Bonjour and bienvenue, listeners, to Things to do in Paris! Today is Friday, October 24, 2025, and Ollie Bennet’s got your passport to the wackiest, wonderful happenings all around the City of Light. Picture this—autumn gold falling over Paris, a breezy 16 degrees Celsius, with pockets of sunshine teasing the ever-romantic city. It’s the kind of day where both berets and sunglasses are in style, and Paris is buzzing like a pétanque tournament at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

First up, let’s hit the pulse of Paris with key events lighting up the city. Calling all dance daredevils—the legendary Battle Pro is celebrating its 25th anniversary at Théâtre du Châtelet, and this year, Korean street dance is stealing the spotlight! From jaw-dropping performances to workshops open to the public, anyone can pop, lock, and rock the Châtelet stage. Entry is free—just register ahead.

Art adventurers, this is your Super Bowl! Art Basel Paris is taking over the Grand Palais and beyond with wild installations, free outdoor art, and even a giant Kermit the Frog balloon floating over Place Vendôme. From now till Sunday, contemporary masterpieces and interactive exhibitions are popping up all over town.

Halloween’s already haunting Paris: Parc André Citroën is transformed into the Parc de l’étrange, a spooky spectacle stuffed with pyrotechnics and thirteen thrill-packed universes. Over at the Paradox Museum, you’ll find six magical Halloween nights with illusions and treasure hunts for families, making “trick or treat” sound like child’s play.

Craving more? Music lovers, warm up those vocal cords. Katy Perry is in town, belting bangers at the Accor Arena for her “Lifetimes Tour.” And over at La Gaîté Lyrique, the ARTE Concert Festival delivers explosive (and free!) shows tonight, including indie legend Mac DeMarco and Baxter Dury.

Meanwhile, Grand Rex is hosting a “Back to the Future” cine-concert, where you can relive Marty McFly’s time-traveling escapades with a live orchestra. Hello, ultimate 80s nostalgia!

Now for a dash of local news: The Centre Pompidou is throwing a marathon of concerts and DJ sets this weekend before closing for five years of renovation. Foodies, tastebuds on alert—check out the Banh Mi Women Festival, spotlighting Asian-French fusion and DJ sets in the 13th. And transit-wise, Paris Métro lines are running smoothly, with extra evening service planned for big event nights.

For daytime exploring, don’t sleep on the hidden jazz club Le Caveau du M in the 16th for a Friday night full of secret grooves. If you want something properly Parisian, the Eiffel Tower’s autumn “Bubble” features a giant glowing tree and quirky scavenger hunts—perfect for families or fun-loving adults. For a true rarity, the Musée des Arts Forains offers fairground magic straight from the Belle Époque, complete with antique rides you actually can ride.

Ollie’s tip of the day: When in doubt, skip the main street crepe carts and hunt for a neighborhood bakery in the Marais or Latin Quarter for treats that the locals gobble up. And, Paris law fun fact—by ordinance, you can kiss beneath any public mistletoe you spot, but during Art Basel season, anything goes. Find a balloon, and voilà—a perfect Parisian smooch.

And don’t let the party end at midnight. Coming up tomorrow, the Rolex Paris Masters swings into action, bringing the world’s best tennis stars to La Défense, and Fondation Cartier is opening its new venue with free entry. Tune in tomorrow for more Paris mischief, festival finds, and sporting oddities with yours truly, Ollie Bennet.

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