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PhotoSaintGermain 2026: The Left Bank's photo festival returns this autumn

It's back: head to Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event not to be missed, running November 5–28, 2026.

The Edgar Quinet Creation Market: a free, open-air art gallery

The Edgar-Quinet Creation Market welcomes visitors each Sunday in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. Here you can discover painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., year round.

A free street-art festival with workshops and live painting on the esplanade of La Défense.

Head to the forecourt of La Défense on September 21 and 22, 2026 for a brand-new free street art festival that brings together renowned artists and the public for two days of collaborative creation. On the menu: live painting, entry-level workshops, and panel discussions celebrating urban art in all its forms.

Free late-night opening at the Bourse de Commerce: find out the date of the next museum evening.

Craving to explore the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free nocturnal opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this must-visit art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, November 7, 2026.

A free after-hours at the Louvre Museum: the date for the next October visit.

Here's the monthly insider deal you can count on: the Louvre opens its doors for free to all visitors on the first Friday after 6 p.m. each month. The next date to note is October 2, 2026.

Le Marais becomes the go-to hub for young designers at four venues for Paris Design Week 2026.

The next wave of design takes up residence in the Marais with Paris Design Week Factory, unveiling four spaces devoted to emerging talent and collectible design from September 10 to 19, 2026.

Photo Doc. 2026, the premier gathering for documentary photography returns to the Hôtel de l'Industrie

The Hôtel de l'Industrie hosts the new edition of the international Photo Doc fair, from October 9 to 12, 2026. It’s the must-attend event for documentary photography enthusiasts in Paris.

Parcours des Mondes 2026: The international fair of primitive and Asian arts awaits you in Paris.

At the start of the season, we head to the Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés district for the new edition of Parcours des Mondes, the international fair of arts from Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and Archaeology. Mark your calendar for September 8–13, 2026 to experience this artistic journey.

Open studios by Pré-Saint-Gervais artists 2026: this edition's program

The artists' studios of Pré Saint-Gervais open their doors to the public for an exceptional 15th edition, centered on the theme "Daybreak." Come meet around a hundred artists and discover Pré Saint-Gervais, its street art and its exhibitions on the weekend of 26 and 27 September 2026.

Les Traversées du Marais 2026: Free cultural programming to experience this weekend in Paris

Les Traversées du Marais, the marquee cultural circuit that shines a spotlight on the Marais’ finest venues in Paris, is back this weekend, September 4–6, 2026. This year, around twenty iconic sites in the Parisian neighborhood are offering a host of free artistic events for everyone!

A Weekend in the East 2026: the art and culture festival marks its 10th anniversary in Paris

The festival A Weekend in the East shines a spotlight on the cultures of Eastern European countries, through a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings... Discover the lineup of activities for this 10th edition, organized from November 16 to 28, 2026.

Art Basel Paris: Dates for the 2026 edition of the contemporary art fair at the Grand Palais

The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is set to return to the Grand Palais for a new edition. The event runs over the weekend of October 23–25, 2026.

Asia Now 2026: the most Asian art fair returns to the Monnaie de Paris

Asia Now, the Asian art fair, is back in Paris! The fair invites us to the Monnaie de Paris from October 20 to 24, 2026, for its 12th edition, with a packed program.

Outsider' Paris 2026: the outsider art fair at the Bastille Design Center for a new edition

The Outsider Art Fair, Outsider' Paris, is back for a fourth edition at the Bastille Design Center, from October 20 to 25, 2026. A free event for art lovers.

Salon des Beaux-Arts 2026: a new, free-to-attend edition at the Senate's Orangery

The 2026 Salon des Beaux-Arts settles into the Orangerie of the Senate in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. This free event runs in two sessions: September 18–22, and September 24–29, 2026. Here’s what to expect at this must-attend art gathering.

Menart Fair 2026: Dates for the international fair dedicated to Middle Eastern and Maghrebi art

The countries of the Middle East and the Maghreb are teeming with talented contemporary artists: come discover them from October 23 to 25, 2026 at Menart Fair, the international fair held at the Joseph-Turenne Gallery in the Marais, Paris.

Outdoor cinema at the Château d'Écouen: films to catch under the stars this summer at the National Museum of the Renaissance

Chaque été, le Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance nous propose des soirées conviviales et familiales autour du 7e art, avec son cinéma en plein air. Discover the free films screened this Friday, 21 August 2026 and Saturday, 22 August 2026. Attention, la réservation est obligatoire. Note: The instruction says keep HTML tags as is, but there were none. If you want a pure translation only, here is a version in natural English with the same structure: Each summer, the Château d'Écouen - National Museum of the Renaissance hosts friendly, family-oriented evenings centered on the 7th art, featuring its outdoor cinema. Discover the free films shown this Friday, August 21, 2026, and Saturday, August 22, 2026. Please note that reservations are required.

World Photography Day: exhibitions and museums you can't miss in Paris

This Wednesday, August 19, 2026, World Photography Day is being celebrated. It’s a perfect excuse to dash into the capital’s art galleries and museums to check out the current photo exhibitions. Here’s our pick of standout shows.

Ménilmontant Open Studios 2026: discover the artists of the 20th arrondissement

Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant opens its doors to the public from September 24 to 27, 2026: come meet the painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramicists, draftsmen, visual artists and videographers from Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

Easel Tournament 2026: the free art contest in the medieval town of Provins

The medieval town of Provins invites you to take part in the "Tournoi de chevalets" on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Free and open to all amateur artists, this competition invites you to unleash your creativity, whether you’re into painting or drawing!