Jenny Holzer exhibition at Musée d'Orsay

The American artist Jenny Holzer is exhibiting at the Musée d'Orsay, where her exhibition runs from October 20 to February 21, 2027. The show includes 17 benches and 2 marble columns inscribed with words from letters by 19th-century artists, paired with works by artists such as Bonnard, Cézanne, Rodin, and Berthe Morisot.

Cat Power's sold-out concert

Cat Power will perform at the Salle Pleyel on October 31 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album The Greatest, recorded in Memphis. The event is sold out, with a second date set for November 9, also sold out.

Korean film festival in Paris

The 21st Festival du Film Coréen à Paris (FFCP) takes place from October 27 to November 3, 2026, at Publicis Cinémas on the Champs-Élysées. The festival includes nearly 70 films, including the political thriller The Assassin(s) by Hur Jin-ho as the opening film, the anticipated Possible Love by Lee Chang-dong, and the rural comedy Cattle Run by Kim Ji-hyun as the closing film.

Josef Von Sternberg films re-released

A re-release of four films by Josef Von Sternberg featuring Marlène Dietrich begins on October 28 at La Filmothèque du Quartier Latin. The films include Blonde Vénus, Shanghai Express, L'Impératrice rouge, and La Femme et le Pantin.

Cabaret Extra! returns with new theme

The Cabaret Extra! Centre Pompidou x Silencio returns on October 28 at Silencio, with a "mystical" programming focused on strengthening the links between cabaret and literature.

Kelela's new album release

Kelela releases her album New Avatar on October 27, blending shoegaze, 2-step, R&B, and club techno. She continues this musical style in her live performances.

Tracey Emin's sculptures on display

Tracey Emin's three monumental bronze sculptures, I lay here for you (2018), I Followed You to the End (2024), and I Will Not Be Alone (2025), are on display from October 14 to November 1 at the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme at the Trocadéro. The sculptures explore the female body in various positions and are part of a broader exhibition featuring the artist's work.

Fat Dog's concert and new album

Fat Dog performs at the Élysée Montmartre on October 31. Their second album, Cancel Me (I'm Tired), is described as a commentary on cancel culture, though the band continues to be active with tours and recordings. The band previously performed at Rock en Seine in 2025.