Cultural events in Paris from October 21 to 27

Paris hosts a variety of cultural events and exhibitions from October 21 to October 27, 2026, offering visitors a chance to explore art, science, and historical collections through a range of activities.

René Chateau's collection on display

The exhibition-sale of René Chateau's collection, which includes photographs, posters, advertisements, magazines, and books related to cinema, runs from October 21 to October 23. The auction will take place on October 23 at 11:00.

Scientific documentaries at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle

The Pariscience festival at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle features around sixty scientific documentaries. One highlight is Humboldt USA, which will be followed by a discussion between director G. Anthony Svatek and ecologist philosopher Frédéric Ducarme on October 22 at 19:00.

Film screenings at the festival

On October 24 at 14:30, the festival screens The Whale and the Musician by Valentin Paoli. The following day, on October 25 at 14:00, it will premiere Wild Inside by Penny Lane.

Art discussion at École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts

Artist Kader Attia will engage in a dialogue with Jacinto Lageira at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, coinciding with the publication of the book Blessures, réparations et traces (published by Beaux-Arts de Paris).

Albert-Londres Prize ceremony

The Albert-Londres Prize 2026 will be awarded at the Théâtre de la Concorde, with Hervé Brusini presiding over the event.

Straw weaving and wooden forms exhibition

At the 19M gallery, a straw weaving workshop is available, and the Maison Michel will display its collection of wooden forms until December 13.