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2026 Cultural Season in Paris

Exhibitions, shows, concerts, trade fairs, celebrations and festivals: all the unmissable events to mark the start of the new season in Paris

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🔗 What to discover in this feature :

» 🎯 1. Museums, exhibitions and Heritage Days
» 🎯 2. The new season begins: theatre, music and dance
» 🎯 3. Paris in autumn: a month-by-month guide

🎯 1. Museums, exhibitions and Heritage Days

From September onwards, the capital comes alive with major reopenings, special late-night openings and the launch of major arts programmes. With fun family tours, immersive experiences and flagship contemporary art events, the start of the new season is the ideal time to soak up some culture.

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Exhibitions, concerts, festivals, musicals, ballets, operas ... Check out the cultural and leisure offerings for autumn

The Musée d’Orsay, the Grand Palais, the Louvre and many other institutions in the capital are unveiling the finest exhibitions for the start of the new season and autumn 2026

One-off openings, behind the scenes, little-known places ... one-of-a-kind free visits to explore Paris from a different angle

🔍 Family outings to mark the start of the cultural season in Paris

Children’s shows, creative workshops in museums, treasure hunts and major immersive exhibitions: discover all the best ideas for days out to share unforgettable cultural experiences with your children as the new school term begins.

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🎯 2. The return to the stage: theatre, music and dance

Dramatic plays, comedy shows, major musicals and international musical tours: Paris’s theatres are making their grand return. From the Palais Garnier to the legendary venues on the grands boulevards, the performing arts are on display in all their forms, set to set the autumn season alight.

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Classic plays, comedies, one-(wo)man shows... A look at the theatre line-up for the new season in Paris!

Singin’ in the Rain, The Sun King, La Cage aux Folles… for adults and children alike, here are the most eagerly awaited musicals of the year in Paris!

Pop, hip-hop, rock, jazz, classical music … Take a look at the amazing programming at concert venues and autumn festivals in 2026

🔍 Dance and ballet on the Parisian stage

From the virtuosity of the Paris Opera’s classical ballets to avant-garde contemporary choreographies, discover the must-see dance performances currently playing at the capital’s greatest theatres.

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🎯 3. Paris in autumn: a month-by-month guide

Autumn adorns Paris’s parks and streets with magnificent golden hues. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the capital’s laid-back lifestyle, stroll along the Seine, visit museums in peace or extend your gourmet strolls on covered terraces as the temperatures start to drop.

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Major exhibitions, major cultural events, sport and festivals: Paris is experiencing a busy autumn in September 2026

In October, Paris showcases art with numerous events

In November, Paris has some great events not to be missed: exhibitions, shows, concerts... check out this month's selection of must-sees!

🔍 Not to be missed this autumn

Walks in Buttes-Chaumont Park, cosy exhibitions, comforting gourmet dining or bike rides: discover our ultimate inspiration guide to making the most of the autumn season.

👉 WHAT TO DO IN PARIS IN AUTUMN?

2026 Cultural Season in Paris