Paris calendar
Paris events month by month
Fashion, sport, trade fairs, Christmas and New Year's Eve: what is on in Paris and France each month, with tips for getting to every event with your own private driver.
Month by month
What is on in Paris through the year
Dates change every year. Always check each event's official website and book your transport early.
January
- Winter sales: department stores and La Vallée Village go on sale.
- Paris Fashion Week, men: shows and events across the city.
- Maison&Objet: the design and decor trade fair, near CDG airport.
February and March
- Paris Fashion Week, women: the most awaited fashion week of the year, with heavy traffic around the shows.
- Six Nations rugby: France home games at the Stade de France.
- International Agricultural Show: one of the biggest fairs in France.
April
- Paris Marathon: many streets closed on race day.
- Monet's gardens reopen: the Giverny season begins.
- Easter: a holiday with Paris full of visitors.
May
- Roland Garros: the clay court Grand Slam, from late May to early June.
- Cannes Film Festival: on the French Riviera, with hotels and transfers in high demand.
- Monaco Grand Prix: the most famous race in Formula 1, in May or June.
June
- Fête de la Musique: music in the streets all over France on 21 June.
- Paris Fashion Week, men: the summer shows.
- Paris Air Show at Le Bourget: in odd years, the largest aviation event in the world.
July
- Bastille Day, 14 July: a military parade and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
- Tour de France finish: traditionally in Paris, at the end of July.
- Summer sales: discounts in shops and outlets.
August
- A quieter Paris: many Parisians go on holiday and traffic eases.
- Disneyland Paris: peak season for families.
- PSG season starts: matches at the Parc des Princes until May.
September
- European Heritage Days: historic buildings open to the public on the third weekend of the month.
- Maison&Objet: the second edition of the year of the design fair.
- Paris Fashion Week, women: from late September to early October.
October
- Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: the most famous horse race in Europe, at ParisLongchamp, on the first Sunday of the month.
- Paris Motor Show: in even years.
- Halloween at Disneyland: special decorations and events at the park.
November
- Christmas lights on the Champs-Élysées: switched on at the end of the month.
- Christmas markets open: stalls and mulled wine across the city.
- Beaujolais Nouveau: the new wine arrives on the third Thursday of the month.
December
- Christmas markets: Paris, Strasbourg and Reims at their most charming.
- Christmas windows: the animated windows of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.
- New Year's Eve: celebrations on the Champs-Élysées, with a show at the Arc de Triomphe.
On event days
Why go with a driver on event days
No taxi queue
When a match, show or concert ends, taxis vanish. Your driver is already waiting.
Closed streets
Your driver knows the detours and agrees a clear meeting point with you.
Discretion
For public figures and executives: discreet arrivals and departures, away from the crowd.
In your language
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about events in Paris
When is the best time to visit Paris?
Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September and October) bring pleasant weather and plenty of events. December is magical for Christmas.
Should I book my driver early for event dates?
Yes. During Fashion Week, Roland Garros, New Year's Eve and the big trade fairs, demand for transport is much higher and many streets are closed. Book as early as you can.
How do I get to Roland Garros with a driver?
Your driver drops you at the closest permitted point to the stadium and agrees the time and place for your pickup, which depend on the road closures of the day.
Do the event dates change?
Yes, most of them change every year. Use this calendar as a guide and always check the dates on each event's official website.
Going to an event in Paris?
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