Coronavirus keeps on spreading a bit everywhere in the world and 5437 cases have been reported in France including 127 dead and 12 people cured the day we wrote this article on March 16, 2020. Consequently, the French government has asked as a health and safety measure to shut down restaurants, bars, non-essential stores and movie theaters. In the meantime, Île-de-France is getting ready for total confinement. Many fairs planned in Paris and Île de France will have to be cancelled or postponed. Including:
World Body Fitness show 2020 at Paris Porte de Versailles postponed to June
CAUTION, EVENT CANCELLED! Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the health measures taken by the Health Ministry, the World Body Fitness planned from March 13 to 15, 2020 is postponed to June 19 to 21, 2020 still at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versaille. [Read more]
The Running show becomes Run Experience: postponed to October
Surprise! The Salon du Running (or running show) becomes Run Experience and will finally not take place from April 2 to 4, 2020 at the Parc des Expositions. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the fair is postponed to October 15 to 17, 2020. [Read more]
Coronavirus: Le Mondial du Tatouage, the tattoo show 2020 in Paris, postponed to October 2020
Famous Tattoo show Le Mondial du Tatouage 2020 is finally postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Save the dates, the famous tattoo show in Paris will take place on Friday October 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 and still at the Grande Halle de la Villette. [Read more]
Drawing Now Paris 2020, the contemporary drawing fair // Postponed
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Drawing Now Art Fair, or the contemporary drawing fair, will finally be back from May 29 to June 1, 2020 instead of March 25 to 29, 2020 at Paris Carreau du Temple for a 14th edition full of surprises and discoveries. [Read more]
The Survival Expo 2020 at the Paris Event Center / Postponed
The Survival Expo 2020 said to take place from March 20 to 22, 2020 at the Paris Event Center has been postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic. [Read more]
Paris Vintage Festival 2020 at Paris Event Center, postponed
On March 28 and 29, 2020 let’s head to Paris Event Center for the second edition of the Paris Vintage Festival that – as you guessed it – highlights vintage and retro! The show is postponed but no dates have been shared yet. [Read more]
Coronavirus: Rhum Fest Paris 2020: postponed to July 2020
If you’re a rum connoisseur, don’t miss the new and 7th edition of Rhum Fest Paris to be discovered at Vincennes Parc Floral on Saturday July 18 to Sunday 19, 2020 for the general public, and on Monday 20 for professionals. On the menu? Tasting and animations over this famous spirit. [Read more]
Mondial de la Bière Paris 2020 at Vincennes Parc Floral - Postponed
Due to the current health crisis, the Mondial de la Bière - initially planned from May 15 to 17, 2020 at the Vincennes Parc Floral - is postponed to Friday September 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13, 2020 at the same place. [Read more]
La Foire de Paris 2020, new dates
The Foire de Paris was said to be back from April 30 to May 11, 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it will take place from July 4 to 15, 2020. This year again the Foire de Paris will be featuring home decor ideas and remodeling, hobbies and gastronomy and all the services that come along with it! [Read more]
Taste of Paris returns to the Grand Palais in 2025
Every year, the Taste of Paris festival is a unique opportunity for food lovers to discover the best of Parisian restaurants. Cooking shows, cooking classes, masterclasses and real restaurants await you on site. After several editions in the ephemeral Grand Palais, Taste of Paris will make its grand return to the historic Grand Palais from May 15 to 18, 2025. [Read more]
Japan Expo 2021 cancelled over the health crisis
Japan Expo is cancelled over the health crisis this year as well. Faced with uncertainties as for the coming months, the promoters of the event prefered postponing the event to 2022. [Read more]
Shows cancelled and no new date:
Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2024 by TGS, dates and guests for this autumn edition
The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns for a new, 36th edition at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on October 5 and 6, 2024, in its TGS version. For a whole weekend, pop culture fans will be able to meet up and enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay with family and friends. [Read more]
The 2020 World Tourism Fair in Paris // Cancelled
The World Tourism Fair which should have returned to Paris from March 12 to 15, 2020 will unfortunately not take place because of the epidemic of Corona virus which rages in the world since the beginning of the year. [Read more]
Destinations Nature 2020, the outdoor sports exhibition at Porte de Versailles // cancelled
Destinations Nature, the outdoor event, should have been held from March 12 to 15, 2020 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris. This year, the show will unfortunately not take place because of the Corona virus epidemic that has been raging around the world since the beginning of the year. [Read more]
DirecTravel, the digital travel freelances' show at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux
Travel fans are expected from November 5 to 8, 2020 online. Only tailor-made travel market, Direcravel is the event for short-circuit tourism gathering guides, experts and agents from over 100 countries. The opportunity for private people and skilled professionals for authentic travels for a fair price, going live this year. [Read more]
Salon de la Pâtisserie Paris 2023 at the Parc Floral arrives, date, program and photos
The Salon de la Pâtisserie in Paris, which saw its last editions cancelled, is finally back and calling all lovers of finely-crafted delicacies. Don't miss the 3rd edition of this gourmet springtime event, from June 17 to 19, 2023 at the Parc Floral in Paris, which promises a host of new products, new encounters and new ways of sharing. [Read more]
Art Paris 2024: a new edition at the ephemeral Grand Palais in Paris
The not-to-be-missed Art Paris fair returns to the Grand Palais Ephémère from April 4 to 7, 2024. Over 900 artists will gather to celebrate this 26th edition. [Read more]
VivaTech 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
The Vivatech trade show returns this year to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from June 15 to 18, 2022. And good news: the show opens to the general public on Saturday, June 18, to bring you the very best in new technologies! Here's the lowdown. [Read more]
Salon du Dessin 2024: dates and programme for this new edition at the Palais Brongniart
The Salon du Dessin moves to the Palais Brongniart from March 20 to 25, 2024, to welcome numerous collectors, researchers, experts... and you! Come and discover over 1,000 antique and modern drawings at this international show. [Read more]