December 12-22
New theater
The Impatience festival showcases emerging theater companies, many of them run by women.
Various venues, Paris & Gennevilliers
December 15-January 14
Skating in the sky
An ice-skating rink on the roof of the Grande Arche de la Défense offers a 360-degree view of Paris and its suburbs.
Grande Arche de la Défense
November-December
Christmas markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of Christmas markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Above: the group Tinariwen pays homage to the Sahara, with a mix of traditional Touareg music, rock and desert blues. Photo © MariePlaneille
Various locations in Paris suburbs
Through December 31
Unbreakable actors
What does Rambo have to do with Buster Keaton? They both know how to take a fall. The film festival Les Incassables compares the physical action in burlesque and action films.
Paris, Forum des Images
Through December 22
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 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
December 22
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Santa & Cie, directed by Alain Chabat, preceded by a themed cocktail party.