Gay and LGBTQ+ events in Paris
The capital's queer agenda.
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Upcoming events
Sun 27 Sept · Club
Chez Mylène Bastille
Chez Mylène
Tue 29 Sept · Drag
Bingo Drag Musical : LA GRANDE PATRICIA
The Highlander Pub
Wed 30 Sept · Club
Woopiii reçoit Flag!
freedj
Fri 2 Oct · Culture
Ciné-Gouines 6
Luminor Hôtel de Ville
Fri 2 Oct · Drag
Le Blind Test de Jessica
Moxy Paris Bastille
Fri 2 Oct · Club
Le bal LGBTQ+ du Tango Paris
Le Tango Paris
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In Paris, gay and lesbian bars are concentrated in the Marais, in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, but parties take place all over the city: at the T7 at Porte de Versailles, at the YOYO beneath the Palais de Tokyo, at La Bellevilloise, at the Trabendo or at the Nouveau Casino, and in summer at Wanderlust, on the banks of the Seine.
This events guide brings together everything happening in Paris and the Île-de-France region: parties, bars, drag shows, saunas, cruising and performances. Each entry lists the venue, times, price and ticket link, and the calendar is constantly updated. Choose a category below, or download the Agenda LGBT app to filter by atmosphere, view the map and find your favourites.
Paris's LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods
Where queer life is concentrated across the city.
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Le Marais
The neighbourhood for gay and lesbian bars: the 3rd and 4th arrondissements hold the most venues in our agenda, on rue des Archives, rue des Blancs-Manteaux, rue du Temple or rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie. You'll also find cruising bars and, towards rue Saint-Martin, La Mutinerie and Les Aimant·e·s.
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République & Oberkampf
Clubs hosting queer parties all year round, such as the Gibus Club, the Nouveau Casino or the Badaboum, drag shows at Speechless, and bars like Merci·Marsha and Bonjour Madame.
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La Villette
In the north-east, À la folie and Boom Boom Villette put on drag shows and parties. The Trabendo hosts Flash Cocotte, and the Rotonde Stalingrad some of Vendredix's parties.
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Belleville & Ménilmontant
In the 20th, La Bellevilloise hosts VendrediXXL, Vendredix's big night, and La Flèche d'Or other queer parties.
Organisers in Paris
The collectives and organisers behind Paris's queer nightlife. Follow them so you never miss their next parties.
- 🎤Le Tango
- 🎤Chez Mylène
- 🎤Gigi Von Dredee
- 🎤LDMT events
- 🎤Vendredix
- 🎤À la folie paris
- 🎤Flash Cocotte
- 🎤Workshow
- 🎤Freedj
- 🎤La Guilty Pleasure
- 🎤Ciné Gouines
- 🎤Fierce
- 🎤Les Queers D'à Côté
- 🎤Les Trois Baudets
- 🎤Queer du bled
- 🎤Ramen Show
- 🎤Spectrum Waves
- 🎤2much
- 🎤Afro Boyz Club
- 🎤Annihilation
- 🎤Arsenika
- 🎤Attention à la Drag
- 🎤B2S expérience
- 🎤Babour Sauvage
- 🎤BBB
- 🎤BEARS PANAME
- 🎤Bitch Party Paris
- 🎤BOOM BOOM VILLETTE
- 🎤Boots Barn Dance
- 🎤CAFÉ LE PARIS 11
Good to know for going out in Paris
A few practical tips before diving into the local queer scene.
Getting around at night
The métro closes around 1:15am on weekdays and 2:15am on Friday and Saturday nights. Noctilien night buses then run all night. Vélib' bikes, taxis and ride-hailing cover late trips.
Safety
If you face an assault or discrimination, SOS homophobie runs an anonymous support line (01 48 06 42 41). You can file a complaint at any police station. Emergency numbers: 17 or 112.
When to come
The Pride March usually takes place at the end of June; in 2026 it has been moved to Saturday 3 October. In summer, open-air parties such as Jeudi OK at the Wanderlust; the rest of the year, the big parties come back every month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paris LGBT-friendly?+
Same-sex marriage has been legal in France since 2013, and the law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. Paris hosts a Pride march every year, and its LGBT+ nightlife is featured in this guide.
Where can LGBT people go out in Paris?+
Most of the bars are in the Marais: see Gay and lesbian bars in Paris. Parties take place in clubs all over the city: see Gay, lesbian and queer parties in Paris. Drag shows, saunas and cruising each have their own section above.
When does the Pride March take place in Paris?+
In 2026, the Pride March, originally scheduled for 27 June, was cancelled due to a heatwave and rescheduled for Saturday 3 October: setting off at 1.30 pm from Place d’Italie and finishing at Place de la Bastille, subject to the final route announced by Inter-LGBT. You can find all the details in our guide Paris Pride March: route and top tips for 3 October. It usually takes place at the end of June.
How do you get around Paris at night?+
The métro closes around 1:15am on weekdays and 2:15am on Friday and Saturday nights. Noctilien night buses then run all night. Vélib' bikes, taxis and ride-hailing cover late trips.
Is there an English version?+
Yes: this page is the English version of the Paris agenda, with the same parties and venues as the French one. Handy if you're planning a night out with friends who are just passing through.
LGBTQ+ history of Paris
Paris has played a central role in French and European LGBT+ history. In 1971, the Front Homosexuel d’Action Révolutionnaire (FHAR) was founded, one of the country’s first activist movements. The first French Pride march took place in the capital in 1977, paving the way for decades of visibility and activism.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the Marais became the heart of community life, with the opening of bars, bookshops and organisations. The city celebrated its first same-sex marriages in 2013, following the Taubira Act. Today, Paris remains a cultural and activist hub, with its queer festivals, drag scene and annual Pride march.
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