Simon Hantaï & Fugues in Color
Painting Takes Off
Painting takes flight from the traditional flat canvas on a stretcher in the two current exhibitions at Fondation Louis Vuitton. Upstairs, the works of the five artists featured in “Fugues in Color“ interact with the high-ceilinged, light-filled, oddly shaped galleries, … Read More
La Latteria
Mozzarella Madness
It may sound cheesy, and it is, literally but not figuratively. I’m talking about making mozzarella in Paris. Why would one want to do such a thing? Because the best mozzarella is made in Italy and needs to be eaten … Read More
Elektra
Hard-Hitting Production of Dark Tale
Richard Strauss’s one-act opera Elektra, the first of his many collaborations with librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is unrelentingly hard-hitting throughout its one hour and 45 minutes. No room or time is given for light relief as the heroine singlemindedly pursues … Read More
Alert: little green men have invaded the Palais Royal fountain. No worries, however, it's just a work by Fabrice Hyber called "Les 30 Ans de l'Homme de Bessines" (2022). Through May 30, 2022. © Paris Update
What's Happening in Paris This Week
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
Through May 22
Go outdoors!
Guided walks, exhibitions, open gardens and more will take place across the country for Fête de la Nature. Above: Events in the capital include a guided tour of Paris’s canals.
Various locations, France
May 22
World’s best movie theater
Un Dimanche au Cinéma: For one night only, the 2018 version of A Star is Born will be projected onto the Arc de Triomphe for the pleasure of all
L’Arc du Triomphe, Paris
Through May 23
Drawing fair
The Salon du Dessin presents 33 top galleries specializing in Old Master, modern and contemporary drawings.
Palais Brongniart, Paris
May 19-22
Festival of drawing
Contemporary drawing on show at the 14th edition of the Drawing Now art fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Mois du Dessin becomes Le Printemps du Dessin: exhibitions and workshops highlighting this simple and accessible art form will take place across the country.
Various venues, France
May 21-22
Hat festival
French models present fashionable headgear during the third annual Festival du Chapeau.
Château de Cheverny, Loire Valley
May 21-22
Get walking!
The Journées Alptis de la Marche Nordique encourages people to try out Nordic walking, an easy and healthy exercise anyone can do in their community.
Various locations, France
May 19-22
Printmaking on parade
Galleries from across Europe present fine etchings, engravings and lithographs to celebrate the art of printmaking at the first Paris Print Fair.
Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers, Paris
Through May 26
Made in France
Intarsia: contemporary art by Eva Nielson, inspired by her time spent with renowned French manufacturers.
Espace Forma, Paris
May 19
Pop-up Italian food fest
Le Food Market presents its Italy special: trattoria fare, pizza and more at a one-night-only event.
Boulevard de Belleville, Paris
Through May 31
Celebrating cycling
Mai à Vélo celebrates and promotes all things cycling. Events in Paris include tours and cycling challenges.
Worldwide
May 20-22
Documentary photos
Photo Doc: an exhibition of documentary photos, plus round-table discussions. Free admission.
Halle des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
Through July 13
The urban future
Architecture and urban design take center stage at the second Biennale d’Architecture et de Paysage.
Various venues, Versailles
May 19-22
Gallery walks
Explore dozens of galleries during Paris Gallery Weekend.
Various venues, Paris
Through May 21
Jazz festival
Concerts, conferences and master classes abound at Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Various locations in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Through May 22
Cello festival
Concerts, dance and more at the Beauvais International Cello Festival.
Beauvais, France
May 20-23
Studio-hopping
Some 115 artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes de Belleville, an occasion to discover not only artworks but also hidden gardens and courtyards in Belleville.
Various locations, Paris
May 19-22
Music festival
Every genre of music is celebrated during one weekend at Paris Music Festival.
Online
May 19-21
Climate change summit
Entrepreneurs, activists and policy-makers working for the future of the planet come together for Change Now 2022.
Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris
Through June 18
Plays from all over Europe
The Chantiers d’Europe festival presents theatrical performances from across Europe.
Théâtre de la Ville–Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris
Through July 1
Culture for all
Mouvement E. Leclerc presents the latest edition of Festival Culturissimo, a collection of over 50 cultural events, including theatre and cinema.
Various venues, France
Through June 1
Butterfly trees
The trees in the Bercy Village shopping area have been decorated with butterflies made of biodegradable materials.
Bercy Village, Paris
June 3-5
Street art festival
Over 40 street art companies, including circus performers, dancers and puppeteers gather in the centre of Nanterre for the three-day Parade(s) festival.
Nanterre Centre-Ville
Through June 5
Irish artists in Paris
The Irish Cultural Centre is featuring exhibitions of the work of Siobhán McDonald and George Bolster.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
June 1-8
Local literature festival
The libraries, bookshops, museums and universities of Paris’s literary fifth arrondissement open their doors for Quartier du Livre, a week-long celebration of the written word, this year on the theme of writing about Europe.
Various locations, fifth arrondissement, Paris
June 9-12
Cutting-edge creators
The biggest and best in contemporary creation gather for the international art festival Revelations.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through June 4
Ukrainian cooks
Three refugees from Ukraine serve up their country’s traditional dishes at Daniel Rose’s restaurant La Bourse et la Vie, renamed La Borscht et La Vie for the occasion, with a portion of proceeds going to charities supporting victims of the conflict.
La Bourse et la Vie, Paris
Ongoing
Notre Dame in AR
The history of the iconic Parisian landmark, from its construction in the Middle Ages to the 2019 fire, is chronicled in augmented reality. Reservation required.
Collège des Bernardins, Paris
Through May 19
Un-still life
The thinktank Forum Vie Mobile presents The Lives We Lead, a photography collection documenting the changing, in-motion lives of a diverse range of people living across France.
Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris
Through August 21
Inflatable art
For Pop Air, the artworks of 15 international artists are blown up and made inflatable for visitors young and old to enjoy. In collaboration with the Balloon Museum in Rome.
La Villette, Paris
Through May 22
Contemporary art festival
The first Festival Jeu de Paume is a multidisciplinary exhibition with photography, video installations, sculpture and performances.
Jeu de Paume, Paris
Through May 29
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through June 16
All things Ulysses
To celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of James Joyce‘s novel, Shakespeare and Company is holding a series of online readings.
Shakespeare and Company, Paris
May 21
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Passagers de la Nuit, followed by a Q&A with direct Mikhaël Hers.
20 Rue du Temple, Paris
Ongoing
Save the Musée de l’Éventail
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to help save the Musée de l’Éventail, Paris’s museum of fans and fan-making.