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The nightlife scene in Paris is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
Address: 21, boulevard Sébastopol, Paris 75001
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This jazz joint draws big-name musicians and a crowd of music lovers. The interior features musical instruments and photos. A local hot spot. METRO: Châtelet-les Halles
Address: 72, bd Rochechouart, Paris 75018
Add a little spice to your life by visiting Elysée Montmartre and experiencing one of their live music shows! The place is beautiful, at human scale, located in a building from the 19th century. From salsa to reggae nights, the club offers top music events, and crowds are always vivacious. You'll even get the chance...
Address: 120, bd Rochechouart, Paris 75018
This former concert hall is now a great place to attend a rock concert or even catch a jazz performance. Thanks to an expansive balcony, a trace of its former Italian theater function, it holds a massive crowd of 1900, yet in an intimate atmosphere. However, many club-goers prefer to stand in the orchestra area and...
Address: 102 bis, rue de Bagnolet, Paris 75020
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Set in a former train station, Gare de Charonne, and designed by art students, this rocking club offers an alternative slant, thanks to its funky decor, art exhibits and varied menu of events. Live concerts are held just about every night and feature jazz, rock, Celtic, ska, reggae and punk – and that's just to start!...
Address: 58 Rue des Lombards, Paris 75001
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On the jazz-thick Rue des Lombards, Le Baiser Salé ("Salted Kiss") is convincingly smoky and moody. New bands dominate, but veterans sometimes grandstand – and it's famous for promoting unusual and trans-ethnic styles. The ambiance is warm and welcoming; the dress code is very much "come as you are." Students, jazz...
Address: 50, bd Voltaire, Paris 75011
Previously a theater, Le Bataclan now hosts regular concerts, including ones featuring popular names like Morcheeba and 16 Horsepower. The club hosts both French artists and performers from around the world. Some weekends, Le Bataclan offers a funky techno club on its dance floor. METRO: Oberkampf (lines 5, 9)
Address: 5, rue de la Huchette, Paris 75005
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This Left Bank jazz joint features a number of well-known performers. The interior design has changed since its opening in 1947, and its funky cellar ambience permeates the downtown music club. A staple for New Orleans jazz. Concerts start at 10pm; from 2am they play swing, rock, be-bop and R&B. METRO: Saint-Michel...
Address: 75, rue des Martyrs, Paris 75018
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Popular with young crowds, this club is great for folks who want to dance to the hottest recent hits. Performances range from rock to jazz and feature artists from France as well as from other parts of the world. Monday nights are always free, and regular concerts draw mixed crowds but are perennially lively. New...
Address: 13, rue du Commandant Mouchotte, Paris 75014
This intimate jazz club hosts some of the top national and international jazz musicians. It's a great spot for a relaxed evening of good drinks and pitch-perfect music. Beautiful design. “Terrasse” service outside in summer. Closed mid-July until mid-August. METRO: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe (lines 4, 6, 12, 13) or Gaîté...
Address: 7/9, rue des Petites-Ecuries, Paris 75010
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Get your tickets early for this popular jazz club, because it fills up quickly. Top international musicians make frequent appearances. Concerts start at 9pm. METRO: Château d'Eau (line 4)
