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It's that post-summertime of year again! What are the unmissable events in September?
September is a great time to visit the French capital and enjoy the pleasant autumn weather. After the summer holidays, Parisians gear up for a variety of cultural and festive outings. Autumn brings a host of vibrant events to match the spectacular array of colour on trees.
September 2025 welcomes a spectacular, immersive installation by artist JR on the Pont Neuf! The oldest stone bridge in Paris will be transformed into an immersive work of art, paying tribute to the historic wrapping of the bridge by Christo and Jeanne-Claude 40 years earlier. The temporary installation is inspired by the stone quarries that have shaped Paris, transforming the Pont Neuf into a monumental grotto ... a symbol of the coming together of architecture and nature, reintegrated into the heart of the capital. The work will be visible both day and night and promises to be an unparalleled visual experience. A must-see event for the new cultural season in Paris!
2025 celebrates four key anniversaries to honour the legacy of the mythical couple Christo and Jeanne-Claude: the 90th anniversary of their birthday as they were both born on 13 June 1935; the 20th anniversary of The Gates in New York City; the 30th anniversary of Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin; and the 40th anniversary of The Pont Neuf Wrapped, which JR commemorates in September 2025.
The exhibition ‘Fashion on the Move’ at the Palais Galliera (from 8 February to 12 October 2025 for exhibition #3) retraces the history of fashion from the 18th century to the present. The exhibition looks at the link between clothing and sporting activities.
The final of the Fusion Concept Festival, a festival dedicated to hip-hop and urban dance, will be held at the Zénith. 5,000 spectators are expected to flock to this iconic venue to watch a show featuring dancers from all over the world, and the most talented of them all!
For a sporting September, the 45th edition of the Paris-Versailles race will be held on 28 September 2025. The Grande Classique, as the race is known, draws 25,000 runners each year. The 16-km route goes from the Eiffel Tower (Quai Jacques Chirac) to the Château de Versailles.
Boasting such iconic buildings as the Eiffel Tower, the Sacré Cœur Basilica and the Arc de Triomphe Paris has a wealth of heritage. On the third weekend of September each year, numerous monuments in Paris region open up to the public for the European Heritage Days (20 and 21 September 2025).
On this occasion, many one-off activities and tours are organized to enable people to discover (or rediscover) well-known venues and visit places that are usually off-limits to the general public, such as the Élysée Palace. Parisian 'Grands magasins' and luxury houses also open the doors of their storerooms or workshops. And the Paris metro offers tours of its control rooms and so-called ‘ghost’ stations. Museums, theatres, monuments, universities, colleges, hospitals and many other more or less well-known venues all welcome visitors. Visits are always free but are sometimes require prior booking.
This is your chance to go behind the scenes at some of the most amazing places in the capital, such as the Cirque Bouglione (the world’s oldest circus), the striking Closerie and Villa Falbala by the artist Jean Dubuffet at the Foundation bearing his name, the restoration workshops at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace aerospace museum and the oldest basketball court in the world at the YMCA Union de Paris.
New exhibitions are a major feature of the back-to-school period in September.
In September 2025, to mark the new cultural season, Paris welcomes two new outstanding exhibitions. The Musée du Luxembourg pays tribute to French artistPierre Soulages with ‘Works on Paper’, a fascinating insight into the world of ’beyond black’, revealing a little-known aspect of his art through works on paper based on the reflection of light off the surface. The Musée d’Orsay is devoting a retrospective to a prominent American painter. John Singer Sargent, exploring the years he spent in Paris (1874-1884). This exhibition reveals how this talented portrait painter , influenced by the Impressionist painters, fashioned his unique style by capturing the elegance of the Belle Époque. Two top events for art enthusiasts bring modernity and refinement to the heart of the capital.
If you have still not seen some of the major exhibitions of this latter half of 2025, there it is not too late to discover them:
To check out the cultural highlights for September 2025, read our article ‘Major exhibitions in Paris this autumn’. It features a wide range of events, from retrospectives of major artists to contemporary exhibitions set to mark the last four months of the year 2025!
In just a few clicks, find out more about how to make the most of your outings and take full advantage of the capital's vibrant art scene. An ideal resource for planning your visits to Paris.
The Techno Parade - which didn't take place in 2024 - is making a comeback in September 2025 to the delight of techno and electro fans!
The Nocturnes Electro (electro party), with its famous DJs, will be back in the gardens of the Château de Versailles on Saturday 20 September 2025, for an unforgettable evening!
Each year, less than 45 minutes from Paris, the Fête de l’Humanité, a festival founded by the newspaper L’Humanité in 1930, attracts established artists and emerging talents to its many stages. This must-see Paris musical event has played host in the past to big-name performers such as Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill and Jacques Dutronc. In 2025, the Fête de l’Humanité takes place on 12, 13 and 14 September 2025, and the programme for the 90th edition promises to be spectacular.
here’s a great line-up of French artists in September 2025 at the famous Olympia concert venue with some very different musical genres: the Victoires de la Musique 2024 award-winning star Zaho de Sagazan from 3 to 16 September 2025, Alizée celebrates the 25th anniversary of her career on 7 and 8 September 2025, the poetic Clara Ysé on 9 September 2025 and the vibrant Ibrahim Maalouf on19 and 20 September 2025 who skillfully blends jazz and electronic music for his show The Ibrahim Maalouf Electronic Expérience.
On 18 September 2025, the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will be playing at the Gaîté Lyrique during their world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first eponymous album. The month ends with a touch of nostalgia at the Dôme de Paris for a 2nd season of the musical show a tribute to Jean-Jacques Goldman with L’héritage Goldman, on 30 September 2025. A show featuring the greatest hits by one of France's favourite artists!
The summer season continues,... For fans of jazz and swing, Jazz à La Villette is a must-see – all the more so as it’s now a family outing, including a kids’ version of the festival : Jazz à la Villette for Kids.
Foodies take note: as in previous years, the Sirha Omnivore Paris will be held at the Parc Floral de Paris from 13 to 15 September 2025 and some of the best young chefs in the world will be there. Round table discussions, demonstrations, tasting sessions and masterclasses will give gourmets plenty of food for thought.
In September 2025, the festival Paris Paradis is back for a 6th edition to celebrate Parisian culture in all its forms. Organized byLe Parisien, this festive event offers a rich programme of concerts, comedy shows and open-air entertainment, all in a friendly atmosphere for everyone. It's the perfect opportunity to make the most of the last days of summer and discover talented artists in the heart of Paris. Dates: 6 and 7 September 2025 at Parc de la Villette.
Spotlight on the world of the home and interior decoration with Maison & Objet, the house & home decor show, which presents the latest innovations and inspirations in the world of design and interior decor from 4 to 8 September 2025 at the Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. At the same time, don't miss Paris Design Week, which transforms Paris into the capital of creation and design. During the ten days of the festival, take a discovery tour of partner galleries and sites in Paris!
At the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the Fête des Puces is scheduled to return in 2025 for a festive event with plenty of entertainment at the iconic flea market.
From 27 to 29 September 2025, Whisky Live Paris and Cocktail Street will be at the Grande Halle de la Villette, for the pleasure of whisky and mixology fans.
Watch out for your eyes, Fashion Week returns on 29 September 2025 with its ready-to-wear catwalk shows (until October 7, 2025) – an opportunity to find out the key trends for next season.
These fashion events in September are also an ideal opportunity to discover – if you don’t already know it – the new design and artistic crafts community venue Galerie du 19M, installed in a building designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti in the Porte d’Aubervilliers district (19th arrondissement). The Musée Yves Saint Laurent and the Galerie Dior are also a must for fashion enthusiasts.
To get some fresh air and make the most of the late summer days before the kids go back to school, head for La Fête au Bois de Boulogne(formerly known as the Fête à Neuneu) which takes up residence in the Bois de Boulogne in early September (dates to be confirmed). The fair has been delighting young and old for more than 30 years, with rides and attractions for all ages, including merry-go-rounds, mini-roller coasters, swing carousels and a Big Wheel.
The Grand Palais unveils the Children's Palace, an area dedicated to 2-10 year olds and their carers, located beneath the Rotunda of the Palais de la découverte. The inaugural exhibition of the Children's Palace Transparence - from 6 June 2025 - invites young and old alike to explore an imaginary world where sculptures, prints and photographs interact with science through interactive and sensory devices. Visitors wander freely between a shimmering ice palace, a cave of crystalline treasures, a mysterious forest, a radiant sky and the depths of a multicoloured ocean. This immersive experience, combining nineteenth-century works with contemporary creations, is designed to arouse curiosity and provide an opportunity for the whole family to explore.
Amusement parks and theme parks will of course stay open as autumn begins in September.
For a great post-holiday season in Paris, opt for the Paris Passlib’, the official city pass which enables you to discover the capital on a budget. This pass gives you access to numerous activities and must-see attractions, including the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, cruises on the Seine, and much more.
Take advantage of attractive discounts and explore Paris at your own pace making savings. An ideal way to start the month of September!
In September, the weather in Paris is generally mild and pleasant. Average temperatures are around 19 °C, with maximum temperatures reaching 24 °C and minimum temperatures around 14 °C. For more detailed information on the climate in Paris, see our guide Weather and Climate. If you are planning a trip, don’t forget to check our dedicated page weights and measures, clothes and shoe sizes.
The autumn term in France for the year 2025 will start on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Paris offers plenty of things to see and do, whatever the season. In August, take advantage of summer festivals and open-air events. In October, the city is buzzing with must-see exhibitions and major cultural events.
The new autumn cultural season 2025 in Paris is marked by top exhibitions, live performances and a variety of festivals celebrating artistic diversity. See all the major events and happenings in our article dedicated to the new autumn cultural season in Paris.
The Paris nightlife scene offers plenty of entertainment with lively bars, legendary clubs, dinner cruises on the Seine, and cabaret shows as well as night-time strolls through the city's most emblematic districts.
