October 24
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Drone, directed by Simon Bouisson.
Luminor, Paris
Through October 28
Food porn
“Sport & Food” is the featured theme for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.
Various venues, France
October 23-29
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 100 films and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 30–November 3
Chocolate paradise
Cocoa growers, chocolate makers, exhibitions, recipe demonstrations, performances and more at the Salon du Chocolat.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 4-8
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
November 5-9
Award-winning photography
Star photographers are on show at the exhibition of the Prix de la Photographie’s winners and runners-up.
Galerie 24-b, Paris
November 4-10
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival puts the spotlight on the indie music scene.
Various locations, Paris
November 6-10
Photography books
Eighty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
November 7-10
Mega-photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 24-November 16
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are featured during Ville des Musiques du Monde. Includes a new section on trance music.
Various locations, Paris & Seine-Saint-Denis
Through November 21
Art indoors and out
Contemporary art on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,
L’Île Seguin & La Seine Musicale, Paris
October 30-November 23
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 14-25
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 15-26
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
November 22-27
Fine art fair
Leading art galleries will participate in this year’s top-rated art fair, FAB (formerly Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale).
Grand Palais, Paris
November 2-30
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
September 17-December 1
Rom-coms revisited
Refaire l’Amour explores the world of the eternally popular rom-com, from treasures to trash, and including screwball comedies and Bollywood versions.
Forum des Images, Paris
November 15-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Through January 26, 2025
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.