Planning your festive stay in Paris? Our end-of-year celebration guide presents all the must-see activities in the capital, from illuminations to traditional markets.
From Place de l'Hôtel de Ville to the Champs-Élysées, Paris transforms into the ultimate winter destination. Christmas markets set up in the main squares, department store windows come alive, and outdoor ice rinks welcome visitors of all ages. Historic neighborhoods, from Le Marais to Montmartre, offer their own celebrations with decorated shops and tastings of French specialties.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Paris
- Christmas Lights on the Champs-Élysées
- Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour
- New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées
- Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival
- Paris Christmas Lights
- New Year's Eve in Paris
- Paris Christmas Lights Tour by 2CV
- New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Champs-Élysées
- Tropical Wonders Light Display at Jardin des Plantes
- Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market
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Paris Events Events
Christmas Lights on the Champs-Élysées (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Avenue adorned with golden lights on 400 trees
Paris Christmas Lights Bus Tour (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Open-top bus tour of Paris's Christmas illuminations
New Year's Eve Celebration on Champs-Élysées (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Iconic Parisian avenue transformed for New Year's Eve
Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Annual celebration of the grape harvest with a focus on youth and creativity.
Paris Christmas Lights (Paris) • 0.0 miles
City-wide dazzling holiday light displays across iconic avenues and squares.
New Year's Eve in Paris (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Diverse New Year's Eve celebrations across Paris.
Paris Christmas Lights Tour by 2CV (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Iconic 2CV car tour of illuminated Paris
New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Champs-Élysées (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Iconic Parisian light show and fireworks display
Tropical Wonders Light Display at Jardin des Plantes (Paris) • 0.0 miles
Enchanting nocturnal light installations inspired by nature
Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market (Paris) • 0.1 miles
Artisan market celebrating Notre-Dame's reopening.
Grand Christmas Concert at Saint-Severin Church (Paris) • 0.2 miles
Classical Christmas concert featuring renowned composers
Christmas Concert at Saint-Séverin Church (Paris) • 0.2 miles
Festive classical music in a historic Parisian church
New Year's Concert at Sainte-Chapelle (Paris) • 0.2 miles
Concert in a historic royal chapel
New Year's Concert at Sainte-Chapelle (Paris) • 0.2 miles
Classical music concerts within a historic Parisian chapel.
Christmas Nuit Blanche (Paris) • 0.2 miles
Parisian celebration of contemporary art across the city.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market (Paris) • 0.3 miles
Charming chalets with artisan crafts and gourmet treats
BHV Marais Christmas Windows (Paris) • 0.4 miles
Whimsical elf-themed window displays by illustrator Limistic
New Year's Eve Seine River Dinner Cruise (Paris) • 0.4 miles
Gourmet dining with iconic Parisian landmarks as backdrop
Seine River Dinner Cruise and Moulin Rouge Show (Paris) • 0.4 miles
Parisian evening combining Seine cruise, city lights, and Moulin Rouge
La Samaritaine Christmas Windows (Paris) • 0.5 miles
Enchanted winter garden with luminous creatures and Art Nouveau-inspired displays
La Samaritaine Christmas: Enchanted Winter Garden (Paris) • 0.5 miles
Enchanted winter garden with giant plants and luminous creatures
Beaubourg Christmas Market (Paris) • 0.5 miles
Dozens of white chalets with festive animations
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Classical music concerts in a historic Gothic church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Sacred music performances in a historic Parisian church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Historic Parisian church venue for diverse musical performances.
Klin d'Oeil d'Hiver Christmas Market (Paris) • 0.7 miles
A curated selection of creators and artisans
Exhibition "Cosmos et Vanitas" by Ylva Snöfrid (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Metaphysical exploration of cosmos and vanitas through art
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Christmas carols in an inspiring Parisian church
Christmas Concert at Saint-Sulpice Church (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Christmas carols in an inspiring Parisian church
Christmas Concert at Église Saint-Sulpice (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Christmas carols in a historic Parisian church
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Christmas masterworks in a historic Gothic church
Christmas Concert at Sainte-Eustache Church (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Christmas masterworks in a historic Parisian church
A Christmas in the Skin at MAIF Social Club (Paris) • 0.7 miles
Artistic and responsible Christmas market with a body theme
Exhibition "Dans(e) la lumière" (Paris) • 0.9 miles
Art and dance illuminated by light
Tuileries Garden "Magic of Christmas" Christmas Market (Paris) • 1.0 miles
Magical fair in a historic Parisian garden
Tuileries Christmas Market (Paris) • 1.0 miles
Festive market with artisanal crafts and ice skating.
Tempo at Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione (Paris) • 1.1 miles
Historic circus venue with diverse international performers.
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche Christmas (Paris) • 1.1 miles
Parisian department store's festive programming with diverse events
Christmas Dinner Cruise on the Seine (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Christmas dinner cruise with iconic Paris monument views
Paris Seine Christmas Lunch and Dinner Cruises (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Festive Seine River cruises with gourmet dining
New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Gourmet New Year's Eve dinner cruise along the Seine
Free Nocturne at the Louvre Museum (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Extended evening access to world-renowned art collections.
La Féerie des Eaux 2025 at Le Grand Rex (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Spectacular water show with animated film screening
Tuileries Christmas Ice Rink (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Synthetic ice rink and nearly 80 festive chalets
The Big Wheel at Tuileries Garden (Paris) • 1.2 miles
Iconic Ferris wheel offering panoramic city views
Department Store Christmas Windows (Paris) • 1.3 miles
Spectacularly decorated department store windows
Paris, Capital of the Pearl: An Exhibition by L'École des Arts Joailliers (Paris) • 1.3 miles
Uncovers the forgotten history of pearl trade and artistry in Paris.
The Magic of Christmas - Tuileries Garden (Paris) • 1.4 miles
Artisan market with French-made products and culinary delights.
Tuileries Garden Christmas Market and Ice Rink (Paris) • 1.4 miles
Festive Christmas market with ice rink and Ferris wheel.
Specialty Christmas Markets in Paris and Île-de-France (Paris) • 1.4 miles
Diverse Christmas markets across Paris and its region.
Clara Ysé Concert at L'Olympia (Paris) • 1.5 miles
Poetic lyrics and epic polyphonies
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church (Paris) • 1.6 miles
Christmas carols performed by renowned ensembles
Christmas Concert at La Madeleine Church (Paris) • 1.6 miles
Enchanting Christmas carols in a historic Parisian church
Christmas Eve Dinner at Onyx Restaurant (Paris) • 1.6 miles
Exquisite multi-course Christmas Eve tasting menu.
Gospel Concert at La Madeleine Church (Paris) • 1.6 miles
Iconic gospel songs performed by top French artists
New Year's Concert at La Madeleine Church (Paris) • 1.6 miles
Classical waltzes by Johann Strauss in a historic church
Christmas Gourmet Tour of the Seine (Paris) • 1.7 miles
Festively decorated boat cruise with gourmet snack
Champs-Élysées Christmas Lights (Paris) • 1.8 miles
Majestic avenue illuminated for the holidays.
Exhibition "We are here" at the Petit Palais (Paris) • 1.8 miles
Urban art dialogue with museum collections
Grand Palais Ice Rink (Paris) • 1.9 miles
World's largest temporary indoor ice rink
Christmas Concert: Vivaldi, Schubert, & More at Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Paris) • 2.0 miles
Uplifting classical music in a historic Parisian church.
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