This year Halloween falls on a Saturday (31 October 2026), right in the middle of the French All Saints’ school holidays (17 October to 2 November). Paris and its region are already in pumpkin mode: theme parks, cruises, immersive experiences, escape games and costume parties. Here are the 2026 highlights, with the dates we could verify. Updated 20 October 2026.
Halloween 2026 at a glance
- Saturday 31 October: Halloween
- Sunday 1 November: All Saints’ Day (Toussaint), a public holiday that is not moved to another day
- Monday 2 November: last day of the school holidays, All Souls’ Day
- Disney Halloween Festival: 26 September to 1 November
- Peur sur le Parc (Parc Astérix): 3 October to 8 November
- Día de los Muertos (Jardin d’Acclimatation): 3 October to 1 November
- Parc de l’étrange (Parc André-Citroën, 15th arr.): 16 to 31 October
Which one for which age?
- Toddlers (up to 6): the Jardin d’Acclimatation and its parade, La Mer de Sable, and a pumpkin-carving workshop on a farm.
- Ages 6 to 12: Disneyland Paris, a family Halloween cruise on the Seine, the Paris Zoological Park.
- Teenagers and adults: the haunted houses at Parc Astérix, immersive experiences, escape games and murder parties.
Disneyland Paris: the Disney Halloween Festival
The festival runs from 26 September to 1 November 2026 in Disneyland Park, and for the first time it starts before 1 October. Expect the Mickey’s Halloween Celebration cavalcade, seasonal decorations, meet-and-greets with Disney Villains, the Main Street projection show and the return of the Unlucky Nugget Saloon, the Frontierland restaurant dressed up as Phantom Manor. The festival is included in the park ticket; no separately ticketed party night had been announced for 2026 at the time of writing.
The Halloween weekend is one of the busiest of the season: arrive at opening time. Right after it, the park switches to Christmas on 7 November: see Christmas at Disneyland Paris.
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Parc Astérix: Peur sur le Parc
From 3 October to 8 November 2026, Parc Astérix (in Plailly, north of Paris) turns scary. The 2026 edition has five haunted houses, including a first haunted forest, plus shows, children’s activities and creatures roaming the alleys. The park also opens late (until 1 am) on 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 October and on 7 November. It is the scariest option on this list, so think teenagers and adults, and check opening hours and age limits before you go.
Jardin d’Acclimatation: Day of the Dead
In the Bois de Boulogne (16th arrondissement), the Jardin d’Acclimatation gives Halloween a Mexican twist from 3 October to 1 November 2026, with decorations, music, mariachis and a big parade, for the whole family. Park admission is charged (free for children under 80 cm).
Immersive experiences, escape games and murder parties
- Parc de l’étrange: from 16 to 31 October 2026, the immersive experience returns for its third edition in the Parc André-Citroën (15th arrondissement).
- The Cursed Dungeon (Le Donjon de Paris, near République): a route that blends escape game, immersive theatre and live actors on several evenings in October.
- The Dark Dreams Paris: an immersive adventure mixing theatre, escape game and a maze, until 3 November 2026.
- Murder party at the Cité de l’architecture: two team-based investigations, ages 13 and up, on 3 and 31 October 2026.
- Le Grand Hôtel de Paris (The One Escape): a horror escape game for the bravest.
- Potions & Co and Le Magicien de Paris: for would-be wizards, an “escape bar” and a magic-themed escape game.
Book these in advance, especially for the weekend of 31 October.
Halloween parties in Paris: 30 and 31 October
Bars, clubs and boats hold costume parties on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Most are booked online and sell out in advance; for Saturday night, book several days ahead and check the dress code. To compare, Sortiraparis lists the parties arrondissement by arrondissement.
On the Seine: Halloween cruises
- Vedettes du Pont Neuf: a Halloween cruise on 31 October 2026, mixing a costume-party mood with night views of the monuments. It leaves from the Vert-Galant at the foot of the Pont Neuf (metro Pont Neuf). See our guide to Vedettes du Pont Neuf.
- Bateaux Parisiens: the “Halloween Cruise: Escape Game on the Seine”, where you solve puzzles on board.
- Vedettes de Paris: the “Guided Cruise: Halloween for the Family”, designed for younger children, with games and spooky tales.
Book ahead: seats go fast on Halloween night. Check the exact dates of each cruise when you book.
Around Paris: parks, zoo and workshops
- La Mer de Sable (Ermenonville): the “Epouvantable Mer de Sable” celebrates its 10th edition in 2026 with new attractions. A park better suited to young children; check dates and hours.
- The Paris Zoological Park (Bois de Vincennes): a Halloween programme built around animals people fear, with a mostly educational angle.
- The Rambouillet National Sheepfold (Yvelines): a “school of wizards” for Halloween 2026.
- Pumpkin-carving workshops: educational farms and pick-your-own farms around Paris let children carve a pumpkin during the holidays (usually from age 5). Ask the farm.
- The Horror Caravan (Neuilly-sur-Marne): a free immersive experience on 23 and 24 October 2026.
- Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (Le Bourget): the museum becomes a crime scene for Halloween.
A children’s musical: Zélie la pirate
Looking for an indoor outing for ages 3 to 12 during the All Saints holidays (until Monday 2 November)? Zélie la pirate is a musical at the Apollo Théâtre (11th arrondissement) with original songs, choreography and a lot of audience interaction. A girl wants to become a pirate against her father’s wishes and sets sail on the Aramacao with a colourful crew. It runs until 30 December 2026 and is performed in French.
Practical: 18 rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris (metro République or Goncourt). Seats from €13.44 (full price listed at €27). Rated 10/10 by 142 reviewers on BilletReduc’. Parents suggest rows 3 or 4 over the front row.
Spooky all year round: the safe bets
- The Catacombs: six million Parisians in the tunnels under the 14th arrondissement. Book a slot online; the ossuary is closed on Mondays.
- Père-Lachaise cemetery: free to enter, with the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Édith Piaf. Quieter on weekdays.
- Musée Grévin: check the wax museum’s current programme for seasonal events.
Our tips for Halloween
- Book ahead: cruises, escape games and parties are often full the day before.
- Arrive early at the parks on Saturday 31 October and the All Saints’ weekend, the busiest days.
- Check opening hours on each venue’s website: late openings and open days change by date.
- Dress warmly: in late October, outdoor parks and parties are chilly. See what to do in Paris this weekend for ideas of the moment.
All Saints’ Day: 1 and 2 November
In France the traditional holiday is Toussaint on 1 November, when families visit cemeteries to leave chrysanthemums on graves. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, and many shops are closed: check opening hours before you go out. Monday 2 November is the last day of the school holidays.
FAQ: Halloween in Paris 2026
When is Halloween in 2026?
Saturday 31 October 2026.
Where can I celebrate Halloween with children in Paris?
Disneyland Paris and the Jardin d’Acclimatation, both open until 1 November, are the most child-friendly. Parc Astérix has activities for children too, but its haunted houses are aimed at older visitors.
What can teenagers and adults do for Halloween?
The haunted houses at Parc Astérix, murder parties (ages 13 and up), escape games and the immersive experiences at the Parc de l’étrange or the Donjon de Paris.
Is 1 November a public holiday in France?
Yes, All Saints’ Day is a public holiday, but as it falls on a Sunday in 2026 there is no extra day off.
What else is on in Paris?
See our guide to Paris in November and, for what comes next, Christmas in Paris 2026.
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