Paris after dark: jazz, concerts and shows
What to do in Paris at night? Jazz clubs, concerts, dance and cabaret: our pick of evenings for the next two weeks, refreshed every week.
What to do in Paris at night?
Every evening, Paris offers jazz in small clubs, classical and contemporary concerts, dance and cabaret revues. This selection gathers evenings over the next two weeks, picked for the programme and the venue. It is refreshed every week.
Jazz, classical music and great halls
For jazz, Sunset/Sunside and Le Baiser Salé on rue des Lombards have concerts almost every night, and the New Morning in the 10th arrondissement has its own jazz programme. For classical music and opera, there are the Philharmonie de Paris and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. And for a revue, the Moulin Rouge plays every night at 9 pm and 11 pm.
Booking your evening
The most popular evenings sell out quickly, so book as soon as your date is set. Each event links to its ticketing page. Concerts, dance and cabaret need no translation; theatre in Paris is mostly performed in French.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hear jazz in Paris?
On rue des Lombards, at Sunset/Sunside and Le Baiser Salé, which have several concerts a week, and at the New Morning. Upcoming dates are in the selection.
Do I need to speak French for a night out in Paris?
Not for concerts, dance or cabaret. Most theatre is performed in French, so check the language on the event page.
What time do concerts start?
In this selection most start between 7.30 pm and 9 pm. Some jazz clubs also have later sets or jam sessions around 11 pm. At the Moulin Rouge the revue is at 9 pm and 11 pm.
How do I book?
Each event in the selection links to its ticketing page. For the big halls and the cabaret, book ahead, especially at weekends.