November 17-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
November 17-19
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre
November 16-19
For mystery fans
Paris Polar: Films, concerts and readings by authors from around the world at this detective fiction festival.
La Mairie du 13e arrondissement, Paris
Through December 9
Noise in the library
Festival Monte le Son: This year’s festival in Paris libraries focuses on guitar music.
Various location, Paris
Through December 9
Art Nouveau experience
The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T.
Hôtel Mezzara, Paris
November 9-20
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with Mathieu Almaric, Marie Darrieussecq, Arthur H and other celebrities.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 3-19
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
November 7-17
Genre-bending performances
The Festival Immersion breaks down boundaries between music, dance, art and circus.
L’Onde Théâtre Centre d’Art, Vélizy-Villacoublay
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
November 17
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Atelier (The Workshop), directed by Laurent Cantet, preceded by a themed cocktail party.