La Pena has become THE venue for lovers of Latin American culture over the past six years, with musicians and artists from South America passing through when they come to Paris. In true Latin spirit they know how to party and use the spacious basement for traditional music concerts once a week. You may come across Latino singers such as Raul Paz, or Yuti Buenaventura and it is here that you can drink the best rum in the city. ‘Pena’ literally means a house for friends - this is the... Read more

This concert venue and club is bang in the centre of the Bastille area,. Its capacity of 300 to 500 and perfect sound system means that it is used regularly for live radio concerts. The decor is simple, a few tables scattered here and there, a large stage, warm colours mixed with forged iron fittings. The concerts are pretty eclectic with a platform for local groups as well as regular concerts featuring bigger acts ranging from Dido to The Cure or even gospel concerts. After midnight the venue... Read more

Everyone’s heard of Les Bains Douches. The problem is that it’s reputation was made in the 80’s when New Wave was in and celebrities dived fully clothed into the swimming pool and indulged in all sorts of scandalous behaviour. Today there is no longer a pool, no celebrities and the music is commercial house and R n’b. External promoters sometimes but on nights which are worth a look in such as the Respect night of the odd after hours party with a fashionable following. Wednesdays is R... Read more