MaMA Music & Convention
The opening night of France's premier contemporary music summit, taking over iconic stages across Pigalle and Montmartre with showcases from emerging talent.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Paris this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Paris: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 3 dated events
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11 hand-picked things to do in Paris, France right now · 5 with confirmed dates
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A perfect 3 days in Paris, France
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Day 1
MorningAux Frontières de l'Imaginaire Opening
Opening day of a thought-provoking contemporary art exhibition exploring the intersection of ecology and artistic fantasy at the Pavillon Vendôme.
AfternoonBistrot des Gascons
A warm, wood-paneled haven serving hearty southwestern French comfort fare, featuring rich game dishes, wild mushrooms, and warming regional wines.
EveningFestival Nuits de Lumière at Château de Vincennes
Wander through glowing, immersive digital art installations in the historic moat before a monumental projection voiced by actress Emmanuelle Devos in the grand courtyard.
Day 2
MorningPrélude! at Centre Pompidou Francilien
An exclusive sneak peek into the massive new cultural hub before its official 2027 opening, featuring 9,000 square meters of raw architecture, collection highlights, and flash tours.
AfternoonCarlotta Bakery
An inviting neighborhood spot in the Marais offering specialty third-wave coffee, spiced fall lattes, and exceptional artisanal pastries to beat the morning overcast.
EveningAndy Warhol: La Ligne et l'Image
A compelling deep dive into Warhol's lesser-explored print graphics, graphic design roots, and iconic recurring motifs housed within a major Parisian museum.
Day 3
MorningMonet, Painting Time at Musée de l'Orangerie
Step out of the autumn chill into an intimate, focused seasonal exhibition examining temporal movement across Claude Monet's iconic brushwork.
AfternoonMaMA Music & Convention
The opening night of France's premier contemporary music summit, taking over iconic stages across Pigalle and Montmartre with showcases from emerging talent.
EveningArt Basel Paris at the Grand Palais
The monumental contemporary art gathering returns to the newly restored glass-domed nave of the Grand Palais, bringing together world-class galleries and site-specific installations.
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✨ Happening Today
Events, exhibitions, and things to do tonight in Paris
Aux Frontières de l'Imaginaire Opening
Opening day of a thought-provoking contemporary art exhibition exploring the intersection of ecology and artistic fantasy at the Pavillon Vendôme.
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🍂 This Weekend in Paris, France · Oct 16–18
Immersive light trails, early contemporary art fairs, and autumn outings
Festival Nuits de Lumière at Château de Vincennes
Wander through glowing, immersive digital art installations in the historic moat before a monumental projection voiced by actress Emmanuelle Devos in the grand courtyard.
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Prélude! at Centre Pompidou Francilien
An exclusive sneak peek into the massive new cultural hub before its official 2027 opening, featuring 9,000 square meters of raw architecture, collection highlights, and flash tours.
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Monet, Painting Time at Musée de l'Orangerie
Step out of the autumn chill into an intimate, focused seasonal exhibition examining temporal movement across Claude Monet's iconic brushwork.
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🍷 Eat & Drink
Cozy bistros and seasonal autumn plates for brisk October days
Bistrot des Gascons
A warm, wood-paneled haven serving hearty southwestern French comfort fare, featuring rich game dishes, wild mushrooms, and warming regional wines.
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Carlotta Bakery
An inviting neighborhood spot in the Marais offering specialty third-wave coffee, spiced fall lattes, and exceptional artisanal pastries to beat the morning overcast.
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🎨 New & Notable
Major autumn art fairs and limited-run cultural highlights
Andy Warhol: La Ligne et l'Image
A compelling deep dive into Warhol's lesser-explored print graphics, graphic design roots, and iconic recurring motifs housed within a major Parisian museum.
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Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais
The monumental contemporary art gathering returns to the newly restored glass-domed nave of the Grand Palais, bringing together world-class galleries and site-specific installations.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Charming weekend getaways within a short drive from Paris
Fontainebleau: Royal Forests & Castle
A 1-hour drive south of Paris offers majestic royal apartments, quiet lakeside strolls, and world-class bouldering trails blanketed in brilliant autumn orange and red foliage.
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Giverny's Quiet Autumn Gardens
Escape the city buzz for Monet's home and water lily gardens just an hour and a half away, where the post-summer crowds thin out and the crisp air highlights late-blooming fall perennials.
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