It's finally the last quarter of 2023. The past year has been quite a whirlwind, hasn't it? In
Paris alone, there have been numerous concerts, festivals, holiday celebrations, and more. Of course, October 2023 will be no different. The French capital will be as busy as ever next month. There's Montmartre's Wine Harvest Festival to look forward to, a fascinating event that brings out the district's local flavors. There's also Jazz sur Seine, a music festival worth checking out. And of course, you can't forget about Halloween too. The holiday is as exciting in Paris as anywhere else.
International Artists Live in Paris
Paris has been having quite the year with so many international artists performing live here. There was BlackPink last July, Harry Styles back in June, and Beyonce last May. So, will the French capital be just as star-studded this October 2023? You bet it is! Iconic American band Blink 182 will rock the Accor Arena on October 9th. Another American band, Pink Martini, will then take to stage at Le Grand Rex in the
2nd arrondissement on October 12th. And two days later, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson will perform live at Accor Arena on October 14th.
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Jazz sur Seine (October 6 to 21)
Paris is one of the best cities to listen to jazz. The city has the perfect atmosphere and sense of romance that suits the beloved genre. And of course, there's Jazz sur Seine, the French capital's annual jazz festival. This year, it will take place from the 6th to the 21st of the month, making it one of the biggest events of October 2023. Throughout these two weeks, more than 450 artists will play over 180 concerts throughout the different
neighborhoods in Paris, specifically those near the Seine River. Some will be free while others will cost around €12.00 to €35.00 in tickets.
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Nuit Blanche (October 7)
As far as annual events and
holidays in France are concerned, October is mostly known for Halloween. At least, that's what the rest of the world thinks. But for Parisians, October also means they'd get to enjoy
Nuit Blanche (White Night) again. On this day, which starts from the 7th and goes all the way to the earliest hours of the 8th, the City of Lights remains as bright as ever all night long. The museums and other beloved attractions stay open (some of which are even free for entry) and parties are held in various parts of the metropolis. Usually, however, the hottest spots are in Le Marais, northeast Paris, and western Paris.
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Wine Harvest Festival (October 11 to 15)
If you think that
Montmartre is one of the best places to get a drink, wait until it's October! Every year, the beloved Parisian district hosts its Wine Harvest Festival. This year, the event will start on the 11th and will go on until the 15th. It's just one week but it's chock full of events any wine lover wouldn't want to miss! As you'd expect, there are wine-tasting soirees left and right, as well as sampling events in various wine bars in the area. Surprisingly, there are even kid-friendly events to look forward to too. The little ones can play games and watch shows while their parents can down as many reds and whites as they want.
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Salon d'Automne (October 27 to 30)
With such varied events to look forward to, let's not forget that Paris remains an art capital through and through. Of course, this means that the city will host a few art-centric events next month too. The most famous of which is its annual Salon d'Automne (Fall Art Show). This exhibition has been a beloved Parisian tradition since 1903, a brainchild of legendary artists Cezanne, Matisse, Roualt, Guimard, and more. From then until now, Salon d'Automne has served as the best event to introduce up-and-coming artists to the larger art world. This year, from the 27th to the 30th, a total of 890 artists from around the world will participate.
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Salon du Chocolat (Begins on October 28)
Not that big of wine or art? Not to worry! There's still Salon du Chocolat, one of the biggest chocolate events in the world. Beginning on October 28th, the French food capital will host all sorts of exciting events about the cocoa-based treat. There are the usual talks and forums, as well as the sampling soirees, but the event goes even further than that. French chocolatiers will even create chocolate-laden fashions for what is perhaps the sweetest fashion show in Paris. Any chocolate lover in the city won't want to miss this!
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Halloween (October 31)
No list of October events will be complete without mentioning Halloween. It's undoubtedly the most famous holiday of the month, so much so that October will always be associated with it. And even in Paris, you can expect some annual Halloween events worth your while. Among the most famous is the horror movie festival at Le Grand Rex, a must-see for any cinephile in the city at the time. All the way in Disneyland Paris, the popular theme park hosts its month-long Halloween Festival as soon as September 30th. Don't miss your chance to meet the scary villains and more from your favorite
Disney films!
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Paris will be extremely exciting this October 2023! The month is chock full of festivals, concerts, holidays, and more. The French capital is the place to be next month and you'll want to be there yourself!
