Paris Monthly Calendar

1 January—New Year's Day

Public holiday.

16-20 January—Mens Fashion

Mens Fashion, Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looksfor Spring and Summer on the runway. Phone 331-4266-6444.

21-24 January—Haute Couture Fashion

Haute Couture, Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks for Spring and Summer on the runway. Phone 331-4266-6444.

Throughout January—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June.

Throughout January—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June.

Throughout January—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July.

Throughout January—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July.

Throughout January—L'Opera National de Paris

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June.

28 Feb—Mode a Paris

Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks on the runway—men's styles in early January and late June, haute couture in late January and early July, and ready-to-wear in early March and September. For more information, call 331-4266-6444. Continues through 7 Mar

Throughout February—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June.

Throughout February—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July.

Throughout February—L'Opera National

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (Ninth) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June.

Throughout February—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July.

Early March—Ready-to-Wear Fashion

Ready-to-Wear Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks for Fall and Winter on the runway. Phone 331-4266-6444.

Throughout March—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June.

Throughout March—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July.

Throughout March—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July.

Throughout March—L'Opera National

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June.

7 April—Paris International Marathon

Nearly 35,000 runners participate in this more than 100-year-old race. The course begins at Avenue des Champs Elysees, continues past Place de la Bastille, the Tuileries Gardens and several of the city's other landmarks, and finishes on Avenue Foch. For information, call 01-4133-1568.

Late Apr—Soccer

Stade de France

France's best soccer teams vie for the national championship, the French Cup, at the Stade de France, at the intersection of La Porte de Paris and the Canal Saint-Denis.

Throughout April—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June.

Throughout April—The Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July.

Throughout April—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12th). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July.

Throughout April—L'Opera National

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June.

1 May—Labor Day

Public holiday.

8 May—World War II Victory Day

Public holiday.

17 May Ascension Day / L'Ascension

Public Holiday.

28 May Whit Monday / Le lundi de Pentecôte

Public Holiday.

Mid May—Montmartre Vintage Car Rally

Thousands of people flock to the bars lining the streets of Paris to watch vintage automobiles pass by. Rue Lepic.

Late May—Tennis

Top professional tennis players compete on clay at the Roland-Garros, formerly known as the French Open. Roland Garros Stadium, 2 Ave. Gordon Bennett (16th). Continues through 10 Jun.

Throughout May—Foire du Trone

The largest temporary amusement park in Paris, this raucous fair dates back to the 1100s. Beer, greasy food, sideshows and rides attract millions of visitors. Bois de Vincennes.

Throughout May—Soccer

France's best soccer teams vie for the national championship, the French Cup, at the Stade de France, at the intersection of La Porte de Paris and the Canal Saint-Denis. For information, call 01-5593-0000. For tickets, call 08-9270-0900.

Throughout May—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June.

Throughout May—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July.

Throughout May—L'Opera National de Paris

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June.

Throughout May—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July.

Early Jun—Tennis

Top professional tennis players compete on clay at the Roland-Garros, formerly known as the French Open. Roland Garros Stadium, 2 Ave. Gordon Bennett(16è). For information and tickets, call 01-4743-5252 or 08-2516-7516.

Late June—Mode a Paris

Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks on the runway—men's styles in early January and late June, haute couture in late January and early July, and ready-to-wear in early March and September. For more information, call 331-4266-6444. Continues through 5 Jul.

Early-Mid June—L'Opera National de Paris

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090.

Mid June—Chopin Festival

The Polish composer is honored with a series of concerts and recitals of his music by French and international pianists and musicians. Orangerie de Bagatelle, Route de la Reine Marguerite, Bois de Boulogne (16è). For information, call 01-4500-2219. Continues through July 14.

Late June—Gay Pride Parade and Festival

Nearly half a million people gather for a march that begins at la Place d'Italie and ends at la Place de la Republique, where singers, musicians, bands and other performers provide entertainment. For information, call 01-7270-3317.

Throughout June—Foire Saint-Germain

This charming antiques market and street fair takes over the streets around the Place St. Suplice and transforms them with concerts, arts and crafts, street theater, children's activities, fine arts and hundreds of stalls specializing in antiques of all sorts. Place Saint-Suplice (6è). For information, call 01-4046-7512

Throughout June—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277.

Throughout June—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July.

Throughout June—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840.

Throughout June—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July.

Thoughout July— Tour de France

The world's premier cycling event concludes in Paris along the Champs Elysees. For information, call 01-4133-1500.

1-10 July—Paris Cinema International Film Festival

This annual film festival screens feature-length and short films, with an emphasis on films never before seen in France. For information, call 01-55-25-5525.

1-5 July—Haute Couture Fashion Week

Haute Couture, Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks on the runway. Phone 331-4266-6444.

14 July- 9 Aug —Quartier d'Ete Festival

This festival features world music, jazz and symphony concerts, as well as films, theater performances and other events. Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries Gardens, Cinema le Quartier Latin and various other venues throughout Paris. For information, call 01-4494-9800. Continues through August.

14 July—Bastille Day

Public holiday. Look for a parade down Champs Elysees, fireworks at Trocadero, bonfires and other celebratory events.

14 July—Horse Races

The Grand Prix de Paris is one of the world's most prestigious races for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. Hippodrome de Longchamp, Routes des Tribunes, Bois de Boulogne (16è). For information, call +33 (0)1 49 10 20 30 or +33 (0)1 08 21 32 13.

1-14 July—Chopin Festival

The Polish composer is honored with a series of concerts and recitals of his music by French and international pianists and musicians. Orangerie de Bagatelle, Route de la Reine Marguerite, Bois de Boulogne (16è). For information, call 01-4500-2219.

Early July—Concert

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Concludes early July.

Early July—Foire Saint-Germain

This charming antiques market and street fair takes over the streets around the Place St. Suplice and transforms them with concerts, arts and crafts, street theater, children's activities, fine arts and hundreds of stalls specializing in antiques of all sorts. Place Saint-Suplice (6è). For information, call 01-4046-7512. Concludes early July.

Early-Mid July—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Concludes mid July.

Early August—Quartier d'Ete Festival

This festival features world music, jazz and symphony concerts, as well as films, theater performances and other events. Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries Gardens, Cinema le Quartier Latin and various other venues throughout Paris. For information, call 01-4494-9800.

15 August—Assumption Day

Public holiday.

25 August—Liberation of Paris

City holiday. Various celebrations occur throughout the city to celebrate the day that occupying Nazi forces were finally driven out of the city.

Late August—Jazz at La Villette

This international festival showcases contemporary jazz in concerts by well-known established musicians and emerging instrumentalists. Free outdoor and indoor concerts. Cite de la Musique, 21 Ave. Jean Jaures (19th) and other venues. For information, call +33 (0)1 40 03 75 75. Continues through mid September.

15, 16 September—Heritage Days

The Journees du Patrimoine offers free admission to some of the capital's historical and cultural sites usually off-limits to the public. For information, call 820-561-561.

25-30 Sep —Fashion Week

Mode a Paris—Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks on the runway—men's styles in late June, haute couture in early July and ready-to-wear in September. Phone 331-4266-6444. Continues through 5 Oct.

Early-Late September—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July 2012.

Early-Late September—L'Opera National

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June 2012.

29 Aug- 9 September—Jazz at La Villette

This international festival showcases contemporary jazz in concerts by well-known established musicians and emerging instrumentalists. Free outdoor and indoor concerts. Cite de la Musique, 21 Ave. Jean Jaures (19th) and other venues. For information, call 01-4003-7575. Concludes mid September

Early-Late September—Autumn Festival

This festival features original, experimental and avant-garde theater, ballet, film retrospectives, music and art exhibits. Various venues throughout the city. For schedule, venue and ticket information, call 01-5345-1717. Continues through late December.

Late September—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July 2012.

Late September—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June 2012.

1-3 October—Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week presents the hottest new looks on the runway. Phone 331-4266-6444.

18-21 October—FIAC Art Fair

An important incubator of contemporary and avant-garde art, this international event marks the opening of the Paris art season and is attended by collectors, curators and critics. Grand Palais and Cour Carree du Louvre. For information, call 01-4756-6421.

10-14 October—Montmartre Grape Harvesting Festival

The Fete des Vendanges celebrates the grape harvest with parades, street fairs, wine tastings, performing-arts events and other festivities. Montmartre Vineyard, Rue des Saules and Rue St. Vincent (18th). For information, call 01-4262-2121 or 01-4606-0032.

Early October—Horse Races

A crown jewel of international racing, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe takes place at Hippodrome de Longchamp, Routes des Tribunes, Bois de Boulogne (16è). For information, call 08-2121-3213. For tickets, call 08-9269-2192.

Early-Late October—Opera, Music and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—Autumn Festival

This festival features original, experimental and avant-garde theater, ballet, film retrospectives, music and art exhibits. Various venues throughout the city. For schedule, venue and ticket information, call 01-5345-1717. Continues through December.

Throughout October—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout October—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July 2012.

Throughout October—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July 2011.

Throughout October—L'Opera National

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June 2012.

1 November—All Saints' Day

Public holiday.

11 November—Armistice Day

Public Holiday.

Early November—BNP Paribas Masters

The BNP Paribas Masters is an international men's tennis championship at the Palais Omnisport, 8 Blvd. de Bercy (12è). For information, call 01-4743-4800. For tickets, call 08-9269-2300 or 01-4691-5757.

Early Nov—Photography Exhibit

The world's premier still-photography event features works from 500 international photographers. Grand Palais, Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris. For more information, call 01-4756-6469.

Mid November—Fete du Beaujolais

Five days of wine tastings, markets and other gastronomic events celebrate the prestigious Beaujolais Nouveau wine. For information, call 04-7463-0665.

Early-Late November—Christmas Lights

Holiday illuminations light up the Champs Elysees and the banks and bridges of the Seine; the boulevards Haussmann, St. Honore, Rue Royale and Avenue Montaigne; and the banks of the city's islands, Ile de la Cite and Ile St. Louis. Continues through early January 2012.

Throughout November—Autumn Festival

This festival features original, experimental and avant-garde theater, ballet, film retrospectives, music and art exhibits. Various venues throughout the city. For schedule, venue and ticket information, call 01-5345-1717. Continues through late December.

Throughout November—Music, Dance and Theater

The Theatre de la Ville hosts frequent music, dance and theater productions. 2 Place du Chatelet (1è). For information and tickets, call 01-4274-2277. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—Opera, Music, and Dance

The Theatre du Chatelet is home to frequent opera, music and dance performances. 2 Rue Edourade Colonne (1è). For information, call 01-4028-2800. For tickets, call 01-4028-2840. Continues through late June 2012.

Throughout November—Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris performs frequently at Theatre Mogador, 25 Rue du Mogador (9è) and other venues. For information and tickets, call 01-5635-1212. Continues through early July 2012.

Throughout November—Ballet de l'Opera

Ballet de l'Opera performs at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (Ninth) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid July 2012.

Throughout November—L'Opera National

L'Opera National de Paris mounts numerous productions at both Palais Garnier, Place de l'Opera (9è) and at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille (12è). For information and tickets, call 08-9289-9090. Continues through mid June 2012.

24 December—Christmas Eve

Public holiday.

25 December—Christmas Day

Public holiday.

Early December—Autumn Festival

This festival features original, experimental and avant-garde theater, ballet, film retrospectives, music and art exhibits. Various venues throughout the city. For schedule, venue and ticket information, call 01-5345-1717. Concludes late December.

Throughout December—Christmas Lights

Holiday illuminations light up the Champs Elysees and the banks and bridges of the Seine; the boulevards Haussmann, St. Honore, Rue Royale and Avenue Montaigne; and the banks of the city's islands, Ile de la Cite and Ile St. Louis. Continues through early January 2012.

Monthly Calendar

topJanuary 2013

1 January—New Year's Day

topFebruary 2013

topMarch 2013

topApril 2013

topMay 2013

1 May—Labor Day

8 May—World War II Victory Day

17 May Ascension Day / L'Ascension

28 May Whit Monday / Le lundi de Pentecôte

Mid May—Montmartre Vintage Car Rally

topJune 2013

topJuly 2013

14 July—Bastille Day

topAugust 2013

15 August—Assumption Day

25 August—Liberation of Paris

topSeptember 2013

topOctober 2013

topNovember 2013

1 November—All Saints' Day

11 November—Armistice Day

Early-Late November—Christmas Lights

topDecember 2013

24 December—Christmas Eve

25 December—Christmas Day

Throughout December—Christmas Lights