October 1-18 Works in progress For the festival Fragment(s), 12 theater and dance companies present works in progress. Various locations, Paris and Mains d’Œuvres, Saint Ouen September 28–October 7 Antique fair in a bucolic setting A visit to the Foire … Read More
September 21-23 Literary festival Canadian authors are in the spotlight at Festival America this year, among them John Irving (who now lives in Canada). In addition to readings and interviews with writers, there will be films and exhibitions. Various locations, Vincennes September … Read More
September 16 Take back the streets! On the Journée sans Voiture, most motor traffic will be banned in Paris from 11am to 6pm. City of Paris September 15-16 Heritage days The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to … Read More
September 7-9 African Diaspora on Film Eight films from as many countries will be presented at the Festival International des Films de la Diaspora Africaine. Various venues September 8-16 Top-of-the-line art and antiques The Biennale Paris (formerly the Biennale des Antiquaires) … Read More
September 8-16 Top-of-the-line art and antiques The Biennale Paris (formerly the Biennale des Antiquaires) is now an annual event, with 95 exhibitors. Grand Palais, Paris August 11-September 2 Outdoor classical concerts Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend. Parc Floral … Read More
July 18-August 19 Open-air cinema Cinema en Plein Air is back with the theme “Let’s Sing,” featuring such films as La La Land, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Yellow Submarine, Jules and Jim and Sugar Man. Free admission. Above: from Godard’s Pierrot … Read More
July 13 and 14 Bastille Day festivities Military parade on the Champs-Elysées, Paris, July 14, 10:30am. Fireworks, Eiffel Tower/Champ de Mars, Paris, July 14, 11pm (preceded by classical music on the Champ de Mars at 9:15pm). Firemen’s balls are held … Read More
July 7-9 Digital arts Art#Connexion: virtual and augmented reality experiences produced by French cultural institutions, on show for free. Grand Palais, Paris Weekends in July and August Summer fun on the canal The Été du Canal festival offers theme cruises (street … Read More
Through July 6 Pop music movies Ciné! Pop! Wizz!: a film festival featuring pop music, from Barry Lyndon to Showgirls. Forum des Images, Paris June 28-July 8 Films in Arabic The first Festival des Cinémas Arabes presents shorts, feature films and documentaries from all … Read More
June 21 Dancing in the street The Summer Solstice festival, the Fête de la Musique, brings free music, good and bad, into the streets of Paris and now the world. Various locations, Paris June 21-23 Outdoor films Films sous les Etoiles offers free … Read More
