November 8
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Histoire de Souleymane, directed by Boris Lojkine.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
Through November 8
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
November 5-9
Award-winning photography
Star photographers are on show at the exhibition of the Prix de la Photographie’s winners and runners-up.
Galerie 24-b, Paris
November 4-10
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival puts the spotlight on the indie music scene.
Various locations, Paris
November 6-10
Photography books
Eighty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
November 7-10
Mega-photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais, Paris
November 7-10
Specialist book fair
Offprint Paris features independent, experimental and socially aware publishers of books on architecture, design and the social sciences.
Pavillon de l’Arsenal, Paris
Through November 16
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are featured during Ville des Musiques du Monde. Includes a new section on trance music.
Various locations, Paris & Seine-Saint-Denis
November 15-18
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre, Paris
November 6-20
Jewish world music
Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.
Various locations, Paris & other French cities
Through November 21
Art indoors and out
Contemporary art on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,
L’Île Seguin & La Seine Musicale, Paris
Through November 23
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
Through November 24
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
November 14-25
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 15-26
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
November 22-27
Fine art fair
Leading art galleries will participate in this year’s top-rated art fair, FAB (formerly Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale).
Grand Palais, Paris
Through November 30
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
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 27-December 1
Crafty techniques
Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire. Spotlight on Japan this year.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 28–December 1
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through December 1
Rom-coms revisited
Refaire l’Amour explores the world of the eternally popular rom-com, from treasures to trash, and including screwball comedies and Bollywood versions.
Forum des Images, Paris
30 November–December 1
Open studios
Ateliers d’Artistes du Père Lachaise Associés presents Journées Portes Ouvertes, during which the area’s artists open their doors to the public.
20th arrondissement, Paris
November 15-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
November 17-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
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.