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Exhibitions, workshops, heritage and neighbourhood celebrations: explore upcoming events and the archive. Each listing links to a source where you can check the day’s programme.

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7—11 October 2026

The Harvest Festival celebrates music.

For five days, concerts, performances, encounters, activities and food discoveries take over neighbourhoods across the 18th. The 2026 edition celebrates music not merely as a soundtrack, but as a shared language between generations, amateur practices, artists and cultures. Events unfold across several venues: some are very busy, others more intimate and occasionally require registration.

The festival takes its name from Clos Montmartre, a vineyard replanted in the 1930s and still cared for by City gardeners. Around this history, the celebration gives an important role to associations, residents and local traditions. Check the official programme shortly before attending, as times, venues, access and participation details may change.

Official programme ↗
Harvest atmosphere and warm lights in Montmartre
Open-air jazz concert in a Paris square
Craft market on a Montmartre cobbled street
Cinema atmosphere in Pigalle at night

Save the dates

Upcoming events.

A varied selection checked on 24 August 2026, from one-off events to workshop series. Each listing links to the organiser or municipal source: confirm times, prices and booking requirements before attending.

12 upcoming or ongoing events

7–11 October

01

93rd Montmartre Harvest Festival

Five days of concerts, performances, encounters, activities and food discoveries. The Grand Parade is announced for Saturday 10 October, 11:45 am–1:30 pm, from Clos Montmartre to the 18th-arrondissement town hall.

Montmartre et 18e arrondissement · Paris 18eSource and details ↗

6–18 October

02

Highly Sensitive, Superpower

An exhibition by Les Piailleries de la Maison Perchée for Mental Health Information Weeks, centred on opening up to the arts.

Free · young people and adults · step-free access

Bibliothèque Robert-Sabatier · 29 rue Hermel, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Until 3 January 2027

03

The Space Between Us

An exhibition from the Wilson Centre for Photography collection exploring the relationship between photographer, subject and viewer.

LE BAL · 6 impasse de la Défense, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

9–10 October: 10 am–11 pm · 11 October: 10 am–7 pm

04

Taste trail — Harvest Festival 2026

Producers, winegrowers and craftspeople present their products around Sacré-Cœur. Sunday hours differ; budget for purchases and tastings separately. Programme checked on 6 October 2026.

Autour du Sacré-Cœur · Parvis du Sacré-Cœur, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Saturday 10 October · 11:45 am–1:30 pm

05

2026 Harvest Festival Grand Parade

The parade follows rues des Saules, de l’Abreuvoir and Girardon, avenue Junot, rue Caulaincourt and rue du Mont-Cenis. The organiser recommends watching along the route rather than at the crowded start.

Open admission · crowded start

Du Clos Montmartre à la mairie du 18e · Rue des Saules, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Every Saturday, 12 September–31 October · 1:30–6:45 pm

06

René-Binet educational farm

Free access to the urban farm, with dwarf goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, a vegetable garden, orchard and conversations with the education team.

Free · all ages · step-free access

Jardin René-Binet · 54 rue René-Binet, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Sunday 11 October · 4:30–7:30 pm

07

2026 Harvest Festival closing dance

Closing DJ set announced at square Louise-Michel with ICI Paris Île-de-France. The organiser lists open admission and Anvers metro for access. Programme checked on 6 October 2026.

Open admission · check the official programme

Square Louise-Michel · Place Saint-Pierre, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Wednesday 14 October · 4–5 pm

08

Young Halloween artists — haunted castle

A collaborative creative workshop where children aged 7 and over imagine a haunted castle.

Free · booking required · ages 7+ · step-free access

Bibliothèque Maurice-Genevoix · 19 rue Tristan-Tzara, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Thursday 15 October · 7 pm

09

Talk with Léandre Bernard-Brunel

Part of “Research and its narratives”, a series devoted to artists’ creative, writing and research processes.

€6–8 · free admission under conditions

LE BAL · 6 impasse de la Défense, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 October · 9 am–6 pm

10

Images in Common

The Fabrique du Regard autumn seminar with EHESS, exploring images, how they are read and how they are transmitted.

Free · advance registration listed before 20 September; confirm availability

Centre de colloques du Campus Condorcet · Campus Condorcet, AubervilliersSource and details ↗

22 September, 20 October, 24 November and 22 December · 10 am–noon

11

First 1,000 days health and environment workshops

Four workshops for expectant parents and young families exploring links between the environment, health and a baby’s arrival.

Free · booking required

Maison des 1 000 premiers jours · 16 rue Cavé, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Thursday 26 November · 7 pm

12

Talk with Suzanne Lafont

The final 2026 event in the “Research and its narratives” series, in partnership with France’s National Centre for Visual Arts.

€6–8 · free admission under conditions

LE BAL · 6 impasse de la Défense, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Plan an outing

From listing to a good evening.

A date alone does not make an itinerary. Compare the format, access arrangements and area before adding a meal or walk.

01 · CONFIRM

Read the organiser’s listing

Check the precise address, admission time, price, booking and possible cancellations. A workshop series may have different sessions on different dates; the organiser’s listing takes precedence over this summary.

02 · LOCATE

Account for the hill

A hilltop event and dinner in Pigalle may seem close, but returning uphill is real effort. Keep the show, meal and journey home in one area when time is tight.

03 · ADAPT

Keep an alternative

For an outdoor event, check its rain plan; for a small venue, confirm availability and access. If it is full, the directory’s museums, cinemas and stages offer other options to confirm directly.

Past events — archive

These events have ended. Their links are retained solely as documentary references.

Wednesday 26 August · until 10 pm

01

Late opening at the Musée de Montmartre

The final announced summer late opening, covering the collections, temporary exhibition and Renoir Gardens depending on the ticket selected. Booking is recommended; on-site tickets depend on availability.

Musée de Montmartre · 12 rue Cortot, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Thursday 17 September · 7 pm

02

Cinema and territorial struggles

A talk with artist and filmmaker Marwa Arsanios about cinema, the commons and territorial struggles. Booking is required; announced prices are €6–8, with free admission under certain conditions.

€6–8 · booking required

LE BAL · 6 impasse de la Défense, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Saturday 5 September · noon—10:30 pm

03

Petite Ceinture festival

A festive day in the former railway station and along the Petite Ceinture. Check the programme and access conditions with the venue.

Le Hasard Ludique · 128 avenue de Saint-Ouen, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Saturday 26 September

04

18th-arrondissement sustainable market

Local and sustainable food stalls, takeaway food, zero-waste products and crafts outside the Vauvenargues nursery school.

Rue Vauvenargues · 2 rue Vauvenargues, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Saturday 5 September · 10 am–6 pm

05

Leisure and activities forum

Sports, cultural and community associations present their activities, volunteering opportunities and registrations for the year.

Free entry · free shuttle announced

Gymnase Micheline-Ostermeyer · 22 ter rue Pajol, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Saturday 5 September · 2–5 pm

06

Bîranîn — Kurdish makers’ market

Photography, music, dance and stalls featuring clothing, embroidery, painting and crafts centred on Kurdish memory and cultures.

Free · booking required

Maison de la Conversation · 10 rue Maurice-Grimaud, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Friday 18 September · tours from 10 am to 3 pm

07

Heritage Days — Paris archaeological stores

Guided tours of the 800 m² stores and an introduction to the scientific work carried out on objects after excavation.

Free · booking required · step-free access

Réserves archéologiques de la Ville de Paris · 11 rue du Pré, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Until 1 October

08

Free theatre workshops

Introductory workshops for ages 16 and over. The organiser requests punctual arrival, as places are collected fifteen minutes before class.

Free · booking required · ages 16+

École de théâtre l’Éponyme · 2 bis passage Ruelle, 75018 ParisSource and details ↗

Highlights

Five days across the 18th.

The event is not confined to the top of the hill. Read the programme by district and time to build a realistic route that accounts for slopes and crowds.

01

Stages & concerts

From contemporary music and brass bands to choirs and intimate formats, the programme spreads through streets, public spaces and cultural venues. Some concerts are free subject to capacity, while others require registration. Arrive early for small venues and check arrangements in case of rain.

02

Grand parade

Brotherhoods, associations, bands and residents cross the hill in one of the festival’s defining moments. The route attracts large crowds and may cause temporary diversions or closures. Choose a viewing point in advance, keep building entrances clear and follow organisers’ instructions.

03

Food & encounters

Tastings, stalls, workshops and encounters form a largely free celebration. Take time to identify producers and associations, ask where products come from and taste in moderation. Queues can be long at peak times; a water bottle, light bag and patience make the day easier.

Verified information

Always check the day’s programme.

Opening hours and prices can change. Always check the venue’s official website on the day of your visit.

Official website ↗

Compare and decide

Harvest Festival 2026: plan your visit

Your choicePlan forCheck this
7–11 OctoberFestival across the 18th arrondissementCheck each event’s address; not everything takes place at the vineyard
Saturday 10 OctoberGrand Parade, 11:45 am–1:30 pmFrom the vineyard to the 18th town hall; choose a spot along the route
Booking or open admissionConditions specific to each activityA free festival does not guarantee a workshop place

Grand Défilé : programme officiel ↗