From February 18 to 22, 2026, the contemporary literature festival Effractions will return to La Gaité Lyrique, exploring the boundaries between reality and fiction through a series of discussions and workshops.
The Gaîté-Lyrique in Paris is set to reopen its doors to the public on January 13, 2026, following several months of closure due to occupation by young migrants. The cultural venue in the 3rd arrondissement is resuming its activities thanks to a wave of solidarity.
On November 15, 2025, the Gaîté Lyrique will host the "Informing Tomorrow's World" festival, organized by Reporters Without Borders to celebrate 40 years of commitment. A day of meetings and workshops, but also a festive evening to defend press freedom.
Get ready! The 10th edition of the ARTE Concert Festival takes place on Friday October 24 and Saturday October 25, 2025 at the Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, for two days of explosive free concerts (reservations required). On the program for this anniversary edition? Mac DeMarco, Camille Yembe, Baxter Dury and Silly Boy Blue!
La Gaîté Lyrique goes behind the scenes for the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. On September 20, 2025, you're invited to discover the history of the Gaîté Lyrique through a series of guided tours (available on reservation only).
Ready to discover the new talents of French hip-hop? On September 13, 2025, La Gaîté Lyrique will host the final of a rap, dance and street-art competition, free to the curious!
From December 12, 2024 to July 13, 2025, La Gaité Lyrique in Paris presents Pulse, a new sound and light installation by 1024 Architecture. Immerse yourself in a universe where light becomes living matter, and interact with multisensory works for a unique experience combining art, sound and technology. The exhibition is currently closed, and no date has been set for its reopening.
Closed since December 17, the Gaité Lyrique has been occupied by hundreds of people without accommodation. If the authorities fail to provide a viable solution by Friday, management and staff will leave the establishment and cease to manage the site.
The TRANS*GALACTIQUE exhibition awaits you at La Gaîté Lyrique from October 18, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A visual exploration celebrating trans and queer identities and questioning notions of gender, identity and resistance in a rapidly changing world.
