Paris Update Events 23.12.2024

Links to events happening this week in Paris

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.

Forum des Images. Paris
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