Cabarets in Paris for Special Occasions

Why celebrate a holiday or New Year's Eve in a historic cabaret in Paris?

Paris has a special magic on festive evenings. But choosing a Parisian cabaret to experience your New Year's Eve or Valentine's Day means going from a successful evening to one that will be talked about for years to come. The reason is simple: these establishments do not offer a simple dinner followed by a show. They orchestrate a total experience, thought out in every detail, from the first moment to the last.

Imagine entering a hall built by Gustave Eiffel himself, that of Paradis Latin, and feeling the atmosphere charge with a particular energy as the lights dim. Paradis Latin is the oldest Parisian cabaret still in operation, and each of our festive evenings unfolds a setting worthy of the event. You are not just watching a show: you are part of it.

All-inclusive: the real added value of a gala dinner in a cabaret

What fundamentally distinguishes a cabaret New Year's Eve from a simple restaurant is the promise of an “all-inclusive” without any unpleasant surprises. The gourmet menu is crafted by renowned chefs like Guy Savoy and Pierre Hermé, the table is reserved for the entire evening, Bollinger champagne is included, and the revue takes place in the same room. You have nothing to coordinate, nothing to anticipate. The magic of Paris does the rest.

For the New Year's Eve, this argument becomes even more compelling. On December 31st, restaurants are fully booked weeks in advance, prices skyrocket, and quality is rarely up to par. With the New Year's Eve Dinner Show at Paradis Latin, the service is calibrated to ensure the evening is perfect, from the setting up of the room to the dance party that follows the stroke of midnight, with unlimited champagne until 3 a.m.

The L'Oiseau Paradis revue: a live show like no other

A dinner in a great restaurant can compete on a gastronomic level. But no restaurant can offer what a cabaret does: a grand live show, with sumptuous costumes, precise choreographies, charismatic lead performers, and scenographies that take your breath away. The “L'Oiseau Paradis” revue, directed by Kamel Ouali and featuring a troupe of thirty international artists, is the perfect illustration. Whether you choose the Christmas Eve or the Valentine's Day evening, this moment is simply unforgettable.

Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Bastille Day: how to choose your evening according to the celebrated date?

Our catalog covers four major festive dates with distinct offers, each designed for a specific ambiance and audience. Here's how we advise you to choose.

For Christmas Eve (December 24th): warm family and gastronomic atmosphere

The evening of December 24th calls for elegance, warmth, and sharing. The Christmas Eve Dinner Show perfectly meets this expectation by combining high gastronomy and grand show in an iconic hall. The festive menu by Guy Savoy, with its caviar salmon and “Albufera” vol-au-vent, and the “Mogador” dessert by Pierre Hermé guarantee an exceptional culinary level.

What makes this offer particularly appreciated by families is the children's menu available up to 12 years old, with an adapted and refined menu. Christmas Eve does not necessarily mean a strictly adult evening: Paradis Latin knows how to welcome the youngest in the best conditions, while maintaining the elegance and magic of the evening for all guests. A complete vegetarian menu is also offered.

For New Year's Eve (December 31st): absolute prestige until dawn

It's the most anticipated evening of the year, and the New Year's Eve Dinner Show is the choice of prestige and sophistication. The gala dinner by Guy Savoy, the Platinum, Gold, and Silver seating categories, the refined dance party that extends until 3 a.m., the champagne served at discretion after midnight: everything contributes to a high-end experience.

The choice of package makes all the difference. The Silver package guarantees access to the complete evening at the most affordable rate. The Gold improves seating and offers prestigious wines like Bollinger La Grande Année champagne. The Platinum, finally, offers the best seats in the Gold Category, a VIP welcome with fast track, the souvenir book “On ira tous au Paradis” and rare wines such as Clos du Marquis 2000. If you want to mark the countdown to the new year in a historic and elegant setting, this is the place to be.

For Valentine's Day (February 14th): the ultimate romantic setting

Valentine's Day deserves a setting worthy of the sentiment. The Valentine's Day Dinner Show ticks all the boxes of Parisian romance: a hall of rare architectural beauty, a glass of Bollinger Rosé champagne to toast to two, a gourmet dinner with carefully crafted flavors — avocado and prawns, veal Wellington, “Ispahan” cheesecake by Pierre Hermé — and a revue that celebrates seduction and poetry. Couples who choose this evening consistently return with stars in their eyes.

For Bastille Day: fireworks viewed from the Seine

The Bastille Day Gala Evening on the Seine is undoubtedly the most original offer in our selection for the National Holiday. While thousands of Parisians fight for a piece of sidewalk on the Champ de Mars or the Trocadéro, you will watch the fireworks from the deck of a boat, stopped facing the Eiffel Tower, a glass of Bollinger in hand. This clear view, without a crowd around you, is simply unmatched. The combination of the Lenôtre dinner, the exclusive troupe show, and the final DJ set makes it a complete, festive, and unique evening in the capital.

Dress code, booking, and seating: our expert advice for a successful evening

Book early: an absolute rule for festive dates

Instant booking is possible on our platform, but do not confuse ease of booking with permanent availability of seats. For the New Year's Eve on December 31st, capacities fill up very quickly: we strongly recommend booking the New Year's Eve Dinner Show as early as September or October. The Christmas Eve should also be booked several months in advance.

For Valentine's Day, booking as early as January is advised, as tables fill up weeks before February 14th. As for the Bastille Day Gala cruise, its very limited number of seats on board makes it the event to anticipate as early as possible. In general, don't delay: these evenings are one-time dates, with no modification or refund possible once confirmed.

The dress code: elegance is not optional

Parisian cabarets are exceptional places and expect their guests to dress appropriately for the evening. For a standard evening, an elegant city outfit is required: suit or smart shirt for men, dress or chic ensemble for women. For gala evenings like the New Year's Eve or Valentine's Day, cocktail or evening attire is strongly recommended.

Sneakers, shorts, tracksuits, and any casual attire are strictly refused at the entrance, without exception. This rule applies to all guests, adults and teenagers alike. Also plan for a coat or jacket appropriate for the season, especially in winter, as entrances may be outdoors.

Seating and the importance of arriving on time

At Paradis Latin, the three seating categories for New Year's Eve each have their own logic. The Platinum category offers the best seats in terms of visibility of the stage and includes VIP benefits. The Gold category provides excellent comfort with an excellent overall view. The Silver category guarantees access to the complete evening, show and dinner included, at a more affordable rate. For Christmas and Valentine's Day evenings, seating is assigned on the evening by the maître d'hôtel.

Whatever your category, arriving on time is imperative. Doors generally open around 7:15 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. depending on the evening, and the pre-show starts at the time indicated on your ticket. Arriving late means missing part of the evening you have booked. Plan for some extra time, especially on festive evenings when traffic in Paris can be disrupted.

Access, parking, and organization in Paris on festive evenings

Getting to Paradis Latin in the Latin Quarter

Located at 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, Paradis Latin hosts the Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day evenings. The cabaret is well served by public transport: metro line 10 (Cardinal Lemoine station) or line 7 (Jussieu station), RER B or C (Saint-Michel Notre-Dame station, then a 10-minute walk), and buses 47, 63, 86, 89.

If you wish to come by car, the Maubert Collège des Bernardins parking (37 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75005) is the most practical parking solution. However, note that on New Year's Eve, some roads may be closed in central Paris, especially around Île de la Cité and the Seine quays. Plan your journey with plenty of time and check the Bison Futé map the day before. The historic theater designed by Gustave Eiffel is also accessible to people with reduced mobility.

The July 14th cruise: Quai Henri IV, how it works

The Bastille Day Gala Evening is perhaps the one that requires the most logistical anticipation. Boarding exceptionally takes place at Quai Henri IV, in the 4th arrondissement, from 7:15 p.m. This area is very accessible by metro (Sully-Morland station, line 7), bus (lines 86 and 87), or Vélib'. The Indigo Pont Marie parking is an option for drivers.

By car, be aware that many roads are closed to traffic in Paris from late afternoon around the National Holiday. The police prefecture publishes a specific traffic plan each year: check it the day before and strongly favor public transport or biking for this evening. Also plan to arrive with plenty of time, as the boat's capacity is strictly limited and the cruise departure is at 8:20 p.m.