November 24
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Un Métier Sérieux, directed by Thomas Lilti.
L’Entrepôt Cinéma, Paris
November 27
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Théorème de Marguerite, directed by Anna Novion.
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
Through November 27
Jewish world music
Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music, from Yemen blues to Andalusian soul at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.
Various locations, Paris & other French cities
Through November 25
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
Through November 25
Yuk it up with Jerry
France’s inexplicably favorite American comedian takes center stage for the Jerry Lewis retrospective.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through November 26
Naples on film
Screenings of classic Italian films chosen by guest hosts Isabella Rossellini and Paolo Sorrentino at the festival Naples dans le Regard des Cinéastes.
Auditorium du Louvre-Michel Laclotte, Paris
Through November 26
Fine art fair
Eighty-six galleries will participate in this year’s top-rated art fair, FAB (formerly Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale).
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
Through November 26
Craft fair
Artists and artisans sell their handmade objects at the Salon Ob’Art.
Espace des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
Through November 26
French in photos
Famed enviphotographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand will bring his photo studio to the Fondation GoodPlanet for a weekend to complete his project “Les Français.” To have your picture taken for it, just show up and sign up on Saturday or Sunday.
Fondation GoodPlanet, Paris
Through November 27
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
November 28
Ukrainian voices
DUMKA, the Ukrainian National Choir, touring France November 25 to December 1, will perform works by Ukrainian composers in Paris on Nov. 28.
Église de la Madeleine, Paris
Through November 28
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
Through November 30
Food porn
Bread will be the featured foodstuff for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.
Various venues, Paris
December 1-2
Wine fair
The Grand Tasting features both big-name wineries and up-and-coming ones, along with master classes and food-and-wine pairing workshops.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 29-December 3
Crafty techniques
Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire. Spotlight on Japan this year.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 30–December 3
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, 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
December 2–3
Open studios
Ateliers d’Artistes du Père Lachaise Associés presents Journées Portes Ouvertes, during which the area’s artists open their doors to the public.
20th arrondissement, Paris
December 1-4
Gourmet food fair
Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.
Espace Champerret, Paris
Through December 9
Immersive installation
Erik Rehl’s installation “Inner Fjell” spirals through a gallery space, transforming it into an emotional landscape.
Cinémorphe. Paris
December 8–10
Australian Aborigine cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will show avant-premières of four new films by Aborigine directors.
Cinéma L’Arlequin, Paris
Through December 16
Emerging artists
The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE #5,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.
Frac. Romainville
Through December 21
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
November 18-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
November 19-January 7
The lights go on
The golden holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 19 at 6pm, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.
Champs-Élysées, 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
November 19–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.”