Exhibitions in Paris in October 2026

History

Lady Liberté. De la sueur

Musée des arts et métiers · 3rd

Today 10:00 – 21:00

The Statue of Liberty, or Lady Liberty, is not only an icon of New York and the United States: it is also a masterpiece of French ingenuity! Born in late 19th-century Paris, in the workshops of Gaget and Auguste…

Immersive

Transparence : la première exposition du Palais des enfants

Le Palais des Enfants · 8th

For its first exhibition, the Palais des enfants invites transparency! A playful and sensory journey for families, where artistic works and scientific experiments play with light to awaken the curiosity and wonder of…

Contemporary art

Iranica : la voix du peuple iranien en images

FIAP Paris · 14th

Vanecha Roudbaraki exhibits "Iranica" Acrylic on canvas, 180cm X 450cm, 2026. This work was created between March and April 2026, in connection with the Sun and Lion movement, a symbol of the Iranian people massacred in…

Painting

sm(art) by Simorgh

IdoCar · 16th

Simorgh's 'gentle monsters' take over this series dedicated to the smart, presented by IdoCar. The urban icon transforms into a living space. Each work becomes a visual narrative rolling in a smart, between childish…

Painting

sm(art) by Vanecha

IdoCar · 16th

IdoCar presents an exclusive collaboration with painter Vanecha Roudbaraki. Blending art, movement, and energy, the smart Fortwo transforms into a moving artwork: a fusion of contemporary mobility, material, and…

History

La Cité de l'Histoire

La Cité de l'Histoire

With la Cité de l'Histoire, enjoy three unique experiences through history. With La clé des siècles, live an extraordinary adventure that will plunge you into the heart of French history! In every room you cross and…

Science & nature

« Sur les traces des dinosaures » à la Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Grande galerie de l'évolution - Jardin des Plantes · 5th

Ready for a 140-million-year journey on the trail of Cretaceous dinosaurs? Follow the daily lives of palaeontologists at an excavation site, and learn more about the remarkable discoveries made at the famous…

Photo

Exposition photos « faire communauté » au Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours

Association Notre-Dame de Bon Secours · 14th

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Since 1876, in the heart of the 14th arrondissement, hundreds of women and men have lived and helped one another in the Village Notre-Dame de Bon Secours. To mark the 150th anniversary of this unique site, a permanent…

History

Pandémie de Covid-19 : ouverture du premier lieu de mémoire de France

Siège de l'Université Paris Cité · 6th

From this Wednesday 16 September, the Université Paris Cité is opening to the public the very first space in France dedicated to the memory of Covid-19. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this unprecedented…

Photo

Fête des vendanges Centre Jean-Michel Martial

Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial · 18th

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On the occasion of the Grape Harvest Festival, the association Les Enfants de la Chapelle presents a photo exhibition accompanied by a commented slide show of some of the district's views.

Other exhibition

la Maison des Femmes de Paris

Place Félix Éboué · 12th

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On the occasion of Octobre Rose, the Maison des Femmes de Paris and its partners invite you to join them on Saturday 10 October at the Kiosque Citoyen in the 12th arrondissement (Dausmenil metro) from 10am to 2pm on…

Immersive

Participez à la Pyramide de chaussures de Handicap International

Place de la république · 3rd

Opens in 1 day

Get involved by throwing your shoes onto the pyramid against antipersonnel mines, weapons that are banned but whose use threatens to resurface. A civic and solidarity event to protect civilians and recall the urgency of…

Trade fairs & shows

Salon du livre juridique - 10 octobre 2026

Conseil constitutionnel · 1st

Opens in 1 day

The must-attend event for students, legal professionals and law enthusiasts returns for its 16ᵉ edition!

Photo

Bookclub — Rencontre avec David Fourré, éditeur

Maison Européenne de la Photographie · 4th

Opens in 1 day

As a companion to the exhibition "La photographie en toutes lettres", the library welcomes David Fourré, founder and publisher of "lamaindonne", and member of France PhotoBook, the association representing French…

Painting

Sur les rivages d'Asie

Paris · 4th

Rosemary Taleb-Rivière, illustrator and author, recounts the power of the elements and the beauty of the lives that depend on them. A sensitive tribute to a planet shaped and celebrated by ancestral cultures.

Contemporary art

Fuga

Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles · 4th

As part of the second edition of the Archipel#Chaos-Monde Biennale, CWB|Paris presents its autumn exhibition.

Science & nature

Formula Bula, le festival de bande dessinée

Césure · 5th

Today 12:00 – 14:00

Formula Bula 2026. Between heritage, contemporary international scene and youth. Formula Bula 2026 affirms an editorial line faithful to its DNA: to foster dialogue between heritage, contemporary international creation…

Contemporary art

Exposition solo « Transformer la pierre en or » : Biru ZHAO

LooLooLook Gallery · 1st

LooLooLook Gallery, a contemporary art gallery located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, presents the solo exhibition by Biru ZHAO from 10 September to 10 October 2026.

Photo

Entre-deux

La Roche · 14th

An exhibition bringing together nine resident artists at La Roche who explore figures and forms of "impermanence" through photography, ceramics, wood, paper, and painting. Wed. & sat. 12pm-7pm · Thu. & fri. 4pm-7pm ·…

Photo

Portraits de jardiniers

Bibliothèque Goutte d'Or · 18th

Today 13:00 – 19:00

As part of the 2022 Fête des vendanges de Montmartre, a series of eight photographs was produced by Erwan Floc'h on the theme of shared gardens in the working-class neighbourhood of La Goutte d'Or, also highlighting a…

Trade fairs & shows

Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show by TGS - Billet Journée

Parc Des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte

Paris Manga by TGS 40th Edition is the Pop Culture Festival where you can dive into the many worlds of Manga, Film, TV Series, Animation, Comics, Video Games and web culture

Trade fairs & shows

Salon de la Gastronomie de l'Outre-mer et des Cuisines du Monde

Pavillon Gravelle · 12th

SAGASDOM 2026: 10 YEARS AND COUNTING! On 2, 3 and 4 October 2026, the Pavillon Gravelle, in Paris's 12th arrondissement, transforms into a genuine journey into the flavours, cultures and talents of France's overseas…