# Cultural and design events in France and Canada

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-design-events-in-france-and-canada
> Updated: 2026-08-30T07:53:48.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

Various cultural, design, and performing arts events are scheduled for late 2026 in France and Canada.

In France, design and art exhibitions include Paris Design Week in September. During this period, the Galerie Andrée Putman will open to the general public for the first time, showcasing iconic furniture and launching a new award for young creators. Maison&Objet Paris will also host its September edition under the theme ‘Pulse in Motion’, focusing on sensory and collective creativity.

Marseille is set to host the 20th Art-o-rama art fair at Friche la Belle de Mai, featuring 39 galleries from 18 countries. Other Marseille activities include the ‘Unworlding’ collective exhibition, a showcase of graduates from the École des Beaux-Arts de Marseille, and the launch of the MADMAX gallery in the Réformés district. In Perpignan, the Visa pour l’Image festival will include a bicentennial exhibition by Le Figaro celebrating 200 years of photography and journalism.

Performing arts in September include Pauline Bayle’s direction of ‘Mahabharata, une histoire de la violence’ at Théâtre Public Montreuil, featuring an exclusively female cast, and Lebanese performer Yara Bou Nassar’s ‘Les Aventures d’un soi hypothétique’ at MC93. Musical events in Reims include a reggaeton night on September 19, a lyrical recital by soprano Monroe at the Reims Cathedral on September 22, and a rap performance by Djadja & Dinaz on September 25.

In Canada, the Festival LatinArte will feature exhibitions focused on Latin American identity and territory.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Cultural events and performances scheduled for September 2026

France's September 2026 cultural lineup includes Pauline Bayle’s ‘Mahabharata’ at Montreuil, Yara Bou Nassar’s performances, and various concerts in Reims featuring Monroe and Djadja & Dinaz.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-and-performances-scheduled-for-september-2026

### 2026-08-26: Cultural performances scheduled in France for late 2026

Upcoming French cultural events include Fred Radix’s new theatrical production in Paris starting September 2026 and a family musical comedy in Dreux scheduled for December 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-performances-scheduled-in-france-for-late-2026

### 2026-08-26: Global art and design exhibitions scheduled for 2026

A series of major art, design, and cultural exhibitions are slated for 2026, including Paris Design Week, Art-o-rama in Marseille, and the Biennale de Florence.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galerie-andre-putman-to-open-to-the-public-during-paris-design-week

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