Paris Update Events 01.01.2024

Links to events happening this week in Paris

Through January 4

King of blockbusters

The David Lean retrospective will feature such blockbusters as Dr. Zhivago, The Bridge On the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as more intimate films like Brief Encounter.

La Cinémathèque Française, Paris

January 5

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents Soudain Seuls (Suddenly Alone), directed by Thomas Bidegain.

Club de L’Etoile, Paris

December 27-January 7

Holiday wonderland

The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of all things fairground.

Musée des Arts Forains, Paris

Through January 8

Holiday markets

Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.

Various locations, Paris

Through January 10

The lights go on

A list of all the holiday illuminations in Paris.

Various locations, Paris

Through January 14

Art in theater

The works of 50 artists fill the Bernard Jordan gallery space in the Théâtre du Rond-Point’s O. Bookstore for the exhibition “Le Bal du Rond-point.”

Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris

Through January 21

Dalí illuminated

Paintings by Salvador Dalí are transformed for the immersive light installation L’Art dans la Nature in the Parc de la Villette.

Parc de la Villette, Paris

Through January 21

Illuminated jungle

Jungle en Voie d’Illumination: this year’s festive illuminations in the Jardin de Plantes light up the world of the jungle. Pictured above: a chameleon.

Jardin de Plantes, Paris

January 10-February 6

Soldes

The official winter retail sales period.

Paris & most of France

January 15-February 9

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

January 18-February 18

Timely contemporary art

The Festival Hors Piste returns with artworks and events on the theme “The Rules of Sport.”

Centre Pompidou, Paris
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