The Main Jaune in Paris: Roller Disco Icon from the 80s Set to Reopen in Spring 2026

Little remains of this iconic Parisian nightclub, aside from the blue gate and, most prominently, its name still visible from the intersection of Boulevard de la Somme and Place de la Porte de Champerret in the 17th arrondissement. La Main Jaune: a name that still echoes in the minds of many Parisians, most of whom are now over 40. Situated just beneath the square of América Latina, La Main Jaune opened its doors in 1979, thanks to the efforts of Jean-Michel Moulhac, previously behind Montreuil’s La Main Bleue and a former director of the Chalet du Lac. For years, La Main Jaune was the premier spot for “roller disco,” a trend that has recently been making a comeback.

At a time when the French were just beginning to develop a passion for roller skating, this discotheque became France's first"roller disco". It wasn't long before many people were treading the boards of this underground venue, dancing the night away. While the younger crowd gathers on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the adults come in the evenings. What's more? A slide to the roller rink!

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After closing in the early 2000s, the venue was repeatedly taken over by squatters until the City of Paris stepped in to breathe new life into it. Following the 2017 call for projects, "Reinventing Paris", La Main Jaune is now being renovated and transformed. As detailed on the City of Paris website, the revamped Main Jaune will become a vibrant creative hub—hosting concerts, recording studios, bars, a restaurant, and a space specially designed for DJ sets.

Last September, la Main Jaune opened its doors to the public for a rare, one-night-only event featuring none other than Bob Sinclar behind the decks. According to the City of Paris and France Bleu, the venue will officially reopen its doors for Parisians in spring 2026, ready to write a new chapter together. Stay tuned for the official reopening date!

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