October 28
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Baie des Anges.
L’Epée de Bois, Paris
October 30
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Moi qui t’Aimais.
Arlequin, Paris
October 29–November 2
Chocolate paradise
Cocoa growers, chocolate makers, exhibitions, recipe demonstrations, performances and more at the Salon du Chocolat.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Now through November 7
Street art pop-up
Book a visit to the legendary Mausolée de Lek & Sowat, the basement of an abandoned supermarket that provided a blank canvas for many renowned street artists but has never before been accessible to the public.
Mausolée de Lek & Sowat, Paris
November 3-9
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival puts the spotlight on the indie music scene.
Various locations, Paris
October 11-November 10
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are featured during Ville des Musiques du Monde.
Various locations, Paris & Seine-Saint-Denis
November 12-16
Photography books
Eighty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
November 13-16
Specialist book fair
Offprint Paris features independent, experimental and socially aware publishers of books on architecture, design and the social sciences.
Césure, Paris
November 13-16
Mega photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais, Paris
November 13-16
Latino art fair
The Mira Art Fair brings selected galleries to Paris to present the work of Latin American artists.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
November 13-24
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 15-25
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
Now through November 29
Orson Welles
Retrospective of the great director’s work, including everything from Citizen Kane to Othello.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 28-28
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 3-30
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
November 6-30
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
October 16-November 30
Half off your meal
Restaurants in Paris and around France, some with Michelin stars, offer special meals at a 50 percent reduction for the Festival TheFork
Various locations, France
December 4-7
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Now through December 20
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 28-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
November 4, 2025-January 31, 2026
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.