Best Shows in Paris
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From the classic Montmartre - Let an artist portrait you and Atelier des Lumières, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 225 reviews
Discover Montmartre's famous artists' square just beside Sacré-Cœur. Browse painters' sample portraits, pick a style you like, and sit for a personalized sketch or painting in the lively open-air atmosphere.
★ 4.5 · 37,109 reviews
Step into the Atelier des Lumières, a former 19th-century foundry turned digital art centre. Walk through floor-to-ceiling projections that wrap the walls, floor, and ceiling around you, bringing works like Van Gogh's to life alongside contemporary digital shows.
★ 4.6 · 6,815 reviews
Discover Crazy Horse, one of Paris's three legendary cabarets on Avenue George V. Watch a precisely choreographed nude revue where lighting and shadow transform the dancers' bodies into art, a daring alternative to the city's feather-and-sequin shows.
★ 4.5 · 2,056 reviews
Slip into Le Duc des Lombards for a night of live jazz near Châtelet. Settle in at the bar from 19h30 to catch vocalists and instrumentalists trading solos in an intimate jam session setting.
★ 4.7 · 4,103 reviews
Discover AURA Invalides after dark in the historic courtyard of the Hôtel des Invalides. Watch projection mapping and sound design transform the walls, bringing the monument's story and Napoleon's tomb to life in a whole new light.
★ 3.8 · 1,425 reviews
Step into La Machine du Moulin Rouge, tucked inside the legendary Moulin Rouge building. Dance through multiple rooms of electronic music and live acts on a late weekend night out in Pigalle.
★ 4.5 · 34,163 reviews
Discover La Felicità, a sprawling 4,500m² Italian food market in the 13th arrondissement. Graze between pizzeria, trattoria, beer garden and cocktail bar stands while catching live concerts, DJ sets or karaoke.
★ 4.4 · 2,157 reviews
Discover Paradis Latin, a Left Bank cabaret set inside a theater built by Gustave Eiffel himself. Enjoy dinner and wine before settling in for a dazzling feather-and-sequin revue in the heart of the Quartier Latin.
★ 4.4 · 1,719 reviews
Discover La Taverne de Cluny, a lively bar and live music venue in the heart of the Quartier Latin. Settle in for a meal or drinks, catch a rotating craft beer from Brasserie Grand Paris, and enjoy live concerts like the Sunday jazz sessions.
★ 3.8 · 7,596 reviews
Explore the City of Sciences and Industry in Parc de la Villette. Wander through interactive exhibits on space, health and the environment, catch a planetarium show, and let kids discover science through play in the Cité des enfants.
Step into Le Duc des Lombards, a legendary jazz club near Les Halles. Settle into the intimate room for a live nightly set of vocal jazz or quintet performances, drink in hand.
★ 4.0 · 24,455 reviews
Step into the Museum of Illusions Paris, tucked near Les Halles. Wander through tilted rooms and perspective-bending exhibits, snapping playful photos while your senses get thoroughly tricked.
★ 4.2 · 7,477 reviews
Step into the Paradox Museum Paris and question everything you see. Play with hands-on illusions and science exhibits near Grands Boulevards, snapping photo-friendly shots as reality bends before you.
★ 4.3 · 3,512 reviews
Discover Supersonic, an intimate concert venue near Place de la Bastille. Catch touring indie and rock acts up close in a small room with genuinely good sound and a friendly, low-key crowd.
★ 4.7 · 60,106 reviews
Step inside the Palais Garnier, one of Paris's most opulent 19th-century theaters. Attend an opera, ballet, or concert, catch a public rehearsal, or wander the lavish interiors on a guided or independent tour.
★ 4.3 · 3,200 reviews
Discover Petit Bain, a boat-turned-concert-venue floating on the Seine. Catch live music or a club night, then grab a river-view meal at the restaurant, all in an easy-to-navigate space even when it's busy.
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★ 4.3 · 6,764 reviews
Discover La Bellevilloise, a converted 19th-century cooperative building turned cultural hub in Ménilmontant. Explore its distinct spaces for concerts, brunches, or club nights, soaking up the relaxed, high-quality atmosphere reviewers rave about.
★ 4.6 · 1,577 reviews
Discover La Nouvelle Ève, an intimate Montmartre cabaret tucked beside the Moulin Rouge. Settle in for a feather-and-sequin stage show paired with a three-course dinner, all at a more personal, wallet-friendly scale.
★ 4.1 · 1,482 reviews
Step inside the mirrored sphere of La Géode at the Cité des Sciences. Settle under the 180° dome screen for an immersive nature or science film, wrapped in powerful sound and sweeping visuals.
★ 4.3 · 3,968 reviews
Step down into the vaulted cellar of Caveau de la Huchette in the Latin Quarter. Catch a live jazz band mid-set and join the crowd swinging on the small dance floor, no reservation needed.
★ 4.5 · 22,185 reviews
Catch a film inside Le Grand Rex's ornate grand hall, one of Paris's most iconic cinemas. Settle into the auditorium for a new release or VIP screening, surrounded by the venue's landmark decor.
★ 5.0 · 1,063 reviews
Strike a pose with the Eiffel Tower as your backdrop. Meet your professional photographer near Trocadéro's Cité de l'Architecture and choose a session time that suits solo, couple, or group shoots.
★ 3.9 · 19,558 reviews
Discover the Aquarium de Paris, just steps from the Eiffel Tower. Wander past colorful fish and an impressive jellyfish collection, then catch a show or video exploring the site's history and species.
★ 4.5 · 520 reviews
Spend a full day at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris's historic amusement park tucked into the Bois de Boulogne. Wander between rides, gardens, and family attractions at your own pace, with access lasting from open to close.
★ 4.3 · 11,706 reviews
Discover Science Experiences, an interactive science and VR center tucked inside Bercy Village. Try hands-on exhibits with the kids and strap in for the standout virtual reality activity.
★ 4.6 · 1,213 reviews
Step behind the curtain at Rex Studios, tucked inside Europe's largest cinema. Explore the Grand Rex's Art Deco auditorium and technical setup, discovering how the screen magic actually comes together.
★ 4.7 · 282 reviews
Discover a paint and sip workshop near the Trocadéro. Follow guided instruction to create your own painting inspired by Eiffel Tower views, glass of wine in hand, no experience needed.
★ 4.7 · 2,171 reviews
Step into Gotham at Batman Escape Paris, a superhero-themed escape room near the Cité des Sciences. Team up with friends or family to solve immersive puzzles, guided by friendly staff through a game reviewers praise for its clever design.
★ 4.4 · 33,811 reviews
Step into Musée Grévin's world of wax. Pose alongside lifelike figures of film stars, athletes and historical icons in themed, immersive sets that recreate iconic scenes.
★ 2.2 · 966 reviews
Step into Silencio, the Sentier hideaway shaped by David Lynch's own hand. Wander through his moody, themed rooms and soak up the surreal design, but check current entry terms first since access is limited and the cover charge draws mixed reviews.
Paris · 🧭 Tours
Montmartre - Let an artist portrait you
1h
Paris · 🎨 Museum
Atelier des Lumières
1h15
Paris · 🎭 Entertainment
Crazy Horse Paris
2h
Paris · 🌙 Nightlife
Duc des Lombards - Jam Sessions
AURA Invalides
45 min
La Machine du Moulin Rouge
2h30
Paris · 🍽️ Food
La Felicita
Paradis Latin
La Taverne de Cluny
City of Sciences and Industry
Duc des Lombards - Concert
Museum of Illusions Paris
Paradox Museum Paris
Supersonic
Paris · 🏛️ Landmark
Opera at Palais Garnier
3h
Petit Bain
La Bellevilloise
La Nouvelle Ève
Planetarium Geode
Caveau de la Huchette
Le Grand Rex - Film in the grand hall
Photo Shoot Near the Eiffel Tower
Aquarium de Paris
1h30
1-Day Access Pass to Jardin d'Acclimatation
4h
Science Experiences
Rex Studios
Paint and Sip Near the Eiffel Tower
Batman Escape Paris
Musée Grévin
Silencio
