Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports: the rich history of this 15th arrondissement venue

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 25, 2024 at 05:33 p.m. · Published on February 15, 2024 at 12:37 p.m.
Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports has been a benchmark venue since it opened in 1960. Discover the surprisingly rich history of this venue, which has played host to the likes of Johnny Hallyday, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles!

The Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports is an emblematic venue located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, at Porte de Versailles. Since its creation in 1960, this modular venue - which can accommodate up to 4,600 spectators - has adapted to a wide variety of events!

The Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports is famous for its shows, ranging from musicals such as"Le Roi Soleil", to concerts by renowned artists such as Johnny Hallyday, Eddy Mitchell, Michel Sardou, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits and Elton John, not to mention dance performances by major companies such as Maurice Béjart.

The history of the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports is both rich and surprising. As soon as it opened, the venue became a preferred venue for boxing matches, but also for rock concerts, a musical genre that was not well represented in other French venues at the time. The first international rock festival was held here on February 24, 1961, marking the beginning of the rock scene in France with artists such as Johnny Hallyday and the Chaussettes noires. The venue has also witnessed some dark historical events, such as the confinement of 8,000 Algerian demonstrators on the orders of police prefect Maurice Papon on October 17, 1961.

Over the years, the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports has welcomed more than thirty million spectators, as well as international music legends such as the Beatles in 1965, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and Iggy Pop. The hall has also been a creative space for renowned dance artists such as Rudolf Nureyev and choreographer Maurice Béjart, who created his"Oiseau de feu" here in 1970.

Today, the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports offers an eclectic program, from dance shows to rock concerts, musicals and sporting events, as well as comedy shows.

For those wishing to visit the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports, the venue is easily accessible by public transport, being located in the immediate vicinity of Porte de Versailles station (Metro line 12, Tramway T2 and T3a). Here's the program for the coming months!

The program:

SO FLOYD TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD AU DOME DE PARIS !SO FLOYD TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD AU DOME DE PARIS !SO FLOYD TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD AU DOME DE PARIS !SO FLOYD TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD AU DOME DE PARIS ! So Floyd: Tribute to Pink Floyd at the Dôme de Paris
Sponsored - Experience the ultimate show! A striking tribute to a cult band: precise riffs, magical lighting, exceptional sound. Relive Another Brick in the Wall, Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond... and much more! A two-hour show, four worlds, a unique experience not to be missed on February 12 at the Dôme de Paris. [Read more]

GENERATION CELINE : AU DOME DE PARIS & L'ARENA GRAND PARIS EN 2026 !GENERATION CELINE : AU DOME DE PARIS & L'ARENA GRAND PARIS EN 2026 !GENERATION CELINE : AU DOME DE PARIS & L'ARENA GRAND PARIS EN 2026 !GENERATION CELINE : AU DOME DE PARIS & L'ARENA GRAND PARIS EN 2026 ! Génération Céline: Concert at the Dôme de Paris & the Arena Grand Paris in 2026
Sponsored - GÉNÉRATION CÉLINE: 4 voices, 2 hours of magic, the legacy of a living legend! Relive her greatest hits in a breathtaking show. Experience the emotion of Céline like never before on stage! Get your tickets for February 6, 2026, at the Dôme de Paris and October 16, 2026, at the Arena Grand Paris in Tremblay! [Read more]

L’Héritage Goldman 2 en concert au Dôme de Paris le 30 septembreL’Héritage Goldman 2 en concert au Dôme de Paris le 30 septembreL’Héritage Goldman 2 en concert au Dôme de Paris le 30 septembreL’Héritage Goldman 2 en concert au Dôme de Paris le 30 septembre L'Héritage Goldman 2 in concert at the Dôme de Paris and on tour throughout France.
Sponsored - L'Héritage Goldman 2 will be in concert in Paris on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Dôme de Paris and on tour throughout France! A vibrant new tribute show featuring the greatest hits of Jean Jacques Goldman and other legends of French music. [Read more]

I Am: Celine Dion: ce qu'il faut savoir à propos de ce documentaire très attenduI Am: Celine Dion: ce qu'il faut savoir à propos de ce documentaire très attenduI Am: Celine Dion: ce qu'il faut savoir à propos de ce documentaire très attenduI Am: Celine Dion: ce qu'il faut savoir à propos de ce documentaire très attendu Génération Céline: musical show at the Dôme de Paris
Génération Céline, a musical tribute to Céline Dion, arrives at the Dôme de Paris on February 6, 2026, after a French tour beginning on January 9, 2026. [Read more]

Daniel Balavoine – 40 ans déjà : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en novembre 2026Daniel Balavoine – 40 ans déjà : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en novembre 2026Daniel Balavoine – 40 ans déjà : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en novembre 2026Daniel Balavoine – 40 ans déjà : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en novembre 2026 Daniel Balavoine – 40 ans déjà: tribute concert at the Dôme de Paris in November 2026
"Daniel Balavoine – 40 ans déjà," a unique tribute concert at the Dôme de Paris on November 21, 2026, bringing together several artists around his songs. [Read more]

Balavoine, Ma Bataille : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en 2026Balavoine, Ma Bataille : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en 2026Balavoine, Ma Bataille : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en 2026Balavoine, Ma Bataille : concert-hommage au Dôme de Paris en 2026 Balavoine, Ma Bataille: tribute concert at the Dôme de Paris in 2026
"Balavoine, Ma Bataille": an exceptional tribute concert to Daniel Balavoine, on January 22, 2026, at the Dôme de Paris, featuring his former musicians and voices revealed by The Voice. [Read more]

One Night of Queen au Dôme de Paris et en tournée dans toute la FranceOne Night of Queen au Dôme de Paris et en tournée dans toute la FranceOne Night of Queen au Dôme de Paris et en tournée dans toute la FranceOne Night of Queen au Dôme de Paris et en tournée dans toute la France One Night of Queen at the Dôme de Paris on January 20, 2026
Sponsored - GARY MULLEN leads his new ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN! The world's biggest QUEEN tribute returns to France after a triumphant American tour with its extraordinary show: "WEMBLEY 86", the legendary concert in rock history! [Read more]

Le Roi Soleil, la comédie musicale de Dove Attia et Kamel Ouali de retour en 2025Le Roi Soleil, la comédie musicale de Dove Attia et Kamel Ouali de retour en 2025Le Roi Soleil, la comédie musicale de Dove Attia et Kamel Ouali de retour en 2025Le Roi Soleil, la comédie musicale de Dove Attia et Kamel Ouali de retour en 2025 Le Roi Soleil: the cult musical at the Dôme de Paris this winter 2025-2026 - additional dates
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in December 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. [Read more]

The Rise au Dôme de Paris en avril 2026The Rise au Dôme de Paris en avril 2026The Rise au Dôme de Paris en avril 2026The Rise au Dôme de Paris en avril 2026 The Rise at the Dôme de Paris in April 2026
The Rise, a dystopian musical and choreographic fresco, will be at the Dôme de Paris from April 3 to 12, 2026, with 33 artists on stage. [Read more]

Visuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Dôme de Paris Palais des SportsVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Dôme de Paris Palais des SportsVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Dôme de Paris Palais des SportsVisuels salles de spectacle et théâtres - Dôme de Paris Palais des Sports Parades: Diane Segard takes her neurotic characters from the web to the stage
With Parades, Diane Segard presents her first show on April 17 and 18 2026 at the Dôme de Paris. A funny, anguished one-woman show, populated by fragile, familiar characters. [Read more]

la légende de monte cristo la légende de monte cristo la légende de monte cristo la légende de monte cristo The Legend of Monte Cristo: a musical retelling of Alexandre Dumas's novel
La Légende de Monte-Cristo, based on the novel by Dumas, arrives as a musical in Paris in January 2026 at the Dôme de Paris, followed by a tour of France. The show features Swiss singer Gjon's Tears. [Read more]

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