Where to find Cabarets in Paris

As night falls in the City of Lights, a rich underworld of sequins, seduction and sultry performances awaits the intrepid visitor. Welcome to the cabaret! This guilty pleasure is the beating heart of Parisian nightlife, and has been performed with roaring success since its inception. This exclusive blog will take you through the must-see shows in the hottest spots, with all the juicy details. Step behind the tantalising red velvet curtains into a daring realm of desire…

Moulin Rouge Cabaret

(All Year Round)
When it comes to cabaret, there’s no name more iconic than Moulin Rouge. This world-renowned club in Pigalle with its signature red windmill facade was the birthplace of the can-can dance and has captured the popular imagination ever since. However, its reputation makes it a first choice for aficionados of evening entertainment, and tickets are snapped up quick! If you’re craving something classic, dare we say cliché, then this place is perfect. If you’re in the mood for something a little more alternative, then read the rest of our list, as you’ll find that every taste is catered for here in Paris!

Crazy Horse Cabaret

(All Year Round!)
Grab life by the reins and gallop on down to the Crazy Horse, a dizzyingly avant-garde jewel of Parisian cabaret. This show has truly revolutionised the art of cabaret, raising the stakes (quite literally) by incorporating aerial routines, along with mesmerising choreography, hypnotic lighting and scandalous costumes. Crazy Horse cabaret promises an electrifying spectacle, leaving audiences stunned by daring routines. You might also be stunned to know that the Crazy Horse features in the newest season of Emily in Paris, as the setting for Mindy’s racy rendition of ‘Oops…I did it again!’ Round up your cavalry of friends and charge into the reckless oblivion of this magnetic performance.

Location: Steps from the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysées
Starting price: 115€
Packages possible: show only, show + drinks, private backstage tour with a dancer, show + dinner in a nearby restaurant
Playing: Every day, times vary depending on your package

Paradis Latin Cabaret

(All Year Round!)
For authentic Parisian cabaret, there’s no better place than Paradis Latin in the heart of the historic Latin Quarter. Designed by none other than Gustav Eiffel (whom you may know for his work on a certain tower … ) this elegant dance hall is the height of glitz and glamour. Known for its sensational dance numbers, gorgeous costumes and spectacular singers, not to mention the gourmet French menu on offer, a night at Paradis Latin includes all the very best that Parisian cabaret has to offer. With some of the most affordable tickets in Paris, what are you waiting for?

Location: Nestled around the back of the Sorbonne University in Paris’ Latin Quarter
Starting price: 56€ for Youth Rates, 115€ for Adult Rates
Packages possible: show only, show + drinks, show + drinks + dinner
Playing: Monday, and Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.

Madame Arthur - Drag Cabaret

(All Year Round!)
Madame Arthur will invite you into a seductive world where Drag meets cabaret in a raunchy, musical explosion! This magical experience, performed entirely in French, entails a gender-bending tour of classic and contemporary French tunes, pushing the boundaries of performance while never failing to make you laugh. With fur, feathers and a plethora of foxy talents on offer, this spellbinding show is a not one to miss.

Location: At the heart of the lively neighbourhood of Pigalle
Starting price: 32€
Packages possible: show + nightclub, show + dinner + nightclub
Playing: Thursday through Sunday, 7:45 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.

Paris je t’aime Cabaret

(Until October 26th, 2024)
Cabaret enthusiasts, rejoice! The history of Parisian performance has been reimagined as a high-kicking, hair-raising, side-splitting cabaret extravaganza. Paris je t’aime invites you to fall in love with the swirling skirts and cobblestone streets of Montmartre, the beloved birthplace of cabaret, and pays homage to its legendary inhabitant Edith Piaf. Be swept away on this whirlwind tour through the past at La Nouvelle Ève, itself a historic cabaret venue, and let the romance of the evening capture your heart.

Location: Near the lively Pigalle cabaret District
Starting price: 59€
Packages possible: show only, show + drinks, show + drinks + dinner
Playing: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday through Sunday, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Cabaret Burlesque

(All Year Round!)
Glitz. Glitter. Glam Rock. Need I go on? A world of racy entertainment awaits you at the Cabaret Burlesque! Following their triumphant 11th birthday, this prestigious spot has quickly cemented itself as a staple of Parisian night-life. This performance is filled to the brim with provocative strip-teases, sparkling costumes and riveting routines. A guaranteed good time for anyone with a penchant for the true artistry of cabaret (with all the tantalising fun included!)

Location: La Nouvelle Seine, a unique theatre on a barge in the shadow of Notre Dame
Starting price: 26€
Packages possible: show only, show + drinks, show + drinks + dinner
Playing: Friday and Saturday, 10:30 p.m.

Cabaret Canaille

(All Year Round!)
Perhaps you fancy something from across the pond: in that case, look no further than Cabaret Canaille, and dive into the golden age of American Burlesque. Enter into a forgotten realm of enticing desire: fluttering feather fans, dripping diamonds, drop-dead gorgeous pin-ups: oh my! Putting on the Ritz with glamour and glitz, this show strips down cabaret to its (most revealing) core and enchants you with its dazzling dancers. What more could you want?

Location: La Nouvelle Seine, a unique theatre on a barge in the shadow of Notre Dame
Starting price: 20€
Packages possible: show only
Playing: Sundays at 9:00 p.m.

Lido 2 Paris: New Direction for a Renowned Cabaret

The gilded halls of Lido 2 Paris echo with the memory of icons who have graced its stage such as Edith Piaf, Elton John, Eartha Kitt and Josephine Baker. While this former cabaret has shed its faux-fur, but it hasn’t lost any of its star quality! Lido 2 Paris has undergone a fairy-tale transformation, and now is the Parisian answer to Broadway, housing all the biggest and best musicals of the moment. Come see its current crown-jewel production, the marvellous Hello Dolly! Luxurious, elegant and ever-changing, this reinvigorated venue is a must-see for cabaret fanatics and musical theatre lovers alike.

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