What to Do in Paris on the Weekend of November 28 to 30, 2025. The last weekend of November in Paris heralds the festive season: major exhibitions, fairs, concerts, and Christmas markets enliven the capital and its surroundings. Here’s a verified selection of actual events taking place from Friday, November 28, to Sunday, November 30, 2025, along with practical tips to make the most of your stay.
Concerts, Shows, Fairs, and Markets in Paris
Chicago – the musical
The famous musical making a comeback in Paris: a rhythmic musical comedy, dance numbers, and spectacular staging — the perfect program for a theatrical evening.
Location: Casino de Paris, 9th.
Dates: From November 7, 2025, to January 31, 2026 (performed during the weekend).
SABATON — Accor Arena (concert, heavy metal)
Short Description: The Swedish power metal band presents “The Legendary Tour” — a massive, staged show at the Accor Arena. Ideal for live energy enthusiasts.
Location: Accor Arena, Paris 12th.
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 (main concert).
Folies Gruss
From October 19, 2025, to March 29, 2026, a new show by the renowned Cirque Alexis Gruss company: a successful blend of equestrian musical comedy, a tribute to Alexis Gruss, songs, and circus arts for young and old alike. 50 horses, 14 artists, live orchestra, acrobats, singing, and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation, all presented in a tone that is both poetic and family-friendly.
Short Description: The major Christmas market of the Île-de-France region (chalets, animations, ice skating) transforms the Esplanade de La Défense into a festive village for winter shopping and treats.
Location: Esplanade de La Défense (Grande Arche).
Dates: November 13 to December 28, 2025 — lively during the weekend of November 28–30.
Read more about the Christmas markets in Paris
Must-See Exhibitions in Paris
General Exhibition — Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art
Short Description: Inauguration of the new foundation at the Palais-Royal; a vast retrospective display (≈600 works) covering four themes (Architectural Machines, Being Nature, Making Things, Prospective Narratives).
Location: Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art, Paris 1st.
Start Date: October 25, 2025 — End Date: August 23, 2026.
Short Description: A biographical and historical exhibition about gallery owner Berthe Weill, a central figure in the Parisian avant-garde, showcasing works and documents illustrating her role with young artists of the early 20th century.
Location: Museum of the Orangerie, Tuileries Garden.
Start Date: October 8, 2025 — End Date: January 26, 2026.
Short Description: A thematic and sensory journey around sleep (iconographies, stories, objects), an exhibition as poetic as it is scientific that explores dreams and rest rituals.
Location: Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris 16th.
Start Date: October 9, 2025 — End Date: March 1, 2026.
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