Bonjour, listeners! It’s Friday, September 26, 2025, and welcome to "Things to Do in Paris" with Oly Bennet, your favorite globe-trotting sports nut obsessed with discovering the city’s quirkiest corners and coolest festivities. Paris is buzzing this morning, and if you step outside, you’ll find crisp autumn air, bright skies, and absolute electric energy as the city launches into a jam-packed weekend!

Let’s kick things off with the current city vibe: Paris is alive with that pre-weekend anticipation, the scent of fresh croissants swirling around, the Seine shimmering, and Parisians just itching for a good time. The forecast? Mild temperatures, sunshine peeking through—ideal weather for strolls or spontaneous adventures. As for Paris’s rhythm today, it's all about festivals, creativity, and surprises, setting the stage for unforgettable moments.

If you're hungry for action, cultural treats, and unexpected fun, hold onto your berets. Today’s Paris agenda reads like a sampler platter for excitement! First up, the Montmartre Festival is in full swing right now—this free, four-day extravaganza lights up the 18th arrondissement with open-air concerts, interactive exhibitions, workshops, and a big slice of local heritage. The whole Butte rocks out, inviting you to get creative or just soak up the friendly chaos.

For music lovers with eclectic tastes, make your way to Salle Pleyel, where Sigur Rós is performing the first of three ethereal, genre-defying concerts with the Lamoureux orchestra. You better believe these shows will be spellbinding. If you’ve got kiddos (or you’re a kid at heart), the Musée Guimet offers themed tours, puppet shows, performances, and an Indian culture celebration all weekend—Durga Puja’s vibes and colors will wake up your senses!

How about art with a twist? Paris Expo Porte de Versailles opens its doors to Art3F, the contemporary art fair that pulls in everyone from seasoned collectors to curious onlookers—hundreds of works, live painting, and even a few weird surprises. Meanwhile, the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery explodes with Fin DAC’s solo exhibition, a fusion of street art and Japanese style, so get your urban culture fix.

And if it’s late-night adventure calling, dive into the Fête des Puces de Saint-Ouen—open till the wee hours with lively stalls, wild artists, and antique treasures. Who knows, you might end up with a wrestling trophy from 1923 or a lamp shaped like the Arc de Triomphe. For foodies, the Champions Burger championship heats up in Val d’Europe, where burger fans crown Europe’s best patty. Not to be outdone, pastry wizard Christophe Michalak has just opened his first coffee shop at Printemps Haussmann, so stop by for a croissant dunked in flat white and a legendary mini-flan.

On the city beat: Paris’s public transit will be running its usual busy schedule, but keep an eye out for pop-up performances at metro stations—rumor has it some festival musicians will surprise commuters. Nearby, the Champs-Elysées is prepping for a big car-free day this Sunday, so plan your walks or cycle rides accordingly.

Epic must-do activities for today? Take a breezy Seine river cruise for iconic views and unexpected stories. Hunt for Playmobil masterpiece parodies at Bercy Village’s Le musée détourné exhibition, or sneak into Caveau du M, a hidden jazz club in the 16th arrondissement. If you’re feeling playful—or competitive—start the day at the Paris Museum of Illusion, where even your reflection might try to outsmart you.

Oly Bennet’s tip of the day: If you want to look like a Parisian (but not get lost like a Parisian), grab a fresh baguette from a corner bakery and practice your "bonjour" with a wink—it’s scientifically proven to improve your picnic or spontaneous rooftop party by at least 82%. And, for wild trivia, did you know Parisian pigeons can recognize the Mona Lisa? Well, that’s what a local told me after I tried to race one across Place de la Concorde...

Tomorrow promises more quirky magic—think outdoor sculpture hunts at Palais-Royal, free design installations at Plaza Athénée, and street art masterpieces floating on the Seine. Make sure to tune in for a fresh roll-call of Paris’s best events and wildest stories.

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