Salon du Chocolat Paris runs 28 October to 1 November 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 5. Doors open daily 10am to 7pm, with an opening night on 27 October from 7pm to 10pm. Adult tickets start at 16 euros on weekdays. One full day covers the halls, a pastry demo, and the musical show.
What is Salon du Chocolat
Salon du Chocolat Paris is one of the largest chocolate and pastry shows in the world. The 2026 edition, the 31st, brings together 240 exhibitors and 500 speakers and contributors from 30 countries, across 20,000 square metres. Over 30 years, organisers say the Paris show has welcomed about 2.5 million visitors. See the full list of food and drink festivals in this category for more events like this one.
It began in Paris in 1995, when Sylvie Douce and Francois Jeantet opened the first edition on 28 October at the Espace Eiffel Branly, with 40 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors. Since then the show has spread to cities around the world, while Paris remains the original.
When and where
| Detail | 2026 edition |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 October to 1 November 2026 |
| Opening hours | Daily 10am to 7pm |
| Opening night | 27 October, 7pm to 10pm (separate pass) |
| Venue | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 5, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France |
| Edition | 31st edition |
See the official dates, access, and map for the latest opening hours and venue details.
Tickets
Tickets are paid. Prices below are the official 2026 prices from the show press kit. Check the official ticket page before you buy, since prices can change.
| Ticket | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 16 euros | 20 euros |
| Child | 8 euros | 10 euros |
| Family pass | 45 euros | 56 euros |
| Gold pass | 40 euros | 45 euros |
| End of day (5pm to 7pm) | Adult 10 euros, child 5 euros | Adult 10 euros, child 5 euros |
| Opening evening | 30 euros | |
| Professional | 20 euros | |
A standard ticket covers entry for one day. Each exit is final, so you cannot leave and come back in. Print your ticket on A4 white paper or show it on your phone; printing is recommended to avoid delays. Online tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, except for technical errors by the organiser. Resale is prohibited and carries a fine of up to 15,000 euros. Groups of 10 or more get reduced rates. Buy only from official sales channels.
What to do
Begin with a tasting. Guided tastings compare single-origin chocolates, which means chocolate made from beans from one place, so you can taste how beans from different countries differ. Bean-to-bar makers, who turn beans into bars themselves, sell bars and boxes at their stalls, and cocoa growers talk about where chocolate comes from at the Cacao Show stage.
Next, watch a live demo. The 2026 program lists 40 live demos on the Pastry Show stage, where pastry chefs and master chocolatiers work in front of you, plus 230 workshops. Some workshops need separate booking. There is also a B2B Village for chocolate and cocoa professionals, with a special ticket that covers both the main show and the village.
End the day with the musical show. It grew out of the chocolate fashion show, where models wore dresses made of chocolate. The 2026 show uses 30 chocolate costumes in a stage show with music and dance.
If you enjoy food events, read the Lyon Street Food Festival menus and dates for another show built around street food.
How to get there
- Metro: Line 12 to Porte de Versailles, or Line 8 to Balard.
- Tram: Line T3 to Porte de Versailles.
- Bus: Line 80 and Line 39 to Porte de Versailles.
- Car: Exit Porte de Versailles or Porte de Sevres from the ring road. Parking near the venue is limited, so public transport is the safer choice.
Good to know
- Accessibility: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has access for visitors with reduced mobility.
- Cloakroom: 2 euros per item. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed. Only coats, jackets, and helmets can be checked.
- Pets: Not allowed, except guide dogs and assistance dogs.
- Food: Stands with sandwiches and salads are inside Pavilion 5.
- Cash: No ATMs are inside. Closest ATM is at the venue entrance, near Monop'daily. Withdraw cash before you go in.
- Crowds: Mornings are calmer than afternoons. Arrive at opening time if you want a quiet first hour.
Where to stay
Stay near Porte de Versailles for a short walk to the venue, or in central Paris with a direct Metro Line 12 ride. It helps to book early for the show dates.
Plan the rest of your trip from the World Festival and Holiday Calendar, which lists festivals around the world by date and type.