Théâtre Bobino, the historic music hall in Paris's 14th arrondissement

The Bobino theater, also known as Bobino, is located at 20 rue de la Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Under the direction of Jean-Marc Dumontet since 2010, the theater has returned to its roots, presenting a wide range of shows.

The Bobino theater was originally the Théâtre du Luxembourg, or Bobino, named after a clown who entertained in the Luxembourg Gardens in the 1870s. The Bobino quickly made a name for itself with acrobatics and juggling shows. In 1873, the theater's name was taken over by Fernand Strauss, who set up a café-concert at 20 rue de la Gaîté. In 1887, however, the police called for the café-concert to be closed, as it was illegally offering mini-plays.

In the 1930s, after Pathé bought the venue, Bobino became a major venue for chanson. Great names such asEdith Piaf, Georges Brassens, Léo Ferre and Joséphine Baker performed there. In 1985, however, the building was bought and demolished . In 1991, the Studio Bobino was created, but did not revive its musical tradition.

It's only since 2010, after major renovations undertaken by new director Jean-Marc Dumontet, that Bobino has been restored to its former glory. In a large 900-seat hall, you can enjoy a wide range of musical performances, but not only.

Paris's historicBobino is located at 20 rue de la Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement .

Voca People: a new musical journey at the Théâtre Bobino
The Voca People return to the Théâtre Bobino and take you on a journey with a show mixing voice, humor and musical performance. [Read more]

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Black Legends: the musical extended at Théâtre Bobino
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted over 200,000 spectators, is extended at the Théâtre Bobino until April 26, 2025. [Read more]

Panayotis Pascot: new Paris dates announced for his show Entre les deux
Good news! Although Panayotis Pascot's tour and his Paris dates at L'Européen and Théâtre Fontaine are announced as sold out, you'll have another chance to discover the comedian on stage: new dates for his show Entre les deux have been announced at Bobino from May 8 to 17. [Read more]

TRASH!, a committed percussion show at the Bobino
Recycling, music and humor for a unique show: the TRASH! experience on the Bobino stage from December 19 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]

Clara Morgane: her colourful new cabaret called Au 7ème
Clara Morgane returns to the stage for a brand new cabaret called Au 7ème. At the Bobino in Paris, the show takes you on a burlesque journey retracing the history of the female gender. [Read more]

Joséphine Baker, le musical, the rhythmic show returns to Théâtre Bobino
(Re)discover the extraordinary destiny of Joséphine Baker, in a modern, festive show. Joséphine Baker, le musical, runs at the Théâtre Bobino from October 16, 2024 to January 29, 2025. [Read more]