangé event in Paris, from Nov 2 to Feb 27.
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Paris Conservatory Concerts
Explore the full schedule of the Paris Conservatory (CRR). Find classical music concerts, performances, and master classes from October 2026 to June…
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Library gaming events in Paris
Looking for board game nights in Paris? Discover all free gaming events, RPGs, and video game sessions in libraries from October 2026 to July 2027.
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Agatha Christie events in Paris libraries
Join the Agatha Christie mystery events in Paris libraries from October 7, 2026 to January 6, 2027. Discover our full program of free activities.
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Nature activities in Paris
Discover the nature program in Paris: free walks, workshops, and tours in parks and gardens. Find all events listed here.
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SISM 2026 in Paris libraries
Explore the full program of SISM 2026 in Paris libraries. Free workshops, exhibitions, and talks on mental health from October 6 to 18, 2026.
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Automne de la science 2026
Explore the Automne de la science 2026 program in Paris. Find all free nature exhibitions, workshops, and science events in libraries from Oct 6 to…
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Semaine Bleue 2026
Explore the full program for Semaine Bleue 2026 in Paris from October 6th to 17th. Discover all free intergenerational events across the city.
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Le Jardin des langues 2026
Explore the full schedule of Le Jardin des langues in Paris from October 6 to December 5, 2026. Free language workshops in city libraries.
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Paris Neighborhood Walking Tours
Explore Paris with our free guided neighborhood walking tours from Oct 8 to Dec 15, 2026. Discover the full schedule and local history routes here.
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Festival des Fiertés 2026
Explore the full schedule for the 2026 Festival des Fiertés in Paris. From exhibitions to literary talks, discover all the free LGBTQ events here.
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Deaf friendly cultural events Paris
Discover the full schedule of free deaf-friendly events in Paris. Explore LSF workshops, storytelling and cultural meetings at Pôles Sourds libraries.
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Language workshops in Paris libraries
Discover the full schedule of free language workshops, conversation clubs, and polyglot evenings in Paris libraries from October 6 to December 19,…
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Cabaret Season 2026-2027
Explore the full Cabaret Season program in Paris from October 6, 2026, to May 5, 2027. Discover all performances, shows, and events across the city.
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Outdoor Sports for Seniors Paris
Find all outdoor sports activities for seniors in Paris from October to December 2026. Free sessions for all fitness levels, listed and organized.
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Paris Anti-Discrimination Week 2026
Explore the 2026 Paris Anti-Discrimination Week program. Find free exhibitions, workshops, and debates across the city to support equality and…
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Mental Health Awareness Weeks 2026
Explore the full program of Mental Health Awareness events in Paris from October 6, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Find workshops, exhibitions, and…
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Halloween 2026 in Paris
Looking for Halloween 2026 in Paris? Discover the full program of events, parties, and activities for families and thrill-seekers in the city.
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Octobre Rose 2026 Paris
Join the fight against breast cancer. Discover the full 2026 Octobre Rose program in Paris, including free screenings, health forums, and local…
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Festival d'Automne 2026
Explore the full program for the 2026 Festival d'Automne in Paris. Dates, venues, and information for the best theater and dance performances.
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Viva Mexico Film Festival 2026
Explore the full program for the 14th Viva Mexico Film Festival in Paris, from October 6 to 12, 2026. Screenings, masterclasses, and guest talks.
All year round
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Family Saturdays in Paris
Find the full schedule for Family Saturdays in Paris from October 10, 2026, to July 3, 2027. List of participating daycares for family activities.
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Paris Sport Dimanches
Check the full Paris Sport Dimanches schedule. Enjoy free outdoor sports sessions in various locations from October 6, 2026, to July 4, 2027.
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Paris Sport Familles 2026-2027
Looking for free things to do in Paris with kids? Explore the full 2026-2027 Paris Sport Familles schedule, featuring free sports activities for all…
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Paris Sportives 2026
Join Paris Sportives 2026 from October 6 to January 2. Explore our list of free outdoor sports activities for women and teenagers across Paris.
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Free fitness and sports in Paris
Looking for free workouts? Discover the full schedule of free fitness and sports activities in Paris from October 6, 2026, to July 4, 2027.
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Free table tennis classes in Paris
Looking for free table tennis classes in Paris? Find the complete schedule of free sports activities and training sessions available until July 2027.
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Cycling workshops and rides in Paris
Looking to cycle in Paris? Discover our free selection of bike repair workshops, adult cycling lessons, and guided rides through July 17, 2027.
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Free women's football in Paris
Looking to play football for free in Paris? Discover the full schedule of training sessions for women from October 6, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
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Free football and sports in Paris 2026-2027
Looking for free football or sports activities in Paris? Discover the full 2026-2027 schedule of free sports sessions across the city's districts.
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Paris Sport Proximité
Explore the Paris Sport Proximité 2026-2027 program. Find all free sports classes, from badminton to fitness, available in gyms throughout Paris.
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Free badminton in Paris
Looking to play badminton in Paris for free? Find all the details, venues, and schedules for the 2026-2027 Paris Sport Proximité program here.
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Paris sports match schedule 2026-2027
Looking to watch live sports in Paris? Check the full 2026-2027 schedule for football, basketball, rugby, and handball matches across the city's…
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Baby environmental health workshops
Join free environmental health workshops for parents in Paris. Find dates and locations to learn how to create a healthy environment for your baby.
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Frequently asked questions
Which festivals are on in Paris in October 2026?
In October 2026, Parissi lists 30 festivals and highlights in Paris, including Fête des rues aux enfants 2026, Kiosques en fête 2026, Monte le Son Festival 2026, Foodie events in Paris and Ici et ailleurs: Cooking Stories. Each has its own page with all its upcoming events, dates, venues and prices.
Which free festivals are on in Paris in October 2026?
33 programmes on now are entirely free, including Fête des rues aux enfants 2026, Kiosques en fête 2026, Monte le Son Festival 2026 and Ici et ailleurs: Cooking Stories.
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