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What to Do in Paris This Week? October 12-18, 2026

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Monday, October 12

We treat ourselves to a show-stopping appetizer platter with Tableaux Paris

Craving color and sophistication for your next meal? Tableaux takes care of everything. This upscale Parisian cheese shop brings vibrant colors and delicate flowers to your appetizer platters, your Sunday brunches and your floral-decorated buffets. And this fall, creator Tom Gotro dazzles our eyes and taste buds with his Pollock creation, which, as its name suggests, draws inspiration from the artist's energy and spontaneity. On the menu? Beet hummus, fresh goat cream with flower honey and hazelnut oil, Comté aged 18 months, sheep's tomme, serrano and a profusion of vegetables, fresh seasonal fruits and dried fruits. The best part? Those with a sweet tooth havetheir platter, with the Grand Vermeer that combines homemade delights and fresh fruits, featuring carrot cake, artisanal Breton shortbread, large Muscovado madeleine, blueberry cake with hazelnut crumble !

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Tuesday, October 13th

We're catching La Bouche Cabaret's new show

The first musical theatre show from La Bouche Cabaret, written and directed by Mascare, With Love, Baubo is a love letter to the art of cabaret. The show traces the story of a small group of artists with intertwined identities, whose performances tell a new story night after night, a fresh take on cabaret. A must see at Apollo Théâtre, featuring artists bursting with sequins and subversion: Bili Bellegarde, Diva Beirut, Grand Soir, Patachtouille… 

With Love, Baubo
Apollo Theatre 
18, rue du Faubourg du Temple – Paris 11
Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Then Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Wednesday, October 14

Discovering the new generation of theatre artists at the Maison des Méttallos

A gathering dedicated to spotting and supporting young contemporary theatre creation, the Fragments Festival is back at the Maison des Méttallos for its 14th edition. On the program? Two fragments performed one after the other, with on one side, Everyone Wants His Skin by Sylvain Sounier (by the Claire Sergent company), a free, pop and electronic variation around Platonov/em> by Chekhov. On the other hand, Backstage by Pierre Cuq (by the company Les Grandes Marées), based on a text by Marilyn Mattei that explores the media construction of political figures. 

Fragments Festival
Maison des Métallos
94, rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud – Paris 11
Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 October 2026
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Thursday 15 October

<Back-to-back concerts with MaMA Music & Convention

Narrow streets, glowing neons, and wet pavements… Pigalle undoubtedly makes the reputation of Parisian nights, with unexpected parties and intoxicating concerts. And as every autumn, the favorite neighborhood of night owls welcomes MaMA Music & Convention, an event that brings together more than 150 concerts and showcases across ten Parisian venues over three days of celebration. Always with a sharp and eclectic lineup (essential for discovering tomorrow's talents), the festival makes its grand return for a 17th edition from October 14 to 16.

MaMA Music & Convention
October 14-16, 2026
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We're going to see The Psychotic Monks take the stage at Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe

An essential act on the French post-punk scene, The Psychotic Monks unveil a brand new creation at Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe this Thursday. The band invites five artists from organizations supporting people with autism spectrum disorder or neurodivergence to share the stage for a truly one-of-a-kind concert. An adventure as intense as it is human, blending experimentation, improvisation, and musical chaos.

The Psychotic Monks x Futur Composé
Odéon Theatre of Europe
Place de l'Odéon – Paris 6
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Friday, October 16

Rediscover Château de Vincennes with Nights of Light

Nights of Light are back at Château de Vincennes in October! Embark on a unique nighttime journey. Once the sun sets, the castle's stones come alive thanks to luminous and digital artworks. Here, wandering is completely free, allowing you to explore the castle as you wish and at your own pace, and discover the different installations.

Every corner of the castle is enhanced by colors and light projections. Each artwork tells a story and gives the audience the chance to participate. 

Nights of Light
Vincennes Castle
Paris Avenue – Vincennes
October 15 to November 8, 2026
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Saturday, October 17

We're celebrating the openingopening of the new Large contemporary art center

After more than 100 years of industrial activity, the Pointe des Arts on Île Seguin is reinventing itself with the opening of a new hybrid contemporary art center in Greater Paris. With Le Large and its 5,000 m² of space (including 2,500 m² entirely dedicated to exhibitions), discover a new venue for creation, production, and knowledge-sharing that supports the French contemporary art scene in all its diversity. And to celebrate this opening in style, Large unveils Imaginary Engine, the inaugural exhibition that explores the symbolic heritage of the historic Renault factories on Île Seguin, featuring artists and works that question the relationships between humans and machines. 

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Imaginary Engine, masterpieces from the Renault Collection to today's artists
Le Large
Seguin Island – Boulogne-Billancourt
October 17, 2026 to March 7, 2027
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Sunday, October 18 

All about books and series at the Netflix Book Festival 

After years of ruling the small screen world, could the streaming platform with the red N be putting its foot into the publishing world? One thing's for sure, Netflix is determined to pay tribute to all the literary masterpieces that inspired its biggest hits, by offering us an entire weekend dedicated to literary adaptations. For three days, the platform and the National Center for

Books invite you to meet them at Ground Control. This third-place venue transforms into a huge open-air (almost!) library, hosting meetings, musical readings, debates and all kinds of fun activities. From manga to thrillers, graphic novels to romance novels, the event should revisit all the greatest adaptations like Lupin, The Queen's Gambit and Bridgerton.

Netflix Book Festival
Ground Control
81, rue du Charolais – 12e
October 16-18, 2026
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