Start the New Year in style with visits, activities and celebrations for all: New Year's Eve festivities, a galette des rois, a festival to dream, travel or reflect...
Things to do in Paris in January
Choose your visit to the Paris region from a wide selection: culture, nature, gastronomy, heritage or sport... there's something for everyone. Find a guided tour in January below.
To celebrate the start of the new year, there are concerts and New Year's Eve parties on offer.
To celebrate the start of the year, end-of-year shows are being held in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis. Here are a few suggestions for things to do on December 31 to celebrate the New Year.
Hurry and get your tickets for the December 31 performance of Bartabas' latest equestrian show, Les cantiques du corbeau.
On December 31, Disney on Ice opens in Paris with Rêvons ensemble at the Adidas Arena. This magical Disney show will run until January 11, 2026.
Some restaurants offer a special New Year's Day menu.
The magic of the festive season continues with ephemeral ice rinks in some cities.
What to do with your children during the 2nd week of the Christmas holidays.
On 6 January 2026, it's Epiphany and the galette des rois! Gourmets are in for a treat.
In January, on the 1st Sunday of the month, it's traditional to eat the Galette des rois. Traditionally made of puff pastry and almonds (frangipane in French), it can also be brioche. Hidden inside is a small object called the "fève", which designates the king or queen during this gourmet moment.
The winter sales in January are a great opportunity to pick up bargains on fashion, accessories, household equipment, electrical goods, etc. Find a shopping centre in the Paris region.
Discover our selection of exhibitions to see in January 2026 in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis:
Find a free exhibition in Paris in January 2026.
