The Gibus, located at 18 Rue du Faubourg-du-Temple, just steps from République in Paris, is poised to close its doors for good on July 31, 2026. A landmark club of the Parisian LGBTQIA+ nightlife, it will bring an end to several decades of activity marked by concerts, parties and a strong musical and cultural identity.
Opened in 1967, the venue quickly established itself as a key hub of the rock scene. From the late 1970s onward, it became a haven for Paris’s punk scene. That formative period cemented its reputation as an underground venue, attracting a diverse crowd and artists from the counterculture.
Over the years, the Gibus has evolved and reshaped its programming to reflect the capital’s shifting musical tides. It has hosted rock nights, hip-hop, and electronic music, before becoming a clearly identified LGBTQIA+-friendly club with several spaces, a smoking room, and a festive vibe described as "so queer & crazy." This evolution has kept it a active hub in Paris’s nightlife.
According to Le Parisien, the closure would be explained by several factors: operating costs, tensions over noise with the neighborhood, and a drop in attendance. The daily also notes that the club could shut temporarily for renovations, with a possible autumn reopening envisaged in a more generalist form.
By the announced closing date, July 31, 2026, the Gibus' final nights are expected to draw a loyal and curious crowd, in a setting marked both by celebration and the nostalgia surrounding a historic Paris nightlife venue.
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Location
Gibus Club
18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple
75011 Paris 11
Access
M° République
