October 21–25
On the cutting-edge
The Ceramic Art Fair is a new event devoted to ceramics and glass.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
October 24
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Sentimental Value.
Balzac, Paris
October 24–25
Bye-bye Beaubourg
The Centre Pompidou says good-bye to its users before a five-year closure for renovation with a weekend-long party called Because Beaubourg, with a full roster of events, including clubbing, showcases et performances
Centre Pompidou, Paris
October 22–26
Art fair in a historic building
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 75 exhibitors that takes place in a building of architectural interest each year.
Rond-Point des Champs Elysées, Paris
October 22–26
Asian art
Asia Now: Dozens of galleries will show works by contemporary artists from across Asia. This year’s guest curators: Slavs and Tatars.
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
October 23-26
Heritage Fair
Le Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel, an event celebrating the French culture heritage, spotlights Art Deco design this year.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 23-26
Modern art
Whether you’re an experienced collector or a casual art fan, there’s something for everyone at the Moderne Art Fair.
Place Clemenceau, Paris
October 24-26
Mega contemporary art fair
Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 26
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Nouvelle Vague.
Jeu de Paume, Paris
October 23-27
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
October 25-27
Art from afar
Menart is an international modern and contemporary art fair devoted to artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
Galerie Joseph, Paris
Weekends through end October
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 29–November 2
Chocolate paradise
Cocoa growers, chocolate makers, exhibitions, recipe demonstrations, performances and more at the Salon du Chocolat.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Now through November 7
Street art pop-up
Book a visit to the legendary Mausolée de Lek & Sowat, the basement of an abandoned supermarket that provided a blank canvas for many renowned street artists but has never before been accessible to the public.
Mausolée de Lek & Sowat, Paris
November 3-9
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival puts the spotlight on the indie music scene.
Various locations, Paris
October 11-November 10
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are featured during Ville des Musiques du Monde.
Various locations, Paris & Seine-Saint-Denis
November 12-16
Photography books
Eighty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
November 13-16
Specialist book fair
Offprint Paris features independent, experimental and socially aware publishers of books on architecture, design and the social sciences.
Césure, Paris
November 13-16
Mega photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais, Paris
November 13-16
Latino art fair
The Mira Art Fair brings selected galleries to Paris to present the work of Latin American artists.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
November 13-24
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 15-25
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
Now through November 29
Orson Welles
Retrospective of the great director’s work, including everything from Citizen Kane to Othello.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 3-30
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
November 6-30
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.
Various locations, Paris
October 16-November 30
Half off your meal
Restaurants in Paris and around France, some with Michelin stars, offer special meals at a 50 percent reduction for the Festival TheFork
Various locations, France
Now through December 20
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
November 28-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
November 4, 2025-January 31, 2026
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.