For those looking for what to do in Paris right now, this is one of the most active moments on the cultural calendar. Across the city, Paris Art Week brings together major fairs, museum exhibitions, and private showcases, creating an exciting program of events in Paris that draws collectors, curators, and creatives from around the world.
Paris Art Week: Where Everything Converges
April 8 – April 13, 2026 | Across Paris, including the Grand Palais and Jardin des Tuileries
Paris Art Week sets the pace for the season, bringing together the most important art events in Paris wihtin a single, concentrated moment. It connects major fairs, gallery openings, and private exhibitions, turning the city into a continuous circuit of contemporary art.
At the center of the week is Art Paris, held at the Grand Palais. With more than 160 galleries participating, it remains one of the leading platforms for modern and contemporary art in Paris, attracting an international audience of collectors and curators.
PAD Paris
April 8 – April 12, 2026 | Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris | Website
PAD Paris brings together collectible design and contemporary art, creating a dialogue between disciplines that reflect how collectors are acquiring today. The fair is known for its focused selection and strong point of view, making it a key stop during the week.
Beyond the main fairs, Paris Art Week extends across the city through gallery openings and more discreet presentations. Established galleries unveil new exhibitions, while independent spaces and private venues host invitation-based events that circulate within smaller networks.
Photo by PAD Paris
Matisse 1941 – 1954
March 24 – July 26, 2026 | Grand Palais, 17 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 | Website
Rather than a traditional retrospective, this exhibition focuses on Matisse’s late work, when cut-outs reshaped his approach to color and composition. It has quickly become one of the most visited Paris expositions so far this season.
Insider note: The legacy of Henri Matisse extends beyond the exhibition with Maison Matisse, launched by his family, now established on Rue du Bac in the 7th arrondissement. MR Agency Real Estate played a role in bringing this project to Paris, reinforcing the city’s position as a destination where heritage and contemporary creation intersect.
Photo by Grand Palais
Renoir and Love. A Joyful Modernity (1865 – 1885)
March 17 – July 19, 2026 | Musée d’Orsay, Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 | Website
This is one of the most talked about exhibitions of the season. Focusing on the early decades of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, the exposition explores how scenes of leisure, movement, and human connection shaped Impressionism. It brings together major works rarely seen in the same space and reframes Renoir as a painter of modern life rather than nostalgia.
Photo by Musée d’Orsay
Fashion in the 18th Century
March 14 – July 12, 2026 | Palais Galliera, 10 Ave Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116 | Website
At Palais Galliera, the focus shifts to how historical aesthetics continue to shape visual culture. The exhibition traces how 18th-century silhouettes and references have been reinterpreted across time, influencing both contemporary fashion and artistic imagery.
Photo by Palais Galliera
Paris continues to evolve through its art scene, where major exhibitions, international fairs, and more private initiative unfold simultaneously. What defines this moment is not a single destination, but the way the city creates a continuous dialogue between past and present, established names and emerging voices. For those navigating art in Paris this spring, the experience goes beyond what is on display, it is about where conversations are happening and how spaces are being used.
MR Agency venues are part of this evolving landscape, hosting exhibitions that bring together artists, collectors, and creatives in settings designed for connection. Contact us today to find a space that fits your needs.
