Through December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Through December 29
Family fun
La Villette will light up for Winter Party, a month-long series of events for the whole family, ranging from ice skating to circus acts and a lantern parade. Pictured above: last year’s lantern parade at La Villette.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
Throughout December
Festive activities
Magical châteaux, ice skating and family fun: a comprehensive list of Paris’s Christmas events.
Various locations, Paris
Through early January
The lights go on
The golden holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 17, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.
Champs-Élysées, Paris
January 4
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Femmes au Balcon (The Balconettes), directed by Noémie Merlant.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
December 27-January 5
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of antique fairground rides.
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
Through January 6
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through January 18, 2025
Emerging artists
The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE #6,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.
Frac. Romainville
Through January 19
Illuminated Jurassic
This year’s festive illuminations in the Jardin de Plantes take nighttime visitors back to the Jurassic Era.
Jardin de Plantes, Paris
January 23-26, 2025
Literature live
The theme of this year’s Nuits de la Lecture, with readings set to music and other events, is patrimoines (heritages).
Various venues, Paris & online around the world
Through January 26, 2025
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 January 31, 2025
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.
Fondation EDF, Paris & Île de France
Through April 6, 2025
10 women directors
The festival Elles Sont Là pour Rester spotlights the films of 10 French women directors of the same generation.