Paris live music venues are where the city's musical culture lives. Paris live music scene is anchored by Caveau de la Huchette and Sunset/Sunside.
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The 10 best live music bars in Paris
01 · Paris
5th
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Jazz · 1949
Latin Quarter cellar jazz club since 1949.
Order: A whisky during the swing set
02 · Paris
1st · Les Halles
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Jazz · Two clubs
Two-club Les Halles jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late set
03 · Paris
10th
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic 10th-arrondissement jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late set
04 · Paris
1st
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic 1st-arrondissement jazz venue.
Order: A drink during the late jazz
05 · Paris
1st
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Jazz · 1984
Iconic 1st-arrondissement jazz club since 1984.
Order: A whisky during the late set
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06 · Paris
11th
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Indie venue
11th-arrondissement indie music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
07 · Paris
10th
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Modern music venue
10th-arrondissement modern music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the gig
08 · Paris
20th · Belleville
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Music venue · Belleville
Belleville modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the show
09 · Paris
13th
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Floating venue
Floating music venue on the Seine.
Order: A drink during the show
10 · Paris
11th
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Music venue · Modern
11th-arrondissement modern music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
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How Paris listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters.
