Le Palace, the legendary Parisian club, will make its grand return in autumn 2026

Paris is once again set to vibrate to the rhythm of one of its most legendary venues. Closed since 2023, Le Palace, temple of Parisian nightlife and symbol of an era when party, culture and the avant-garde mingled without restraint, announces its complete reopening for October 2026. More than just a club, this rehabilitated former theater was the epicenter of a cultural revolution that marked several generations, from the music hall to the first electronic nights. In a few years’ time, under the direction of Michael Chetrit, the venue will be reborn in a grand format, ready to combine live entertainment, concerts, theater and original events.

A palace, a story: from golden age to musical icons

In the late 1970s and early 80s, Le Palace was much more than a nightclub. Under the impetus of Fabrice Emaer, a visionary pioneer of Parisian nightlife, the establishment became, like New York’s famous Studio 54, a place where the artistic and the mundane merged. Thanks to technical innovations such as the use of lasers and spectacular sets, it became a meeting point for VIPs, designers, artists and avant-garde music. It was here, too, that Laurent Garnier, a key figure on the French electronic music scene, took up his first residency in the capital in 1988, at the famous Pyramide parties – one of the first where house music rocked Paris. This flamboyant past lends Le Palace an irresistible aura, and its closure left a cultural void that many hoped would be filled.

A new lease of life for Very Good Show

The complete reopening announced for October 2026 marks Le Palace ‘s determination to return in all its splendor. Michael Chetrit, already at the helm of the Palais des Glaces and Théâtre Le Métropole, takes over the reins. He joins forces with David Bukobza, Cyril and Julien Madart, founders of Very Good Show – producer of shows for artists such as Ilysse Malat, Nordin Gansot and Sarah Connard. Together, they are preparing an ambitious program which suggests that pure clubbing will be less central than in the past, to the benefit of a cultural offering combining concerts in the pit or seated, theater and major live events. A new era is taking shape, in which the historic venue not only resurrects its past, but reinvents its place in the Parisian cultural landscape.

What to expect in autumn 2026

The promise made by the new directors is clear: to welcome up to 1,400 guests in a refurbished venue, designed for live shows as much as for grand soirées. While the renovation work is deemed “more than necessary”, the signature of Jacques Garcia – a major figure in interior design – suggests a space that is at once majestic, comfortable and spectacular. In addition to offering a new stage for international artists, Le Palace is set to become an exceptional address for artistic creation, nightlife experiences and cultural events.

The return of the Palace to Paris won’t just be a festive event: it will be the rebirth of a monument to Parisian cultural and nightlife life, ready to write a new chapter in its history, at the crossroads of the arts, music and entertainment. We’ll be in touch soon with news of the project’s progress!