What to do in Paris this weekend, July 24–26, 2026: queer parties, cabaret, bars, saunas, and community tips amid the summer heat.

Paris LGBTQ+ Weekend Guide: July 24–26, 2026

Queer Things To Do in Paris This Weekend (July 24–26, 2026)

April 2026 LGBTQ+ guide to Paris: bars, brunch, saunas, culture, sports, and key spring events—plus Pride planning tips.

Paris LGBTQ+ Guide: April 2026

Queer Things To Do in Paris This April 2026: Nightlife, Saunas, Culture + Spring Events

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Urban farm & eco-center offering repairs & recycling workshops, plus an airy, industrial-style cafe.

La REcyclerie

Rosa Bonheur is a bar in Paris. Located at 2 Port des Invalides, 75007 Paris, France.

Rosa Bonheur

Eggs Benedict, plus creative burgers & salads, from brunch onwards in a cool, understated space.

Benedict

Sharing plates, burgers & egg dishes, plus brunch & cocktails, in a tiled interior or on a terrace.

Café Charlot

Tiny bakery with artisan baguettes, Breton pastry, croissants & sandwiches to go.

Legay Choc Bakery and Pastry Shop

Les Mots à la Bouche is a shop in Paris. Located at 37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris, France.

Les Mots à la Bouche

BHV Marais L'Homme is a shop in Paris. Located at 36 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France.

BHV Marais L'Homme

BOXXMAN is a shop in Paris. Located at 2 Rue de la Cossonnerie, 75001 Paris, France.

BOXXMAN

New Millenium is a shop in Paris. Located at 37 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France.

New Millenium

Lintox is a shop in Paris. Located at 11 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris, France.

Lintox

Happy hour cocktails & live piano music at a retro-style basement-level lounge with outdoor seating.

Banana Café

Classic French lunch items & desserts, plus pizza, served at a trendy cafe with sidewalk tables.

Café La Perle

Le Bunker is a bar in Paris. Located at 54 Rue Guy Môquet, 75017 Paris, France.

Le Bunker

DJ sets & happy hour cocktails at a buzzing, cozy gay bar with a dance floor & a terrace.

RAIDD Bar is a bar in Paris. Located at 23 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris, France.

RAIDD Bar

Cocktails, beer & champagne, plus nibbles, in a popular gay bar with pinball machines & club music.

Quetzal

Old-school gay bar with caps hanging from the ceiling, plus a smoking area & a back room.

One Way

Dramatically lit, multiroom entertainment venue with DJs, theme nights & bottle service.

Duplex

Creative but unpretentious French mains, salads & cakes at a cozy bistro with a robust wine list.

La Boite

Le Cactus is a bar in Paris. Located at 28 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris, France.

Le Cactus

Creative cocktails & happy hours in a bar with a snug basement area & a hip-hop soundtrack.

Le Velvet

Ze Restoo is a restaurant in Paris. Located at 41 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris, France.

Ze Restoo

Cosmopolitan establishment offering extensive all-you-can-eat dining options, plus cocktails.

Le Who's

Quirky, convivial restaurant with wall-mounted underwear & phallic buns, making an array of burgers.

TATA Burger

La Bonne Nouvelle is a restaurant in Paris. Located at Bonne-Nouvelle, 75002 Paris, France.

La Bonne Nouvelle

Key West Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 141 Rue La Fayette, 75010 Paris, France.

Key West Sauna

Sun City is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 62 Bd de Sébastopol, 75003 Paris, France.

Sun City

Le Riad is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 184 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris, France.

Le Riad

Atlantide Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 13 Rue Parrot, 75012 Paris, France.

Atlantide Sauna

Star City is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 27 Bd de Clichy, 75009 Paris, France.

Star City

Les Bains d’Odessa is a bar in Paris. Located at 5 Rue d'Odessa, 75014 Paris, France.

Les Bains d’Odessa

Euro Men's Club is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 10 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris, France.

Euro Men's Club

Amphibi is a sauna and bathhouse in Paris. Located at 15 Rue Lacroix, 75017 Paris, France.

Amphibi

Arts & cultural centre for exhibitions, film screenings, concerts & events, with a bright cafe.

La Bellevilloise

Gay sex shop stocking neoprene, latex & leather clothing, toys, accessories, books & DVDs.

Boutique LGBTQIA

Violette and Co is a shop in Paris. Located at 52 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France.

Violette and Co

Landmark art deco cinema featuring a huge auditorium with Moorish architecture & a starry ceiling.

Rex Paris

Les Dessous d'Apollon is a shop in Paris. Located at 8 Rue de Moussy, 75004 Paris, France.

Les Dessous d'Apollon

Paris’s queer life is centered in Le Marais, a district filled with cafés, bars, and art galleries celebrating LGBTQ+ culture. The city’s long history of queer creativity, fashion, and activism continues to shape its vibrant Pride and cultural calendar.

Le Centre - Lieux de Vie LGBTQIA+

Permanence Emploi

Centre LGBTQI+ Paris IDF

A weekly support session for employment assistance organized by the Centre LGBTQI+ Paris IDF.

Celebrate the end of the week with dance and clubbing at Tango Paris.

Tango Paris

Friday Night Dance Party

Join us on Friday nights for dancing from 22:30 to 00:30, followed by a club until dawn.

Vendredis Soirs Party

Friday night dance party starting at 22:30 with dance to 00:30 followed by club until early morning.

Soirée Vendredi Soir

Join us every Friday evening for dance from 22:30 to 00:30, followed by a club night until dawn, in a lively LGBTQ+ environment.

Friday Night Dance & Club

Join the Friday night dance party at Tango Paris, with dancing from 22:30 until late.

Friday Night Party at Tango Paris

Permanence Exil, les dimanches de 14h à 17h, uniquement pour les demandeurs·euses d'asile primo-arrivant·es

Permanence Exil

A weekly support session for newly arrived asylum seekers organized by the Centre LGBTQI+ Paris IDF.

The Commodores and The Spinners will perform live in an exceptional concert at Le Grand Rex on September 6, 2026. Iconic artists of soul, funk, and R&B, they will share the stage for a unique event celebrating decades of timeless hits and unforgettable performances.

63 rue Beaubourg

The Commodores & The Spinners

Enjoy a lively dance evening every Saturday from 22:30 to 00:30, with the club open until early morning.

Saturday Night Dance

Saturday night dance event with dance to 00:30 and club until early morning.

Soirée Samedi Soir

Live concert featuring The Pinners and Ozma, with performances of pop, funk, and Motown legends, and rock & roll hall of fame inductees.

La Flèche d'Or

Live in Concert: The Pinners & Ozma

The main auditorium of Le Grand Rex hosting various shows and concerts.

Le Grand Rex

Great Hall

Permanence Psychologique

A weekly psychological support session for the LGBTQI+ community.

A community-focused tea dance held every Sunday from 18:00 to 23:00, featuring diverse music and socializing.

Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance

Sunday afternoon social dance event from 18:00 to 23:00, featuring a relaxed atmosphere.

Dimanche Tea Dance

A community-oriented tea dance every Sunday from 18:00 to 23:00, with details on the website.

Sunday Tea Dance

Sunday afternoon social dance event from 18:00 to 23:00, with program and tariffs available on the website.

Dimanches - Tea Dance Associatif

An event celebrating the career of Céline Dion with a giant karaoke and live show at Le Grand Rex in Paris. The evening includes a live performance by musicians and choristers, a karaoke segment where attendees can sing their favorite Céline hits, and various interactive activities such as quizzes, photo calls, and costume contests. The event runs from 20:00 to 22:30 on September 9, 2026, with doors opening at 18:00, and is open to all ages. Attendees are encouraged to dress in glittering, Vegas-style costumes to join the fun.

L'Ecran Pop Star: Céline

Le grand live show karaoké pour chanter tous les hits! Animations, live band, animations, bœuf musical, etc.

Céline Live Show Karaoke

The Global Black Pride Paris event takes place from September 9th to 13th, 2026, featuring a series of activities including an opening reception, sponsor’s cocktail, media briefing, village exhibition, assemblies, rallies, awards gala, march, musical festival, and day party. The event aims to celebrate Black LGBTQI+ communities worldwide and promote freedom, liberation, and justice.

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Global Black Pride Paris

Permanence Sociale

A weekly social support session for the LGBT community at Le Centre.

A live concert event featuring music from The Witcher series.

The Witcher Concert

A weekly community event offering employment support every Saturday at Le Centre.

A weekly support session for asylum seekers to access assistance and community at Le Centre.

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Queer en Scène - Atelier d'improvisation théâtrale

A welcoming workshop where anyone can try improvisational theater in a safe and supportive queer environment.

A weekly social support meeting for the LGBTQI+ community held every Thursday.

A musical event celebrating the Naruto series, scheduled to take place at Le Grand Rex in Paris on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event is part of the Naruto Shippuden Symphonic Experience, offering fans a chance to enjoy a symphonic performance related to the popular anime.

NARUTO SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE

A concert featuring music from Jujutsu Kaisen anime, with live orchestra and visuals.

Jujutsu Kaisen Symphonic Experience

A support event at Le Centre for asylum seekers arriving in France.

A weekly psychological support session for the LGBT community at Le Centre.

A tribute concert celebrating ABBA's music, scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 20:30 at Le Grand Rex in Paris. The event offers various ticket categories, including categories with different prices and seating options, starting from €20. The event features a performance by Mania, an ABBA tribute band.

Mania - ABBA Tribute

A weekly social support gathering for the LGBTQI+ community held every Thursday at Le Centre.

The event is a concert titled 'My Hero Academia in Concert' scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 20:00 at Le Grand Rex in Paris. The concert features various ticket categories, including Carre Or, Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, and Category 4 with different prices. Attendees can reserve tickets online or by phone. Additional event details and ticket options are available through the provided links.

My Hero Academia in Concert

A tribute concert honoring Led Zeppelin, scheduled for September 25, 2026. Details about the event's location, time, and additional info are not provided.

Letz Zep - Led Zeppelin Tribute

An immersive musical experience with live orchestra and visuals from the anime.

Jujutsu Kaisen en Concert

A weekly community event providing employment support every Saturday at Le Centre.

The Pride March in Paris-Ile de France, organized by Inter-LGBT, has been postponed due to last-minute cancellation by the Paris Police Prefecture. The event, a historic and reivindicative parade supporting LGBTQ+ rights, was scheduled for September 26, 2026, at 12:00. It aims to honor the legacy of the Stonewall riots and promote human rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. The march is supported by the Paris City Hall, Police Prefecture, DILCRAH, and the Île-de-France Region. A fundraising campaign has been launched to assist associated organizations financially affected by the cancellation.

Marche des Fiertés LGBTQIA Paris-Ile de France 2026

A weekly support session for newly arrived asylum seekers hosted by Centre LGBTQI+ Paris IDF.

La ville de Saint-Ouen et Le Centre LGBTQIA+ Paris Île-de-France signent une convention de partenariat pour l'ouverture d'un lieu de vie LGBTQIA+ dès octobre 2026. Accueil, exil, santé, culture, vie associative : un lieu d'accueil et d'écoute LGBTQIA+ de proximité, par et pour le territoire.

La Communale, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

Ouverture d'un lieu de vie LGBTQIA+ à Saint-Ouen

Centre LGBTQIA+ Paris Île-de-France

A new community space for LGBTQIA+ people to gather, receive support, and access resources will open in Saint-Ouen in October 2026.

The Bizarre Festival is returning to Paris in October 2026, offering eleven days of LGBTQ+ festivities, art, and celebration. The event takes place at multiple venues including La Folie, Chez Olympe in Pantin, and Mia Mao. It features electrifying club nights, concerts by independent artists, edgy cabarets, a brunch for same-sex parent families, exhibitions, and debates. The festival aims to foster connection and joyful resistance, celebrating diversity and all identities while standing in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities.

La Folie, Chez Olympe, Mia Mao

Bizarre. Queer Festival, Curious Communities

Concert celebrating Djavan's 50 years of music, scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 20:00 at Le Grand Rex in Paris.

Djavan - 50 Years of Music

The March of LGBTQIA+ Pride Paris - Île-de-France.

Marche des Fiertés LGBTQIA+ Paris - Île-de-France

A symphonic immersive concert honoring the 80th birthday of Steven Spielberg, scheduled at Le Grand Rex in Paris on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 20:00. The event features various ticket categories, including Carre Or, Category 1, Category 2, and free seated placement, with prices ranging from €49 to €99. Attendees can reserve tickets online or by phone.

Steven Spielberg - Homage 80 Ans

Celebrate the 80th birthday of Steven Spielberg with a spectacular immersive symphonic event in 2026. Experience a tribute to the legendary filmmaker through his iconic movies such as E.T., Jurassic Park, Retour Vers le Futur, and Les Goonies, accompanied by legendary composers like John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and others. The event features a full orchestra, choir, cinema screenings, cosplay, actors, exhibitions, and cutting-edge technology, creating an unforgettable celebration of Spielberg's cinematic legacy.

Steven Spielberg - Hommage 80 Ans

A lively evening with women over 45 sharing stories, experiences, and humor about aging, with performances by Margaux Blanc, Ludivine Gil, and others.

MESDAMES EN VRAIES !

An event titled 'Live Magazine d'Automne' scheduled for October 7, 2026, from 20:00 to 20:00. Additional details are not provided.

Live Magazine d'Automne

Live magazine event celebrating autumn with performances and activities.

LIVE Magazine d'Automne

Grand Rex

Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler performs songs from his album TARACÁ with a live band.

Jorge Drexler en concert

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Le Grand Rex Event

Uruguayan musician, composer, and singer Jorge Drexler presents his new album TARACÁ on stage. The concert features a revamped show with seven musicians, emphasizing the pulsation of Uruguayan candombe and including songs from TARACÁ along with iconic tracks from his career. The event is part of his tour, showcasing a unique artistic journey guided by curiosity, experimentation, and poetic sensitivity.

Jorge Drexler Live

The event 'MESDAMES EN VRAIES !' is scheduled to take place at Le Grand Rex in Paris on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 17:00. Attendees can purchase various ticket categories, including Meet & Greet, Carre Or, and different seating options, with prices ranging from €38 to €110. The event offers an opportunity to see performances live, with ticket reservations available online or by phone.

A concert featuring James Blake scheduled for October 12, 2026, starting at 20:00. Additional details about the event are not provided.

James Blake Live

James Blake European Tour 2026 at Le Grand Rex, Paris. Tickets sold out for October 12 and low availability for October 13.

James Blake European Tour 2026

A theatrical performance by Marie Benoliel.

Daisy - De la Tunisie à l'Exil

This concert has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Greg Zlap - Annulé

Marie Benoliel is performing the show 'DAISY' at Le Grand REX. The event is scheduled for October 14, 2026, starting at 20:00. The show is a musical celebration revisiting the Tunisia of the 1960s, inspired by Daisy Taieb's story, involving costumes, music, and dance, aiming to evoke memories and joy from that era.

Marie Benoliel - DAISY

A tribute event honoring Johnny Hallyday, featuring Greg Zlap performing his music. The event takes place at Le Grand Rex in Paris on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, starting at 20:00 and ending at 22:00.

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