Craft01Paris Craft Week
Step inside craft workshops, meet makers and discover the skills behind everyday objects. Check individual workshop access before visiting.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Paris et Vanves
- Price
- Varies by workshop
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THE WEEK IN PARIS
What's on in Paris, 16–22 November 2026?
Thirty ideas for exploring Paris, from exhibitions and live music to cinema, Christmas markets and discoveries on a budget. Pick what suits you and make the most of the city.
16–22 November 2026
✦ 30 things to do◇ 7 days♡ Paris
Our favourites this week
CraftParis Craft Week
Step inside craft workshops, meet makers and discover the skills behind everyday objects. Check individual workshop access before visiting.
Explore this ideaFestivalsA Weekend in the East
Kraków takes centre stage in a festival of film, music, literature and conversation. An inviting way to discover new cultural perspectives.
Explore this ideaCinemaClose-Up Film Festival
A film festival all about cities, architecture and landscapes. Screenings and conversations offer a fresh way to see Paris and urban life.
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30 ideas for going out
30 outings shownCraft01Festivals02A Weekend in the East
Kraków takes centre stage in a festival of film, music, literature and conversation. An inviting way to discover new cultural perspectives.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Plusieurs lieux, Paris
- Price
- Varies by screening
Cinema03Close-Up Film Festival
A film festival all about cities, architecture and landscapes. Screenings and conversations offer a fresh way to see Paris and urban life.
- When
- 17–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Plusieurs cinémas et la Cité de l’architecture
- Price
- Free or ticketed
Theatre & shows04Paris Amateur Theatre Festival
Seven evenings celebrating committed amateur theatre companies. Thursday is listed as free, making it an easy night to try something different.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Salle Jean Dame, Paris 2e
- Price
- 8–15 €; free on Thursday
Cinema05Film Focus: Jimenez and Liénard
A compact documentary programme devoted to filmmakers Mary Jimenez and Bénédicte Liénard, with five films to discover their work.
- When
- 16–18 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, Paris 4e
- Price
- 3–5 €
Cinema06Les Braves: Meet Lukas Dhont
A special screening of Les Braves with director Lukas Dhont in attendance, a lovely pick for anyone who enjoys a deeper film conversation.
- When
- 18 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Max Linder Panorama, Paris 9e
- Price
- Tarif cinéma
Cinema07Documentary at Forum des images
Documentary month continues at Forum des images, including a Chéries-Chéris screening on the 18th. Browse the programme for your preferred film.
- When
- 18–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Forum des images, Paris 1er
- Price
- Varies by screening
Craft08Créations & savoir-faire craft fair
Paper crafts, sewing, interiors and hands-on ideas: a major fair for curious makers and anyone who loves getting creative.
- When
- 18–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris 15e
- Price
- Dès 15 € en ligne
Markets09Swedish Christmas market
A little taste of Scandinavia, with festive treats, crafts and gift ideas. Easy to combine with a stroll through the 17th.
- When
- 20–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Église suédoise, Paris 17e
- Price
- Free admission
Markets10Idées Japon market
Sixty makers and sixteen workshops celebrate Japanese craft and culture, from ceramics and illustration to tea and design.
- When
- 20–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Bastille Design Center, Paris 11e
- Price
- Free
Markets11Lainorama at Césure
A weekend of yarn, knitting and creative discoveries. Meet independent exhibitors and leave with your next project in mind.
- When
- 21–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Césure, Paris 5e
- Price
- 5 € par jour
Christmas12Champs-Élysées Christmas market
A festive reason to walk along the famous avenue. The market is scheduled to open on Sunday 22 November.
- When
- 22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Champs-Élysées, Paris 8e
- Price
- Accès libre advertised
Christmas13Champs-Élysées Christmas lights
The avenue lights up for the festive season. An easy evening walk to enjoy with friends and a camera.
- When
- 22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Champs-Élysées, Paris 8e
- Price
- Free
Christmas14Tuileries Christmas market
Festive stalls, winter treats and a relaxed atmosphere in one of Paris’s best-known gardens.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1er
- Price
- Free admission
Christmas15La Défense Christmas market
Hundreds of festive stalls beneath the skyscrapers: the contrast makes this market a fun outing in its own right.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Parvis de La Défense, Puteaux
- Price
- Free admission
Christmas16L’Odyssée Lumineuse light trail
An evening walk through light installations in the Parc Floral, perfect for a change of scene after work.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Parc Floral, Paris 12e
- Price
- 13 € adulte advertised
Christmas17Galeries Lafayette festive windows
Enjoy the festive windows and the famous dome. You can soak up the atmosphere without buying a thing.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Paris 9e
- Price
- Free
Immersive18Indochine at Atelier des Lumières
Indochine’s Arena Tour is reimagined across the walls of Atelier des Lumières, combining music with immersive visuals.
- When
- 20–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Atelier des Lumières, Paris 11e
- Price
- 22 € advertised
Concerts19Heine-Komplex concert
Poetry by Heinrich Heine meets improvisation and contemporary music in an unusual free concert.
- When
- 21 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Maison Heinrich Heine, Paris 14e
- Price
- Free
Concerts20Lucia Wilson & Deniz Besim
A soprano-and-piano duo celebrating women composers, from European Romantic works to contemporary Latin American music.
- When
- 21 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Médiathèque Hélène Berr, Paris 12e
- Price
- Free
Concerts21Raï Roots with Jamel Reffes
A tribute to electric raï pioneer Ahmed Zergui, with DJ selections around the live performance in the 18th.
- When
- 21 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Le 360 Paris Music Factory, Paris 18e
- Price
- 18–23 €
Concerts22Emmanuelle Parrenin live
The Monte le Son festival welcomes Emmanuelle Parrenin for a free concert and a chance to discover distinctive French music.
- When
- 21 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Médiathèque James Baldwin, Paris 19e
- Price
- Free
Concerts23Giwyze gospel concert
Five women’s voices come together for gospel, soul and jazz. A lively, free Saturday outing.
- When
- 21 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Bibliothèque Hergé, Paris 19e
- Price
- Free
Museums24Family weekend at Musée Carnavalet
Workshops, games and tours bring Parisian history to life for families. Register on arrival, subject to capacity.
- When
- 21–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Musée Carnavalet, Paris 3e
- Price
- Gratuit ; inscription sur place
Exhibitions25Fragonard at Monnaie de Paris
The perfume house unveils a century of collections, with exquisite bottles, objects and artwork in an exceptional setting.
- When
- 17–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Monnaie de Paris, Paris 6e
- Price
- 12 € ; gratuit -26 ans
Exhibitions26Mary Cassatt, the Independent
Rediscover American painter Mary Cassatt and her distinctive place in Impressionism at the Musée d’Orsay.
- When
- 17–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Musée d’Orsay, Paris 7e
- Price
- Museum ticket
Exhibitions27Cezanne and Us
Nearly 180 works trace how Cezanne shaped generations of artists. A brilliant museum outing even if you are no art expert.
- When
- 17–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Grand Palais, Paris 8e
- Price
- Exhibition ticket
Exhibitions28Gustave Fayet at Fondation Louis Vuitton
Discover an imaginative collector’s world and works by major painters, then enjoy a walk near the Bois de Boulogne.
- When
- 16–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris 16e
- Price
- Exhibition ticket
Exhibitions29Silent Violence at Quai Branly
A new exhibition at Musée du quai Branly inviting reflection. Check the museum’s programme for full details before visiting.
- When
- 17–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Musée du quai Branly, Paris 7e
- Price
- 14 € advertised
Exhibitions30Brussels 1900 at Petit Palais
Step into the lively Brussels art scene around 1900 through painting, sculpture and the beginnings of European modernism.
- When
- 17–22 / 11 / 2026
- Place
- Petit Palais, Paris 8e
- Price
- 17 € plein tarif
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