If you’re in Paris today, Saturday November eighth, you’re in for a spectacular week packed with events you won’t want to miss. First up, the city’s iconic Christmas window displays and festive lights have just begun to sparkle across the boulevards, so take some time to stroll through the Grands Magasins and soak up that Parisian holiday magic.
Today is the penultimate day for Peur sur le Parc at Parc Astérix, the city’s wild Halloween celebration running until November eleventh. Each night until one a.m. you’ll encounter thrilling shows, Halloween monsters, and a newly opened terrifying zone called Le Camp des Lames d’Acier. Over at Disneyland Paris, Disney’s Enchanted Christmas launches today. If you want dazzling decorations, special holiday parades, and the chance to meet your favorite characters, this is the place for families and Disney enthusiasts.
Music fans, Paris is buzzing with energy as the Pitchfork Music Festival continues. This multi-venue event brings together eighty artists across the city, including Blood Orange, Self Esteem, and Panchiko—be sure to check out the festival’s day-by-day lineup for the hottest acts. Tonight, catch Lavion at Rex Club, OSKAR at Petit Bain, and the underground hip hop event with Triple G at La Gare / Le Gore just before midnight according to Shazam and Spotify.
For culture lovers, don’t miss the Gerhard Richter nocturne at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, where a special late-night opening tonight lets you explore the renowned artist’s latest works in an intimate setting. The Musée du Louvre just launched an exhibition that reproduces masterpieces from Italy’s Farnese Palace, and over at Atelier des Lumières, you can immerse yourself in a space adventure narrated by Tom Hanks’s French voice.
Fans of The Offspring can head over to La Défense Arena tonight for a pumped-up concert as part of their SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in Twenty-five tour. For something truly Parisian, join the Zombie Walk today as crowds parade in ghoulish costumes through city streets—creepy fun for all ages.
Families will love Europe’s largest Santa Claus house at the Imaginarium in Seine-et-Marne, open daily from today until Christmas Eve. If you’re looking to shop, the Paris Sneaker Festival brings rare kicks, DJs, and street food to Espace Charenton today, while the MINIMAXXX clearance sale tomorrow offers thousands of trendy secondhand clothes for just one to three euros.
The Pride Festival kicks off this weekend, celebrating LGBTQIA+ cultures in the twelfth and fourteenth arrondissements. Over in Yvelines, pick up a vintage treasure at one of several flea markets, or take a nighttime nature walk at Espace Rambouillet with magical forest spirits. At Bercy Village, explore interactive science experiences and the quirky Musée des Arts Forains, filled with Belle Époque carnival wonders.
For comedy buffs, there’s fresh stand-up and cocktails at Kidology in the Latin Quarter, and art lovers should visit La Volpina by Kourtney Roy at Les Filles du Calvaire gallery delving into cinematic and urban themes.
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