Events in Paris in December 2026
Paris has 1 sourced event in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Paris calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Festival de Cinéma Européen des ArcsDec 12 - Dec 19Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Christmas Markets of Paris 2026
Various Christmas markets across Paris offering festive goods, crafts, and seasonal treats.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Le Beaujolais Nouveau
The third Thursday in November marks the release of Le Beaujolais Nouveau and the beginning of the Christmas season.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- Dec 5 - Dec 13
Fête des Lumières de Paris 2026
An annual light festival illuminating iconic Parisian landmarks with spectacular light installations and projections.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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