An enchanting spectacle that brings one of Paris's most majestic avenues to life during the festive season
The public is invited to attend this major holiday event in Paris. The light display takes place every evening starting at 5 p.m. through early January. The 2026 Champs-Élysées light display is accompanied by the return of the Christmas market on Paris’s most famous avenue!
From 5pm to midnight. All night on 24 and 31 December.
Free
All public
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