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Palais de Tokyo exhibitions

Discover contemporary art in all its forms at Palais de Tokyo, one of Paris’s leading contemporary art centres. With several exhibition seasons throughout the year, the venue regularly transforms its spaces with thought-provoking installations, experimental artworks, and exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists. Standard admission tickets include access to all exhibitions running during your visit, while certain special events may require separate tickets. Explore the current and upcoming exhibitions, their dates, highlights, and everything you need to plan your visit.

Upcoming Palais de Tokyo exhibitions

1. Wild Heart — Sonia Gomes

Brazilian artist Sonia Gomes transforms textiles, ropes, and recycled materials into sculptures and installations exploring memory, identity, and Afro-Brazilian heritage. Her colourful, organic creations connect personal histories with collective experiences.

  • Date: October 21, 2026 – February 14, 2027
  • Location: Palais de Tokyo, Paris

2. Today Is OK — Ali Cherri

Ali Cherri combines his film La Sentinelle, presented at Cannes 2026, with monumental sculptures and immersive installations. The exhibition explores war, military identity, and the boundaries between reality and fiction.

  • Date: October 21, 2026 – February 14, 2027
  • Location: Palais de Tokyo, Paris

3. You and Your Gang — Group Exhibition

Featuring around three dozen artworks, this exhibition explores artistic communities beyond major cities. Through collaborative projects from rural France and overseas territories, it examines belonging, solidarity, and relationships between people and places.

  • Date: October 21, 2026 – February 14, 2027
  • Location: Palais de Tokyo, Paris

4. I Telman Nwè Ki I Blé (So Black It Turns Blue) — Valérie John

Martinican artist Valérie John explores indigo through textiles, installations, and mixed-media assemblages. Drawing on Caribbean and West African traditions, her works examine cultural memory, identity, migration, and historical connections.

  • Date: October 21, 2026 – February 14, 2027
  • Location: Palais de Tokyo, Paris

How long does it take to see the exhibitions?

  • Quick visit (1 hour): Explore the main exhibition spaces and focus on a few standout artworks and installations.
  • Standard visit (1.5–2 hours): See all the current exhibitions at a comfortable pace, with time to read artwork descriptions and explore interactive displays.
  • In-depth visit (2–3 hours): Spend more time engaging with video installations, multimedia artworks, and the stories behind individual exhibitions.
  • Art enthusiasts (3+ hours): Explore each exhibition thoroughly, revisit your favourite installations, and take breaks at the venue's café or bookshop.

Frequently asked questions about Palais de Tokyo exhibitions

Palais de Tokyo's upcoming exhibitions include Wild Heart by Sonia Gomes, Today Is OK by Ali Cherri, You and Your Gang, and I Telman Nwè Ki I Blé by Valérie John. All four exhibitions run from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027.