November 11-14
Mega-photography fair
Some 180 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris
Through December 1
Local photography
Photography takes centre stage at the Rencontres Photographiques du 10e.
Various locations, Paris 10
November 10-14
Photography books
Forty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
Through November 21
Paris in winter
The exhibition “In a Paris Moment” features photographs of Paris in winter by American photographer Meredith Mullins. Photo: Meredith Mullins.
Galerie Maître Albert, Paris
November 20-30
LGBTQ+ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQ+ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
November 18-20
New ideas
The Festival des Idées promotes new ideas and makes attendees question all their assumptions.
Various venues, Paris
Through November 11
Fine art fair
Seventy galleries will participate in this year’s Fine Arts Paris, one of the top-rated art fairs.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
Through November 20
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.
Various locations, Paris
November 15, 22, 29
Joni Mitchell’s influence
Haim Isaacs and friends perform songs by the iconic American songwriter for Joni Mitchell à Jerusalem.
La Pomme d’Ève, Paris
November 12-14
African Art and Design
Also Known As Africa, France’s only design fair devoted to African style, returns for its fourth edition.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
November 12-December 22
More African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
November 15-21
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival puts the spotlight on the indie music scene.
Various locations, Paris
November 13
Percussive Dance
Dance with a focus on rhythm and sharp movements takes center stage at Hip Tap Project and Friends. Pictured above: Charles Raszl.
Studio de l’Ermitage, Paris
November 10-21
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
Through January 9
Art of tomorrow, today
Performances and installations using new technology are on show at the Biennale Némo.
Various locations, Île-de-France
Through November 14
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are on display during Ville des Musiques du Monde.
Various locations, Paris
November 12-21
World cinema festival
Recent fiction films on political and social issues are celebrated at the 10th Un État du Monde festival.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
Through November 21
Focus on graphic design
The Biennale International de Design Graphique Chaumont is a four-month festival of workshops, group discussions, concerts and conferences on the subject of graphic design.
Various locations, Paris
Through January 16
Fashion meets film
Some of cinema’s most iconic costumes along with the films in which they appeared will be on show at Cinémathèque, selected by a legend of haute-couture for Cinémode Par Jean-Paul Gaultier.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 14
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Tralala, directed by Arnaud Larrieu & Jean-Marie Larrieu.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
Ongoing
Save the Musée de l’Éventail
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to help save the Musée de l’Éventail, Paris’s museum of fans and fan-making.