Here we’re listing venues, styles and locations, and you can also get up-to-date Paris gig guides at Lylo and Radio FG, along with the Paris Jazz Club.
Hot tip: The city’s churches will often have free classical music programs (see Landmarks), and the City will often offer free music performances, especially over summer (see Festivals.)
Jazz club presenting local artists, emerging talents and internationally renowned figures in an intimate atmosphere with stone vaults and warm acoustics. In the 4th.
A music club, bar and café located in La Villette, À la Folie is ‘a continuation of this magical park: a place that combines space and privacy, nature and industrial structures, culture and leisure’. In the 19th.
Large arena and sporting stadium hosting national and international groups and performers. Also note the Patinoire ice rink open all year round. In the 12th.
Large arena and sporting stadium hosting national and international groups and performers. In the 18th.
Theatre music hall offering a wide program of concerts across hip-hop, rock, jazz, electro, variety and world music, plus one-person shows, plays and festivals. In the 10th.
Dance and music club offering a regular nightly program of live and DJ music from a wide range of genres. In the 11th.
A ‘floating cultural stage’ offering a multidisciplinary program of music and comedy, acoustic concerts, shows for young audiences and artist residencies On the Seine in the 19th.
‘Make The Dance Floor Great Again’ is the mission of the Badaboum, a polymorphic late-night party venue sharing disco and electro but mainly house music. In the 11th.
‘A place that grows the rock spirit thanks to its open-mindedness and cultivates its attachment to the right to be different. Here, no labels. Simply a territory of artistic expression based on the thirst for freedom.’ In the 11th.
Music hall programming one-person shows, concerts, musicals and various showcases, on the Left Bank in the 14th.
Iconic Parisian club (and record bar and hotel) renovated and re-opened in 2026, featuring live rock bands from France and around the world, and DJ sets onto the night. In the 9th.
Red velvet, carved wood, lights and mirrors, parquet circular dance floor, the Cabaret Sauvage welcomes artists from all over the world for concerts, cabarets, balls and circuses. In the heart of the Parc de la Villette in the 19th.
500-seat live music venue offering a range of shows, concerts and events across a wide array of genres. In the 11th.
A moving barge that traverses Paris’ canals and stops at three riverbank locations to entertain and engage, with contemporary music and dance. In the 19th.
Large music hall featuring French and international songsters, musicals and shows. On the Rue de Clichy in the 9th.
A ‘temple of swing since 1946’, this jazz bar is open every day, all year round, without reservation. In the 5th.
Jazz club and restaurant offering performances every night, either through resident or guest artists. In the 6th.
The Conservatory of Music and Dance has a public program of concerts, shows, conferences, courses and colloquiums, free and open to all. In the 19th.
Avant-garde cabaret club noted for artistic collaborations, humour, glamour and creativity. With performances every evening. In the 8th.
Large music hall within the Palais des Sports hosting concerts, musicals, ballets, theatre and more. On the Boulevard Victor in the 15th.
A cutting-edge techno nightclub that is a ‘warm space of freedom, where self-expression and acceptance are placed at the center of each events’. In the 13th.
Nightclub opening on weekends and overnight, with a focus on electronic music, dancing, and outdoor beach vibes over the warmer months. In the 19th.
Europe’s oldest cocktail bar features a downstairs piano room that has hosted the great names of jazz, and continues the tradition every night at 10pm. In the 2nd.
Jazz club with players most nights, and workshops for children every Sunday, in ‘a room filled with sounds and colors, where people come to listen, see, and share’. In the 13th.
This association promotes young emerging musicians and provides access to classical music for all. In the 20th.
An overnight, underground venue hosting techno and house evenings throughout the summer, with international and local performers, exhibitions and shops. In the 19th.
Jazz hall, theatre, concert and exhibition space, the Bellevilloise is an independent, artistic and festive place open to all audiences. On the Rue Boyer in the 20th.
Live music venue offering all sorts of contemporary genres, local and international. ‘It is at nightfall, when all the cats are gray, that we come to spend time out of time.’ In the 18th.
Vintage disco, piano karaoke, live music, wild nights and more, the Casbah is on the Rue de La Forge Royale in the 11th.
A concert hall established in 1887 now offering a wide variety of live music acts, international and local. The Cicada is on the Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart in the 19th.
A cultural venue ‘responding to the cultural, social, democratic and climate crises, inviting everyone to move from idea to action, gathered around a concert, a table, a drink, a performance’. In the 3rd.
Part jazz and blues bar, part electro club, with outdoor terrace and all-day bar and dining options. In a former train station near the Parc de la Villette in the 19th.
Four levels offering electronic, techno, hip-hop, house, rock, metal and jazz in the former boiler room of the Moulin Rouge in the 19th.
‘A vibrant space for living, sharing and socialising, with a capacity of 495 people, arranged in a semicircle across several levels, allowing for intimate musical experiences and total immersion in the artists’ worlds’. In the 20th.
One of the oldest revue theatres in Paris, the New Eve presents ‘Paris je t’Aime’ cabaret every evening from April to October. At the foot of Butte Montmartre in the 9th.
Disco and dance club with many regular specially themed events and parties, where everyone can party together into the wee hours. In the 9th.
Large concert hall and cultural and expression centre, dedicated to all things hip-hop and promoting creation in all its forms: music, dance, graffiti, image and audiovisual. In the 1st.
An ‘ode to the night since 1947’, La Planque is ‘above all, a place to live, a place of encounters, whether fleeting or lasting … life will tell’. Come here to experience the night in all its splendour. In the 1st.
La Pop is ‘a place of multidisciplinary artistic creation that questions the roles and functions that music and sounds play for individuals, communities, society and ecosystems’. Moored on the Bassin de la Villette in the 19th.
The Stalingrad Rotunda is ‘a place for encounters, a mix of styles, culinary discoveries, and artistic and cultural exchanges of all kinds!’. In the 19th.
A concert hall in the neoclassical style, the Gaveau Room is ‘a privileged place for music lovers, combining elegance and musical history in an intimate and prestigious setting’. In the 8th.
Just outside of Paris metro, the Seine Musicale is a cultural site for live entertainment and offers a diverse range of music and performances. On Seguin Island in Boulogne-Billancourt.
A place of ‘diffusion, creation and residency’, specialising in sound art, music and new media, welcoming ‘the effervescence of musical, artistic and cultural margins’. In the 18th.
The 360 Paris Music Factory is a private, independent centre dedicated to promoting transculturalism and diversity in music. In the 18th.
The Salty Kiss jazz club offers an ongoing roster of local and international jazz performers, plus Monday jam sessions where the experienced mix with the new talent. In the 1st.
The oldest jazz club in Europe still in operation, founded in the Roaring Twenties, hosting jazz and classical concerts, musical performances and cultural meetings. In the 15th.
Live music club featuring blues, groove, jazz, soul and world music, open till late. In the 5th.
Music bar offering theme nights, concerts, cabaret, open mic, comedy and DJs seven nights a week. In the 6th.
One of Paris’ most noted jazz clubs, featuring celebrated local and global names in over 300 concerts every year, and its free jam sessions with the ‘young guard’ every weekend. In the 1st.
Music hall, theatre space, arts precinct, community centre and home of bingo drag – the Lucky Chance is a hybrid cultural venue that ‘puts the place back at the heart of neighbourhood life’. In the 18th.
A ‘cultural, festive and good-natured barge’ on the Seine featuring three levels dedicated to a diverse music program and cultural events. In the 12th.
Concept venue that ‘brings together cocktails, jazz and gastronomy in a comfortable cocoon’. Note that seating is reserved for diners. In the 8th.
A period instrument orchestra and choir ‘renowned for its energy and the vitality of its performances’, and also offering a monthly event for families. Playing in various venues including the Historic Hall of the First Conservatory.
The Marcounet Barge is a live music and (later) DJ venue moored on the Quai de l’Hôtel-de-Ville in the Marais, also offering food and drink. ‘Happy, Friendly, Frenchy’. On the river in the 4th.
A gypsy jazz bar with a long history and music every Monday evening. In the 5th.
A place for ‘discovery,
meetings and parties’, Les Disquaires offers a program of pop, disco, rap, jazz, funk and more, with DJs into the night. In the 11th.
Multicultural club and music hall offering all kinds of music from hip hop to deep house to folk, and with a charter of goodwill that values kindness. In the 10th.
The ‘Sound of the Earth’ is a concert hall dedicated to jazz, world music and electro world evenings, as well as a festive bistro. Floating at the foot of ‘Our Lady’ in the 5th.
A breeding ground for talent, The Three Donkeys is a venue for up-and-coming musicians to find an audience, and is based on ‘the desire to share, to discover and experiment together, to find new ways of forming a society’. In the 18th.
Performance and concert venue offering ‘all kinds of contemporary music in ‘welcoming, comfortable and friendly conditions for both the public and the artists’. In the Parc de la Villette in the 19th.
Established in 1894, ‘an essential venue for live shows, which offers a unique musical experience in a historic and intimate setting.’ In the 18th.
A space built specifically for listening to song, rock, rap, world music, musicals, and soloists, this venue is within the Parc de la Villette in the 19th.
Jazz, open mic, live performances and DJ sets in ‘a hidden and private bar of the Righteous Pigalle, the only speakeasy in Paris with a boiler room’. In the 9th.
Paris’ first music hall, opening in 1893, the Olympia is now host to popular international names and committed to the values of solidarity. On the Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th.
‘The ultimate temple of pop-modern cabaret, blending glamorous aesthetics with an electric, cheeky atmosphere’, plus dinner. In the 10th.
The basement of the Louloute bar forms a music club featuring jazz, soul, funk, jazz, electro, Brazilian, fusion, international pop and jam sessions. In the 11th.
Cabaret , music and drag club, 100% French, with performances every Thursday-Saturday at 10pm followed by music until 6am. In the 18th.
Large concert hall designed in the shape of an arena and equipped with a monumental organ, offering a program of classical works. In the 16th.
Electro club with 3000m2 dedicated to electronic music and dance, and designed for total immersion. No photos! In the 19th.
Cabaret venue with ‘these key words in mind: Party, Rhinestones and Dream’, which are embodied by the resident drag artists. On the Rue des Martyrs in the 18th.
Possibly the most famous cabaret in the world, the Moulin Rouge has been offering its nightly spectacles and and Cancan dancing since 1889. On the Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th.
Dance club and nightclub featuring live music across ‘three rooms, three stages, three ambiences’. In the 19th.
Legendary jazz club frequented by aficionados and performers. Book ahead! In the 10th.
Large modern theatre with cutting-edge craftsmanship and technology, offering a program of opera, performances, recitals and more. See the National Opera program for programming and details. In the 12th.
Offering intimate opera experiences in some of Paris’ most beautiful venues, inspired by the Venetian tradition. Check the website for upcoming shows and venues.
The Paris Convention Centre hosts large shows including ballets, concerts and musicals, as well as sporting and eSports. In the Place de la Porte Maillot in the 17th.
The Garnier is a prestigious performance hall offering opera, ballet, recitals and concerts within one of Paris’ landmark buildings. See the National Opera for programming and details. In the 9th.
Live music venue over three levels with a wide program featuring jazz, latin, funk, world music, hip hop, dance and more. In the 11th.
The oldest cabaret venue in Paris, built in 1889 under the architect Gustave Eiffel, the Paradis Latin offers regular lunch and dinner shows. In the 5th.
Paris is home to 17 municipal conservatories, specialising in dance, music and theatre, and open to all, with a regular public program. Visit the website’s useful guide to one near you.
In the vaulted cellar of the Czech Centre, this meeting place for music lovers welcomes all friends of Czech culture. In the 6th.
‘Small Bath’ is a social project offering access to culture for all, including a hybrid program combining concerts, shows, clubbing evenings, artistic experiences and fun activities. Floating on the Seine in the 13th.
The Paris Philharmonic offers a program of classical music performances as well as (not really) classical concerts for children and families. In the 19th.
Hosting, transmitting, propagating, living and vibrating to the sound of alternative culture, with concerts, parties, live shows, exhibitions, clubs, games and everything in between. In the 10th.
Electronic and techno music club with an innovative bespoke sound system and interior design aimed for optimal listening and dancing. On the Boulevard Poissonnière in the 2nd.
Three guingettes offering a range of musical events and performances for families and grown-ups, in the Buttes Chaumont in the 19th, on the Seine in the 7th, in the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th.
A discobar, club and comedy venue hosting a selection of emerging and essential disco, house, funk, techno and hip hop artists. In the 2nd.
Classical concert hall established in 1929, with unique acoustics made from reinforced concrete covered in gilded bronze and okoumé wood. In the 17th.
A large art deco music hall dedicated to contemporary music, the Pleyel Hall is on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in the 8th.
Concert hall offering a five-nights-per-week program of contemporary jazz and world music. In the 20th.
Basement jazz club with two adjoining rooms that host concerts of new or established musicians every evening (and child-friendly Sundays over the holidays). In the 1st.
A rock and alternative music club offering three free concerts per night, pop rock nights, aftershows, Sunday tribute gigs, a board game and record store. In the 12th.
Former record store, now dedicated concert hall offering independent ad experimental live modern music from France and overseas. Next to the Supersonic Club in the 12th.
The Tango-Argentin association runs public tango sessions on the banks of the Seine on the evenings of Wednesday to Sunday, music provided, and you can watch or join in. In the 5th.
The ‘Italian radio station in French’ features 100% Italian music from the 1970s onwards, with themed programs, interviews and analysis in French. Online.
Virage is ‘a place of life and outdoor parties. It concentrates the energies, the wills and the values of openness and inclusiveness, in the service of music, dance and individual creative expression’. In the 17th.