In Paris, the LGBT community has a lot to enjoy! And it doesn’t necessarily have to be in the Marais district. Every month, there’s no shortage of events to welcome everyone in style: drag shows, parties, concerts, meet-ups, culture, literature, cinema… All LGBT-friendly activities. Mark your calendars!
We applaud Ruby on the Nails for her first show: Top Coat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WaqWPtV1-M
She marked season 3 of Drag Race France with her punchlines, humor and poetry. Ruby on the Nails returns this time as the star of her own show: Top Coat. A colorful, absurd and audacious show that will turn your head.
📍 Location: 38 boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris
📆 Dates: choose your seats
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
We watch Eurovision on the big screen, on the Place de la Bastille
On May 17, 2025, the Place de la Bastille in Paris will be transformed into a giant, free fan zone to celebrate the Eurovision final, with DJ sets, karaoke and giant-screen broadcasts. This festive, LGBT-friendly event falls on the same day as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. The atmosphere is sure to be inclusive and joyful, and what’s more, Louane is one of the favorites with her song “Maman”.
Let’s dance at Copain-Copine, the new queer party not to be missed!
This monthly event is a festive safe space! Open to the entire LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, the program is as joyful as it is eclectic: DJ sets, food, karaoqueer, performances, tarot and flash tattoos… In short, Copain-Copine is the new super-friendly party you won’t want to miss!
📍 Location: 69 Port de la Rapée, 75012 Paris, France
🎟️ Price: 11 euros
Visit Disco I’m Coming Out, the exhibition on gay emancipation in the 70s
https://youtube.com/shorts/PWAz3I5Dns8
The Philharmonie celebrates disco and explores all its facets! History, political and societal dimensions, musical inspirations, iconic figures and the aesthetics of the genre will be deciphered from February 14, 2025.
📍 Venue: 221 avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris
📆 Date: until August 17, 2025
🎟️ Admission: full price €15 / concessions €9/11
Admire the David Hockney retrospective
Painter David Hockney will be honored in a monumental retrospective at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. The exhibition will showcase over 25 years of the English artist’s work. Make a note of the dates: the exhibition will run from April 9 to September 1ᵉʳ, 2025. A cultural rendez-vous not to be missed!
📍Location: 8, avenue du Mahatma Gandhi 75016 Paris
📅 Date: until September 1, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/19rbmRMiPVA
Visit the Marais/Paris – The historic, hip, Jewish and LGBT district
The Marais is undoubtedly one of Paris’ best-loved districts. We love to stroll its bucolic streets for a coffee, find unique pieces to redecorate… and of course enjoy its LGBT bars and nightclubs! Why not take advantage of the opportunity to perfect your knowledge by booking a visit?
📍 Location: Paris
Discover the naughty bakery Legay Choc in Le Marais
Walk past the original Legay Choc window and discover a bakery like no other, located at 33 rue Rambuteau. Founded by Richard Legay, this bakery is famous for its breads and brioches in the shape of the male sex. When we tell you that size matters… ! In summer, don’t miss the special “zizi rainbow” editions, in tribute to the Pride March.
📍 Location: 33 rue Rambuteau, 75004 Paris