What to do in Paris

Paris Buzzing With Magic, Fashion, and Music This Weekend


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Paris is buzzing this weekend and into next week with experiences for every taste and age. If you are longing for a touch of magic, the Enter the Magical World convention at Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle is an unmissable stop for Potterheads. Actors from the Harry Potter films—including Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, and Evanna Lynch—are there for panels and meet-and-greets, with immersive sets and plenty of magical surprises both Saturday and Sunday, from morning till evening. If wizardry is not on your agenda, head to the École des Arts Joailliers for the refined Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition, or discover Parisian savoir-faire at the Atelier Park & pop-up in the Marais, showcasing upcycled wedding dresses inspired by the series All’s Fair.

For sneaker aficionados, the Paris Sneaker Festival at Espace Charenton fills Saturday with rare sneakers, DJ sets, and street food. Fashion fans might want to check out the Marjolaine organic fair at Parc Floral through Monday, with workshops and eco-friendly activities. The 3rd arrondissement also hosts a unique All’s Fair pop-up with free upcycled clothing inspired by the new high-profile series featuring Kim Kardashian.

If live music is your thing, the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris wraps up this weekend with over 80 artists performing across 10 venues citywide. From Blood Orange to Panchiko, every night offers something new, and the vibe is electric. For a cultural twist, the Fondation Louis Vuitton stays open late for the Gerhard Richter Nocturne—an artful night among masterpieces.

Families and the young-at-heart can marvel at the first Christmas window displays, now sparkling in grand department stores along Boulevard Haussmann. Disneyland Paris launches Disney’s Enchanted Christmas season on Saturday, bringing festive parades, fireworks, and meet and greets with childhood heroes. For ballet lovers, next Friday and Saturday, the Grand Rex stages The Nutcracker by the British Festival Ballet—a magical, family-friendly treat.

Art enthusiasts should not miss the contemporary photo festival, Photo Days, with cutting-edge exhibitions at major galleries and museums across Paris all month long. The Hôtel de Ville hosts a free, thought-provoking open-air exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Paris attacks, while the Petit Palais unveils a poetic journey through Finland’s landscapes in its new Pekka Halonen retrospective.

As Paris welcomes a holiday spirit—whether through culture, cuisine, or sparkling streets—the only challenge is narrowing down your choices. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring ideas. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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