Grand Palais des Glaces 2026/27: Dates (Dec 13 to Jan 6) and Fares

Name: Grand Palais des Glaces 2026/27
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2027-01-06
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France

When is Grand Palais des Glaces 2026/27?

Grand Palais des Glaces 2026/27 runs December 13 to January 6, 2027.

2026/27December 13 to January 6, 2027Confirmed

2027/28December 12 to January 6, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the opening and closing dates each autumn; recent editions ran from mid December to early January.

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Source: legrandpalaisdeglace.fr

Grand Palais des Glaces schedule

Morning: The morning session runs 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
December 24 and 31: In the 2026-27 season the rink closes at 6:00 PM on December 24 and 31.
Evenings: When night falls, light shows and DJ sets turn the ice into a dance floor, with a new artistic direction led by Cathy Guetta in 2026.

Sources: legrandpalaisdeglace.fr, grandpalais.fr

Getting to Grand Palais des Glaces

The rink is in the Nave of the Grand Palais, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Metro Line 1 (Champs-Elysees - Clemenceau) and Line 9 (Franklin D. Roosevelt) are the closest stops.

Source: legrandpalaisdeglace.fr

Grand Palais des Glaces: questions people ask

When does the Grand Palais des Glaces open in 2026?

The rink's own site says it welcomes skaters from December 13, 2026 to January 6, 2027. The Grand Palais program page gives December 12, 2026 as the first day.

How much does it cost to go ice skating at the Grand Palais des Glaces?

For the 2026-27 season, adults pay 27 euros in the morning, 32 euros in the afternoon and 39 euros at night. Skate rental is included.

Is there food at the Grand Palais ice rink?

Yes. Food kiosks serve tartiflette, waffles, crepes and hot chocolate fountains, and the Le Megeve mountain restaurant takes walk-ins or reservations.

Can children skate at the Grand Palais des Glaces?

Yes. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult during daytime sessions, and the rule applies to minors under 16 at night. A dedicated area lets younger visitors learn safely.

Is there ice skating in Paris in December?

Yes. The Grand Palais rink runs from mid December into early January, from December 13, 2026 to January 6, 2027.

Sources: legrandpalaisdeglace.fr, fugace.media

About Grand Palais des Glaces

The world's largest indoor ice rink fills the glass-roofed Grand Palais in Paris every winter, with DJ skating nights.

Each winter the Nave of the Grand Palais becomes an ice rink of about 2,700 square meters under the monument's glass roof. By day natural light fills the ice. After dark, light shows and DJ sets turn it into a skating dance floor. Entry is by timed ticket only, so book before you fly.

Know before you go

Entry is strictly reserved for ticket holders, so buy a timed session in advance.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult during daytime sessions.
From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) it is roughly an hour by train or taxi to the 8th arrondissement.

Planning the trip

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