January 29-February 14 World music The Festival Au Fil des Voix presents concerts by musicians from Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Above: The trance blues group Delgrès from Guadaloupe. Alhambra & Studio de l’Hermitage, Paris February 2-4 Behind closed … Read More
February 2-4 Behind closed doors Book now for Paris Face Cachée to visit places that are normally closed to the public, e.g., a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and an evening visit to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Online reservations open on … Read More
Through February 28 America in 80 films The festival Le Monde Est Stone presents a vision of the United States through movies by everyone from John Ford to Spike Lee and Michael Mann. Controversial director Oliver Stone will be on hand January … Read More
December 12-22 New theater The Impatience festival showcases emerging theater companies, many of them run by women. Various venues, Paris & Gennevilliers December 15-January 14 Skating in the sky An ice-skating rink on the roof of the Grande Arche de la Défense … Read More
December 12-22 New theater The Impatience festival showcases emerging theater companies, many of them run by women. Various venues, Paris & Gennevilliers December 15-January 14 Skating in the sky An ice-skating rink on the roof of the Grande Arche de la Défense … Read More
December 7-8 Recovery in song and dance Zoe Ní Riordáin, winner of the Performance Award created in memory of the director, producer and scriptwriter Romilly Walton-Masters, presents an experimental performance called “Recovery,” combining original pop-styled songs and contemporary choreography. Centre Culturel Irlandais, … Read More
December 1-4 Gourmet food fair Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France. Espace Champerret, Paris December 1-3 Organic food and wine fair Vinibio and Bio … Read More
November 23 Metropolitan music A concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of the program that auditions and accredits musicians to play in the halls of the Paris Métro. L’Olympia, Paris December 1-2 Wine fair The Grand Tasting features both big-name wineries … Read More
November 17-December 24 African music and film The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Above: the group Tinariwen pays homage to the Sahara, with a mix of traditional Touareg music, rock and desert blues. Photo © MariePlaneille Various locations in Paris … Read More
Through December 9 Art Nouveau experience The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T. Hôtel Mezzara, … Read More
