Paris Newsletter - March 2026

As winter fades and the first signs of spring begin to bloom, Paris steps into one of its most charming seasons. March brings longer days, café terraces slowly filling up again, and gardens like the Jardin des Tuileries and Jardin du Luxembourg starting to show color. It is a month of cultural energy and fresh beginnings. From major exhibitions to the fashion buzz following Paris Fashion Week, the city blends art, style, and everyday elegance effortlessly.

Cozy wine bars are still inviting on cooler evenings, while sunny afternoons call for walks along the Seine or exploring neighborhoods like Le Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Whether you are visiting for the first time or rediscovering familiar streets, March offers the perfect balance: fewer crowds than peak season, a lively cultural calendar, and that unmistakable Parisian atmosphere as the city shifts into spring.

Among the cultural highlights this month, the Sebastião Salgado Photography Exhibition at Paris City Hall is particularly notable. This major free retrospective features nearly 200 black-and-white photographs curated by his wife, exploring his environmental commitment and career. Surrealism is also in the spotlight with the Leonora Carrington Exhibition, the first major retrospective in France dedicated to her work, featuring over 120 pieces that delve into mythology and metamorphosis.

For a different kind of spectacle, the sporting calendar features a high-stakes event on March 14th: the Six Nations Rugby match between France and England at the Stade de France. If you prefer a quiet, artistic immersion, the Joseph Cornell in Paris exhibition offers a unique experience starting March 1st. Here, director Wes Anderson has faithfully recreated the artist’s New York studio, allowing visitors to step into a world of poetic assemblages and box-objects.

As you explore the city, remember that the weather can still be changeable, so keeping a layer or an umbrella handy is often a good idea. We hope you enjoy the vibrant shift towards spring in the French capital. If you would like to uncover the deeper history of these neighborhoods, joining one of our walking tours is a wonderful way to orient yourself.

Date	Event	Category
March 18-22	Paris Music Festival Discover emerging talents like Mathias Malzieu, Alexis HK, and Coline Rio in intimate concerts across unique venues including Château de Vincennes and Hôtel de la Marine.	🎪 Festival	More details →
March 18-20	Rosalia Concert The Spanish superstar performs at the Accor Arena.	🎵 Concert	More details →
January 15 - March 28	Léon Spilliaert View works by Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert on the second floor of David Zwirner gallery.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
February 18 - June 22	Salomé: Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum brings together painters Jean-Jacques Henner and Gustave Moreau in a dialogue exploring their contrasting interpretations of the biblical figure Salomé.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
February 18 - July 19	Leonora Carrington Exhibition This exhibition, featuring 126 works, is the first major retrospective in France dedicated solely to the avant-garde surrealist artist Leonora Carrington. It explores her visionary career through a chronological and thematic journey, highlighting themes of metamorphosis, mythology, and feminism.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
February 21 - May 30	Sebastião Salgado Photography Exhibition at Paris City Hall Paris City Hall pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major free retrospective featuring nearly 200 black-and-white photographs. Curated by his wife, the exhibition explores his career, environmental commitment, and personal life.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 1 - August 30	Permanent Collection – Musée de la Musique Trace global musical history from Renaissance to electronic experiments across Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas with nearly 9,000 instruments and artworks.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 1-9	Manga: An Artistic Treasure! Explore the captivating world of Japanese comics in three immersive phases, with exclusive evening openings.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 1 - April 5	All About Love – Mickalene Thomas Experience over two decades of Mickalene Thomas's paintings, collages, photos, videos, and installations celebrating Black women and love as liberation, reinterpreting European masterpieces.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 1-14	Joseph Cornell in Paris: The Mythical Studio Recreated by Wes Anderson Step into Wes Anderson's faithful recreation of Joseph Cornell’s New York studio, surrounded by his box-objects and poetic assemblages in the 'department of odds and ends.'	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 10 - July 12	Unicorns! This exhibition explores the history and mystery of the unicorn from Antiquity to contemporary pop culture, examining its symbolism in medieval art, medicinal lore, and literature.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 19 - August 23	Passion Japan, the Immersive Exhibition Journey through Japanese culture via monumental projections of temples, cherry blossoms, ukiyo-e prints, and modern Tokyo, enveloped in advanced soundscapes.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
March 7	Six Nations Rugby: Scotland vs France Watch the French rugby team take on Scotland in the penultimate match of the 2026 Six Nations Tournament, experiencing high-stakes action and passionate play live on TV starting at 3:10 PM.	⚽ Sport	More details →
March 12 - May 16	Paris Basketball Games Catch thrilling basketball action with Paris Basketball at Adidas Arena, immersing yourself in fast-paced games from mid-March through May.	⚽ Sport	More details →
March 14	Six Nations Rugby: France vs England Join the electric atmosphere at Stade de France as France battles England in this decisive 2026 Six Nations Championship clash, kicking off at 9:10 PM.	⚽ Sport	More details →