October in Paris means crisp air, golden leaves, and nonstop festivals. From grape harvest parades in Montmartre to spooky nights at Disneyland and fountain shows at Versailles, there’s something new every week.
Use the list below to find quick one-day events or longer festivals, then grab a scarf, hop on the Métro, and enjoy Paris in full autumn mode!
ONE-DAY OR WEEKEND EVENTS
8 – 12 Oct — Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre
The lanes and steps of Montmartre hill, below Sacré-Cœur
Five joyful days of grape-harvest parades, tastings, concerts, and Saturday-night fireworks celebrating the tiny Montmartre vineyard.
10 – 25 Oct — Jazz sur Seine
25 jazz clubs all over Paris (festival pass pick-up at Sunset-Sunside, rue des Lombards)
Two weeks of 200 concerts, club crawls, and free masterclasses for budding musicians.
One pass lets you hop from stage to stage.
13 – 18 Oct — Semaine du Goût
Schools, markets, museums, and restaurants city-wide
City-wide tastings, cooking demos, and kid-friendly workshops that celebrate French flavors and healthy eating.
24 – 26 Oct — Paris+ par Art Basel
Grand Palais (or Grand Palais Éphémère if renovations run late) on the Champ-de-Mars
Cutting-edge galleries from around the globe fill the glass palace with painting, sculpture, and wild installations.
29 Oct – 2 Nov — Salon du Chocolat
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (15ᵗʰ)
The world’s biggest chocolate fair: chef demos, a cocoa-based fashion show, and rows of free samples.
30 Oct – 2 Nov — Paris Games Week
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (15ᵗʰ)
France’s biggest video-game expo with new releases, esports finals, and giant family play zones.
ALL-OCTOBER-LONG FUN
Festival d’Automne à Paris — runs through December
Dozens of theaters and museums (main HQ: Théâtre de la Ville – Châtelet)
Avant-garde theater, dance, music, and art fill the autumn calendar.
Disneyland Paris Halloween Festival — 1 Oct → 2 Nov
Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée (35 min on RER A)
Spooky parades, mischievous Disney Villains, and pumpkin décor light up the parks every day.
Musical Fountains Show, Versailles — Until 31 Oct
Palace of Versailles gardens (RER C: Versailles-Château)
Daytime fountain “ballets” splash to Baroque music Tuesday to Sunday.
With a passion for travel and having visited over 50 countries, Dorian is eager to share his favorite spots and expert tips to help you explore Paris and France like a local.
