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We’re sure you’ll agree, there ‘ s nothing like a good dose of humor to lift your spirits. Now ubiquitous in the capital, the comedy club is the perfect solution to all our problems. Open stages, open mic, stand-ups, monologues, shows… Want to enjoy a memorable evening in a friendly atmosphere alongside the best comedians and stand-up artists? Discover our top comedy clubs in Paris. Give them a try – you’ll thank us later!
Sébastopol Comedy Club
Your next laugh will be sponsored by the Sébastopol Comedy Club. Tucked away in a private cinema in the heart of a 4-star hotel, every Friday and Saturday the new generation of comedians get together for evenings of humor and letting loose. This new Parisian stand-up venue has established itself as an essential part of the local cultural scene. And with good reason, the program never ceases to surprise, serving up only the crème de la crème of the comedy scene. Haroun, Paul Mirabel, Meryem Benoua, Naïm, Nordine Ganso and Fary are just some of the renowned artists who have already graced the stage at the Sébastopol.
📍Location: Hôtel 123 Sébastopol, 123 boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris 2
Golden Comedy Club and Golden Comedy All Star
Rising stars and comedy all-stars take to the stage at the Golden Comedy Club. Every day, the crème de la crème of today’s comedy scene meets up on the boards of the Golden Comedy Spot, nestled in Paris’s 2ᵉ arrondissement. But that’s not all! This sprawling comedy club is extending its laughter territory across the capital with the Golden Comedy All Star at the Théâtre du Gymnase in the 10ᵉ arrondissement, in the company of the biggest comedy stars on the French-speaking scene! Kyan Khojandi, Kev Adams, Fabrice Eboué, Yassine Belattar, or Paul Mirabel: these stand-up icons have already passed through the Golden Comedy Club and could well be back!
📍Locations: Golden Comedy Spot, 36 rue Dalayrac, 75002 Paris & Théâtre du Gymnasem Marie-Bell, 38 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, 75010
La Scène Barbès
La Scène Barbès (formerly the Barbes Comedy Club) offers anthology evenings in the 18ᵉ arrondissement. During Nouvelle Vague, discover 6 rising comedy stars. During Comedy Night, 5 stars of the Parisian comedy scene will be on hand to test the effectiveness of the jokes in their new shows. And on September 25, for the first time, Roman Frayssinet will take to the stage!
📍Location: La Scène Barbès. 11 rue d’Oran 75018 Paris
Chez Prince
Head to the 6th arrondissement to discover this stand-up kingdom. Every evening, 4 of the most talented comedians on today’s stand-up scene will be on stage for an hour to delight your zygomatic muscles. And for the pleasure of your taste buds, you’ll be able to quench your thirst with signature cocktails and enjoy pizzas and platters to share in a convivial atmosphere.
📍Location: Chez Prince, 18 Rue des Quatre Vents, 75006 Paris
Jardin Sauvage Comedy Club
Head for rue Boulle, in a vibrant 11ᵉ arrondissement , to discover this speakeasy-like comedy club. Indeed, it’s in the basement of Caravana, a South African restaurant known for its specialty chicken peri-peri, that Jardin Sauvage nestles. In a luxuriant jungle setting with plant-covered walls, this temple to underground humor offers the best of today’s stand-up scene on a platter. The complete formula for a perfect evening, you’ve got it!
📍Venue: Caravana, 7 Rue Boulle 75011 Paris
Le Loup Comedy République
Paul Mirabel, Fary, Melha Bedia, Doully, Verino, Hakim Jemili, Shirley Souagnon…I’m sure you’re familiar with these names, and well, they’ ve all passed through this Parisian stage. Every weekend, Le Loup’s comedians bring you their best jokes and punchlines to give you an hour’s laugh away from life’s problems. Every show is different, so you can come back as many times as you like.
📍Location: Le Loup Comedy République, 13 Boulevard du Temple, 75003 Paris
The Marco Polo Comedy Club at Châtelet
The Marco Polo Comedy Club, founded in 2018 by two engineer cousins taken under Jamel Debbouze’s wing, offers a unique cocktail of established comedy stars and up-and-coming stand-up artists of tomorrow. Located in the heart of Paris, just a stone’s throw from the Châtelet train station, Marco Polo is quite simply the new Eldorado of laughter! Paul Mirabel, Az, Haroun, Redouane Bougheraba, Odah & Dako, Tareek, Samuel Bambi, Observateur, Marine Ella, Benito, Nashup, David Azria, Julien Essome, Nordine Ganso, Marouane Sista, Nick Muokoko, Richard Sabak… They’ve all been on the Marco Polo stage before, and could well be back again.
📍Venue: Le Marco Polo, 33 rue Berger, 75001
The Joke Comedy Club
The Joke Comedy Club welcomes you to the 4th arrondissement with its chic setting and sober atmosphere, featuring the crème de la crème of the French stand-up scene. Every evening, 5 or 6 comedians take to the stage in succession to give you a memorable time, with their sharp humor and heartfelt jokes. New this fall: several themed evenings a week, focusing on current events and +18 topics, plus two open-mic dates to discover tomorrow’s talent!
📍Location: The Joke, 37 rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris
Madame Sarfati Comedy Club
Conceived by fashionable comedian Fary and designed by world-famous street artist JR, the Madame Sarfati Comedy Club is a little Parisian nugget. From Wednesday to Sunday, this atypical venue with its arty atmosphere invites top names in comedy to perform on one of the city’s most popular stages. Every evening, a bar and finger food accompany the laughter and joy of 5 stand-up artists, in a veritable work of art imagined by JR, aptly named Rendez-vous. Intimate, creative and artistic with a capital A, the Madame Sarfati Comedy Club is a Parisian must.
📍Location: Le Madame Sarfati, 49 Rue Berger, 75001 Paris
Paname Art Café
How could we write a top list of the best comedy clubs in Paris without mentioning the Paname Art Café, whose stage with the famous “Paname” metro sign is instantly recognizable? Open 7/7, this mecca of Parisian comedy in the 11th arrondissement lends its stage to the big names of today and tomorrow, with a program revealed only the same day on their networks. Reservations are often fully booked, so it’s best to book ahead and let the surprise come to you!
📍Location: Le Paname Art Café, 14 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011 Paris
Le Point Virgule
Le Point Virgule is one of Paris’s must-see venues. Its red façade has graced the rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie in the Marais district for decades, as has its stand-up stage since 1978! Le Trempoint, the stage where future comedy greats cut their teeth, precedes the evening line-up, where top touring comedians play between performances of Les Fourberies de Scapin or L’Avare, as Point Virgule is also a theater. A monument to Parisian stand-up.
📍Location: Le Point Virgule, 7 de la rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
Jamel Comedy Club
Who hasn’t heard of the Jamel Comedy Club? This temple of comedy has given some of the world’s greatest comedians their start. Today, you can still discover new stand-up talent and rising stars in this unique Parisian venue!
📍Location: The Jamel Comedy Club, 42 Bd de Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris