Three distinct festivals are currently taking place in Paris and other French cities, offering a wide range of artistic experiences that reflect diverse cultural and creative expressions. **Jerk Off**, a queer festival described as having "no limits," is running from October 1 to 10 in Paris across various locations. The 19th edition includes performances such as La Demande d'asile by Nicolas Barry featuring Nangaline Gomis and Sophie Billon, as well as events by No Anger, Anouk Chevalier, Brazilian choreographer Catol Teixeira, and artist Chaos Clay. A notable event is the recording of the podcast Le Masque et la Plume dans le cul with Yvette Néliaz, known as Dame Pipi. According to Bruno Péguy, the festival's director, **Jerk Off** aims to be "a festival where multiple narratives, identities and heritages can coexist." **Transforme**, a collective initiative by Essaimant, is being supported by the Hermès Enterprise Foundation and runs from October 2 in Paris, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, and Rennes. The event includes a dance concert titled Silence by Lucie Antunes and Mathilde Monnier, as well as SÔ AVA by Smaïl Kanouté. The collective Les idoles will present Strip, described as a "body horror" with feminist thought influenced by Donna Haraway. Later stages of **Transforme** will feature performances by Aurélia Lüscher, Thibaud Croisy, and Calixto Neto's Feijoada. The event will continue into January 2027 with performances at the Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand and the Subsistances in Lyon. **Les Inaccoutumés**, a festival known for its unpredictability, is running from October 15 to December 13 at the Ménagerie de Verre in Paris. The festival includes performances such as Gustavia by La Ribot and Mathilde Monnier, and Collection particulière de bonne mémoire by Maria Donata D’Urso. The event also features a carte blanche given to the festival De l'Impertinence from Sète, led by Zoé Lakhnati and Dora Pentchev. Performers include Connor Scott with Cat-Gut Jim, a solo potentially tributing his ancestor Edward Corvan, and Helena de Laurens, who explores "the magical and malicious powers of opera" in Le Saut du lit. Each of these festivals presents a unique perspective on contemporary art, performance, and identity, offering audiences a chance to engage with unconventional and thought-provoking works. They reflect the vibrant and evolving landscape of artistic expression in France, drawing on both local and international influences to create immersive and dynamic experiences.