Moulin Rouge & Paris Cabaret Tickets — Shows, Dinners & Champagne
14 cabaret ticket variants across Paris's four legendary venues — Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin, Crazy Horse, and Lido — covering show-only entries, dinner packages, and premium seating.
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Cabaret & Moulin Rouge: what to know before booking
14 cabaret ticket variants across Paris's four legendary venues — Moulin Rouge, Paradis Latin, Crazy Horse, and Lido — covering show-only entries, dinner packages, and premium seating.
- Availability
- 5 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $105 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 7,503 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Moulin Rouge: 82 Boulevard de Clichy (Pigalle). Paradis Latin: 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine.
- Best time
- Earlier 7pm show for visitors with morning plans; 11pm for the late-night Paris vibe
- Ticket note
- Date-fixed at booking; rebook free with 48h notice
Cabaret & Moulin Rouge in Paris
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Everything you should know before you book
The Paris cabaret scene is older than the can-can (which was invented at the Moulin Rouge in 1889) and the city has four legendary venues still operating original-format shows. The Moulin Rouge is the headline — the iconic red windmill in Pigalle, 80 dancers per show, two daily performances 7pm and 11pm, 90 minutes of choreography that hasn't changed dramatically since the 1950s. Paradis Latin is the oldest cabaret still operating (since 1889, the same year as the Moulin Rouge) — smaller venue, more intimate. Crazy Horse is the upscale, more artful version (founded 1951, focuses on artistic nude choreography). Lido reopened 2024 after a renovation and a new direction (less topless, more variety-show — a controversial pivot among traditionalists).
Three ticket tiers across all four venues. Show-only ($85+) is just the seat — most evenings sell out 7pm and 11pm sessions independently. Show + half-bottle champagne ($115+) adds a half-bottle of Moët or similar at your table during the show. Show + dinner ($195+) is the full evening package — 3-course French dinner served before the show curtain, often with a wine pairing. The premium seating tier (front-row, table 1–3) costs $60–$120 extra at most venues.
Which cabaret to pick: Moulin Rouge is the must-do if it's your first cabaret — it's the iconic name, the show is genuinely impressive, but the venue is the most touristed (and tour-group heavy). Paradis Latin is the recommended alternative — smaller venue, more authentic Parisian audience mix, the smaller stage actually delivers a more intimate experience. Crazy Horse for visitors who want the artistic-nude angle (the choreography is closer to performance art than burlesque). Lido if you want the newer variety-show direction with less risqué content.
Practical notes: all four venues enforce a strict dress code — no shorts, no flip-flops, no sportswear. Jackets recommended for men at Moulin Rouge and Lido (not required). Doors open 90 minutes before the show for dinner packages, 30 minutes before for show-only. Photography is banned during the performance (enforced strictly; staff confiscate phones). The shows are 90 minutes, no intermission.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Moulin Rouge the best Paris cabaret?
It's the most iconic but not always the best. The Moulin Rouge venue is large and tour-group heavy, which dilutes the intimacy. Paradis Latin (the oldest still-operating cabaret) is the recommended alternative for a more authentic experience. Pick Moulin Rouge for the brand-name moment, Paradis Latin for the better night out.
Is dinner worth the extra cost?
If you want a full evening's entertainment in one booking, yes — the show + dinner package is $195+ vs separate restaurant + show-only at ~$170. The convenience and the table placement (dinner guests get better seats than show-only) are the value. Skip if you'd rather dine elsewhere and arrive for the 11pm show.
What about Lido?
Lido reopened in 2024 with a new variety-show direction (less topless, more dance and acrobatics). Traditional cabaret fans complained; new audiences love it. Pick Lido if you want a more family-friendly cabaret (still 18+ but less risqué).
Are the shows in English?
Mostly silent (it's choreography + music) so language doesn't matter. The MC announcements between numbers are in French and English (rotating). Crazy Horse is purely visual — no spoken language at all.
Is photography allowed?
No — strictly banned during the performance at all four venues. Staff actively patrol with red laser pointers to identify any phone screens. Photos are permitted before the show starts and during the dinner course only.