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!
Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition in an abandoned house, goes into overtime
Calling all street-art fans: the Colors Festival is extending its run! The collective, which took over the Ile-de-France region in Champigny-sur-Marne to transform a forgotten house, awaits you once again from October 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take over the site. [Read more]
Photo Days 2024: the contemporary photo festival celebrates its 5th edition in Paris
Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 2 to 30, 2024, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. [Read more]
The free street-art festival at the Poste du Louvre unveils its program!
Alert friends, the Poste du Louvre in Paris is once again hosting a giant free urban art festival from November 16 to 24, 2024. Over 1,500 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, 18 street artists let loose with paintings, sculptures and live performances. Jo Di Bona, Ardif, Astro, Kaldea and Jérôme Mesnager will be on hand... [Read more]
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]
Un week-end à l'Est: the arts and culture festival returns to Paris, discover the program
The Un week-end à l'Est festival celebrates the cultures of Eastern Europe, with a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, screenings... Discover the events for this 8th edition, organized from November 20 to 30, 2024. [Read more]
Norwegiennes en scène: the Musée d'Orsay art festival
To complement the exhibition "Harriet Backer, la musique des couleurs", the Musée d'Orsay is organizing a multi-disciplinary art festival to honor Norway and its women artists, from November 21 to 28, 2024. [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]
Open house at the Père Lachaise 2024 studios: come and meet Parisian artists!
Art lovers are invited to discover the new edition of the Portes ouvertes des ateliers du Père-Lachaise, which await us for artistic visits on November 30 and December 1, 2024. This is your chance to discover local painters, sculptors and photographers, who will be revealing their work and expertise! [Read more]
Les Puces de l'illu 2024, the contemporary illustration festival at Campus Fonderie de l'Image
Campus Fonderie de l'Image is organizing the 12th Puces de l'illu, on November 30 and December 1, 2024. Come and discover a selection of independent illustrators, screenprinters, printmakers, publishers, gallery owners and booksellers, and find an original work of art! [Read more]
Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris this 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday December 1, 2024? 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 des Beaux-Arts 2024: dates and programme for this free event in Paris
It's an annual event you don't want to miss: the Salon des Beaux-Arts is back for another edition from December 4 to 15, 2024, at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers in Paris. [Read more]
Events to note in your diary :
Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on December 6, 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: December 6, 2024. [Read more]
Curieuse nocturne: Drag-Kings and DJ set at the Musée d'Orsay to explore masculinity of all kinds
The Musée d'Orsay invites you to an exceptional and festive evening on Thursday, December 5, 2024. On the program for this Curieuse nocturne: Drag-Kings, showcase and DJ set. [Read more]
Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, December 7, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday, December 7, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]
Electro night at the Institut du Monde Arabe: dance the night away with Musique de Fëte
The Institut du Monde Arabe and the Musique de Fête collective are keeping us dancing all night long with artists from the Arab world, thanks to the Electro Night organized on December 7, 2024. [Read more]
Bal du Siècle 2024 at the Château de Versailles: an exceptional evening in the heart of the Roaring Twenties
The Château de Versailles commemorates its 1923 Fête Merveilleuse... With an even more magical evening. On Monday, December 9, 2024, take part in the Bal du Siècle. [Read more]
Festival du Merveilleux 2024: the Musée des Arts Forains takes you to Joyeux Bercy!
The Musée des Arts Forains invites you once again to its Festival du Merveilleux, from December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Ten days of entertainment and enchantment await (grown-up) children in the temple of the funfair, on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year vacations. [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]
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.
