Photo : Las Peloch
Cabaret Season: discover the Parisian program
Forget the dusty old stereotypes, because modern cabaret is reinventing itself through a bold mix of circus, magic, and daring performance art. Dive into a vibrant scene that proves this classic genre is more alive, diverse, and provocative than ever before.
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From September 18 to December 18, 2026, the Saison Cabaret showcases the diversity of contemporary cabaret across Paris. Mixing circus arts, dance, magic, and song, this program highlights a bold artistic genre that defies traditional conventions. Whether you are interested in performances, screenings, or workshops, this season offers an engaging way to explore identity and humor. Please note that all events are ticketed, and you must check the specific details for each performance online to organize your attendance. This curated series is an invitation to discover the vibrant, living spirit of Parisian nightlife through various professional productions.
Feathers, sequins and cancan: cabaret is more than just a music-hall setting. Today, it is reinventing itself and daring new blends, between circus, dance, magic and song, to better blur the lines and appeal to all audiences. Starting in September, the Cabaret Season brings this diversity to life all over the capital. Supported by professionals, it intends to shine a spotlight on this bold genre through a multitude of events. Shows, performances, screenings, meetings, workshops, parties...
The Cabaret Season is a way of reminding us that cabaret is a living, free and deeply relevant art. It is a space where we can dream, question the world and celebrate all identities with humor, poetry and audacity. Cabaret invites us to transform ourselves, but above all to reveal ourselves.
Soa de Muse, cabaret artist and co-founder of the La Bouche cabaret, ambassador of the Cabaret SeasonNubs Aphrodite from the Les Meneuses troupe. ; Credits: Las PelochDive into the history of Parisian cabarets
- Discover the map of places that bring Paris to life at night
- Podcast: we tell you the story of the Bal Blomet here and that of the Bal Tabarin there
- Do you know the Michou promenade (18th district), in tribute to the Blue Prince?
Discover the program below
Our take on this event
Between September 18 and December 18, 2026, Paris celebrates the reinvention of cabaret as a living, breathing art form. Moving beyond simple music-hall aesthetics, the Saison Cabaret brings together circus, magic, dance, and music to offer a fresh perspective on a genre that continues to challenge perceptions. Supported by industry figures like Soa de Muse, the initiative aims to highlight the daring creativity that defines modern cabaret.
The program features a wide array of activities including live shows, performances, screenings, thematic meetings, and creative workshops. These events are designed to be spaces where audiences can dream and celebrate identity with wit and poetic flair. As these sessions are paid events, visitors should review the specific booking information and pricing for each individual session featured in the program.
Beyond the stage, the event provides opportunities to delve deeper into the history of Parisian nightlife. Resources such as podcasts covering the Bal Blomet and Bal Tabarin, as well as cultural heritage walks like the promenade Michou in the 18th arrondissement, are available to enrich your experience. Explore the full schedule to plan your visits and discover the various venues contributing to this season-long celebration of artistic freedom.
