January 24-26
Art fair
Art 3FR is a gathering of hundreds of artists showing thousands of works.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
January 21-27
Cheap films
During the Festival Cinéma Télérama, you can see a selection of last year’s best films for only €4 each with the pass available in Télérama magazine or on the Télérama website.
Various cinemas, all over France
January 29
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Enfants Vont Bien.
Arlequin, Paris
Through January 31, 2026
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.
Fondation EDF, Paris & Île de France
January 28-February 1
Classic cars
Classic and unusual cars are on show, with all the biggest manufacturers present at Rétromobile.
Paris Expo, Porte de Versaillles, Paris
February 1
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Choristes.
L’Epée de Bois, Paris
February 2
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Un Conte de Noël.
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
January 7-February 3
Bargain hunting
The official government-sanctioned winter retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
January 29-February 14
World music
The Festival Au Fil des Voix presents concerts by musicians from around the globe.
Various locations, Paris
February 18-19
Choose science
The slogan of the Paris-Saclay Summit, which brings together Nobel Prize winners and leading scientists from around the world, is “Stop talking, start acting: choose science!” Topics range from AI to ion beams. Click here to sign up for free.
EDF Lab Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau
January 19-February 20
Dance festival
Performances by dancers of all ages, professional and amateur, all over Paris and its suburbs for Faits d’Hiver.
Various venues, Paris & suburbs
February 18-22
Literary festival
Festival Effractions brings together 40 writers to discuss the relationship between fiction and reality.
Various venues, Paris
February 18-22
Move your body
The Festival Everybody celebrates every body type with five days of dance classes, performances and more.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
February 21-March 1
A barnyard in Paris
The Salon International de l’Agriculture brings the best of the country’s livestock and crops – and the products made from them – to Paris. Sadly, there will be no cattle at the fair this year because of the danger of spreading lumpy skin disease.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through March 8
Light in the darkness
Light Cycles immerses visitors in magical light shows amid the shadows of the park.