23 upcoming art events
Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at 12:00
Mémorial de la Shoah
An intimate, moving exhibition at the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris that dives into Simone Veil and her family's history, offering personal artifacts and a thoughtful look at her legacy.
Reinventing Landscape: Centre Pompidou Highlights
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
West Bund Museum, Shanghai
This major art exhibition at West Bund Museum Shanghai surveys landscape across modern and contemporary works drawn from the Centre Pompidou, highlighting how artists reinvent the idea of landscape. Curated selections showcase international scope and cross-cultural perspectives in a striking, well-lit gallery setting.
Jenny Holzer: I Saw
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Musee Dorsay
Jenny Holzer's text-based works are showcased at Musée d'Orsay in Paris in the exhibition 'I Saw', surveying how language, power, and perception shape public space. Luminous installations and provocative prompts invite reflection across a landmark setting.
FIAC Paris
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 12:00
Grand Palais
FIAC Paris brings leading contemporary galleries to Grand Palais Éphémère for a showcase of cutting-edge art from around the world. This established fair combines gallery booths, talks, and installations, offering a vibrant snapshot of global contemporary art.
DESIGN MIAMI.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at 11:00
Hôtel de Maisons
DESIGN MIAMI Paris is an international design expo hosted at Hôtel de Maisons, inviting both professionals and the general public to explore cutting-edge design. This Paris edition blends grand showcases with networking in an elegant venue, spotlighting furniture, interiors, and contemporary design trends.
Art Basel
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 11:00
Grand Palais
Art Basel Paris at Grand Palais Éphémère brings together modern and contemporary art from leading galleries for professionals and the public. Explore curated exhibitions, installations, and the global art dialogue in Paris's iconic venue.
Tisser, broder, sublimer
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at 12:00
Palais Galliera
AKAA (Also Known As Africa) 2025
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 21:30
Le Carreau du Temple
AKAA: Also Known As Africa returns to Le Carreau du Temple in Paris, spotlighting African contemporary art with galleries presenting bold sculpture, painting, and installation. A vibrant indoor venue that connects collectors and visitors through cutting-edge work and cultural exchange.
Paris Photo
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 10:00
Grand Palais
Paris Photo is a premier international photography fair at Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, reserved for professional visitors. The event showcases curated photography from galleries and publishers, with exhibitions, screenings, and industry networking in a formal, arts-forward setting.
Joie de Vivre: Le temps présent / The Present Time
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Musee Dorsay
Dive into Joie de Vivre: Le temps présent at Musée d'Orsay, a sweeping exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the present through late 19th–early 20th century art. Expect luminous paintings, sculpture highlights, and curatorial surprises in a grand Paris setting.
Paris Map Fair
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
Espace Cléry, Rue de Cléry, Paris, France
The 25th Paris Map Fair returns to Espace Cléry in central Paris, opening 11:00–18:00 on 21 November 2026. A focused cartography exhibition, it brings together dealers, historians and map enthusiasts to explore vintage and contemporary maps in a dedicated indoor fair setting.
Salon du Cheval
Fri, 4 Dec 2026 at 10:00
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Salon du Cheval is a premier horse and pony exposition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Discover breeders, riding demonstrations, and equestrian stalls across the Paris venue, a family-friendly fair that celebrates all things horse.
Robert Capa. Photographe de guerre.
Sun, 20 Dec 2026 at 11:00
Musée de la Libération
An exhibition at Musée de la Libération in Paris exploring Robert Capa's life and iconic war photography. The show spotlights his daring photojournalism, bringing wartime images to life in a museum setting and offering a compelling window into 20th-century history.
Haute Couture
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 at 20:30
Le Carreau du Temple
Haute Couture, a fashion-show by Josepha Madoki at Le Carreau du Temple in Paris. This couture collection showcases meticulous fabrics and sculptural silhouettes in an elegant, design-forward setting, blending high fashion with contemporary venue ambiance.
Petits pas sur la lune
Mon, 14 Dec 2026 at 11:00
MUSÉE DE L’AIR ET DE L’ESPACE
Petits pas sur la lune invites families to a playful, hands-on exploration of the cosmos at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace. This exhibit offers interactive stations for beginners and kids, guiding little space explorers from Earth to the Moon in a friendly museum setting.
DécouvrirAKAA (Also Known As Africa) 2025
Fri, 25 Dec 2026 at 20:30
Le Carreau du Temple
Explore AKAA: Also Known As Africa, a premier contemporary African art fair at Le Carreau du Temple in Paris. Discover gallery installations, sculpture, painting, and design from artists across the continent in a vibrant urban setting, with curatorial conversations and new commissions that celebrate African creativity.
Artdéco
Sat, 12 Dec 2026 at 21:30
Café de la Danse
Art Déco exhibition night at Café de la Danse in Paris, showcasing vintage-inspired artworks and design pieces that evoke the Art Déco era. The intimate venue offers an artsy, intellectual, and relaxed setting for an evening of culture and contemporary-art vibes.
Drawing Now Paris 2026
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 20:30
Le Carreau du Temple
Discover Drawing Now Paris 2026 at Le Carreau du Temple, a premier fair celebrating contemporary drawing with gallery booths, artist talks, and live demonstrations. Explore new works by international artists in a historic Paris venue and enjoy a curated panorama of drawing across media.
Urban Art Fair 2026
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 20:30
Le Carreau du Temple
Discover Urban Art Fair 2026 at Le Carreau du Temple in Paris. Dive into cutting-edge urban art, installations, and gallery works by local and international artists staged in a historic market hall, blending culture, creativity and urban dialogue.
Dimanche sans fin: Maurizio Cattelan et la collection
Mon, 25 Jan 2027
Centre Pompidou
A major contemporary art exhibition at Centre Pompidou-Metz exploring Maurizio Cattelan's collection through provocative works and conceptual installations. The show surveys the Italian artist's satirical approach and the power of collecting, staged in the museum's modern spaces.
To Open Eyes: Regards d'artistes
Sun, 31 Jan 2027
Centre Pompidou
Explore artists' perspectives in To Open Eyes: Regards d'artistes, a contemporary art exhibition at Centre Pompidou Málaga. This thought-provoking show brings bold works and new visions to Málaga's cultural hub, inviting visitors to reconsider perception and creativity.
Weaving The Future: Generative AI & Fashion Design
Wed, 27 Jan 2027 at 19:00
Sorbonne Université
An interdisciplinary lecture at Sorbonne Université exploring how generative AI reshapes fashion design from concept to garment creation, examining algorithmic creativity, new design workflows, and the future of sustainable couture at the tech-fashion frontier.
Exposition Collective - Présence
Sat, 13 Mar 2027 at 18:00
Point Éphémère
Opening March 13, 2027 at 17:00, Exposition Collective - Présence brings together a network of photographers for a collective photo-exhibition at Point Éphémère in Paris. The show spotlights contemporary imagery within the venue’s intimate gallery space and riverside ambiance.