Through November 30
“Underground” exhibition
“The Truth in Disguise” features photography and image-based works by 20 artists, among them Idris Khan, Andreas Gursky, Joel-Peter Witkin, Joan Foncuberta and Marina Abramović & Ulay. RSVP required for events. Above: “MoneyBag” (2016), by Yuken Teruya.
First arrondissement, Paris
December 7-8
Open Studios in the 20th arrondissement
Artists open their studios to the public for Les Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés.
Various locations in the 20th arrondissement, Paris
Through January 19
Festival of lights
The ocean is the theme at this year’s edition Espèces en Voie d’Illumination, a unique nighttime light festival.
Jardin des Plantes, Paris
Throughout December
Festive activities
Magical châteaux, ice skating and family fun: a comprehensive list of Paris’s Christmas events.
Various locations, Paris
November-December
Christmas markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of Christmas markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
November 29-December 2
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
November 29-30
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 28-December 1
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the 40th annual Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
December 6
Star chefs at home
The best chefs in the field leave their kitchens for one night to cook for eight in your home – Paris reservations for Grand Fooding open November 25.
Various locations
December 2-6
Feminism on film
Women’s rights meet cinema at the Festival Droits des Femmes & Cinéma.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 1
Postcards from America
In the exhibition “Americana,” photographer Anne Hollande shows images taken in the USA between 2010 and 2018.
La Bellevilloise, Paris
Through March 8
World’s Fair architecture
An exhibition at the Musée Roybet Fould, Architectures Éphémères, looks at temporary buildings created for 19th-century World’s Fairs in France.
Courbevoie, île-de-France
November 28-29
Dance duo
Endo mixes painting and dance in a unique brand of performance art.
Carreaux de Temple, Paris
November 29-January 25
Alfred Hitchcock retrospective
The master of suspense is celebrated in a two-month long retrospective at the Cinémathèque Française.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various locations in Paris suburbs
Through December 8
Engraving festival
Engravers from around the world gather for the nineteenth Biennale Internationale de la Gravure.
Sarcelles, France
Through November 30
Modern jazz
Jazz musicians from around the world come together for the month-long Jazzycolors Festival.
Forum des Instituts Culturels Étrangers and various venues around Paris
Through December 21
Experimental audiovisuals
Vidéobox welcomes Fresnoy, an internationally recognized incubator for emerging, innovative artists in the audiovisual field.
Carreau du Temple, 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
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
November 28
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents Chambre 212 (On a Magical Night), directed by Christophe Honoré.