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Current Exhibitions and Korean Culture in France

1 July 2026 7 min readJARI 에디터
Current Exhibitions and Korean Culture in France

start with JARI

  • Community — start an outing (모임) to go together and share your favourites.

    Big shows and K-pop events sell out weeks ahead. Flag them early and book.

where to find current exhibitions

  1. First the — curated for the Korean community.
  2. The official site of each museum or venue.
  3. Exhibition agendas: parisjetaime.com, sortiraparis.com.

the big exhibition venues (beyond permanent collections)

Blockbusters mostly happen here:

  • Grand Palais — major exhibitions (reopened after renovation).
  • Fondation Louis Vuitton — modern and contemporary art (in 2026, a big Alexander Calder retrospective from April).
  • Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection — contemporary art.
  • Atelier des Lumièresimmersive digital shows ("Renaissance" until June 2026).
  • Musée Jacquemart-André, Fondation Cartier

Korean culture in France

  • Korean Cultural Center (Paris 8th) — free exhibitions, screenings, workshops (calligraphy, dance) and a specialized library.
  • Cultu'Corée — the agenda of Korean events across France.

    2026 marks 140 years of France-Korea relations! Nearly a hundred events (concerts, exhibitions, cinema, literature) in Paris and the regions — a year not to miss.

🇰🇷 the Korean festivals of 2026 (in France)

  • Printemps Coréen (Nantes) — 6-31 May, 13th edition, theme "Together, Different".
  • K-Plus Festival — 22-24 May, Paris (Université Paris Cité), full Korean-culture immersion.
  • K-Street Festival — September, Paris, free workshops and dance demos.
  • Korean Film Festival in Paris (FFCP) — late October-early November, Publicis Cinémas (Champs-Élysées).
  • Korean Tours Festival — 27 February-1 March, Tours.
  • Avignon Festival — Korea in the spotlight in 2026. Follow them.

tips

  • For popular shows, book online; prefer weekday mornings.
  • Under 26 (EEA): often free at national venues.
  • Big venues have quieter late-night openings.

common mistakes

  • Going to a big show without booking and finding it sold out.
  • Missing the closing date (temporary shows are short).
  • Hunting Korean events everywhere.

FAQ

Where do I see current exhibitions? The and each venue's site. And Korean events? and Cultu'Corée. 2026 is especially rich. Are there free exhibitions? Yes — the Korean Cultural Center's, the municipal collections, and the Calendar's free filter.

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