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What to do in Paris this week? From October 19 to 25, 2026

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Want to make the most of Paris this week? From October 19–25, 2026, the capital is bursting with outings, exhibitions, concerts, great deals, and activities you won't want to miss. Whether you're looking for an idea for tonight, a free outing, or simply something to spice up your everyday life, here's our selection of must-do activities in Paris.


Monday, October 19

We're catching the parody of Dracula at the Apollo Theatre 

When Jonathan, a real estate agent, heads to Romania to finalize the sale of London apartments, he doesn't expect to run into Count Dracula, a pansexual and eccentric vampire, who wants to settle in England. A hilarious and fast-paced parody that revisits and modernizes the original story from Bram Stoker's novel. 

Dracula
Apollo Theatre 
18, rue du Faubourg du Temple – Paris 11
More information and tickets 


Tuesday, October 20

Discover the new edition of OFFSCREEN

Back for a 5th edition in the heart of the Saint-Louis Chapel at La Salpêtrière, OFFSCREEN unveils once again this year some breathtaking installations that celebrate the art of imagery. Nearly 30 galleries present over five days individual artist presentations whose work explores the many dimensions of the image, whether still or in motion. The artworks engage in dialogue with the space itself, beneath the grand vault, in the corners and

church pews or encircling the Virgin Mary. A singular approach to contemporary creation that's worth the detour. 

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OFFSCREEN
Chapelle Saint-Louis de la Salpêtrière
47, boulevard de l'Hôpital – Paris 13 
October 20-25, 2026 
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Get ready for a rush of emotions with thesolo performance by Chloé Oliveres

My Côté Wertheimer, solo performance by Chloé Oliveres, is an "intimate and audacious" investigation that explores the women in the artist's life, and especially her maternal lineage. Between psychological inheritance, reconciliation with the mother figure and reflection on mental health, this show takes us from laughter to tears. 

Chloé Oliveres, My Wertheimer Side 
Théâtre Lepic
1, avenue Junot – Paris 18
Every Tuesday at 9pm
More info and tickets 


Wednesday, October 21

We're heading to see Shrek as a musical comedy at the Folies Bergère

If there's one DreamWorks film we could watch on repeat, it's Shrek. Whether you're a kid or an adult, you never tire of any of the four installments featuring the adventures of this green ogre, his family, and his friends from Far Far Away. Here's the good news? This fall, Shrek steps off the screen and onto the Parisian stage. For the ogre's 25th anniversary, Shrek The Musical is coming to the Folies Bergère, several years after conquering Broadway.

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Shrek The Musical
Folies Bergère
32, rue Richer – Paris 9
From October 21, 2026 to January 20, 2027
More info and tickets


Thursday, October 22

<Taking a Tour of the Paris Asian Art Fair

This week, we're rediscovering the contemporary Asian scene. For four days, Asia Now – Paris Asian Art Fair celebrates its 12th edition at the Monnaie de Paris. An unmissable event for all contemporary art lovers, featuring international exhibitors revealing over a hundred artists from across Asia and its diaspora, through special projects, exhibitions, installations, performances and all kinds of encounters.

Asia Now – Paris Asian Art Fair
Monnaie de Paris
11, quai de Conti – Paris 6
October 20-24, 2026
More info


Friday, October 23

Feast your eyes at the Performissima festival

This Friday, get ready for a real burst of creative energy with Performissima! From noon to midnight, this 3rd edition at the Vaisseau, the beating heart of the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles/Paris, transforms the city into a giant living stage. This international festival of live arts, both on-site and beyond its walls, features dozens of artists from around the world, inventing new ways to express themselves, create, and move.

Performissima 3
Wallonia-Brussels Centre/Paris
127-129, rue Saint-Martin – Paris 4
Friday, October 23, 2026 from noon to midnight
More info and tickets 


Saturday, October 24

We dive into the ocean depths at the Atelier des Lumières

Since time immemorial, the sea attracts, fascinates and captivates, inspiring both love and fear. An undeniable pull on mankind that has always sought to venture forth to unravel the mysteries of these vast expanses. A complex, timeless bond now brought to light thanks to the brand new exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières. A unique journey, offering us a sensory voyage through the Big Blue.

Planet Ocean. A Dive Into the Depths
Atelier des Lumières
38, rue Saint-Maur – Paris 11
From October 16, 2026 onwards
More info


We're catching the sensation Fills Monkey at the Olympia

This Saturday night, we're heading to see the Fills Monkey musical show, which for their 20th anniversary, is taking over the Olympia. A one-of-a-kind date celebrating two decades of laughter, rhythm and emotion with a family-friendly show blending concert and burlesque spectacle. Get ready: this extraordinary duo of performers is about to get everyone dancing, no matter your age!

Fills Monkey 
The Olympia 
28, Boulevard des Capucines – Paris 9
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8pm
More info and tickets 


Sunday, October 25 

Discover the incredible story of the Rochambelles at Michel Theatre

At Michel Theatre, it's a journey through time and History that awaits you with The Rochambelles. This play tells the incredible true story of thirty women who defy conventions within a male-dominated army. Together, they land in Normandy and help liberate France. A triumph from the Avignon Off Festival 2025 that you absolutely must see this fall!

The Rochambelles
Michel Theater
38, rue des Mathurins – Paris 8
Wednesday to Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3:30pm
More info and tickets