September 19-20
Heritage days
The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.
Various locations, Paris
September 16
Art fair
Over 40 galleries representing a huge range of artistic styles take part in Nocturne Rive Droite 2020.
Various locations, Paris
September 17
And the winner is…
The rescheduled award ceremony for Best Short Film at Festival Côté Court. Free entry.
Ciné 104, Pantin
Through September 19
Outdoor classical concerts
Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend.
Parc Floral de Paris
September 18-20
Rare books
Some 160 exhibitors come together to showcase rare books and manuscripts at the Salon International du Livre Rare.
Grand Palais, Paris
September 18-20
Spotlight on drawing
Rescheduled from the annual Paris Drawing Week in March, Ddessin Paris sees both established artists and up-and-comers showcase their work.
L’Atelier Richelieu, Paris
September 18-20
Club culture
International and underground electronic musicians come together for Dream Nation Festival.
Châteauform’ Les Docks de Paris, Aubervilliers
September 16-20
Street style
Food, sports, and performance: the culture of the street is captured for Urban Week Paris.
La Défense, Paris
September 25-27
African cuisine
This year’s Food Temple puts the spotlight on African food. Tasting, masterclasses and more.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
Through September 27
Free outdoor theatre
Many different performances, from improv to music recitals, will be represented at Le Rond-Point dans le Jardin, all while social distancing. Reservation required.
Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris
Through September 27
Innovative literature festival
Festival Extra! promises to introduce you to literature going “beyond the page”: from musical literature to physical performance.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Through October 11
Flowers in Bercy Village
Bercy Village presents a summer Sky of Flowers, with 2,600 blossoms, painted in a classic style by Audray Roy-Camille, suspended above the village’s central street.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through September 20
Days at the Circus
Derring-do at the Village du Cirque festival.
Pelouse de Reuilly, Paris
September 30-November 13
Melodrama on film
For Tant qu’Il y Aura du Mélo, the melodrama or “woman’s film” is reassessed in a new light.
Forum des images, Paris
September 24
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents Une Sirène à Paris (A Mermaid in Paris), directed by Mathias Malzieu.