until Fri 30 Oct
Free
ages 18+
Centre LGBTQIA+ Paris IDF, 63, rue Beaubourg
Photographic and illustrated exhibition by the GreyPRIDE association, an extension of the collective work "Autrement vieillir : vulnérabilités et résistances LGBT+" (Growing old differently: LGBT+ vulnerabilities and resistance), which shows the lived experience of older LGBTQIA+ people.
until Fri 30 Oct
Free
ages 6+
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
An exhibition based on the Éveil Nature collection, which combines colourful, scientific illustrations with short explanatory texts to introduce children to science from a very young age.
until Fri 30 Oct
Free
Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial, 9, rue Tchaïkovski
An exhibition by Michael Dieder, presented by the association Les Enfants de la Chapelle, inviting visitors to rediscover the La Chapelle neighbourhood through past views that are now unsuspected.
until Fri 30 Oct
Forum des images, Westfield Forum des Halles, 2 Rue du cinéma
Every Friday, figures from cinema, the visual arts or the social sciences explore artistic and societal issues, echoing the current programme.
until Fri 30 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque Goutte d'Or, 2-4 rue Fleury
Exhibition of drawings by Martina Chiquet made from her own photographs, about breast cancer, as part of Pink October.
until Fri 30 Oct
Free
Canal Saint-Martin, Quai de Valmy au niveau de la rue de Lancry
An exhibition of ten panels along the Canal Saint-Martin honours nine actresses who gave their names to the canal's footbridges, to discover in pictures and podcasts.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, 26, rue Chaptal
An exhibition of graphic works and photographs made during the act of drawing, from painting workshops held with residents of Les Parentèles, an Alzheimer's centre on rue Blanche.
until Sat 31 Oct
Musée Maillol, 59-61, rue de Grenelle
A retrospective devoted to the Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace, with 120 outfits, 600 objects and archival items, exploring his fabrics, his inspirations and his creations for the stars. Ideal for fashion lovers and anyone curious about the energy of the 1990s.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Fondation Pernod Ricard, 1, cour Paul Ricard
A group exhibition in which Jonathan Martin, Rosa Moreno and Clémence de La Tour du Pin explore what shapes the gaze, desire and perception, between make-up, control and interference.
until Sat 31 Oct
ages 8+
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, 73, avenue des Gobelins
An exhibition revealing the behind-the-scenes work of Jean-Jacques Annaud's films: archives, preparations, location scouting and shooting, to discover as a family from age 8.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Arboretum de Paris, 50, route de la Pyramide
Frédéric Combeau's exhibition "Écorces" (Bark) celebrates the trees of the Arboretum de Paris, revealing the diversity and beauty of these plant "skins".
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
L'Aguillage, 19 rue des Frigos
An art and science exhibition bringing together around thirty works inspired by research on trapped ions, to be discovered at L'Aiguillage.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud, 2 place Baudoyer
A photography exhibition by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) documenting climate upheaval around the world and showing migration as an adaptation strategy. For all audiences.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque Hergé, 2 rue du Département
An exhibition about Jean-Henri Fabre, entomologist, botanist, watercolourist and storyteller, who observed insects for more than forty years. It retraces his life and work, using photographs from the Museum national d'histoire naturelle.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque Colette Vivier, 6 rue Fourneyron
An exhibition of photographs of plants taken by Karl Blossfeldt, a German photographer, as part of the Autumn of Science in libraries.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Galerie Anne-Sarah Bénichou, 45 rue chapon
Julien Discrit's third solo exhibition at Galerie Anne-Sarah Bénichou, on memory as imprint, recording and preservation.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
ages 1+
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
An exhibition of black-and-white naturalist illustrations by the artist Kei, devoted to insects, on view with free admission throughout the month of October.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque Colette Vivier, 6 rue Fourneyron
An exhibition on Anna Maria Sibylla Merian, a German artist and naturalist, and her detailed drawings of plants and insects. Colouring pages of her works are available on request. Free entry, all audiences.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin
The month's programme of events at the L'Heure Joyeuse library: workshop, exhibition, storytelling, film screening and regular activities for children and families.
until Sat 31 Oct
Forum des images, Westfield Forum des Halles, 2 Rue du cinéma
Evenings devoted to documentary cinema, with screenings and discussions about Delphine Seyrig and other figures of committed documentary filmmaking.
until Sat 31 Oct
Free
BULAC, 65 rue des Grands Moulins
An exhibition on the transformations of printing and graphic design in Vietnam between 1860 and 1945, from woodblock prints to the major Vietnamese publishing houses.
until Sat 31 Oct
Théâtre de la Concorde, 1 Avenue Gabriel
In October, the Théâtre de la Concorde explores the theme of courage through shows, encounters, debates and artistic experiences that question what drives us to take a stand.
until Sun 1 Nov
Free
Institut Suédois, 11, rue Payenne
An exhibition on artistic and diplomatic exchanges between France, Sweden and the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century, through paintings, drawings, prints and watercolours.
until Sun 1 Nov
Free
Institut du Monde Arabe, 1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
Exhibition of photographs by Joss Dray at the IMA library, a record of everyday Palestinian life taken twenty-five years ago and never shown to the public.
until Sun 1 Nov
Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès
An exhibition tracing the history of the ties between music and video games, from the 8-bit era to symphony orchestras, with around twenty playable games and interactive stations.
until Sun 1 Nov
Musée des Arts décoratifs, 107, rue de Rivoli
A never-before-seen exhibition on the evolution of dress at the Thai court, with more than a hundred outfits and accessories from the royal collection.
until Sun 1 Nov
Parc zoologique de Paris, Route de la Ceinture du Lac
The Parc zoologique de Paris is devoting its new season to the world's wetlands: an exploration trail, an activity booklet for ages 6 and up, activities and commented feedings, to enjoy with the family throughout the year.
until Sun 1 Nov
Free
Centre culturel suisse Paris, 32 rue des Francs-Bourgeois
The artist Monika Emmanuelle Kazi transforms the Centre culturel suisse with an installation of movable picture rails that blends family memories, colonial legacies and the movement of materials between Congo and Europe.
until Sun 1 Nov
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
Four strangers find themselves locked in a medical testing laboratory by Clara, an artificial intelligence who takes them for a virus. A comedy about AI and the art of living together.
until Sun 1 Nov
ages 15+
Théâtre des Béliers parisiens, 14 bis, rue Sainte-Isaure
A speculative thriller in which a bioacoustician investigates a stranded sperm whale, between artificial intelligence and the excesses of our society. Ages 15 and up.
until Sun 1 Nov
Free
L'Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard
A photographic report by Joss Dray made in 2001 in Palestine, showing daily life, faces, places and Palestinian memory, exhibited for the first time to the public.
until Sun 1 Nov
Forum des images, Westfield Forum des Halles, 2 Rue du cinéma
A film series at the Forum des images devoted to Maria Schneider and Delphine Seyrig, with screenings, previews and panel discussions.
until Sun 1 Nov
Jardin d'Acclimatation - Bois de Boulogne, Carrefour des Sablons
The Jardin d'Acclimatation is transformed to celebrate Día de los Muertos: decorated rides, face painting, mariachi music, a magic show and Mexican flavors. A change of scenery to enjoy with the family.
until Mon 2 Nov
Free
Paris Santé Boucry - Agora de la Santé, 4, rue Boucry
An immersive digital art installation that blends medical imaging related to breast cancer, graphic research and accounts from affected women, their loved ones and caregivers, to encourage screening.
until Tue 3 Nov
Free
FIAP Paris, 30, rue Cabanis
"Fénéstrou": a photography exhibition in which each image becomes a window open onto others and onto the world.
until Wed 4 Nov
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
A musical theatre show in which two actresses revisit the work of Françoise Sagan through readings, dialogue and songs, to bring literature to life and make it accessible to everyone.
until Sat 7 Nov
Free
galerie les montparnos, 5 rue stanislas
An exhibition of paintings by Pascal Pichon, in which his small-format works become showcases of a poetry of the gaze. A must for anyone who loves painting and poetry.
until Sat 7 Nov
Free
Galerie AB - Agnès Aittouares, 5 rue Jacques Callot
Exhibition devoted to the Indian painter Narayanan Akkitham, who has lived in Paris since 1967: around thirty oil paintings on canvas, somewhere between geometric abstraction and the symbolic traditions of India.
until Sat 7 Nov
Free
Atelier Arnaud Marie, 6 rue Bertin Poirée
Exhibition of abstract, colourful paintings by German artist Annette Weber, to discover in Paris. An invitation to personal interpretation, open to all.
until Sun 8 Nov
Free
Parc de Bagatelle, Route de Sèvres à Neuilly
An exhibition at the Orangerie du parc de Bagatelle to discover the apple in all its forms: botanical history, horticultural diversity, works of art and educational panels. A treat for the eyes and the mind.
until Sun 8 Nov
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, 37, quai Jacques Chirac
An exhibition on the birds of paradise of New Guinea and the circulation of their feathers, through nearly 190 works blending art, natural history, fashion and ecology.
until Sun 8 Nov
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
A contemporary reinterpretation of Homer's Odyssey, told by a chorus of women: Penelope, Calypso and Circe. A show for adults and older teenagers.
until Sun 8 Nov
ages 5+
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
A zany cabaret tale based on Andersen's Thumbelina, with songs, sequins and live piano. A funny, touching and energetic show, ages 5 and up.
until Sun 8 Nov
ages 1+
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
The famous Grimm tale, turned into a musical show full of laughter, rock and dreams… A donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, driven away by their masters, set off for Bremen to form a rock band.
until Tue 10 Nov
Free
Centre culturel suisse Paris, 32 rue des Francs-Bourgeois
The Federal Office of Culture is exhibiting at the bookshop of the Swiss Cultural Centre the 17 awards of the Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025, as well as the Jan Tschichold Prize.
until Tue 10 Nov
Free
Centre Culturel de Chine, 1, boulevard de la Tour Maubourg
Organised by the Chinese Cultural Centre in Paris and the National Museum of China, this exhibition takes you through 10,000 years of Chinese gastronomy, with more than 30 cooking utensils and immersive digital displays.
until Wed 11 Nov
ages 10+
Le Funambule Montmartre, 53 rue des Saules
Five travelling performers play with words to champion the French language, in a show that is both funny and poetic. Ages 10 and up.
until Fri 13 Nov
Free
Centre culturel canadien à Paris, 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Canadian photographer Robert Burley devotes a new body of work to the Great Lakes basin, between grandiose beauty and a reflection on the power of the contemporary image.
until Sat 14 Nov
ages 15+
Théâtre Tristan Bernard, 64 rue du Rocher
Two scientists claim to have found the method for winning any election and pass it on to the audience, as in a seminar. A satirical play about the codes of French politicians, from age 15.
until Sat 14 Nov
Free
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris, 101 bis quai Jacques Chirac
The Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris is hosting "Five Views", an exhibition bringing together five rising figures in contemporary Japanese photography.
until Sun 15 Nov
Free
Le Plateau, Frac Île-de-France, 22 rue des Alouettes
Installations, photographs and videos by Irene Abello, who gives shape to the metamorphoses of water, air, light or fire, those almost imperceptible transformations of reality.
until Sun 15 Nov
Free
Centre Culturel Canadien, 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
The Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris presents its current programme: a photo exhibition by Robert Burley on the Great Lakes, a meeting with the writer Martine Delvaux, a Nordic concert and a documentary screening.
until Wed 18 Nov
ages 1+
Théâtre Essaïon, 6, rue Pierre au lard
A clown solo mixing paper, painting, shadow theatre and baroque music inspired by Vivaldi. The little character's awakening turns into a disaster, before the accidents become joyful discoveries.
until Sat 21 Nov
Free
Transfo, 36 rue Jacques Louvel-Tessier
Exhibition of composite sculptures by Gloria Friedmann, exploring the human figure and our place in a threatened environment. Presented by volunteers and people supported by Emmaüs Solidarité.
until Sat 21 Nov
Free
SLOW Galerie Luxembourg, 60 rue Monsieur le Prince
For the 1st anniversary of its Left Bank space, SLOW Galerie presents “Un petit coin de paradis” (A little corner of paradise): 23 illustrated artists brought together around everyday imaginaries, between comforting landscapes and dreamed-up architecture.
until Sun 22 Nov
Maison de Victor Hugo, 6 place des Vosges
An exhibition exploring the links between Victor Hugo and architecture, in his literary and graphic work, at the Maison de Victor Hugo.
until Thu 26 Nov
Free
Forum des images, Westfield Forum des Halles - 2 rue du Cinéma
Le Forum des images launches its podcast "Le Bureau des artistes" (The Artists' Office), hosted by Claude Farge, its Director General. A new episode every two weeks, available to listen to now.
until Sat 28 Nov
Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart
An exhibition by illustrator Chloé du Colombier: her images of forests, meadows and gardens, somewhere between documentary and imagination, with original gouache paintings and a behind-the-scenes look at how they were created.
until Sun 29 Nov
Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5 rue de fourcy
Nanténé Traoré's first museum solo exhibition: a photographic project shot on film in Brittany and a film shot in Albania, exploring memory, attachment and loss.
until Sun 29 Nov
Free
FIAP Paris, 30 rue cabanis
The exhibition "Envisage…" by Kati Béal presents portraits made on cardboard and recycled paper, between strength and gentleness, with a message of resistance, solidarity and hope.
