October 17-20
Monster contemporary art fair
Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC. Above: A new sculpture by Yayoi Kusama graces the Place Vendôme during the fair.
Grand Palais, Jardin des Tuileries, Place Vendôme, Place de la Concorde, Paris
October 17-20
Multidisciplinary art fair
Galleries, publishers, fashion collectives, art publishers and experimental music labels will take over 15 private and public spaces in the about-to-be-renovated Paris hotel for the Salon de Normandy by The Community.
Normandy Hotel, Paris
October 17-20
Outsider art
Signed works from 42 artists, including the famous and the more underground, are available at the Outsider Art Fair.
Atelier Richelieu, Paris
Through October 20
Another art fair
At Bienvenue, 25 galleries show the work of their artists.
Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
Through November 14
Outdoor art
During the new Monumental event, outsized sculptures by four artists line the chic Avenue George V.
Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
Through October 20
Solo shows
Talented young artists display their work in solo shows across several locations during the UrbanArtFair. Free admission.
10, 18 & 19 rue de Turenne, Paris
October 16-20
Asian art
Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists.
9, av. Hoche, Paris
October 16-20
Art in a townhouse
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair in a Parisian townhouse.
11, Rue Beranger, Paris
October 18-20
World-famous flower show
One of the most anticipated events in Europe’s gardening calendar, Chantilly’s Journées des Plantes offers fun for all the family. Above: stalls and displays spill over the château’s beautiful grounds.
Domaine de Chantilly, Île-de-France
October 26-27
Spotlight on the moving image
The moving image is on show in all its transdisciplinary glory at Festival Second Square.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 18-20
Celebrating France’s architecture
The Department for Culture’s Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture.
Various locations throughout France
Through October 27
Photography and charity
French photographer and sculptor Nicolas Henry’s works on major figures in the history of Emmaüs are presented in Emmaüs, le Tour d’un Monde, an exhibition celebrating the well-known charity’s 70th birthday.
Place du Palais Royal, Paris
October 24-November 4
Young international artists
Youth takes precedence at the YIA Art Fair.
118, Rue de Rivoli, Paris
October 17-21
Art on the Champs
Art Élysées: 100 modern and contemporary art and design galleries in tents on the world’s most famous boulevard.
Champs Elysées, Paris
October 23-29
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 400 screenings, premiers and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 25-November 3
Autumn shopping fair
Find housewares, food and seasonal shopping at this year’s Foire d’Automne.
Paris Expo, Paris
Through December 31
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, Paris
Through February 9
Art of tomorrow, today
Performances and installations using new technology are on show at the Biennale Némo.
Various locations, Île-de-France
October 24-27
Multimedia art festival
Artists from a range of different crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carousel du Louvre, Paris
Through October 19
Oktoberfest in Paris
The German beer festival comes to France.
Paris Event Centre
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 October 27
Irish visual art
Ursula Burke‘s work focuses on Northern Irish identity through embroidery, sculpture and drawing.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
October 17
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Pierrot le Fou (1966), directed by Jean-Luc Godard. An optional new wave movie tour will take place before the screening.