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

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on March 25, 2024 at 05:33 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!

In particular, 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 hall became a favorite venue for boxing matches, but also for rock concerts, a musical genre that was little 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 and hosted international music legends such as the Beatles in 1965, as well as 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!

Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing : la comédie musicale arrive au Dôme de Paris avec une nouvelle version française Dirty Dancing: the musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris with a new French version
A not-to-be-missed event at the Dôme de Paris, the musical comedy from the cult American film Dirty Dancing - The Original Story on stage is presented from November 22, 2024. Discover this show in its French version, with a new staging featuring exceptional dancers, actors, singers and musicians! [Read more]

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Comedian Elodie Poux's show, Le Syndrome du Papillon, will be held at the Dôme de Paris from March 28 to 30, 2025, for three never-before-seen performances! [Read more]

Molière l'opéra urbain, la comédie musicale sur Molière au Dôme de ParisMolière l'opéra urbain, la comédie musicale sur Molière au Dôme de ParisMolière l'opéra urbain, la comédie musicale sur Molière au Dôme de ParisMolière l'opéra urbain, la comédie musicale sur Molière au Dôme de Paris Molière l'opéra urbain, the extraordinary musical show returns to the Dôme de Paris in 2025
Oyez, admirers of the great Molière. The story of the playwright (and actor), a member of the Comédie-Française, is adapted into a brand new kind of musical. Molière becomes a sublime urban opera, performed once again at the Paris Dome from February 18 to 28, 2025. [Read more]

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Sylvie Vartan announces a farewell tour of Paris! Join the artist for the very last time on a Parisian stage on Friday November 8, Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10, 2024. The French music icon's three exceptional dates will be held at the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports. In response to demand, the artist has announced three final concerts on Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January 2025 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. [Read more]

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34 Boulevard Victor
75015 Paris 15

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