Contemporary art exhibition guide

Sun and Moon: a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute brings together Andreas Eriksson and Ivan Aguéli for a free exhibition, Sun and Moon, running from October 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, in the heart of the Marais district in Paris.

In the Light(s), Season 3: the program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation.

The EDF Foundation is launching a new edition of its event Dans(e) la lumière, a blend of exhibition and dance performances. Season 3 runs from 4 November 2026 to 31 January 2027; discover the program.

"Where's our money?" — a free and socially engaged exhibition on the economic power of women

"Où sont nos thunes" is the free, activist exhibition that casts a critical eye on women’s economic power. Nearly a dozen artists question society through the lens of art in a parcours that blends works, texts and archives, on view until October 24, 2026.

Viktoriia Oreshko's free exhibition temporarily opens Sisley's doors in Paris.

In Paris, the Sisley headquarters will exceptionally open its doors to the public for a free exhibition from October 13 to November 13, 2026. Awarded the 7th Sisley x Beaux-Arts de Paris Prize for Young Creation, Viktoriia Oreshko presents Le Monde des Choses, an unveiling of previously unseen paintings shaped by her memories of Kyiv, everyday objects, and the memory of places.

The Photo & Video Fair 2026 in Paris: snag your free invitations with our code

The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual event is a must-attend for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event, taking place from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette. Admission is free with our code SORTIR26, to be entered at the time of online booking.

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere.

Exploring Magic: our photos from the free exhibition with mystical overtones at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Myths and folklore from the five continents converge in a free collective exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris, running from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Titled Exploring Magic, the show brings together artists from around the world, including Ito Chieko, Asuka Irie, and Fin DAC.

Street Art Madeleine II relocates and expands, becoming Street Art Denfert on 800 m2.

Free street-art exhibition Street Art Madeleine II leaves the crypt beneath La Madeleine church and becomes StreetArt Denfert to team up with the Expo des 150! On its floor, around a hundred Île-de-France artists will be showcased in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris’s 14th arrondissement, from October 3 to 25, 2026. We’ve got all the details, and above all, remember to snag your free tickets!

Art Basel Paris 2026: a memory-themed installation at the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins

The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins of Beaux-Arts de Paris is taking part in the new edition of Art Basel Paris, offering a free, off-site installation to be discovered from 20 to 25 October 2026.

Art Basel Paris 2026: Contemporary artworks transform Winston Churchill Avenue

Winston Churchill Avenue, which separates the Petit Palais from the Grand Palais, becomes an open-air museum from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of Art Basel Paris's artistic program. Discover the works selected for this year.

Art Basel 2026: a quirky menagerie settles into the Petit Palais — discover the free exhibition

The Petit Palais hosts a free and unconventional contemporary art exhibition, from October 20 to 25, 2026, as part of the off-site programming of the Art Basel Paris fair.

Hassan Hajjaj: his colorful portraits of "Rock Stars" on display at the Musée de la Musique

Hassan Hajjaj, the renowned contemporary artist whose work draws on his Moroccan heritage and multiculturalism, unveils his vibrant portraits of "Rock Stars" in an unprecedented exhibition at the Cité de la musique. The show runs at the Musée de la Musique from September 22, 2026 to April 25, 2027, inviting visitors to discover the photographer, stylist, and visual artist's quirky, singular world. For the occasion, the group Acid Arab presents a sound piece that dialogues with the hanging.

Underline, the living space with a free exhibition spanning 2,000 m2 beneath the Petite Ceinture, is being unveiled.

Underline opens its eleven railway vaults to the public on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This 2,000-square-metre creative workshop puts materiality and crafts in the spotlight, with a free exhibition featuring 40 artists, a shop, workshops, and a cafe-bar.

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

The Edgar-Quinet Creation Market invites you every Sunday in Paris's 14th arrondissement. Painting, sculpture, photography, engraving and ceramics. Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. And what if your stroll led you to meet artists?

Simone Fattal and Her Mythologies: A Retrospective Exhibition at Paris's Museum of Modern Art

The MAM Paris presents "Cities at the Bottom of a Lake," the first Paris-based monographic exhibition dedicated to Simone Fattal. From September 18, 2026 to January 24, 2027, visitors can admire the paintings, ceramics, collages, and books that span more than five decades of her work.

Exhibition: Kerry James Marshall — a storytelling painter to discover at the Paris Museum of Modern Art

The American artist Kerry James Marshall is in the spotlight at the Museum of Modern Art: his exhibition "The Histories" examines the place of African Americans in U.S. history. A major exhibition not to be missed, running from September 18, 2026 to January 24, 2027.

Art Basel Paris 2026: cinema, dance, sculpture... Alice Diop and Miu Miu take over the Palais d’Iéna

Cinema, photography, sculpture, literature, dance and performance are on display at the Palais d’Iéna for Art Basel Paris 2026. Miu Miu presents "Geste de Consolation", the debut exhibition by Alice Diop, running October 21–25.

Divine Light at Saint-Eustache: an art installation will illuminate the alcoves of the church façade in Paris.

Craving a free cultural and artistic outing in the heart of Paris? Starting October 8, 2026 and running through spring 2027, the Saint-Eustache Church in the Halles district will host « Lumière Divine », an original creation by Jiang Qiong Er.

Sow Our Resistances: An Activist Exhibition Free to Visit at the Maif Social Club

Contemporary artists imagine fairer, more sustainable futures in the exhibition Semons nos résistances, which is free to visit at the Maif Social Club from 17 October 2026 to 24 July 2027.

At the Hôtel de la Marine, the two Paris Design Week installations are on show through the end of September.

Ahead of bidding farewell on September 27, 2026, the Hanjimania and Astre Mobile installations continue to fuse tradition and transformation at the Hôtel de la Marine.