For listeners tuning in today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, Paris is brimming with energy and excitement, offering a diverse mix of art, music, shopping, and family adventures all through this week and into the weekend. The magic kicks off with the city’s first Christmas window displays and holiday lights appearing across the grands boulevards and department stores. Printemps Haussmann is going big this year with a spectacular free ice rink on its rooftop—you do need to reserve, but the views and festive buzz are absolutely worth it.

The city’s cultural calendar is thriving, especially with the return of Photo Days, a much-anticipated event inviting Parisians and visitors to explore over 100 contemporary photography exhibits spread across galleries, museums, and unexpected locations throughout the city. For those who like their nights stylish, the Louis Vuitton Foundation is hosting an exclusive Gerhard Richter nocturne this Friday, November 7, featuring special access and a vibrant artistic programme into the evening.

Music fans won’t want to miss the final nights of the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris, running through Sunday, November 9, and filling ten venues around town with cutting-edge sounds. You can catch big names like Blood Orange and rising acts such as Saya Gray and Marie Davidson. For something more family-oriented, Disneyland Paris launches Disney’s Enchanted Christmas this Saturday, promising twinkling lights, character parades, and festive shows until January.

Shoppers and sneakerheads should hit up the Paris Sneaker Festival at Espace Charenton on Saturday, the weekend’s hotspot for streetwear lovers, DJ sets, and surprise finds. And if sweet treats are your thing, the annual Salon du Chocolat continues with award-winning pastry creations and tastings from France’s top artisans, including a showcase for the best pastry book of the year.

History buffs and those with a taste for civic memory can visit the Hôtel de Ville, where a free open-air exhibition on the tenth anniversary of the 2015 attacks presents poignant objects and stories from the future Terrorism Memorial Museum, all displayed on the City Hall railings through November.

For the little ones, there’s plenty going on: Halloween isn’t quite over at Parc Astérix, where their Peur sur le Parc festival keeps the spooky thrills running until November 11. Meanwhile, Seine-et-Marne is home to Europe’s largest immersive Santa Claus experience at the Extraordinary House of Santa Claus from November 8, creating family memories for all ages.

Art goes beyond classic museums: La Poste Rodier is presenting Echappées, a free, large-scale group exhibition opening November 7, offering a fresh urban twist to your weekend culture crawl. Space and astronomy fans can visit the Beffroi de Montrouge for an immersive star festival, while at the Parc Floral, the Marjolaine organic fair spotlights eco-friendly living with workshops, debates, and an eco-village from November 7 to 11.

That’s just a taste of Paris this week: from world-class exhibitions and unique shopping to concert nights and magical family escapes, the city is alive with possibilities. Whether you’re in the mood for art, adventure, or holiday sparkle, there’s something waiting for you around every corner.

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