October 21-24 Mega-contemporary art fair Some 170 galleries show their wares as the FIAC fair returns after a Covid-enforced hiatus. Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris October 26-31 Award-winning photography Star photographers are on show at the exhibition of the Prix de … Read More
Through October 15 Refugees Welcome Events for Little Amal’s Walk hit Paris this week – the giant puppet of a refugee girl is recreating the refugee route from Gaziantep to Manchester to raise awareness of the refugee experience in Europe. Above: Little … Read More
October 6-10 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 6-10 Science film festival The … Read More
Through October 3 Long-awaited wrap “Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,” by the late Christo and Jeanne-Claude, is finally a reality. Don’t miss it! The Place de l’Étoile will be pedestrianized during the coming two weekends so the public can get a … Read More
Through October 3 Long-awaited wrap “Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,” by the late Christo and Jeanne-Claude, is finally a reality. Don’t miss it! The Place de l’Étoile will be pedestrianized during the coming two weekends so the public can get a … Read More
September 18-19 Heritage days The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine. Various locations, Paris Through October 16 Cinema’s Lone Wolf A retrospective of the works of American screenwriter, director, … Read More
September 4 Twenty-four-hour Picassofest The Picasso Museum stays open for 24 hours and presents concerts, DJ sets, readings, talks, performances, a film and a dawn meditation session in honor of the artist. Reserve on the website. September 4 Covid-inspired creative … Read More
Through August 22 Swimming in the canal Now declared clean enough to swim in, the free Bassin de la Villette swimming area returns. Above: the scene at the Bassin. Photo: Mairie de Paris / JB Gurliat. Bassin de la Villette Through September 8 … Read More
Through September 8 Outdoor classical concerts Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend. Parc Floral Through September 8 Entertainment for kids The Festival les Pestacles presents concerts and other entertainment for children age five and up. Parc Floral, Paris Through … Read More
July 14 Bastille Day festivities The traditional firemen’s balls have been cancelled this year, but fireworks will light up the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars at 11 pm. Eiffel Tower/Champ de Mars, Paris July 16-August 22 Open-air cinema Cinema … Read More
