October 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Yannick, directed by Quentin Dupieux.
Luminor, Paris
Through October 22
Learning with food
La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the heritage meals can carry to the importance of a balanced diet.
Various locations, Paris
October 18-22
Art fair in a historic building
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 70 exhibitors that takes place in a different building of architectural interest each year. This year it will be held in a former telephone exchange.
Central Téléphonique Le Cœur, Paris
October 19-22
Modern art
Whether you’re an experienced collector or a casual art fan, there’s something for everyone at the Moderne Art Fair.
Place Clemenceau, Paris
October 20-22
Mega contemporary art fair
Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
October 20-22
Asian art
Asia Now: 65 galleries will show works by contemporary artists from across Asia. This year’s guest curators: Slavs and Tatars.
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
October 20–22
African Art and Design
AKAA–Also Known As Africa, an excellent fair devoted to African contemporary art and design, returns for its eighth edition with 40 galleries and 128 artists. Pictured above: “Lefatshe Larona” (2020), by Isaac Zavale, being shown by the Kalashnikovv Gallery, Randburg, South Africa. © Isaac Zavale, Courtesy Kalashnikovv Gallery
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 21-23
Drink!
The latest in mixology is presented at some 60 bars at the Cocktail Street event. Street food stands to soak up the alcohol.
Grand Halle de la Villette, Paris
Through October 28
Local photography
An exhibition of the work of eight laureates of the Rencontres Photographiques du 10e, who trained their cameras on residents of the 10th arrondissement.
Mairie du 10ème Arrondissement, Paris 10
October 2-29
All that glitters
A month-long celebration of contemporary jewelry, with exhibitions and performances, for the Parcours Bijoux.
Various venues, Paris
October 18-30
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
October 25-31
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 100 films and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 28–November 1
Chocolate paradise
Cocoa growers, chocolate makers, exhibitions, recipe demonstrations, performances and more at the Salon du Chocolat.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
October 5–November 30
Food porn
Bread will be the featured foodstuff for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.
Various venues, Paris
November 3–December 3
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
Through December 21, 2023
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.