Parisian nightlife: where to dance this weekend, Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 April 2026?

Published by Audrey de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 16, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.
You’re looking for the best Parisian parties this weekend? Here’s the editorial team’s picks to cut loose from Thursday, April 16, to Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

So, are we going out this weekend? If you're in the mood for a night out to unwind from the week, Paris has plenty to offer! In every corner of the capital, clubs, third-party venues and other festive spots offer a great program of events all year round, to the delight of night owls. So if you're looking for a place to dance in Paris this week, you've come to the right place. Come on, it's time to find out what's on this weekend in Paris.

Every week, we share a recommended lineup of parties and festive concepts taking shape in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Discover our pick of chill or clubbing nights to experience this Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France. And most importantly, stay tuned—this guide is updated weekly to bring you the freshest news of the moment!

The nights awaiting you in Paris this weekend, April 16–18, 2026 :

La Fontaine Gaillon revisite les grands classiques de PâquesLa Fontaine Gaillon revisite les grands classiques de PâquesLa Fontaine Gaillon revisite les grands classiques de PâquesLa Fontaine Gaillon revisite les grands classiques de Pâques The Essential Dining Spots in Paris: Fitz Group's Top Restaurants
Sponsored - Fitz Group invites you to enjoy unforgettable moments at each of its Parisian venues. These locations boast distinctive personalities, inventive cuisine, and a keen focus on ambiance and detail. Electrifying atmospheres and stunning decor define each spot, embodying Fitz Group’s signature style: trendy, glamorous, creative, and lively — blending chic sophistication with a relaxed, fun vibe. [Read more]

Open air électro : Dure Vie investit La Prairie du Canal, avec les sets de Benedetta et HORS-SOLOpen air électro : Dure Vie investit La Prairie du Canal, avec les sets de Benedetta et HORS-SOLOpen air électro : Dure Vie investit La Prairie du Canal, avec les sets de Benedetta et HORS-SOLOpen air électro : Dure Vie investit La Prairie du Canal, avec les sets de Benedetta et HORS-SOL La Prairie du Canal, the eco-farm — Bobigny’s open-air electro event: the lineup of DJ sets
La Prairie du Canal, in Bobigny, is the place to go green and party this summer! Discover the musical program for the coming weeks in this giant open-air venue, surrounded by nature. [Read more]

Kilomètre25, le nouveau grand lieu de vie et de culture en plein air à l’abri du périphériqueKilomètre25, le nouveau grand lieu de vie et de culture en plein air à l’abri du périphériqueKilomètre25, le nouveau grand lieu de vie et de culture en plein air à l’abri du périphériqueKilomètre25, le nouveau grand lieu de vie et de culture en plein air à l’abri du périphérique Pygments, Gigolo Night, Cookie Open Air … Kilomètre25’s upcoming open-air nights
Kilometre25, the open-air venue tucked under the Paris ring road between Paris and Pantin, is back for the sunny season. On the lineup, just like last year, techno and house nights that hit hard, blending international stars with Parisian collectives! [Read more]

Cabaret Sauvage, les prochaines soiréesCabaret Sauvage, les prochaines soiréesCabaret Sauvage, les prochaines soiréesCabaret Sauvage, les prochaines soirées Planet House, La Rumba, Club Sauvage ..., the coming nights at Cabaret Sauvage in Paris
The Cabaret Sauvage, nestled in the heart of the Parc de la Villette, is the ultimate spot for night owls in Paris's 19th arrondissement! A retro-dingo atmosphere under the big top, with offbeat, electric and eclectic evenings. [Read more]

FVTVR, le nouveau club techno dans le paysage noctambule parisienFVTVR, le nouveau club techno dans le paysage noctambule parisienFVTVR, le nouveau club techno dans le paysage noctambule parisienFVTVR, le nouveau club techno dans le paysage noctambule parisien Lust - Chapter XV, Transgenik, Prncptl,... upcoming events at FVTVR nightclub
Beneath the Cité de la Mode et du Design emerges FVTVR, a new hybrid underground club ready to take over Parisian nights. Once a concert venue, the spot has metamorphosed into a vibrant electronic den, where from midnight to 6am, cutting-edge DJ sets resonate, fusing with the hip atmosphere of the venue. [Read more]

SoiréeSoiréeSoiréeSoirée Fallen Angels, Electronic Bazaar, Cookie Records … the upcoming parties at La Rotonde Stalingrad
La Rotonde Stalingrad is the sacred haunt of gourmands and party-goers in Paris's 19th arrondissement! Restaurant, bar, terrace and club, this multi-faceted address is also a must for night owls in search of ultra-sharp, festive evenings, with its Mini Club featuring the best DJs on the Parisian electronic scene. [Read more]

ClubbingClubbingClubbingClubbing After O'clock, Born To Rave, ..., the upcoming parties at Glazart
Glazart, the temple of underground culture in Paris, has become a major venue for the creation and dissemination of contemporary music. With its cutting-edge, eclectic programming, this concert/clubbing venue offers a unique festive experience at the forefront of musical creation. [Read more]

Péniche clubPéniche clubPéniche clubPéniche club The Grand Party, La Guinche, La Discotaco... the upcoming nights at Le Mazette nightclub
Le Mazette is certainly one of the coolest boats in Paris! On the program: a festive atmosphere, clubbing and open-air evenings, an original tapas and cocktail menu, all circulating from the rooftop to the gigantic indoor room, via the covered terrace. [Read more]

Le Yoyo - Palais de TokyoLe Yoyo - Palais de TokyoLe Yoyo - Palais de TokyoLe Yoyo - Palais de Tokyo It's Beyoncé Bitch Party, Classics Only, Chronologic: the next nights at Yoyo - Palais de Tokyo
Le Yoyo, the emblematic Parisian nightclub nestled beneath the Palais de Tokyo, offers an immersive experience like no other! With its raw concrete scenography, XXL video screen and state-of-the-art sound & light equipment, the spot is a haven for night owls in search of trendy, unique nights in an exceptional setting. Lovers of stylish addresses flock here to discover the hottest artists on the international music scene! [Read more]

MaMA Festival 2021 : Lulu Von Trapp à la Machine du Moulin RougeMaMA Festival 2021 : Lulu Von Trapp à la Machine du Moulin RougeMaMA Festival 2021 : Lulu Von Trapp à la Machine du Moulin RougeMaMA Festival 2021 : Lulu Von Trapp à la Machine du Moulin Rouge Bae Party, Chronologic, Lolita ... the upcoming parties at La Machine du Moulin Rouge
It's a place in Paris's 18th arrondissement that night owls know well. Every weekend, La Machine du Moulin Rouge hosts electro parties of all kinds. Here's a rundown of the nightly events not to be missed at this Parisian night spot. [Read more]

Union Libre 2022 au Kilowatt : le nouveau festival électro signé Le Rex Club Badaboum Union Libre 2022 au Kilowatt : le nouveau festival électro signé Le Rex Club Badaboum Union Libre 2022 au Kilowatt : le nouveau festival électro signé Le Rex Club Badaboum Union Libre 2022 au Kilowatt : le nouveau festival électro signé Le Rex Club Badaboum We Are Rave, Pitaya Soundsystem, Undercore ..., the upcoming nights at Rex Club Paris
Considered one of the institutions of the Parisian nightlife scene, the Rex Club attracts the most discerning night owls and lovers of ultra-smooth electronic music every week and weekend. Here's a sneak preview of upcoming events at the Rex Club in Paris. [Read more]

Kölsch en dj set à La Clairière Kölsch en dj set à La Clairière Kölsch en dj set à La Clairière Kölsch en dj set à La Clairière Acid Arab, Nathalie Duchene, Discoquette ..., the next club nights at Virage under the ring road
Calling all night owls! The north of Paris is once again home to Virage, a festive spot where music and dance rub shoulders with everyone's creative expression. Join us under the ring road, in the 17th arrondissement of the capital, from April 11, 2025 to (re)discover this hot spot signed Bonjour/Bonsoir. [Read more]

Phantom, le concept inédit qui prolonge votre expérience à la fin d'un concertPhantom, le concept inédit qui prolonge votre expérience à la fin d'un concertPhantom, le concept inédit qui prolonge votre expérience à la fin d'un concertPhantom, le concept inédit qui prolonge votre expérience à la fin d'un concert Morten, Bambii, Worakls Orchestra... the upcoming nights at Phantom Club (Accor Arena)
Are you attending a concert at the Accor Arena and want to continue the experience afterwards? That's what Phantom offers you, the new concept of the concert hall that awaits you from March 17, 2023 in an unoccupied space that can accommodate almost 3,400 people. Discover the program! [Read more]

Le Wanderlust se met à l'heure d'étéLe Wanderlust se met à l'heure d'étéLe Wanderlust se met à l'heure d'étéLe Wanderlust se met à l'heure d'été Nce Paris, Mic Superclub Summer House, Gradur ..., the upcoming nights at Wanderlust Paris
Wanderlust, the trendy club on the Paris electro scene, is back at Quai d'Austerlitz with a new summer program! Cocktails, DJ sets, urban culture and many other surprises to discover on the coolest terrace in Paris. [Read more]

Supersonic Nuit : inauguration ce 2 septembre 2016Supersonic Nuit : inauguration ce 2 septembre 2016Supersonic Nuit : inauguration ce 2 septembre 2016Supersonic Nuit : inauguration ce 2 septembre 2016 Dancing With Myself, One More Time, Saturday Trilogy..., the upcoming nights at the Supersonic Club
Le Supersonic, Paris's must-visit rock club, welcomes fans of the genre to a night of anthology in the lively Bastille district. Concerts, aftershows, tributes and a record shop are on the program to lure rock addicts. [Read more]

Le Kilomètre25 est de retour dès avril pour une nouvelle saison Le Kilomètre25 est de retour dès avril pour une nouvelle saison Le Kilomètre25 est de retour dès avril pour une nouvelle saison Le Kilomètre25 est de retour dès avril pour une nouvelle saison The Kilomètre25 is back this April, kicking off a new season.
Sponsored - Kilomètre25 is open: the open-air season is kicking off under the beltway! Paris’s must-visit outdoor club is open all summer to dance the night away beneath the Parisian ring road. [Read more]

Boom Boom Villette : on a testé le premier Food & Leisure Market au cœur de La Villette - IMG 4012Boom Boom Villette : on a testé le premier Food & Leisure Market au cœur de La Villette - IMG 4012Boom Boom Villette : on a testé le premier Food & Leisure Market au cœur de La Villette - IMG 4012Boom Boom Villette : on a testé le premier Food & Leisure Market au cœur de La Villette - IMG 4012 A free night of impersonators, a music-quiz and a DJ set at Boom Boom Villette
Boom Boom Villette hosts the Carna’Bal des Sosies Foirés for its inaugural Paris edition, Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free, advance-registration-only evening leans into faux look-alikes, wordplay, music, and activities, all set in a festive, relaxed atmosphere. [Read more]

Discover also the program of emblematic evenings in Paris :

6Skate Party, des soirées roller-dance mensuelles avec initiation pour débutants en before à Paris6Skate Party, des soirées roller-dance mensuelles avec initiation pour débutants en before à Paris6Skate Party, des soirées roller-dance mensuelles avec initiation pour débutants en before à Paris6Skate Party, des soirées roller-dance mensuelles avec initiation pour débutants en before à Paris La Roller-Party 6Skate, monthly roller-dance evenings with beginners' introductory classes in Paris.
Love roller-dancing? Get out your skates and let us take you on a voyage of discovery of the 6skate Parties, unusual evenings with DJ sets for skate lovers. As an added bonus, there are introductory workshops beforehand for beginners! [Read more]

À L’Ouest : nouvelle terrasse estivale sur le pont du Concorde Atlantique à ParisÀ L’Ouest : nouvelle terrasse estivale sur le pont du Concorde Atlantique à ParisÀ L’Ouest : nouvelle terrasse estivale sur le pont du Concorde Atlantique à ParisÀ L’Ouest : nouvelle terrasse estivale sur le pont du Concorde Atlantique à Paris Concorde Atlantique: dance classes and rock parties on the terrace of the Parisian boat
Join the Rock That Boat party in Paris! Rock dance lessons, a wild party and a festive atmosphere await you on the Concorde Atlantique barge, every Monday from 7pm to 12:30am. Come and experience the passion of rock'n'roll in a unique waterfront setting! [Read more]

Soirées Classics OnlySoirées Classics OnlySoirées Classics OnlySoirées Classics Only Classics Only, the big rap, hip-hop and R&B party in Paris: upcoming dates
The Classics Only evenings are held throughout the year in Paris, to help us brush up on our classics. The program features a compendium of essential sounds from the world of rap and R&B in a clubbing atmosphere. Find out about upcoming dates. [Read more]

Soirée ChronologicSoirée ChronologicSoirée ChronologicSoirée Chronologic Chronologic: from the 50's to the 10's, the evening that takes us back in time in Paris
For fans of retro parties, the Chronologic evening returns regularly to Paris, offering a Time Machine experience that takes us from decade to decade through iconic tracks from the 50s to 2010. [Read more]

Wanderlust Street Food avec Alexia Duchêne, les photosWanderlust Street Food avec Alexia Duchêne, les photosWanderlust Street Food avec Alexia Duchêne, les photosWanderlust Street Food avec Alexia Duchêne, les photos We Are the 90's, the retro party in Paris: next dates in 2025
For those nostalgic for the nineties, We Are the 90's is the retro party that takes us back in time in Paris. From Céline Dion and Snoop Dog to the Spice Girls and Nirvana, we're in the mood for the songs that marked an entire generation! [Read more]

La Bug de l'an 2000, la soirée old-school à Paris : prochaines datesLa Bug de l'an 2000, la soirée old-school à Paris : prochaines datesLa Bug de l'an 2000, la soirée old-school à Paris : prochaines datesLa Bug de l'an 2000, la soirée old-school à Paris : prochaines dates La Bug de l'an 2000, the old-school party in Paris: next dates
Fancy a trip back to the 2000s? Here's a retro party concept in Paris that takes us back to the beginning of the millennium. La Bug de l'An 2000 is old-school clubbing to the rhythm of cult tracks from that decade. [Read more]

La Dancing La Dancing La Dancing La Dancing La Dancing, dance party from the 80s to today, every Saturday at Les Etoiles
Every Saturday, head to the dance floor at Les Etoiles for its unmissable Dancing night, organized every week around iconic hits from the 80s to the present day. [Read more]

Bal du 10eBal du 10eBal du 10eBal du 10e Le Bal du 10ème, a popular ball every Friday at Les Etoiles (10th arrondissement)
Every Friday, from midnight to 6 a.m., the whole 10th arrondissement (and other surrounding districts and towns too) comes together for the Bal du 10ème, a weekly party at Les Etoiles, a Parisian club. [Read more]

And don't forget the bars and restaurants with dancefloors to get you in the mood! On the menu: hot cocktails, gourmet dishes and a great atmosphere to enjoy before and after! Want to find out more? Here are the top bars and restaurants for dancing in Paris!

Chez Gala - image00117Chez Gala - image00117Chez Gala - image00117Chez Gala - image00117 Where to dance in Paris, our top addresses
For an evening that's as gourmet as it is festive, discover our top addresses for restaurants where you can dance in Paris! [Read more]

Let's get it started!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 16, 2026 to April 18, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.
    Comments
    Refine your search
    Refine your search
    Refine your search
    Refine your search