Jazz evenings in Paris’ finest hotels, our selection :

Looking for an elegant, musical evening? Let yourself be carried away by the best live jazz concerts in the capital’s iconic venues.

In Paris, jazz is not confined to hidden clubs or intimate cellars. Several prestigious hotels perpetuate this musical tradition in refined settings, combining cocktails, gastronomy and a hushed ambience. Whether you’re a fan of the great standards or curious about new voices, here are 5 addresses where you can enjoy live jazz in a chic atmosphere.

Jazz Club Étoile – Le Méridien Étoile (17th)

Open since 1975, the Jazz Club Étoile is a historic venue for Parisian jazz. Here, you’ll meet legends and up-and-coming talents alike, in a warm, cosy setting.
The program includes blues, soul, funk, contemporary jazz and pop revisited. Each concert is accompanied by an à la carte dinner, in a perfectly soundproofed room to enjoy the live music in the best possible conditions.

📍 Jazz Club Etoile, 81 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 75017 Paris

Wilde’s Lounge – L’Hôtel (6th)

Just a stone’s throw from Saint-Germain-des-Prés, L’Hôtel organizes a monthly musical evening called “Les Jeudis du Concert Live”.
On the program: cocktails, jazz and art, in partnership with the galleries on rue des Beaux-Arts. Wilde’s Lounge becomes a cosy lounge where you can enjoy a quality concert in a confidential atmosphere. The perfect place for a night out with aesthetes.

📍Wilde’s Lounge at L’Hotel, 13 Rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris

Duke’s Bar – Hôtel Westminster (2e)

In the heart of the Opéra district, Duke’s Bar seduces with its subdued atmosphere and discreet piano.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, a jazz duo or trio performs covers of the finest standards, from Duke Ellington to Ella Fitzgerald. The place invites you to enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine in an intimate, almost timeless atmosphere.

📍Le Duke’s Bar, 13 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris

Bar Joséphine – Hôtel Lutetia (6e)

The legendary Hôtel Lutetia recaptures the spirit of the Left Bank and the heyday of Parisian jazz.
In its charming Art Deco Bar Joséphine, live concerts are offered every weekend, with an eclectic program ranging from modern jazz to revisited classics. An ideal place to start or end the evening in a chic, lively atmosphere.

📍Bar Joséphine, 45 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris

Café Laurent – Hôtel d’Aubusson (6th arrondissement)

A must-see address for purists, Café Laurent is a former meeting place for Saint-Germain intellectuals and musicians.
Even today, from Monday to Saturday, this jazz lounge nestled in the Hôtel d’Aubusson offers live sets in a subdued atmosphere. Perfect acoustics, deep armchairs and close proximity to the artists make it one of the most authentic spots on the Paris jazz scene.

📍Cafe Laurent, 33 Rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris

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