March 27-April 17
Suburban jazzfest
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris.
Various venues, Pantin & Aubervilliers
April 18
Mass dictation
Test your knowledge of written French at the Grande Dictée. Open to everyone. Free admission with online reservation.
Grand Palais, Paris
April 18
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Police Flash 80.
Club de L’Étoile, Paris
April 9-19
Art meets AI
NOÛS, Festival Art & IA explores the future of the artist in the age of artificial intelligence.
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris
April 19
Free stuff exchange
Help save the environment by recycling stuff at the Giant Free Troc Party swap event. Online registration (required) opens on April 14 at noon.
Académie du Climat, Paris
April 17-19
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais, Paris
April 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Choses de la Vie.
Studio des Ursulines, Paris
April 20
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Œuvre Invisible.
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
April 21
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Mépris.
L’Epée de Bois, Paris
April 25
Champagne à gogo
Meet producers, taste their bubbles and attend master classes at the Champagne Tasting fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
April 8-26
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines. Check website for exact dates.
La Villette, Paris
April 24-26
New independent films
Filmmakers from around the world are spotlighted at ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival.
Les 7 Parnassiens, Paris
May 6-10
African cinema
NollywoodWeek Paris promotes cinema from Nigeria and the wider African diaspora.
Cinéma l’Arlequin, Paris
May 9-11
All things opera
Opera houses across France open their doors to visitors and put on performances and workshops for Tous à l’Opéra!
Various locations, France
April 30-May 11
Retail heaven
You can buy just about anything at the century-old Foire de Paris, a gigantic pop-up store. A new section, Made in Paris, features local and artisanal products. For free admission, click here.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
March 21-May 17
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
May 23
Late-night art
Museums stay open into the night for free and hold special events for the Nuit Européenne des Musées.
Various locations, Paris & Europe
May 18-24
Jazz festival
Concerts, conferences and master classes abound at Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Various locations in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.
Various venues, France
April 3–December 31
Art indoors and out
Contemporary art exhibitions on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,