Theater - activities

The Paris Winter Circus, one of Europe's oldest circuses

Located near Filles du Calvaires, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the Cirque d'Hiver is a historic venue with neo-classical architecture. One of the oldest permanent circuses in Europe, it continues to showcase the circus arts to the delight of families.

The Joke: a comedy club created by Baptiste Lecaplain in central Paris

The Joke, opened in 2022, is a comedy club created by comedian Baptiste Lecaplain . In an elegant, intimate setting, stand-up professionals and new faces alike can be discovered in Paris's 4th arrondissement.

The Théâtre du Gymnase, one of the oldest theaters in Paris

The Théâtre du Gymnase is one of the capital's historic cultural landmarks. Located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, it is one of the oldest theaters in Paris, and offers a great program all year round!

Théâtre du Châtelet: a historic setting in the heart of Paris

The Théâtre du Chatelet is a historic venue in the heart of Paris, where the art of entertainment transcends the ages. We reveal its history and programming!

Le Flow in Paris: the restaurant-bar-terrace, club and rooftop barge on the Alexandre III Bridge

Le Flow is a party spot ideally located on the banks of the Seine near the Pont Alexandre III, overlooking the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower. Featuring a restaurant, bar, showroom, club and rooftop, this lively guinguette is sure to be a great place to spend evenings by the water.

Lockdown exit: theaters and show venues to reopen from May 19 with a seated audience

Closed for over 6 months because of the health crisis, theaters and show venues might be allowed to reopen from May 19, 2021 with a seated audience, according to Europe 1 and Le Parisien. Yet, this reopening could take place in compliance with a 800-people limit indoors, and 1,00 people outdoors.

Lockdown exit: Emmanuel Macron to speak this Friday, Castex announces

While the government confirmed daytime trip restrictions will be lifted from May 3, many French people are now wishing to know when will cultural places and terraces reopen. At the end of the Ministerial Council this April 28, Jean Castex announced Emmanuel Macron will speak this Friday April 30 to present the "prospects" of the new lockdown exit.

Terraces and cultural places to reopen in France: different scenarios on the table

This is a new step the French people are highly anticipating: the reopening of the terraces of bars, cafés, and restaurants, as well as of museums and monuments, movie theaters, and show venues. For now, all these places are closed to the public because of the resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic in the country. But the government has started considering several possible scenarios to reopen these places progressively. What are leads on the table? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: Roselyne Bachelot wants no vaccine passport to enjoy cultural places

As the government is trying to reopen museums soon, Roselyne Bachelot has stood out against instating a vaccine passport for people to enjoy cultural places.

Coronavirus: what are the closed public places facemasks are mandatory in?

Facemasks are now mandatory in closed public places from Monday July 20, 2020 in France. Health Minister Olivier Véran shared the list of places concerned. Here there are.

Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron's plan for culture

Since this past March 17th, the culture world is seriously hit by the health crisis. In order to support this sector and artists that keep it alive, on Wednesday May 6th, French President Emmanuel Macron met several culture players. Reopening museums and bookstores, rehearsals resuming, creation of a temporary compensation fund for shots cancelled and extension of temporary show business workers' rights to August 2021... Here's an update.

European Heritage Days 2019 at La Scala Paris

For the 36th edition of European Heritage Days, La Scala – in Paris 10th arrondissement – invites you to discover for the first time, on Saturday September 21, 2019, its auditorium for an exclusive guided tour!