Festivals & markets in Paris this month

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Shoreline

A free concert by the German emo punk band Shoreline, part of a festival programme.

SUPERSONIC · 9 Rue Biscornet, 75012 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Group exhibition "Colors of Memory"

A group exhibition with workshops and a market inspired by Día de los Muertos, open to families and adults.

Galerie L'Esprit d'Escalier · 10, avenue de Corbera, 75012 Paris

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor

Folies Belleville: konpa festival

A konpa dance festival in Paris with dance classes and a zouk/konpa dance party for adults.

Le Saumur · 10 rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Siegfried (RING Festival)

Performance of Wagner's opera Siegfried at the Opéra Bastille as part of the RING festival.

Opéra Bastille · Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Peacock dreams | Abdullah Miniawy (trio)

Jazz and Oriental fusion concert by Egyptian artist Abdullah Miniawy's trio as part of Festival d'Automne.

Cordeliers Refectory · 15 rue de l'école de médecine, 75006 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Benin's Fever

A mini-festival night celebrating a new generation of Beninese artists with afro and urban live music.

La Place · 10 passage de la Canopée, 75001 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Penelope Isles

A free psych-pop concert by UK band Penelope Isles, for fans of Deerhunter and Radiohead.

SUPERSONIC · 9 Rue Biscornet, 75012 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Rocky Gresset Trio & Baptiste Herbin

A jazz concert featuring guitarist Rocky Gresset and saxophonist Baptiste Herbin presenting new musical projects.

Le Son de la Terre · 2 Port de Montebello, 75005 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Jean-Charles Acquaviva Trio

A jazz concert by pianist Jean-Charles Acquaviva's trio presenting their album Dopamine.

Le Melville · 28 Rue Jean Mermoz, 75008 Paris

Games·Ages 18+·Indoor

Halloween: Play life-size Werewolf in Paris

A live-action murder-party version of Werewolf for 24 players led by actors in vaulted cellars near Notre-Dame, for adults.

Le Secret de l'Île · 9 quai de Bourbon, 75004 Paris

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Yannick Haenel, La solitude des professeurs est infinie

A musical reading with Pierre Baux, Mahut and Yannick Haenel, part of the Paris en toutes lettres 2026 festival.

Maison de la Poésie · 157 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor

MIF Expo, the Made in France Fair

A large trade fair gathering over 1000 exhibitors of French-made products across fashion, food, crafts and design.

Paris Expo Exhibition Centre · 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Paris Photo 2026

International photography fair at the Grand Palais featuring galleries, artists and collectors from historic to contemporary work.

Grand Palais · 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Les Others Film Festival + Les Others Magazine Vol.22

A screening evening launching the magazine's 22nd volume and the first edition of a short film festival about nature and landscapes.

Lafayette Anticipations · 9 rue du Plâtre, 75004 Paris

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor

Pride Festival: WAB apéros, meeting the WIG

An open afterwork event to meet Women in Games France, an association promoting gender equality in the video game industry.

WAB · 16 boulevard Jules Ferry, 75011 Paris

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Misandrag: Drag Show by Morphine Blaze

An open-stage drag show night hosted by Morphine Blaze for beginner and experienced performers, for adults.

bonjour madame · 40 rue de Montreuil, 75011 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Gaëlle Obiégly, Nothing to See

A literary reading by Gaëlle Obiégly as part of the Paris en toutes lettres festival for adults.

Maison de la Poésie · 157 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Chloé Delaume, The Cry of the Hourglass, 25 years later - Paris en toutes lettres Festival 2026

A literary lecture by author Chloé Delaume as part of the Paris en toutes lettres festival, for adults.

Maison de la Poésie · 157 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Marrakech Short Film Festival #1

A selection of short films from the Marrakech Short Film Festival screened at the Institut du monde arabe.

Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Signature Art Fair, 1st edition of the international limited-edition modern and contemporary art fair at Carreau du Temple

A new international fair showcasing limited-edition modern and contemporary art from around forty galleries and publishers.

Le Carreau du Temple · 4 rue Eugène Spuller, 75003 Paris

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Götterdämmerung (RING Festival)

A performance of Wagner's opera Götterdämmerung as part of the RING Festival.

Opéra Bastille · Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Concert Hura Mirshekari & N9nE | Monte le Son 2026 "Ô féminins"

A free concert blending Iranian vocals and electronic music celebrating women's voices.

Paris Music Media Library – Christiane Eda-Pierre · 8 porte Saint Eustache, 75001 Paris

Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor

TECH - Free show by Danilo Pacheco at CPA Wangari

A circus-night performance exploring the dialogue between technology and humanity, for general audiences.

Centre Paris Anim' Wangari Muta Maathai · 13-15 rue Mouraud, 75020 Paris

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

In the Wake of the Orient - Syria

Classical Arabic songs and music from legendary repertoires including Oum Kalsoum, for all audiences.

Théâtre Mandapa · 6 Rue Wurtz, 75013 Paris

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Agathe de Limoges, A key that opens nothing - Paris en toutes lettres Festival 2026

A performance-reading presented as part of the literary festival Paris en toutes lettres 2026.

Maison de la Poésie · 157 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor

Paris Sneaker Festival

Europe's flagship sneaker culture festival returning to Paris.

Espace Charenton · 327 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Marrakech Short Film Festival #2

A screening of short films selected from the Marrakech Short Film Festival at the Institut du monde arabe.

Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Festivals & markets·Indoor

Bonsai Culture Expo 2026 at Parc Floral de Paris

A family-friendly expo celebrating bonsai and Japanese arts and culture.

Paris Floral Park · 1 route de l'artillerie, 75012 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Manga Fans: stamp engraving workshop

A creative workshop on stamp carving as part of a manga-themed event, led by an artist.

Bibliothèque des Batignolles · 18, rue des Batignolles, 75017 Paris

Learning·Ages 12–18·Indoor

Teen Book Fair: 10 candles and a winning bet

A teen literature fair with author signings, a writing battle, an escape game and workshops.

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Concert / ÂmeS Debout (Jann Halexander sings Catherine Ribeiro)

Jann Halexander performs the songs of Catherine Ribeiro as part of a festival celebrating women in music.

Médiathèque Edmond Rostand · 11 rue Nicolas Chuquet, 75017 Paris

Sports·Ages 18+·Indoor

Pride Festival: Bad in Black

A free blacklight badminton tournament for adults held in darkness as part of the Pride Festival.

Thomas Mann Gymnasium · rue des Cadets de la France Libre, 75013 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Rendezvous with Quint'Up

A jazz concert by the quintet Quint'Up blending hard bop with Caribbean rhythms.

Le Baiser Salé · 58 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Marrakech Short Film Festival #3

A screening of a selection of short films from the Marrakech Short Film Festival at the Institut du monde arabe.

Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Sports·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Pride Games 2026

A free day of inclusive sports and cultural activities promoting social bonding for all.

Gymnase Didot · 18 avenue Marc Sangnier, 75014 Paris

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Sitar for Soul - North India

A classical North Indian sitar and tabla concert by virtuoso musician Deepsankar, suitable for all ages.

Théâtre Mandapa · 6 Rue Wurtz, 75013 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Avec la langue Festival

A three-day French-language music festival showcasing emerging francophone artists across all genres.

Pan Piper Paris · 4 Impasse Lamier, 75011 Paris

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Grand Prix T13 2026

A theatre event dedicated to young creation, showcasing six finalist companies competing for the T13 Prize.

Théâtre 13 – Glacière · 103 A boulevard Auguste Blanqui, 75013 Paris

Games·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Inclusive games at the library - Pride Festival

A playful after-school event with puzzles, card games and colouring celebrating diversity and acceptance, for children and families.

Benoîte Groult Library · 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte, 75014 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

The Valkyrie (RING Festival)

A performance of Wagner's opera The Valkyrie as part of the RING Festival at Opéra Bastille.

Opéra Bastille · Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+

Ti coup d'oeil sou Haïti: free concert and traditional rara parade

A free concert, traditional Haitian rara street parade, storytelling workshops and film screening celebrating Haitian culture for all ages.

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Créations & Savoir-Faire fair, 30th anniversary

A craft and creative fair with exhibitors and workshops in sewing, watercolour, jewellery making and more, for beginners and enthusiasts.

Paris Expo · 1, place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

Learning·Ages 12–18·Indoor

Training & Careers Forum: Digital & AI

A careers forum for teens and young people exploring training paths and jobs in digital and AI fields.

QJ – Quartier Jeunes · 4, place du Louvre, 75001 Paris

Learning·Ages 6+·Indoor

Workshop - Telling your neighbourhood

A radio creation workshop as part of the Close-Up Festival where participants record stories about their neighbourhood.

Jacqueline de Romilly Library · 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre, 75018 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Emergenza Live Festival

A festival where young bands and artists compete on stage, open to the general public.

La Dame de Canton · Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Wednesday November 18 at Ici Demain festival

First day of the Ici Demain festival featuring several indie/pop/jazz acts, for teens and adults.

FGO-Barbara · 1, rue de Fleury, 75018 Paris

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Screening of "Tomboy" by Céline Sciamma - Festival des Fiertés 2026

A film screening about a child's exploration of gender identity, part of the Pride Festival program.

Centre Paris Anim' Marc Sangnier · 20-24 avenue Marc Sangnier, 75014 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Jazzycolors presents: Flow Rea

A concert by Estonian trio Flow Rea blending hip-hop, soul and jazz, as part of the Jazzycolors festival.

Le Son de la Terre · 2 Port de Montebello, 75005 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Artisans d'Excellence Fair, 3rd Edition

A craft fair celebrating contemporary decorative arts with around a hundred workshops and manufacturers, for general audiences.

Palais de la Porte Dorée · 293 avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Exhibition "In a composition, a flower is a person"

Two ikebana exhibitions with autumn colors, presented on the occasion of master Iemoto Akane Teshigahara's visit.

Japan House in Paris · 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac, 75015 Paris

Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Outdoor

No-Smoking Month: what actions in Paris?

Public information stands and activities raising awareness about smoking risks for the general public and young people.

Forum des Halles · 101 Porte Berger, 75001 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Wojciech Tochman, a voice of Polish literature

A literary talk with Polish reportage author Wojciech Tochman as part of the 'Weekend à l'est' festival, for adults.

Bibliothèque André Malraux · 112 rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Thursday November 19 at Ici Demain festival

A night of emerging indie, electronic and emo artists performing as part of the Ici Demain music festival.

FGO-Barbara · 1, rue de Fleury, 75018 Paris

Social·Indoor

Celebrating 10 years of citizen solar energy

A free community celebration marking 10 years of the citizen solar energy project Enercitif, open to everyone.

La Maison des Canaux / Maison des économies engagées · 6 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris, Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Eboni Fondren 4tet

A jazz concert by Kansas City singer Eboni Fondren with her Parisian jazz quartet.

Le Melville · 28 Rue Jean Mermoz, 75008 Paris

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Diaty Diallo, Darya & Dounya at the Festival Paris en toutes lettres 2026

A musical reading featuring multiple artists as part of a Parisian literature festival.

Maison de la Poésie · 157 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Salon Idées Japon

An exhibition-sale with 60 exhibitors and workshops over three days, presenting Japanese-style creations and Christmas gift ideas.

Bastille Design Center · 74 bd Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 7–12·Indoor

Vivant·e KIDS: an art festival to grow young artists aged 7-12!

An art festival with creative workshops for children aged 7-12, including temporary tattoos and cyanotype printing.

Galerie Joseph · 8, square Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

Comedy on Stage

A free stand-up comedy showcase where the audience picks tomorrow's rising comedy talents.

11th Arrondissement Town Hall · 12 Place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Christmas of the Centuries

An unusual Christmas show at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne for the whole family.

Château de Champs-sur-Marne · Rue de Paris, 77420 Champs-sur-Marne

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Take Me Out: Au Pairs in concert in Paris (Les Femmes S'en Mêlent)

A concert by post-punk band Au Pairs as part of the Les Femmes S'en Mêlent festival.

Petit Bain · 7 port de la Gare, 75013 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Friday November 20 at Ici Demain festival

The third and final day of the Ici Demain festival featuring several emerging artists performing live.

FGO-Barbara · 1, rue de Fleury, 75018 Paris

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Manda Sira

A concert by Manda Sira blending Mandingo tradition, soul and contemporary sounds.

La Scène du Canal · 116 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

200 LUX EXPO

A free collective photography exhibition from 33 member festivals, open to all ages.

Maison des Arts, National Theatre of Créteil · 1 place Salvador Allende, 94000 Créteil

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Le Giornate del Cinema Muto, selection from the Pordenone 2026 festival

A curated selection of silent films from the Pordenone silent film festival, screened for cinema audiences.

Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation · 73, avenue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Exhibition "What will remain of us"

An LGBTQIA+ community art exhibition about memory, inheritance and family history, part of the Pride festival.

La Roche · 15, avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Walid Raad - Festival of (in)gratitude

An exhibition by artist Walid Raad featuring photographs, collages and videos rooted in Middle East conflicts, for adults.

Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS · 5 Rue Curial, 75019 Paris

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

The City of Paris presents at the Paris Photo 2026 fair!

A photography fair exhibit by the City of Paris exploring photographic alterations, marking photography's bicentennial, for all ages.

Grand Palais · Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Christmas markets 2026: the full calendar

An overview of Paris's traditional Christmas markets opening across the city from November, for all the family.

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Paris La Défense Christmas Market

The largest Christmas village in the Île-de-France region with wooden chalets, crafts, food and music, free for all ages.

Parvis de La Défense · La Défense, 92800 Puteaux

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Show "Tribe" at Théâtre du Chariot by Cie Les Comploteurs

A documentary and musical show about the Free Party movement with live electronic music.

Théâtre du Chariot · 77 rue de Montreuil, 75011 Paris

Food & drink·Ages 6+

Taste the World — Savor Paris

A culinary adventure weekend near the Eiffel Tower organised by USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

Eiffel Tower · Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, Paris

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

2026 Edition of the Magic of Christmas at the Tuileries

Traditional Christmas market with wooden chalets, attractions, and artisan gifts in the Jardin des Tuileries.

Jardin des Tuileries · Place de la Concorde / Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

Outdoors·Outdoor

The Luminous Odyssey at Parc floral de Paris

An illuminated nighttime walking trail with light installations and a new luminous fountain show, for all generations.

Paris Floral Park · 118 Route de la pyramide, 75012 Paris

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

27th Paris Amateur Theatre Festival

A week-long festival showcasing seven contemporary plays by amateur theatre companies from Paris and Île-de-France.

Salle Jean Dame · 17, rue Léopold Bellan, 75002 Paris