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 19

Jazz festival

Concerts, conferences and master classes abound at Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Various locations in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

May 19

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents La Haine, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris

May 22

Organic food festival

The Festival C’est BIO la France! celebrates the 40th anniversary of the “BIO” label in France, with food tastings, an organic food market and DJs from 8pm to midnight.

69, avenue Pierre Mendès-France, Paris

May 22

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents Prosper, directed by Yohann Gloaguen.

L’Arlequin, Paris

May 23-24

Up-and-coming artists

The Festival Sous le Radar presents emerging French and international musicians of various stripes.

Communale, Saint Ouen

May 19-25

Brewer’s bash

Local bars will feature craft beers May 19-25, and 60 French microbrewers will be on hand for the Paris Beer Festival (May 24-25) at Ground Control.

Various locations & Ground Control, Paris

May 20-25

Go outdoors!

Guided walks, exhibitions, open gardens and more will take place across the country for Fête de la Nature. 

Various locations, France

May 21-25

Cutting-edge design

The biggest and best in contemporary design gather for the international art festival Révélations.

Grand Palais, Paris

May 22-25

The art of fitness

The Festival Jogging brings together the sports and art worlds, with a Brazilian party, shows, roller dance, a contemporary art exhibition, interactive installations, and sports and fitness classes.

Le Carreau du Temple, Paris

May 22-25

Free performances indoors and out

The Festival Onze Bouge presents free concerts, theater, dance performances and street art.

11th arrondissement, Paris

May 24

Champagne à gogo

Meet producers, taste their bubbles and attend master classes at the Champagne Tasting fair.

Maison de la Mutualité, Paris

May 16-25

Cello festival

Concerts, dance and more at the Beauvais International Cello Festival.

Beauvais, France

May 23-25

Gallery walks

Explore dozens of modern and contemporary art galleries during Paris Gallery Weekend. 

Various locations, Paris

May 25

Giant bike rally

The Convergence Francilienne brings together riders from all over the Île de France, who converge at Bastille in Paris and parade to Invalides for a picnic. See website for routes.

 Île de France and Paris

May 1-30

Celebrating cycling

Mai à Vélo celebrates and promotes all things cycling. Events in Paris include tours and cycling challenges.

Worldwide

Through June 1

Young European photographers

The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.

Centquatre, Paris

June 5-8

Charity fashion sale

Hundreds of fashion brands have donated clothing to be sold at a 70 percent discount at the Grande Braderie de la Mode de AIDES.

Magasins Généraux, Pantin

June 6-8

Gardens galore

For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins, public and private gardens all over France open their gates and offer educational tours, concerts, tastings and more. This year’s theme is the rock gardens.  

Various locations, France

June 6-8

Street art festival

Over 40 street art companies, including circus performers, dancers and puppeteers gather in the center of Nanterre for the three-day Parade(s) festival.

Nanterre Centre-Ville

June 3-11

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.

Various locations, Paris

Through June 21

Drawing season

Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.

Various venues, France

June 6-22

Meet the trees

The festival Les Nuits des Forêts will draw visitors into French forests with exhibitions, shows and immersive events, by day and by night. Pictured above: the Fontainebleau Forest.

Domaine départemental, Sceaux

June 6-22

The word is out

The festival Les Mots Libres celebrates writing in all its forms, with the participation of known and amateur artists, professors, musicians, actors, and local associations, bringing words to life through various shows, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, literary concerts, debates, readings and other performances. The spotlight this year is on words expressed through dance.

Various locations, Courbevoie

May 23-June 28

New music

ManiFeste 2025 presents concerts by 30 composers and other performances, including an immersive experience with Bianca Li.

Various locations, Paris

June 25-29

Homage to Molière

A new outdoor festival in the park, the Molière Fest, celebrates theater with free plays, performances, readings and workshops.

Parc de la Villette, Paris 

Through September 7

Worldly photos

The Festival de Photographie Contemporaine–Mondes en Commun 2025 continues Albert Kahn’s exploration of the world with images by 10 contemporary photographers, displayed in the museum’s amazing gardens.

Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt
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