Paris is an emblematic destination for the LGBTQIA+ community, with a wide range offestive, cultural and activist addresses and events to discover and experience all year round. With, as its epicenter, the Marais of course, straddling the 3rd and 4ᵉ arrondissement of the capital, home to the heart of Parisian LGBT life.
You'll find feminist and queer bars with a laid-back vibe, LGBT clubs with a boisterous atmosphere, bookshops specializing incommitted literature , and queer designer boutiques.
For art lovers, the annual Paris Ass Book Fair at the Palais de Tokyo showcases queer artists and publishers, offering an alternative to traditional art circuits. And let's not forget the traditional Marche des Fiertés ( Pride!) which, every year, allows the LGBTQIA+ community to get together and parade freely through the streets of the City of Light, or the ever-growing number of drag shows!
Want to discover LGBT Paris? Here are the best places to slay in the capital!
La Bouche Cabaret: Musical Theatre and Christmas at the Apollo
La Bouche Cabaret brings With Love Baubo to the Apollo on October 13 and 14, and again on November 3 and 4, 2026. The troupe returns December 23–27 with Let’s Celebrate, a Christmas-themed musical show. [Read more]
The Terrible Lovers: Cocteau and Marais at La Scène Libre
Les Amants Terribles tells the story of the relationship between Jean Cocteau and Jean Marais during the Occupation. The play by Carole Giacobbi and Stéphane Vauthier is back on at La Scène Libre in Paris, running until January 17, 2027. [Read more]
Hot Bingo: Patsy Magret's drag bingo makes a comeback at Speechless Bar in Paris
Patsy Magret's Hot Bingo returns to the Speechless Bar in Paris's 11th arrondissement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. A drag show, a quiz, and bingo headline this second episode of season 3, featuring a prevention segment led by ENIPSE Île-de-France. [Read more]
Paris 4 : What to do in the 4th arrondissement? Outings, visits and top spots
The 4th arrondissement is among Paris’s trendiest neighborhoods. Here you move from the Jewish quarter to the hub of LGBTQIA+ communities, and on to the temple for fashion lovers. A quick tour of the moment’s top outing ideas and the best addresses in this district that’s both lively and multicultural. [Read more]
Paris 3: What to do in the 3rd arrondissement? Outings, visits and great addresses.
Paris's 3rd arrondissement, also known as the Haut-Marais, is a neighborhood prized by those hunting for great spots. Here, cafes and restaurants share the spotlight, while culture and heritage lovers make a beeline for art galleries, intimate museums, and grand townhouses. Welcome to Paris the Parisians know it! [Read more]
What to do in the Marais neighborhood, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple: ideas for outings and top spots.
Looking for a good address in the Marais, from Hôtel de Ville to Rue de Bretagne, straddling the 3rd and 4th arrondissements? Good news: this iconic Paris neighborhood still serves up plenty of great ideas for outings. For the best spots, follow the guide! [Read more]
Restaurants in the Marais, Hôtel de Ville, and Temple neighborhoods: Where to eat in these areas of Paris?
Looking for a good restaurant in the Marais district of Paris? Here are our tried and tested addresses, from Hôtel de Ville to Temple. [Read more]
The Labo, the LGBT bar and club for partying near Châtelet
The Labo is the place to grab a drink with friends, but there’s more to it! With its themed nights, games and DJ sets, this LGBT bar is a true party hotspot in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
LGBT+ Bars in Paris: our queer, festive picks for a drink
Want to grab a drink at an LGBT+ bar in Paris? The city is teeming with queer, festive, and welcoming spots to catch up with friends, meet new people, or simply enjoy an evening in an inclusive vibe. From the Marais to quieter, more intimate neighborhoods, here’s our pick of LGBT+ bars to discover in Paris. [Read more]
The Bal de l'Amour 2026 is back at Place de la Bastille: here’s the lineup.
After three successful editions, Bal de l’Amour makes its grand return to Paris, on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Place de la Bastille. [Read more]
Drag Show in Paris: Top addresses and breathtaking performances
Discover the best places to attend unforgettable drag shows in Paris and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of drag queens and drag kings. [Read more]
Big Pride Energy Ball: an exceptional dance party at Paris City Hall.
Get ready to dance the night away at Paris City Hall: the Big Pride Energy Ball event is back for its third edition on November 29, 2025. This year, the theme of the ball is "Cosmic healing," for an inclusive, supportive, and iconic LGBTQIA+ evening! [Read more]
Kiddy Smile & Friends, a voguing festival turns the Grande Halle de la Villette into a ballroom
Ready to strike a pose? A voguing festival headlined by Kiddi Smile awaits us at the Grande Halle de la Villette on Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and 30, 2025. With waacking, lip-sync, drag shows and DJ sets, the event promises an XXL ballroom atmosphere. [Read more]
Queens of Chaâbi, a queer Maghreb cabaret with performances, cuisine & DJ sets at La Bellevilloise
The TAW TAW association is organizing Queens of Chaâbi, a queer Maghreb cabaret with performances, cuisine and DJ sets at La Bellevilloise! [Read more]
Le Cabaret du Prisme, the LGBTQIA+ cabaret in Paris: Drag shows, stripping, circus, stand up
Discover Cabaret du Prisme, the new nugget on the Paris queer scene for the 2023-2024 season. On the program? Nine festive evenings mixing Drag Shows and committed arts, until June 2024, to support equality thanks to partner associations and a charity tombola. Paris shines in all the colors of the rainbow! See you at the 7th edition this Wednesday, May 8, 2024. [Read more]
Reopening of the famous feminist and LGBTQI+ bookshop Violette and Co, in the 11th arrondissement.
After closing in early 2022, the 11th arrondissement literary institution is back, thanks to the determination of feminist activists. More modern, the bookshop now houses a small café, which you can try out from October 13, 2023! [Read more]
Halloween 2026 in Paris: drag shows and DJ sets at FGO Barbara
Drag shows, pole dancing and DJ sets: the GenderFvck Klub is celebrating Halloween at FGO Barbara in Paris’s 18th arrondissement on October 31, 2026. A costume party hosted by Gemini K, mixing performances with club vibes powered by house and electro-pop. [Read more]
La Mutinerie: the queer, feminist bar with a lively lineup on Rue Saint-Martin
La Mutinerie, located on Rue Saint-Martin, stands as an indispensable cultural, political, and festive pillar for lesbian, bi, trans, queer, and feminist communities. This unique Paris spot blends engaged workshops and a supportive, community-focused hub with electrifying queer club nights. [Read more]
Le Freedj, the LGBT bar in the Marais where you toast, dance and keep the night going
Le Freedj, the LGBT bar in the Marais district of Paris, welcomes night owls every day from 6 p.m. with cocktails, DJ sets and a basement club for a festive, queer night in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
Le Cox, the LGBT bar in the Marais that's turning up the heat in Paris
The Cox, the iconic LGBT bar in the Marais district of Paris, draws you in with its buzzing terrace, its DJ sets, and its festive atmosphere on rue des Archives. A must-visit spot for a drink, a night out with friends, and enjoying LGBTQIA+ nightlife in the heart of the capital! [Read more]
At Mylène’s, Paris’s LGBT dance bar along the banks of the Arsenal Canal.
For a chill moment in the heart of Bastille, head to Chez Mylène, an LGBT bar in the 12th arrondissement where you can go from a rooftop drink to a livelier, dance-floor vibe, with views of the Canal de l'Arsenal, signature cocktails, wines and small plates to share. [Read more]
Thematic tourism in Paris, our ideas for addresses and walks to discover the capital differently
Would you like to discover cheap Paris, cultural Paris, gourmet Paris, cinema Paris or LGBT Paris? Discover all the facets of the City of Light by following our recommendations! [Read more]
Thematic tourism in Paris, our ideas for addresses and walks to discover the capital differently
