Queer shows and culture in Paris

Paris doesn't only go out to clubs. The capital's queer scene also lives in its theatres, small venues and concert halls: cabaret revues, plays and one-person shows, open mics, concerts by queer artists, literary evenings and themed balls. These formats often start earlier in the evening, seated or in intimate rooms, and leave space for writing, humour and performance.

Events are spread across the city: cabarets and revues around Pigalle and the Grands Boulevards, small theatres in the Marais and eastern Paris, hybrid venues like La Bellevilloise, concert halls in Montmartre and Bastille. Many shows run over several dates, so it's worth booking ahead.

This agenda lists upcoming LGBTQ+ shows and cultural events in Paris and the Île-de-France region, updated continuously. For dance nights, see the parties agenda; for drag performances, the drag shows agenda. Download the Agenda LGBT app to keep the dates at hand and never miss a performance.