Through November 14
Outdoor art
During the new Monumental event, outsized sculptures by four artists line the chic Avenue George V.
Avenue George V, Paris
October 25-30
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
November 8-16
Dystopian theatre
Horrors of the future will be imagined and performed at Festival Les Enfants du Désordre.
La Ferme du Buisson, Noisiel
November 8-10
Photo fair
First-time exhibitors and first-time buyers are encouraged at Fotofever 2019.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 9-11
African Art and Design
Also Known As Africa, France’s only design fair devoted to African style returns for its fourth edition. Above: art by German artist Marion Boehm will be on display.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 26-27
Spotlight on the moving image
The moving image is on show in all its transdisciplinary glory at Festival Second Square.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 31-November 2
Indie, rock, electro
The Pitchfork Music Festival features such acts as Skepta and Mura Masa.
Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
Through November 2
Buster Keaton retrospective
The Great Stone Face is celebrated in What a Buster… Keaton!, a retrospective of his key works.
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Paris
Through October 27
Photography and charity
French photographer and sculptor Nicolas Henry’s works on major figures in the history of Emmaüs are presented in Emmaüs, le Tour d’un Monde, an exhibition celebrating the well-known charity’s 70th birthday.
Place du Palais Royal, Paris
October 25-27
Stars of comic books and their adaptations including Karen Gillan (Doctor Who, Jumanji, Avengers: Endgame) will be attendance for Paris Comic-Con.
Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
November 7-18
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with Dominique A, Florent Marchet and other writers at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
October 24-November 4
Young international artists
Youth takes precedence at the YIA Art Fair.
118, Rue de Rivoli, Paris
November 6-23
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops. Opening night: November 6.
Various locations, Paris
October 23-29
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 400 screenings, premiers and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 25-November 3
Autumn shopping fair
Find housewares, food and seasonal shopping at this year’s Foire d’Automne.
Paris Expo, Paris
Through December 31
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 February 9
Art of tomorrow, today
Performances and installations using new technology are on show at the Biennale Némo.
Various locations, Île-de-France
October 24-27
Multimedia art festival
Artists from a range of different crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carousel du Louvre, Paris
November 8-10
Defending human rights onscreen
The Festival Cinéma et Droits Humains, backed by Amnesty International Paris, shows features and short films with humanitarian themes.
Reflet Médicis, 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
Through October 27
Irish visual art
Ursula Burke‘s work focuses on Northern Irish identity through embroidery, sculpture and drawing.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
October 25
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu (Portrait of a Lady on Fire), directed by Céline Sciamma, followed by a Q&A with star Noémie Merlant.