December 9
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Pétaouchnok, directed by Edouard Deluc.
Club de l’Étoile, Paris
December 10
Open-air art
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Galerie Ouverte: artists from Paris’s 2oth arrondissement will exhibit their work on a charming square.
Place de la Réunion, Paris
December 11
Santa Dash
Thousands of people in Santa costumes take to the streets of Issy-les-Moulineaux for the 45th edition of the Corrida de Noël, a 10K run in support of several charities.
Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France
Through December 11
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals. Pictured above: From the “Lost Village” series by Yasuo Kiyonaga.
Various locations, Paris and environs
Through December 12
Looking forward
GESTE Paris 2021, an art exhibition/conference, “Meta_Contra_Verse,” will include meetings with artists and installations on the theme of imagining the future. Make an appointment on the website.
10, rue Croix des Petits Champs, Paris
December 2-13
Culture in the 12th arrondissement
Festival 12×12 showcases the best sculpture, photography, dance, music and theater of the 12th arrondissement.
Various locations, 12th arrondissement of Paris
December 15
The streets of Aix
Léo Marchutz’s minimalist lithographs of urban scenes, especially the streets of Aix-en-Provence, will be the subject of a conference at the BibliothèqueNationale de France, which owns a collection of the artist’s works.
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Richelieu, Paris
December 11, 17, 18
Kurt Weill, Paris-style
Singers Lucy Dixon and Perry Leopard, and accordionist Hubert de Leusse pay tribute to the composer in their show MeanWeill: Berlin to Broadway (via Paris).
Cave Café, Paris
November 18-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Through December 31
Temporary cultural center
The massive former Tati department store at Barbès has been turned into a temporary cultural center – complete with art gallery, radio station, library, workshops and cafeteria – by the Union de la Jeunesse Internationale.
Various locations, Paris
Throughout December
Magical châteaux, ice skating and family fun: a comprehensive list of Paris’s Christmas events.
Various locations, Paris
Throughout December
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
December 2-January 2
A number of light installations by the famous Groupe F and others will light up the Parc de la Villette for Lumières! during the festive season.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
December 26-January 2
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of all things fairgroundf.
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
December 9-January 8
Student art show
Students at Beaux-Arts de Paris present original work for the exhibition “Le Théâtre des Expositions.”
Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paris
Through January 10
The lights go on
A list of all the holiday illuminations in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through January 30
Evolution in lights
Mini-Mondes en Voie d’Illumination: this year’s Jardin de Plantes festive illuminations will focus on mi.
Jardin de Plantes, Paris
December 1-January 31
Olympic Games tickets
Sign up during this two-month window if you want to buy tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Online
Through February 9, 2023
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
Through February 18, 20233
Street art show
The exhibition Urbain de Paname,held in a former skating rink, presents the work of 30 street artists, including Banksy OBEY, Kaws and Invader.
Patinoire de Saint-Ouen
January 19-February 19
Timely contemporary art
The Festival Hors Piste returns with artworks and a number of events on the theme “Voir la Guerre et Faire la Paix.”