Concert halls Paris

It laughs every evening in this ancient theatre in the basement and transformed into a-seat theatre hall. Notice the Afters of laughter: There is a sort of jam jam during which comics meet the time of late evening.

The Comédie Caumartin is one of those popular theaters where laughter has been the order of the evening for decades. Numerous plays by Georges Feydeau, Tristan Bernard and Sacha Guitry, as well as "one-man shows", are on offer. Built in 1906, this 400-seat theater was named the Comédie Royale before adopting its current name in 1923. It closed in 1932 and was revived 20 years later by Jacques Fabbri's troupe. From 1960 to 1980, it presented "Boeing Boeing", Marc Camoletti's timeless vaudeville. Since then, one boulevard play follows another.

The Opéra-Comique, founded under Louis XIV, is one of the oldest institutions of its kind. In 2005, it became one of 6 national theaters, and in 2015, it celebrates its 300th anniversary! In 1783, the first Opéra-Comique was born, mixing opera, ritornello and farce. Ruined twice, it was the third venue, opened in 1898, that contributed to the fame of works such as Bizet's Carmen . Since the end of 2021, conductor Louis Langrée has been at the helm, with a program in keeping with the "Favart spirit", combining classical and new works.

The Palais Garnier was commissioned by Napoleon III and was one of the key pieces of the major renovation work carried out in the capital by Baron Haussmann. Charles Garnier was the architect. This sumptuous temple of lyrical art and classical dance was inaugurated in 1875 after fifteen years of work. It is admired as much for its architecture as for its programs. There is the famous double revolution staircase that soars under a marble nave of various shades - as soon as it opened, it was adopted by "good society" who liked to show off. The foyers are filled with sculptures and paintings. As for the hall, dominated by red and gold colours, it has a huge and legendary crystal chandelier - 8 tons! - and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall in 1964. It can accommodate nineteen hundred people. A museum tells, through its collections and temporary exhibitions, three centuries of opera history. The institution is equipped with an orchestra that performs most of the works on the program. The Palais Garnier shares with the Opéra Bastille its productions of lyrical shows, but has remained a Mecca for dance. Some recitals and symphonic concerts are also on the programme.

Just in front of the National Archives, here is an original address since this mansion houses a superb room with exposed beams which is a tavern and concert hall. You can also eat a good French cuisine based on local products and the plates are well stocked. During the day the restaurant looks very chic, but in the evening the tavern welcomes night owls of all ages who come to listen to the groups who perform there, generally from 9pm. It's more like French song and the artists are quite talented. A good place to listen to music in an unexpected place and up to noon ...

You will have to climb the hill of Belleville, get lost in a maze of little frequented streets, but full of charm, and you will find this place so typical, whose name alone sums up the spirit. Here, songs, accordion, evenings dedicated to the kid Piaf, to the barrel organ with Riton the Crank, you will have understood it, one resuscitates a Paris of former days. To have a drink or enjoy a board to share, for a meal with good products, simple cuisine and desserts that hold the body, it is also an excellent place. If the ghosts of the artists of yesteryear hover here, it's no coincidence. You will have understood that this is an institution.

Classified as a historical monument, it is a giant cinema with seven theatres. Opened in 1932 by Jacques Haïk, the Rex was an immediate success with its luxurious decoration, its 2,000 m² and its starry-vaulted ceiling culminating at over 30 m. A word of advice: attending a blockbuster preview in this room, especially if the film is in 3D, will give you the impression of being a privileged one. The quality of the projection is exemplary. But the Grand Rex is also a place where concerts and musicals are presented that can fill a hall with more than 2,700 seats on three levels. A museum and a discotheque complete the vast complex.

This theatre owes the love of an English impresario to his dancer. In 1919 Sir Alfred Butt built it for Régine Flory, on the Palladium model of London. He is named Palace Theatre. During the Roaring Years, you can see the Ballets Russian, classical music concerts, pianiste. And operettas, that until the 1970 s. The site then welcomes all kinds of shows: concerts rock and song - Jacques Higelin… - plays by Jérôme Savary, Robert Hossein… -, musicals - Starmania… Before returning to the Pleyel room in 2006, the Paris Orchestra was in residence some time ago. Becoming a subsidiary of Stage Entertainment, the place was the subject of work in 2007 and reopened to focus mainly on the dissemination of performances mixing theatre and music (the Lion King…). The renovated room can accommodate 1628 spectators and there are 6 bars - three on the ground floor, one on the first balcony and two on the second balcony. Finally, a collection of contemporary art presents works by, notably, Robert Combas, Thierry Bisch, Patrick Boussignac, Hélène Guetary, Raya Sorkine…

It is one of the most flamboyant symbols of Montmartre and Paris. Since its creation in 1889, this singular mill has made millions of people dream, from London to Berlin to Tokyo! The establishment is equipped with a gigantic dance floor, countless mirrors, a gallery and a garden. The public also participates in a whole imaginary of the place. The balls of the Moulin Rouge quickly became very popular, the cancan dancers mythical. Today, the review "Féerie" includes 80 artists, including the 60 Doriss Girls.

This cabaret has spent its 50th anniversary in style. We appreciated Thierry le Luron, Laurent Gerra, Laurent Ruquier, Michel Leeb, Enrico Macias, Pierre Perret and many others, including André Aubert, a whimsical man who remained famous for his imitations of Fernandel - Don Patillo... Songwriters and singers are therefore at home here and invite you to long, relaxed evenings in their company, with play leaders such as Pierre Douglas, Olivier Lejeune, Yves Pujol, Sylvain Collaro and many others. As far as the restaurant part is concerned, Don Camilo tempts you with dishes such as: homemade fresh duck foie gras, piece of beef roasted with perigourdine, leg of lamb roasted with thyme flower, salmon roasted with white butter and garnished with gratin dauphinois and small vegetables, Norwegian omelette..

This old lady, looking like a Chinese pagoda, has been indefatigable for 150 years. The rounded concert hall, lined with small round tables and red stools, also doubles as a dancefloor. The Bataclan offers an eclectic program and a wide range of evening events. It has long been a mecca for concerts, dancing, joy and laughter. Following the tragic events of 2015, the Bataclan underwent extensive renovation, proving that life goes on, and has resumed its programming with unfailing zest.

This funny history that of the Semicolon. In 1975, a group of youth actors like Martin Lamotte, Gérard Lanvin or Anemone build a place called "La Veuve Pichard". Three years later, Christian Varini follows the theater and creates the Semicolon. It became famous in the tea Trempoint, stage discovered comedians still today place on saturdays at 16:00. Since 2005, Jean-Marc Dumontet managed with passion this cult place and continues to provide the best burlesque scene. Shows of Nicolas Canteloup or Alex Lutz were particularly produced by Dumontet. Each year, the best comedians find themselves in Olympia for a unique sight. This is how the smallest of the Parisian rooms is one of the great names of the capital...

Monumental, facing the Eiffel Tower, in a gigantic building built on the Chaillot hill by architects Léon Azéma, Jacques Carlu and Louis-Hippolyte Boileau for the 1937 Universal Exhibition, the Théâtre National de Chaillot is a mecca for dance and music. It was here that Jean Vilar established the Théâtre National Populaire - TNP - in 1951. Today, the venue boasts several seats, and has established itself as a must-see dance venue.

Before this superb neo-Renaissance theater was built in 1900, an ^18th-century music salon already existed on the same site. In 1931, the Ranelagh became a renowned art house cinema. It gradually returned to theater and music, as well as circus arts, notably with the successful performances of Howard Buten as the clown Buffo. The current 300-seat auditorium has retained its character, with carved oak panelling lining the orchestra and balconies.

Also known as the "French", this institution was created nearly 340 years ago. King Louis XIV, a great lover of entertainment, was responsible for its creation. Molière's plays are performed here, of course, but also those by Racine and Scarron. Over the centuries, the Comédie-Française has never moved from the Place Colette, just a stone's throw from the royal palace. Take the time to enter the hall and visit the museum, before attending a performance: classical or contemporary, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Rather than an interstellar journey, it's a journey in the time you propose Planet Mars, in the heart of the 1960 s. The place of the place is obviously dominated by red. There are no tables or chairs, but stools and bars to drink cocktails and bottled to the sound of the branchés DJ and soul. Among the clients are nice and cheerful rockers tendance, leather jackets and gomina. And yet, if you're not part of the band, you don't feel at all alien when you get on this planet. We feel immediately welcomed around the small bar in the round of this friendly and well-filled space, under the benevolent gaze of the regulars and toy robots of our childhood shelter in their plexiglas globes. In light of the other bars in the Bastille district.

The Kiosque Théâtre, located on the Place de la Madeleine (west side of the church), offers highly discounted tickets for most current shows, from national theaters to cabarets and cafés-théâtres. We strongly advise you not to wait until the last minute: while there are hundreds of plays to discover, crowds are particularly high, especially at weekends.

The most famous Parisian cabaret was originally a wine cellar. Today, the glitter and glam of the troupe have even allowed it to offer its own champagne. It is to say that the pretty dancers knew how to attract the smiles of a conquered public! Recently, the cabaret presented the show Totally Crazy! a retrospective of the most emblematic paintings of the Crazy Horse since its 65 years of existence. Discover the most mythical creations of the cabaret, from 1951 to today. Launched by the no less mythical Alain Bernardin, the place hosts irregularly personalities, who lend themselves to the game. Bluffing - sometimes!

Located at the feet of high buildings, typical of the new 13 ^th century built in the last few decades, this district theatre subsidized by the City hall of Paris has been offering performances in 1981 to discover emerging talents, whether they are directors, actors or authors. That said, repertory works are not forgotten. A few names read on the posters in this 250-seat hall theatre: Xavier Durringer, Yasmina Reza, Fabrice Luchini, Gildas Bourdet, Jean-Pierre Miquel, Béatrice Agenin…

It is noted that a Theatre 13 Award helps young directors during a festival each year. The winner sees his work programmed during the following season. Finally, it should be mentioned that the Theatre 13 program three rounds of concerts. There is a lot for everyone.

Wood chiselled everywhere, red velvet, bevelled mirrors... and a ballroom floor where it is so good to dance! The Cabaret Sauvage is the offspring of the Magic Mirrors, which occupied the same venue in the Parc de La Villette for a while. The Cabaret Sauvage hosts artists from all musical backgrounds, with a predilection for rock, reggae, jazz and chanson. If Goran Bregovic, Khaled, Keren Ann, M, Bratsch, Les Wampas, PJ Harvey or Arno have played here, it is not by chance.