Upcoming Events in Paris 2025
Whenever you find yourself in Paris, there’s sure to be something on. After all, Paris is a moveable feast! From historic dates to popular festivals or sports events, there’s always something to celebrate in Paris.
What are the holidays and most famous festivals in Paris 2025? If you want to plan your trip to the French capital around one of the main events in Paris, follow us on this Paris events journey through food, wine, and folk culture.
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Public Holidays in France 2025
These days are marked in red on our calendars, as we don’t work. Although France is a secular republic, most of the public holidays in France have a religious (Catholic) origin.
- 1 January – New Year
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 1 May – Workers’ Day
- 8 May – The Armistice, end of the WW2 in France
- 29 May – The Ascension, a religious festival
- 9 June – Pentecost Monday
- 14 June – National Day
- 15 August – Assumption of Mary
- 1 November – All Saints
- 11 November – The Armistice, end of WWI in France
- 25 December – Christmas Day.
School Holidays in Paris 2025-2026
During school holidays, children have two weeks off, and their parents usually take one week off to spend time with them and plan family activities and trips. Therefore, expect more crowds and higher prices on train and flight tickets during these periods in Paris.
School holidays in France are divided into geographical areas (A, B, and C). Each area has different dates for the school holidays – except for the Christmas and summer holidays, which are the same for all areas.
Paris belongs to the area “C.” These are the dates of the school holidays in Paris 2025-26:
- Christmas holidays: from 21 December 2024 to 6 January 2025 (all of France)
- Winter holidays: from 15 February 2025 to 3 March 2025 (zone C)
- Spring holidays: from 12 April 2025 to 28 April 2025 (zone C)
- Summer holidays: from 5 July 2025 to 31 August 2025 (all of France)
- All Saints holidays: from 18 October 2025 to 3 November 2025 (all of France)
- Christmas holidays: from 20 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 (all of France)
If you want to avoid busy periods in Paris, don’t book during these time windows.
Events and Festivals in Paris 2025
What are the main events in Paris this week? Next month? Here’s the list of the upcoming events in Paris.
Paris Events January 2025
1 January – New Year
5 January – The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market will close its doors
6 January – Epiphany. Although it is not a holiday in France, the French celebrate this Catholic holiday with the Galette du Roi
8 January to 4 February – Winter Sales in all of France
10 January – Croissant National Day
12 January – Traversée en Anciennes. Classic and vintage cars will be on parade in the morning, with a final gathering around Château de Vincennes at the end of the tour
15 January – Hommage à Molière. The annual Hommage à Molière takes place each year at the Comédie-Française, where the famous French playwright died on stage in 1673. There is a free performance at 8 p.m., with tickets available directly at the Comédie one hour before the show
15 to 28 January – Les Incontournables UGC. Watch the 20 best films of the previous year at any UGC cinema for only 5€. Check out the program and conditions in this post
21 to 30 January – Fashion Week. Men’s fashion autumn/winter 2025-26 (21 to 26 January) and haute couture spring 2025 (27 to 30 January)
Check out the best things to do in Paris in January.
Paris Events February 2025
TBD February – Salon du Vintage at Musée Pierre Cardin (Paris 4)
2 February – Chandeleur. For La Chandeleur (Candlemas), the French eat crêpes! Here’s a list of the best crêpes in Paris (book in advance). You can also buy crêpes to eat on the go
5 to 9 February – Retromobile at Paris Porte de Versailles (Paris 15). This is the fair for lovers of vintage cars, where 450 exhibitors will present more than 500 cars
9 February – Chinese New Year’s Parade in Paris 13. This year, China celebrates the Year of the Snake!
14 February – Saint Valentine’s Chinese. Celebrate Saint Valentine’s in the City of Love. Here are some romantic things to do in Paris with your other half
16 February – International Syrah Day. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste some of the best Syrahs in France, like a Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Cornas or Crozes-Hermitage
Check out the best things to do in Paris in February.
Paris Events March 2025
2 March – Carnaval de Paris. Also known as “Promenade du Boeuf Gras,” the parade starts in Place Gambetta (Paris 20) and weaves its way to Place de la République
9 to 16 March – Paris-Nice, one of France’s most iconic cycling races
13 March – World Riesling Day! This is the perfect excuse for a day trip to Colmar or Strasbourg in March
TBD March – Course des Cafés. For this coffee race, each participant will be equipped with a tray on which a glass of water, a croissant, and a coffee will be placed. The goal is to cross the finish line as quickly as possible without dropping anything. This quirky race departs from the Hotel de Ville at 10 a.m
20 March – Macaron National Day
20 March – Spring in Paris
21 to 25 March – Salon des Vins et des Vignerons Indépendants at Espace Champerret (Paris 17). Click here for more info
27 March – Cheese National Day
28 March. The last day to visit the Gardens of Versailles for free!
Check out the best things to do in Paris in March.
Paris Events April 2025
31 March to 6 April – Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art. This is a European-wide festival of artisans (artists, jewelry makers, designers, furniture makers, and ironsmiths) who open their workshops to the public. Use the “near me” function on the website to find the open studios. Entry is free
1 April – Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny opens its doors to visitors. Learn how to plan a day trip from Paris to Giverny
1 April to 31 October – Grandes Eaux et Jardins Musicaux de Versailles (Water and Music Festivals) in the Gardens of Versailles. It is possible to do the show alone or in combination with the Château de Versailles
12 April – Paris-Roubaix, considered one of the world’s most dangerous cycling races. You can check out the itinerary here
12 to 14 April – Paris Café Festival at the Carreau du Temple (Paris 3)
13 April – Marathon of Paris
12 to 14 April – Rhum Fest celebrates rhum at Parc Floral in Paris. Click here for the full program
14 April – World Tannat Day. Let’s celebrate this tannic red wine red by drinking a Madiran wine from the south-west
17 April – World Malbec Day. Let’s celebrate this grape born in south-west France and its bold, velvet flavors by drinking a glass of wine from the Bergeracois or Northern Gascogne wine production areas
TBD April – Le Disquaire Day. The Record Store Day is celebrated today at over 200 independent record shops in 90 cities throughout France and Belgium. In addition to unique collections and limited-edition records available for purchase, there will be live events, DJ sessions, showcases, and art exhibitions. Check out the website for the full program and participating record stores in Paris
24 to 27 April – Urban Art Fair at the Carreau du Temple (Paris 3)
25 April – World Viognier Day. World Viognier Day is always celebrated on the last Friday of the month, this year on 25 April. Let’s celebrate this French white grape, known for its luscious textures and exotic flavors, by drinking a glass of Château-Grillet or Condrieu
Check out the best things to do in Paris in April.
Paris Events May 2025
1 May – Workers’ Day (public holiday)
2 May – World Sauvignon Blanc Day. World Sauvignon Blanc Day is always celebrated on the first Friday of the month, this year on 2 May. Let’s celebrate this zesty, aromatic white grape that thrives in the Loire Valley, perhaps by drinking a glass of Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé wine
3 to 5 May – Tous a L’Opéra! This nationwide festival brings everyone to the opera, including those who might not normally visit. Check out the full program for Paris
TBD May – The Fête du Pain, the bread festival (Parvis du Notre Dame), promotes traditional French breadmaking and includes the Best Baguette in Paris contest
8 May – The Armistice (national holiday), end of the WW2 in France
8 to 11 May – Taste of Paris at the Grand Palais. Taste of Paris is one of the most famous food festivals in France.
11 May – Nuit des Cathédrales. For the Night of Cathedrals, the participating cathedrals open their doors until midnight and offer a varied cultural and spiritual program, including concerts, exhibitions, conferences, shows, guided tours, meditations, prayers, and periods of silence
12 to 19 May – Festival de Jazz Saint-Germain-des-Prés
18 May – Nuit Européenne des Musées, when many museums in Paris and France stay open until midnight. Check out the full program
18 May – Printemps des Cimitières. Enjoy guided walk tours (in French) and other activities in the most beautiful cemeteries of Paris. The full program is available here
19 to 25 May – Paris Beer Festival. Check out the full program
19 May to 8 June – Roland Garros (the French Open). This is the only Grand Slam tournament held on a clay court
22 May – World Chardonnay Day. International Chardonnay Day is celebrated annually on the Thursday before Memorial Day in the United States, which this year falls on 22 May. Let’s celebrate the most planted white grape variety with a Burgundy wine or a glass of champagne
Check out the best things to do in Paris in May.
Paris Events June 2025
6 to 8 June – We Love Green Festival. This is an environmentally friendly music festival in the Bois de Vincennes. The full program is available here
7 June – Nuit Blanche. The annual night-time arts festival in Paris
TBD June to TBD September – Night Fountains Show in the Gardens of Versailles (Saturdays and holidays). You can buy the tickets here
14 to 15 June – Médievales de Provins. France’s most important Medieval Fair takes place in the lovely Medieval town of Provins
17 to 24 June – Champs Elysées Film Festival is a festival dedicated to independent French and American films. The full program is available here
21 June – Fête de la Musique. This French festival celebrates music and the arrival of summer in Paris
21 June – World Chenin Day. The Chenin Blanc grape variety is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of June, which falls on 21 June this year. This day is a tribute to Chenin Blanc, a highly versatile grape variety known for producing a wide range of wine styles that thrives in the Loire Valley
TBD June to TBD July – Festival Chopin, at the Orangerie du Parc de Bagatelle. Enjoy six candlelit concerts, two-weekend recitals, and the traditional “Piano à Portes Ouvertes” day. The full program is available here
25 June to 22 July – Summer Sales in all of France
TBD June to TBD September – Classique au Vert. This Paris festival of classical music concerts takes place at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
TBD June to TBD September – Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
Check out the best things to do in Paris in June.
Paris Events July 2025
TBD June to TBD September – Classique au Vert. This Paris festival of classical music concerts takes place at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
TBD June to TBD September – Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
14 July – Fête Nationale (France’s National Day). The most spectacular celebrations and parades take place in Paris
TBD July to TBD August – Les Arènes Lyriques Montmartre, classical music concerts in the neighborhood of Montmartre. The full program is available here
27 July – Final Stage of the Tour de France at the Champs Elysées
TBD July to TBD August – Paris Plages is back along the banks of the River Seine and the Canal de la Villette
TBD July to TBD August – Cinema Paradiso. Don’t miss this open-air cinema at the Cour Carrée du Louvre
Check out the best things to do in Paris in July.
Paris Events August 2025
TBD June to TBD September – Classique au Vert. This Paris festival of classical music concerts takes place at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
TBD June to TBD September – Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
TBD July to TBD August – Les Arènes Lyriques Montmartre, classical music concerts in the neighborhood of Montmartre. The full program is available here
TBD July to TBD August – Paris Plages is back along the banks of the River Seine and the Canal de la Villette
TBD July to TBD August – Cinema Paradiso. Don’t miss this open-air cinema at the Cour Carrée du Louvre
15 August – Assumption of Mary (public holiday)
18 August – International Pinot Noir Day. It is time to celebrate one of the world’s most elegant and complex wine grapes, which thrives in the coldest wine regions of France like Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace, and Champagne
20 August to 24 August – Rock-en-Seine Festival at Parc National de Saint Cloud. The full program is available here
25 August – The city celebrates the liberation of Paris from the Nazis (25 August 1944)
28 August – International Cabernet Sauvignon Day. Celebrated annually on the Thursday before Labor Day in the United States, Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most renowned red wine grapes, known for its bold structure, hints of oak, and rich flavors of blackcurrant and blackberry
Check out the best things to do in Paris in August.
Paris Events September 2025
TBD June to TBD September – Classique au Vert. This Paris festival of classical music concerts takes place at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
TBD June to TBD September – Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral. The full program is available here
20 to 21 September – Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days), with many museums and other cultural buildings free to visit
22 September – Fall in Paris
TBD September – Techno Parade de Paris, which seeks to promote techno music culture in Paris
27 to 29 September – Cocktail Street Festival. Check out the full program here
Check out the best things to do in Paris in September.
Paris Events October 2025
TBD October to TBD November – Halloween in Disneyland Paris. You can buy your tickets to Disneyland Paris here
TBD to TBD October – Fête des Vendanges (Grape Harvest Festival) in Montmartre, Paris. This is one of the most popular Paris festivals, so it is usually very crowded!
TBD to TBD October – Nuit des Châteaux. Visit historic castles near Paris and throughout France, all lit up at night. The list of castles participating in the event here
24 October – World Champagne Day. Let’s toast to the world’s most festive drink, exclusively produced in the Champagne Wine Region. Known for its elegance and fine bubbles, here are some curious facts about champagne wine
29 October to 2 November – Salon du Chocolat at Porte de Versailles. You can start warming up with this self-guided chocolate tour in Paris
31 October – Halloween. Check out how to celebrate Halloween in Paris
Check out the best things to do in Paris in October.
Paris Events November 2025
TBD October to TBD November – Halloween in Disneyland Paris. You can buy your tickets to Disneyland Paris here
29 October to 2 November – Salon du Chocolat at Porte de Versailles
1 November – All Saints (national holiday)
7 November – International Merlot Day. This is the perfect excuse to visit Bordeaux and its wine area, especially Garonne’s Right Bank (Saint-Emilion, Pommerol,..), where Merlot is king
13 to 16 November – International Photography Fair (Paris Photo) at Grand Palais
11 November – The Armistice, end of WWI in France
20 November – The arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau. This day marks the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau, a young, fruity wine made from Gamay grape variety in the Beaujolais Wine Region
24 November – International Carmenère Day. Originally from Bordeaux, where you can still find it in some blends, Carmenère found a second home in Chile, where it is the signature wine
TBD to TBD November – Le Grand Tasting (the Grands Vins festival) at the Carrousel du Louvre
TBD November to TBD January 2026 – Christmas at Disneyland Paris. You can buy your tickets to Disneyland Paris here
TBD November to TBD January 2026 – Illuminations de Noël at Champs Elysées. The holiday season in Paris officially begins with the ceremony of turning on the lights of the Avenue des Champs Elysées
TBD November to TBD January 2026 – Festival des Lumières (Paris’ Light Festival) at the Jardin des Plantes
TBD November to TBD January 2026 – Christmas Markets in Paris. Here’s the list of the best Christmas Markets in Paris
Check out the best things to do in Paris in November.
Paris Events December 2025
From TBD November to TBD January 2026 – Christmas Markets in Paris. Here’s the list of the best Christmas Markets in Paris
TBD November to TBD January 2026 – Christmas at Disneyland Paris. You can buy your tickets to Disneyland Paris here.
TBD December – Fête de la Sainte Barbe. The Army Museum at Les Invalides celebrates the Fête de la Sainte Barbe (patron saint of French artillery and firefighters) with a week of free activities for the whole family.
4 December – International Cabernet Franc Day. Let’s celebrate Cabernet Franc, a grape variety known for its elegance, medium body, and flavors of red berries, herbs, and floral notes, often with a touch of spice. Cabernet Franc is a key player in Bordeaux blends and shines as a single-varietal wine in the Loire Valley
21 December – Winter in Paris
25 December – Christmas (national holiday). Check out our guide to Christmas in Paris
TBD December to TBD January 2026 – Festival du Merveilleux at the Musée des Arts Forains (Paris 14)
31 December – New Year’s Eve. Here’s what to do in Paris on New Year’s Eve
Check out the best things to do in Paris in December.
And there you have it, the list of the most famous celebrations and festivals in Paris this year. What Paris events you don’t want to miss?
