Cirque du Soleil – OVO
- When
- 5 Nov to Sun 8 Nov, from 20:00
- Where
- Zénith de Strasbourg
Cirque du Soleil's OVO in five performances: 5 and 6 Nov at 20:00, 7 Nov at 16:00 and 20:00, 8 Nov at 13:00.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
What's on in France
30 events
2 longer runs also onTomorrow
Thu 5 NovSat 7 Nov
Paris Saint-Germain vs ESTAC Troyes (Ligue 1)
- When
- Sat 7 Nov, 20:45
- Where
- Parc des Princes, Paris
Ligue 1 matchday 10: PSG host Troyes at the Parc des Princes.
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Sun 8 Nov
Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice–Cannes
- When
- Sun 8 Nov
- Where
- Promenade des Anglais (start), Nice
- Price
- From €76
Coastal 42 km marathon from Nice's Promenade des Anglais to the Croisette in Cannes. Price shown is the runner entry fee.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Mon 9 Nov
Carmen – Opéra National de Bordeaux
- When
- Only on Mon 9 at 20:00, Wed 11 at 20:00, Fri 13 at 20:00, Sun 15 at 15:00 and Tue 17 at 20:00 Nov
- Where
- Grand Théâtre, Opéra National de Bordeaux
Bizet's opera Carmen in five performances at the Grand Théâtre: 20:00 on 9, 11, 13 and 17 November, 15:00 on Sunday 15 November.
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Wed 11 Nov
Malik Bentalha – Nouveau Monde
- When
- Wed 11 Nov, 20:00
- Where
- Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
- Price
- €47–€52
Comedian Malik Bentalha brings his one-man show Nouveau Monde to Lyon. Numbered seating; doors open 18:30.
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Thu 12 Nov
Paris Photo 2026
- When
- 12 Nov to Sun 15 Nov, from 13:00
- Where
- Grand Palais, Paris
- Price
- €26–€41
International photography art fair. Open 13:00–20:00 (Sunday to 19:00); day tickets €36 weekdays, €41 weekend, €26 evening/student.
Fri 13 Nov
Vanessa Paradis
- When
- Fri 13 Nov, 20:00
- Where
- Palais Nikaïa, Nice
- Price
- €35–€110
French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis performs live at Nice's Palais Nikaïa concert arena.
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Sat 14 Nov
Sauternes and Barsac Open House Days
- When
- 14 Nov to Sun 15 Nov, from 11:00
- Where
- Châteaux of Sauternes and Barsac
More than 50 sweet-wine estates open to visitors for cellar visits, vineyard walks and tastings, 11:00–18:00 both days, south of Bordeaux.
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Foire aux Santons de Marseille (224th edition)
- When
- 14 Nov 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027
- Where
- Vieux-Port, Quai du Port, Marseille
Traditional Provençal santon (nativity figurine) fair on the Old Port. Open Sun–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–20:00.
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Sun 15 Nov
Colin Currie Group with Bryce Dessner
- When
- Sun 15 Nov, 20:00
- Where
- Grande salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris
- Price
- €30
Percussion ensemble Colin Currie Group performs as part of the Philharmonie's Steve Reich weekend, joined by guitarist Bryce Dessner for Electric Counterpoint.
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France vs Turkey (UEFA Nations League)
- When
- Sun 15 Nov
- Where
- Stade Atlantique, Bordeaux
France's national football team plays Turkey in the Nations League in Bordeaux. Kick-off time listed as to be confirmed.
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Wed 18 Nov
Lille Christmas Big Wheel (Grande Roue)
- When
- 18 Nov 2026 to Sat 16 Jan 2027
- Where
- Grand'Place, Lille
Seasonal Ferris wheel installed on Lille's Grand'Place for the Christmas period, alongside the city's Christmas village.
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Lille Christmas Village
- When
- 18 Nov to Wed 30 Dec
- Where
- Place Rihour, Lille
Around 90 wooden chalets; reported hours 11:00–20:30 Sun–Thu, to 22:00 Fri–Sat; closes 18:00 on 24 Dec, closed 25 Dec. Dates confirmed by lille.fr.
Sat 21 Nov
OGC Nice vs Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)
- When
- Sat 21 Nov, 17:15
- Where
- Allianz Riviera, Nice
Ligue 1 matchday 11: OGC Nice welcome Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Riviera.
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Sun 22 Nov
Champs-Élysées Christmas Illuminations
- When
- 22 Nov 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027, from 18:30
- Where
- Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Lighting ceremony at 18:30 with Cate Blanchett. Lights then run nightly from 17:00 to midnight (1:00 weekends), all night on 24 and 31 Dec.
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Wed 25 Nov
Paris Nautic Show 2026
- When
- 25 Nov to Sun 29 Nov, from 10:00
- Where
- Parc des Expositions du Bourget, Le Bourget
Indoor boat show near Paris. Open daily 10:00–18:30, late opening to 22:00 on Friday 27 Nov, closing 17:30 on Sunday 29 Nov; online presale rate available.
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Fatoumata Diawara
- When
- Wed 25 Nov, 20:00
- Where
- L'Olympia, Paris
- Price
- €39.90–€64.90
Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara plays a one-night concert at the historic Olympia music hall.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Fri 27 Nov
Bordeaux Christmas Market
- When
- 27 Nov to Sun 27 Dec
- Where
- Place des Quinconces (Allées de Tourny), Bordeaux
Bordeaux's Christmas market in the city centre, open daily 11:00–21:30 according to the tourist office.
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Cirque de Noël d'Alsace
- When
- On 10 dates from 27 Nov to 13 Dec, next Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov and Sun 29 Nov
- Where
- Zénith de Strasbourg
Animal-free Christmas circus mixing international acts with Alsatian traditions, with mulled wine and bretzels on site. Up to three shows a day; session time is the first show.
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SaintéLyon 2026
- When
- 27 Nov to Sun 29 Nov
- Where
- Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
72nd edition of the long-running night trail race; the Halle Tony Garnier hosts the race finishes and a trail-running expo with 100-plus exhibitors.
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Strasbourg Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Strasbourg)
- When
- 27 Nov to Thu 24 Dec
- Where
- Eight sites in central Strasbourg incl. Place Broglie, Place Kléber and Cathedral square
Christmas market spread over eight city-centre sites, from Petite France to the Cathedral, Place Kléber's Grand Sapin and Place Broglie.
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Village de Noël de Nice
- When
- 27 Nov 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027
- Where
- Jardin Albert 1er and Place Masséna, Nice
Nice's Christmas village in the city-centre gardens and main square, open daily with free entry.
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Wed 2 Dec
OrelSan – Tour 2026
- When
- 2 Dec to Thu 3 Dec, from 19:30
- Where
- Le Dôme, Marseille
- Price
- €45–€75
French rapper OrelSan plays two rescheduled nights; 19:30 is the listed start with support act, OrelSan on stage 20:30, public doors 18:30. March 2026 tickets remain valid.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Fri 4 Dec
Salon du Cheval de Paris
- When
- 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec
- Where
- Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Paris horse show and equestrian fair at Porte de Versailles. The organiser advises booking early as places are limited.
Sat 5 Dec
Pessac-Léognan Châteaux Open House
- When
- 5 Dec to Sun 6 Dec, from 10:00
- Where
- Châteaux of the Pessac-Léognan appellation
Wine estates of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, just outside Bordeaux, open to visitors for a weekend of visits and tastings, 10:00–18:00.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Fête des Lumières 2026
- When
- 5 Dec to Tue 8 Dec
- Where
- City-wide, Lyon
Lyon's annual festival of light installations across the city over four evenings, presented by the city as a free festival.
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Fri 18 Dec
Disney en concert – Suivez vos rêves
- When
- Fri 18 Dec, 20:00
- Where
- Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
- Price
- €41–€80
Family ciné-concert: Sinfonia Pop Orchestra, singers and dancers perform Disney film music with clips on a giant screen. About 2h15 with interval; doors 18:30.
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Tue 22 Dec
Valérie Lemercier
- When
- 22 Dec 2026 to Wed 6 Jan 2027, from 20:30
- Where
- L'Olympia, Paris
- Price
- €29–€99
Comedian Valérie Lemercier's comedy show runs over the holidays, mostly 20:30 shows with 17:00 Sunday matinees. The 5–6 January dates showed no tickets available.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Also on now
Started earlier and still runningMatisse, the Symphony of Colors
- When
- 7 Feb 2026 to Sat 2 Jan 2027
- Where
- Bassins des Lumières, Bordeaux
- Price
- €16
45-minute immersive projection show tracing Matisse's career, reflected in the venue's pools; alternates with a shorter Frida Kahlo programme. Daily 10:00–18:00, Saturdays to 20:00.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page
Chagall Couture – Un hommage à l'artiste
- When
- 10 Oct 2026 to Mon 18 Jan 2027
- Where
- Musée national Marc Chagall, Nice
- Price
- €12 (reduced €10)
Exhibition of costumes and headdresses created by Cannes stage-costume students in response to Chagall's engravings. Part 1 runs to 18 January.
Checked 4 NovOfficial page