Paris and Toulouse host cultural events from November 2–8, 2026, including exhibitions, film screenings, and music festivals.
Cultural events in Paris and Toulouse
The week of November 2 to 8, 2026, sees a range of cultural events and exhibitions taking place in Paris and Toulouse, offering diverse experiences for visitors and locals alike.Walid Raad's exhibition in Paris
Walid Raad's exhibition titled Festival of (In)gratitude is on display at Centquatre-Paris until November 22, 2026, as part of the Autumn Festival. The exhibition delves into the social, intimate, and political narratives of Lebanon over the past fifty years.Film screening in Paris with Bertrand Bonello
On November 5 at 8:15 pm, the film L’Apollonide will be screened at Reflet Médicis in Paris in the presence of director Bertrand Bonello. The film is noted for its captivating and immersive qualities, with a depth that lingers with viewers.Women Metronum Academy festival in Toulouse
The Women Metronum Academy, an artistic mentorship program for musicians, will host its festival from November 5 to 8 at Metronum in Toulouse. The event will feature meetings, concerts, brunch sessions, and a film club.Pitchfork Music Festival in Paris
The fifteenth edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris will run from November 2 to 8, featuring headliners such as DIIV and Headache. The festival will include avant-garde performances across three nights and seven venues, with more than 50 groups participating.LaCinetek Film Festival in Montreuil
The LaCinetek Film Festival will take place on November 6 and 7 at the cinema Le Méliès in Montreuil. The festival will include screenings, meetings, and masterclasses, such as a session on Monsieur Smith au Sénat and a masterclass titled L'Art du vol with several notable participants.Mariana Otero's film cycle in Paris
A carte blanche to Mariana Otero is being presented by the Centre Pompidou Cinema as part of the cycle "Histoires de regards." The cycle, running from November 3 to December 7 at Mk2 Bibliothèque in Paris, focuses on Otero's work, which examines places often overlooked or marginalized.Exhibition on French cinema and Maghreb legacies
The exhibition "A history of French cinema - Maghreb legacies" is currently on display at the Museum of the History of Immigration in Paris, running from October 30 until March 21, 2027. It highlights the contributions of filmmakers like Mehdi Charef, Rachid Bouchareb, and Hafsia Herzi through film excerpts, posters, production photographs, and storyboards.
