May 25
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Vie pour de Vrai, directed by Dany Boon.
L’Arlequin, Paris
May 25-27
Climate change summit
Entrepreneurs, activists and policy-makers working for the future of the planet come together for Change Now.
Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris
May 23-28
Jazz
Internationally renowned jazz artists gather for the fourth edition of Festival de Jazz de Longjumeau.
Théâtre de Longjumeau, Longjumeau
May 26-28
Gallery walks
Explore dozens of galleries during Paris Gallery Weekend.
Various locations, Paris
May 27-28
For budding Ru Pauls
Fifty-five exhibitors celebrate the art of drag, with shows, music, talks and more at the Marché Drag & Queer.
La Cité Fertile, Pantin
Through May 31
Celebrating cycling
Mai à Vélo celebrates and promotes all things cycling. Events in Paris include tours and cycling challenges.
Worldwide
June 1-4
Studio-hopping
Some 115 artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes de Belleville, an occasion to discover not only artworks but also hidden gardens and courtyards in this lively quarter of Paris.
Various locations, Paris
June 2-4
Open gardens
Over 2,000 gardens across Europe will open to the public for a special weekend.
Various locations, Europe
June 2-4
Street art festival
Over 40 street art companies, including circus performers, dancers and puppeteers gather in the centre of Nanterre for the three-day Parade(s) festival.
Nanterre Centre-Ville
June 2-4
Art & history in Fontainebleau
This year’s guest country is Belgium and the subject is the climate at this year’s Festival de l’Histoire de l’Art, a weekend of free conferences, debates and guided tours celebrating art new and old.
Château de Fontainebleau
Through June 4
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
May 31-June 7
Local literature festival
The libraries, bookshops, museums and universities of Paris’s literary fifth arrondissement open their doors for Quartier du Livre, a week-long celebration of the written word, this year on the theme of travel.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 10
Mini-plays
Mises en Capsules presents the best in short performance pieces.
Théâtre Lepic, Paris
Through June 10
Performance art
The Chantiers d’Europe festival presents theatrical performances from across Europe and Africa.
Espace Pierre Cardin & Les Abbesses, Paris
June 7-11
Cutting-edge creators
The biggest and best in contemporary creation gather for the international art festival Révélations.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
June 10-11
More creators
Decorative arts, éco, illustrations, tattoos, nail art and more at the Gros Marché.
La Cité Fertile, Pantin
June 9-18
Cello festival
Concerts, dance and more at the Beauvais International Cello Festival.
Beauvais, France
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Mois du Dessin becomes Le Printemps du Dessin: exhibitions and workshops highlighting this simple and accessible art form will take place across the country.
Various venues, France
June 20-27
Contemporary film festival
The latest in French and American independent cinema will be on show at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 30
Culture for all
Mouvement E. Leclerc presents the latest edition of Festival Culturissimo, a collection of over 50 cultural events, including theatre and cinema.
Various locations, France
Through July 14
Arts on the move
The Moviment festival offers free, rotating art shows, performances, films and more Galerie 3 of the Centre Pompidou.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Through September 30
Candlelit château
Every Saturday through September 30 and Friday in July and August, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France
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