In Paris, cultural life is always on the move: concerts, exhibitions, shows, festivals, immersive events, games... It's impossible to get bored - the program is just too full. However, such effervescence can cause problems... With so many things to do, it's hard to keep track! Carried away by the endless activities, there's even the risk of missing out on an event you've been looking forward to. And that's unacceptable.
Fortunately, Sortiraparis is here for you: we've compiled a list of not-to-be-missed art events in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Focusing on museums, exhibitions and artistic events, this guide will help you find out about and anticipate the festivals, exceptional events, national events and other artistic encounters you need to experience right now.
Thanks to this guide, there's no question of missing any art-related event in Paris. So get out your diaries now, and plan your next cultural outing. We're sharing with you all the must-see events of the moment, so you can experience and discover art in a different way.
This guide is updated regularly, as new announcements and programs are unveiled. Don't hesitate to bookmark this page , so you can easily find your diary of art events in Paris and Île-de-France!
Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos
This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year. [Read more]
Festival des Lanternes 2024: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail
Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2,000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian theme park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, get ready for a magical, prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season! [Read more]
Festival du Merveilleux 2024 at the Musée des Arts Forains
A plunge into wonder at the Musée des Arts Forains... From December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Musée des Arts Forains invites you to another edition of its Festival du Merveilleux. For ten days or so, the temple of the funfair will be hosting a host of enchanting events for (grown-up) children during the Christmas and New Year vacations. We took a sneak preview... [Read more]
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on January 3, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors to all visitors free of charge on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: January 3, 2025. [Read more]
Events to note in your diary :
District 13 International Art Fair 2025: the urban art fair at Hôtel Drouot - promotional code
District 13 International Art Fair moves to Hôtel Drouot from January 10 to 12, 2025, for a new and seventh edition. This major event is inspired by Street Art 13, a veritable open-air museum, bringing together the galleries and street art artists of the moment in one beautiful venue. [Read more]
Night at the Pantheon 2024: unusual tours by torchlight
La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris from December 4, 2024 to January 22, 2025 for 6 thrilling nocturnal tours. On the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt! [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, January 4, 2025
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday January 4, 2025, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments this Sunday: places to visit in Paris on January 5, 2025
Which free museum to visit in Paris on the 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday January 5, 2025? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]
Salon de Montrouge 2024: the contemporary art fair spotlighting tomorrow's talent
The Salon de Montrouge returns for its 68th edition from February 7 to 23, 2025. Every year, this not-to-be-missed contemporary art event presents dozens of emerging artists gathered in the 1,500 m² of the Belfry. [Read more]
Drawing Now Art Fair 2025, the contemporary drawing fair at Carreau du Temple
Drawing Now Art Fair returns to the Carreau du Temple for a promising 18th edition, March 27-30, 2025. [Read more]
Paris Print Fair 2025: the print art fair at the Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers
The Paris Print Fair is back for another edition, from March 27 to 30, 2025. See you at the Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers. [Read more]
Circulation(s) 2025: dates of the next European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre
The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104 from April 5 to June 1, 2025. For 15 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris. [Read more]
Cabaret Extra! The Centre Pompidou's literary event at the Grand Palais
The Centre Pompidou is offering a very special edition of its literary event Extra! From April 11 to 13, 2025, the festival goes into cabaret mode at the Grand Palais. [Read more]
Nuit Blanche 2024: the date of the 2025 edition of this artistic evening in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Nuit Blanche 2025 in and around Paris takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2025. With a multitude of free events spread over different routes, this new edition has some great surprises in store for us. Find out all about the program that awaits you for this exceptional free nocturne in and around Paris. [Read more]
With this crazy program, it's impossible to get bored! And if you still have a little free time left, take a look at our guide to the must-see exhibitions in Paris and the Paris region.
