Paris's 4th arrondissement is one of the capital's hippest spots. Whether you prefer to explore the monuments, stroll along theÎle de la Cité, or store in the Marais, this district is sure to please. And what's not to forget? The district boasts numerous concert halls and theatres to keep you entertained!
The Marais has several venues dedicated to both amateur and established comedians, including Le Point Virgule and comedy clubs such as The Joke, Baptiste Lecaplain 's comedy club. You can also discover new theatrical creations at the Théâtre de la Ville or the Théâtre du Chatelet. When it comes to concerts, the district is a festive one, so you'll be spoilt for choice in bars with live concerts or on barges by the stage .
From concerts and musicals to performance art, dance shows and comedy, there's plenty to see in Paris's 4th arrondissement. Here, we reveal the history of the cult venues in this Parisian district, as well as the program currently on offer. The choice is yours! And don't forget to stay tuned for more ideas on what to see in Paris' 4th arrondissement: this page is updated as we make announcements and discoveries!
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Family dinner: an explosive reunion on stage at Café de la Gare
A marriage proposal, two warring parents, and a son willing to do anything to bring them together. The comedy Dîner de famille runs at the Café de la Gare until February 28, 2026. [Read more]
France-Brazil 2025 season: concert by Thibault Cauvin and Yamandu Costa at the Théâtre Sarah Bernhardt
On the occasion of the France-Brazil 2025 Season, enjoy a unique evening on Monday May 12 at the Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt, where Thibault Cauvin and Yamandu Costa combine their guitars for an exceptional concert combining French classical music and Brazilian tradition. [Read more]
Rhinoceros: Ionesco's committed play at Essaïon
Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros" plays at the Théâtre Essaïon from April 7 to May 27, 2025, for its 350th performance, in a staging that questions the standardization of thinking through a fable as absurd as it is topical. [Read more]
Free international concert at Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux in the Marais district, Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m.
Sponsored - The Chœur de Paris and the GDRHS Chamber Choir join forces for an exceptional concert on April 24 at 6pm, in the sublime setting of Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, in the heart of the Marais district. A unique evening of international choral singing, not to be missed. Admission free, without reservation, subject to availability. [Read more]
Le Point Virgule celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exceptional program
Le Point Virgule, Paris's leading stand-up and comedy venue, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special program featuring artists of all generations, to be discovered from May 1 to September 30, 2025. [Read more]
Guillaume Fosko: his next show dates in Paris in 2025
Guillaume Fosko presents his show Daron Fragile at Point Virgule until June 11, 2025, a humorous and self-deprecating dive into the joys and trials of family life. [Read more]
Pina Bausch: the poetic wave of Vollmond at the Théâtre de la Ville
From May 9 to 23, 2025, Pina Bausch's masterpiece "Vollmond" is presented at the Théâtre de la Ville. A work in which water becomes a choreographic element in its own right, brought together by Tanztheater Wuppertal and Terrain, under the direction of Boris Charmatz. [Read more]
De la servitude volontaire: La Boétie resonates at the Théâtre Essaïon
Jean-Paul Farré takes to the stage at Théâtre Essaïon with "De la servitude volontaire", an adaptation of Étienne de La Boétie's famous text, until April 27, 2025. A fascinating plunge into the mechanisms of power and submission. [Read more]
Helikopter: Angelin Preljocaj between gravity and vertigo at Théâtre de la Ville
From April 10 to May 3, 2025, Angelin Preljocaj revisits Helikopter and unveils a world premiere at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt. [Read more]
The Worst First Date in History: when everything goes wrong at the Café de la Gare
A comedy by Jérémy Manesse, directed by Ludivine De Chastenet, with Odile Huleux, Jérémy Manesse, Florent Aumaitre and Laure Haulet, at the Café de la Gare from Monday to Sunday, every other week, until June 28, 2025. [Read more]
Cartel Comedy Club: the new comedy club in the heart of Paris - our review
The Cartel Comedy Club is one of the new addresses to discover in Paris. Nestled in the heart of the capital, a stone's throw from Hôtel de Ville, the Cartel Comedy Club is also a bar and restaurant. We've tried it out and give you our opinion! [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: upcoming concerts in 2025
Since its grand reopening on December 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been attracting many faithful visitors. While many come to discover the incredible reconstruction carried out by the workers and carpenters, others plan to visit to admire the restored edifice in music. Discover now the program of concerts to come in 2025 at Notre-Dame de Paris. [Read more]
Charlie Haid: the mentalist in Intensément Mentaliste, his extended show at Point Virgule
After appearing on Fary and Panayotis' Loups Garou show on Canal +, Charlie Haid returns to the Paris stage with his Intensément Mentaliste show. Extended until March 25, 2025, his show aims to bluff you and make you think. [Read more]
Théâtre du Point Virgule, a stage for comedy shows in the heart of the Marais district
Le Point Virgule specializes in comedy and one-man shows. Located at 7 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, the theater has been in existence for almost 50 years. [Read more]
Le Double-Fond: an emblematic magic café-theatre in the Marais district
Do you like magic, live entertainment and friendly venues in central Paris? Discover Double-Fond Café-Théâtre, a magic institution in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts October 29, 2024
