Located on the Grands Boulevards, the Grand Rex is a Parisian legend, with its Art Deco style, inaugurated in 1932. Five years ago, it came second in the ranking of the 50 most beautiful cinemas in the world by the British group Time Out. This year, it was voted most beautiful cinema in the world, ahead of three other Parisian cinemas: the Champo in 10th place, Studio 28 in 25th place and the Pantheon cinema in 37th place.
Renovated in recent years to celebrate its 90th anniversary, the Grand Rex, a listed historic monument, now boasts a facade restored to its original style, with its rotating panel atop its 36m tower, the only one of its kind in the capital. There are seven auditoriums, including the Infinite with its reclining seats and the largest, with its 2,702 seats, to accommodate the major events and exceptional screenings that cinephiles love, as well as the Rex Club in the basement.
Almost 100 years after its construction, the Grand Rex continues to bring cinema to life, with a fine program.
Angélique Kidjo and Youssou Ndour to perform at the Grand Rex in Paris in March 2027
Angélique Kidjo and Youssou Ndour join forces for an exceptional concert scheduled for next spring in Paris! Catch the iconic Beninese singer and the in-demand Senegalese star on the Grand Rex stage on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 for a one-of-a-kind evening. [Read more]
For Heritage Days 2026, this iconic cinema lifts the curtain on its backstage.
On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, the Grand Rex invites us to uncover its secrets and to sneak behind the scenes on the weekend of Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. [Read more]
The Water Enchantment 2026 at the Grand Rex with Billie, at the crossroads of worlds
La Féerie des Eaux returns to the Grand Rex from November 25, 2026 to January 3, 2027 with Billie, At the Crossroads of Worlds, Disney’s new animated film. [Read more]
So Floyd: From Pompeii to Pulse
Sponsored - SO FLOYD – FROM POMPEII TO PULSE brings to life the essence of Pink Floyd in an immersive, sensory experience. From the minimalist Pompeii to the extravagance of Pulse, the show traverses the full richness of Floyd's repertoire. The iconic tracks follow one another to recreate the power, depth, and hypnotic pull unique to the band. Two hours of musical ascent, designed for both fans and newcomers — decidedly FLOYD. [Read more]
Whiplash in a film-concert at the Grand Rex in Paris in March 2027
Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash is returning to the Grand Rex in Paris on March 5 and 6, 2027 for two film-concerts conducted by composer Justin Hurwitz, with a live jazz big band and drummer Greyson Nekrutman. [Read more]
Le Grand Rex: the world's largest cinema
Its starry vault, its atypically decorated facade, its grandeur... You've got a thousand and one reasons to visit the Grand Rex! In fact, it's the world's largest cinema, with a grand auditorium seating 2,702 people. [Read more]
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1 Boulevard Poissonnière
75002 Paris 2
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Le Grand Rex: the world's largest cinema
