October 22-25
Multidisciplinary art fair
Galleries, publishers, fashion collectives, art publishers and experimental music labels will take over 15 private and public spaces in the about-to-be-renovated Paris hotel for the Salon de Normandy by The Community.
Normandy Hotel, Paris
October 22-29
Storefront art
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 26 galleries in a vacant grocery store.
12 rue de Montyon, 75009 Paris
October 15-20
Solo shows
Talented young artists display their work in solo shows across several locations during the UrbanArtFair. Free admission.
10, 18 & 19 rue de Turenne, Paris
October 21-24
Asian art
Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists. Above: One of Ma Haijiao’s ecological pieces © the artist and Tabula Rasa Gallery.
9, av. Hoche, Paris
October 21-30
Outsider art
Signed works by 42 artists, including the famous and the more underground, are available at the Outsider Art Fair.
Atelier Richelieu, Paris
October 28-31
Celebrating culture
Artists practicing a range of different crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
October 16-18
Celebrating France’s architecture
The Ministry of Culture’s Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture.
Various locations throughout France
October 18 & 25
Examining history
Revolutions and revolts are the theme of the Arab Cultural Institute’s Journées de l’Histoire.
Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris
Through June 2021
Discovering art history
Learn how to appreciate and analyze art in its historical context in a range of masterclasses offered by Les Paris de l’Art 2020/21.
Various locations, Paris & Online
Through October 31
French food frenzy
A celebration of gourmet French food, as seen by scientists, chefs and artists, complete with tastings, at the Cité de la Gastronomie Paris-Rungis.
La Villette, Paris
Through October 18
Learning with food
La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the traditions associated with it to the importance of a balanced diet.
Various locations, Paris
October 15-25
Cinema in the time of Covid
Films completed during the pandemic are screened in solidarity with the film industry for Le Cinéma Comme Il Va.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
October 21-27
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 400 screenings, premiers and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 23-November 1
Autumn shopping fair
Find housewares, food and seasonal shopping at this year’s Foire d’Automne.
Paris Expo, Paris
Through October 25
Festival of Jewelry
Designers, artists, photographers and historians come together to explore jewelry in France and beyond for Parcours Bijoux.
Various locations, Paris
Through November 13
Melodrama on film
For Tant qu’Il y Aura du Mélo, the melodrama or “women’s film” is reassessed in a new light.
Forum des images, Paris
November 7
LGBT+ Pride
LGBT in the streets. The annual Paris Pride Parade has been postponed to November 7, 2020.
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
October 15
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents a double bill: LUX ÆTERNA and IЯЯƎVƎЯSIBLƎ, both directed by Gaspard Noé.