Paris in September

What’s on in Paris in September?

PS — all links checked and updated 3 Sept 2016

Foreign Cultures Week in Paris

• Organised at the end of September by the Paris Forum of the foreign cultural institutes, Foreign Cultures Week introduces us, through specific themes, to the wealth of creative output of a range of international artists. A number of nationalities are represented at this event which gives both residents and visitors the opportunity to discover together a variety of artistic expressions, whether it be through exhibitions, cinema, theatre, photography, performance art, concerts or literary encounters.

• http://www.ficep.info

September to October – Ile-de-France

• “Festival Ile-de-France” – France’s most popular region, with Paris as its capital, features a festival of contemporary music, literature, theatre, painting and circus performances.

• https://www.festival-idf.fr/english

Mid September – France

• “Journées du Patrimoine” – Open house and free admission to the nation’s historical monuments, including public and private buildings not usually open to the public.

• http://www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr (French) www.culture.fr
  • click the FR in the top right corner and select ENGLISH

September to December – Paris

• “Paris Fall Festival” – Annual Parisian autumn festival featuring theater, ballet, film retrospectives, music, opera and exhibitions in different venues throughout the city and close environs.

• http://www.festival-automne.com

September to October – Versailles (Ile-de-France)

• “Mondial de l’Automobile” – The Paris International Motor Show takes place every two years and is open to the general public.
• visit Paris Motor Show >>