What's Happening in Paris This Week

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October 4

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents Ce Qui Nous Lie (Back to Burgundy), directed by Cédric Klapisch.

L’Arlequin, Paris

Through October 5

Humus Locus & We the Spirits

Visual artist Sabine André-Donnot and photographer Jason Gardner present, respectively, her sculptures and his striking images from little-known Carnival celebrations around the world. See website for dates of related special events. Photo: “Galo” (Cockerel). San Pedro da Mezquita, Galicia, Espagne, 2020. © Jason Gardner

Galerie Rachel Hardouin, Paris

Through October 6

Chanson française

L’Estival features concert French-language singers and groups.

Various locations outside Paris

September 27–October 6

Antique fair in a bucolic setting

A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair just outside Paris on the “Impressionists Island” makes a great weekend outing.

Chatou, Île-de-France

October 2-6

Dueling Duets

A series of concerts of two-handed piano pieces at the Rungis Piano-Piano Festival.

Various locations, Rungis

October 3-6

Cutting-edge sculpture

C14 Paris, the Contemporary Ceramics Fair, spotlights the latest in the art form. Pictured above: works by Nathalie perret.

Mairie du 14ième Arrondissement, Paris

September 4-October 8

Silent star

A tribute to Lillian Gish, one of the greatest stars of silent films, at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé.

Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Paris

October 9–13

Montmartre grape harvest

Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more.

Various locations, Paris

October 9-13

Art meets science

The Atmophères Festival presents free films, performances, concerts, conferences and more on a variety of science-related topics with an ecological focus.

Various locations, Courbevoie and online

October 10–13

All about photography

The exhibitors at the Salon de la Photo, a trade fair for photo buffs, include manufacturers, importers, schools and professional associations.

Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris

October 11–13

Shaping up

The latest workout gear and techniques on show at the Salon de Fitness.

Parc Floral, Paris

October 11–13

Open art studios

Artists and collectives of Montreuil open their doors to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes. 

Montreuil, Île-de-France

October 4-14

Fun with science

La Fête de la Science au Muséum goes all out to make science interesting to kids and adults in some of Paris’s leading museums.

Various locations, Paris

October 14-20
Learning with food

La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the heritage meals can carry to the importance of a balanced diet.

Various locations, Paris

October 18–20

African Art and Design

AKAA–Also Known As Africa, an excellent fair devoted to African contemporary art and design, returns to Paris. Pictured above: “Nos Saisons, les Oiseaux” (2024) by Dalila Alaoui. © Dalila Alaoui. Courtesy Galerie Cécile Dufay

Le Carreau du Temple, Paris

October 18–20

Mega contemporary art fair

Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.

Grand Palais, Paris

October 18-20

Celebrating France’s architecture

The Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture. The 2024 theme is “New life for buildings and new architectural practices.”

Various locations throughout France

Weekends through October 20

Free outdoor events

On weekends, a series of free events will be held on the Place du Châtelet – theater, dance, concerts, poetry, readings, etc. – for the Festival de la Place.

Place des Théâtres, Paris

October 10–28

Food porn

“Sport & Food” is the featured theme for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.

Various venues, France

November 7-10

Mega-photography fair

Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.

Grand Palais, Paris

September 21–November 21

Art indoors and out

Contemporary art on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,

L’Île Seguin & La Seine Musicale, Paris

September 17-December 1

Rom-coms revisited

Refaire l’Amour explores the world of the eternally popular rom-com, from treasures to trash, and including screwball comedies and Bollywood versions.

Forum des Images, Paris

Through January 26, 2025

Contemporary arts festival

The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.

Various venues, Paris & Île de France
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