October 19-22
Monster contemporary art fair
Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC. Above: “Untitled 2016, by Harold Ancart.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 18-22
Asian art
Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists.
9, av. Hoche, Paris
October 19-22
Art Brut
Another kind of art at the Outsider Art Fair.
Hotel du Duc, Paris
October 18-22
Art in a townhouse
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair in a Parisian townhouse.
11, Rue Beranger, Paris
October 19-22
Young international artists
Youth takes precedence at the YIA Art Fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 19-22
Art on the Champs
Art Élysées: 100 modern and contemporary art and design galleries in tents on the world’s most famous boulevard.
Champs Elysées, Paris
Through October 23
Gourmet train food
Some top chefs including Thierry Marx offer tastings and producers present their wares for this event in train stations in Paris and elsewhere in France.
Various locations, Paris
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 November 12
Contemporary Arab photographers
The second edition of the Biennale des Photographes du Monde Arabe Contemporain. Above: Falaj al Harth. Sultanat d’Oman. © Roger Grasas
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
October 25-31
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 400 screenings, premiers and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 20
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Christian Carion’s Mon Garçon, preceded by a themed cocktail party.
Studio 28, Paris
Through October 21
Dance in historic sites
Monuments en Mouvement offers free dance performances in national monuments like the Pantheon in Paris, the Abbaye de Cluny and châteaux.