Friday, December 22, 2017

Le Lido: One of the most famous cabarets in Paris

Le Lido, Paris is a legendary venue in the world of performing arts. Known for its exotic productions, featuring dancers, singers, ice-skaters and more, the venue has received world-fame and is known as a premier front runner in producing breakthrough cabarets.

Situated at the Champs-Elysees, Le Lido opened in 1946 and has since been the go-to venue for cabaret and burlesque shows in Paris. The cabaret is known for its fabulous shows, each of which takes millions of dollars to develop. Some of the talented people to have graced the stage include Johnny Hallyday, Edith Piaf, Sylvie Vartan, Marlene Dietrich, Eartha Kitt, Josephine Baker, Maurice Chevalier, Kessler Twins, Shirley MacLaine, Laurel & Hardy, Mitzi Gaynor, Juliet Prowse, Elton John, and Noël Coward. The current show, Paris Merveilles (Paris Wonders), has been directed by theatre legend Franco Dragone. Each version of the Lido Show is made up of 10-20 scenes and runs for around ninety minutes.

What made the Lido world-famous was the revolutionary concept of the Dinner Show. The now-replicated concept originated within the walls of the Lido and played a huge role in propelling the venue to international success. Discover the nuances and charisma of a cabaret performance with all its shining lights and dazzling crystals at the Lido Show Paris.

Le Lido Paris - Is it worth it?

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The Lido is one of the most famous cabarets in Paris, with an impressive 500,000 people visiting the Lido every year! Those taking the dinner option will have a chance to try some of the best gourmet food the city has to offer. Directed by Franco Dragone, who used to work with the Cirque du Soleil, you are guaranteed to love the burst of colours and glitter on the stage. The Bluebell Girls, who are known for their excellent performances and showmanship, play a major role in all of Le Lido’s productions, making it even more glamorous! The choreography, the costumes, and the technical wizardry used to create an enchanting atmosphere - all of it combined makes for an unforgettable evening.

A Lido Experience


Le Lido shines with its new creation, "Paris Merveilles", which surpasses the cabaret codes. Designed and directed by Franco Dragone, creator and designer of the famous Cirque du Soleil, "Paris Merveilles" pays tribute to the City of Light. The spectacle is highlighted by the sumptuous costumes, elaborate visual effects, enchanting pictures and majestic scenery. This artistic journey into the heart of Paris alternates between technological prowess and moments of pure poetry. Guests can attend a show with or without dinner and can also select ticket options that include champagne.

The Lido Show With Dinner


Price - € 130


Quick Jumplinks to Navigate the Guide

  • Selecting the Best Ticket Option for a Show at Le Lido
    • Evening Show with Dinner
    • Late Night Show with Champagne
  • Combination Tickets
  • About Paris Merveilles
  • Le Lido Toolkit
  • Getting There
  • Other Shows

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Selecting the Best Ticket Option for a Show at Le Lido


Evening Show with Dinner or Late Night Show with Champagne


The Lido Show offers a wide range of ticket options to choose from. Enjoy a performance with champagne or experience a beloved dinner show. The Lido Show is performed two times every night, the first at 9 PM and the second at 11 PM Dinner is available only for the 9 PM show, with the meal beginning at 7 PM. Choosing the dinner show gives you an additional two hours inside the beautiful Lido.

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Evening Show with Dinner


Known for conceptualizing the concept of the Dinner-Show, Lido has not forgotten its age-old tradition. Enjoy the event the way it was meant to be - over a delicious dinner.

What you get

Your dinner show experience begins with a 7 PM early-bird entrance to Le Lido. Enjoy an outstanding 3 course meal accompanied by live orchestral music before the cabaret’s main show begins at 9 PM.

About the restaurant

Indulge in the ultimate Parisienne Lido experience by treating yourself to delicacies of French gastronomy. Over 190,000 meals are served each year by the Head Chef and his team of 35 chefs. Select the menu that appeals to your taste and enjoy the delectable food.

Perks of a Dinner Show

  • Enjoy two additional hours at Le Lido, and soak up the invigorating atmosphere of the cabaret.

Late Night Show with Champagne


Enjoy a late night cabaret performance at Le Lido with champagne, available for the 11 PM performance of “Paris Merveilles”.

What you get

Step into The Lido and take in the glamorous atmosphere and visuals of the crystals, feathers, chandeliers and much more stunning luxurious statement pieces. The new show playing at the Lido is ‘Paris Merveilles.’ Sip on some champagne, sit back and enjoy the show.

Perks of a Late Night Show

  • You are free to spend your evening as you like, and end your night with the fabulous performance put up at the Lido.

Combination Tickets


You can also check multiple items off your Paris bucketlist with a Le Lido combo ticket. An excellent way to save money, our combination tickets are specially designed to help you experience the best of Paris, without breaking your wallet.

You can choose to take a relaxing cruise along the Seine River and then head to the legendary Lido and sip on champagne as you enjoy a fabulous performance by a the cabaret’s talented troupe of performers and the Bluebell Girls. You can also choose to have dinner on the Eiffel Tower, then take a cruise down the Seine, and end your night with a bang as you watch the dazzling performance at Le Lido while having champagne.

Read more about these experiences here:

  • The Lido Show with La Marina Dinner Cruise
  • The Lido Show with Seine Cruise and Eiffel Dinner

About Paris Merveilles


Paris Merveilles is the latest addition to the cabaret collection performed at Le Lido. With a special stage engineered for the show, follow the picturesque and poetic tale of Paris in this homage to the city. Within a sumptuous gold and royal blue setting, show-maker and theatre director Franco Dragone has created a marvellous production that puts a whole new twist on the cabaret art form.

The story revolves around an imaginary Parisienne who falls in the love with the spectacular structure and form, and the intimate nature of the city. The show is performed by 45 international dancers and more than 70 artists appear on the stage to bring life to this art nouveau presentation.

Featuring 600 costumes decorated with two million Swarovski crystals and 200 kilos of peacock, rooster, pheasant and ostrich feathers, an enormous chandelier with 40,000 pendants, and a 100 m² expanse of LED screens, ‘Paris Merveilles’ is extravagant, audacious and bewitching.

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Le Lido Toolkit


  • Age restrictions: Guests must be at least 4 years of age to attend the show. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. When deciding whether or not to bring minors, keep in mind that there is nudity throughout the show. While the sow is tasteful, you will need to use your own discretion.
  • ­Cancellation Policy: Tickets issued cannot be bought back, refunded or exchanged.
  • ­Dress code: Please wear an elegant, smart outfit. Avoid athletic outfits, sneakers, shorts and flipflops. A full suit/evening dress is welcome.
  • ­Duration: A cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge is 90 minutes long.
  • ­Pets: Please note that pets are not allowed in Le Lido’s premises.
  • Photography: For copyright and security reasons, taking photographs during the show is strictly prohibited. It is also forbidden to photograph, film, or record any part of the Moulin Rouge theatre and the show. At every show, a team of professional photographers is available to take photographs of you inside the Moulin Rouge theatre. These can be purchased as a souvenir for around €20, or €35 for two photos.
  • Seating: The seating chart is made by the maitre d’hotel before you arrive and you will be seated as per the charts allotment. Don’t worry, all seats offer good visibility.
  • Smoking Policy: Smoking inside the Moulin Rouge is strictly prohibited.

Getting There


The Lido is located on the Avenue des Champs Elysees and is very well connected by the public transport networks in the city.

The closest RER Metro stations to Le Lido are:

  • George V - 40 meters away
  • Charles De Gaulle -Etoile - Champs-Elysees - 356 meters
  • Charles De Gaulle Friedland - 392 meters
  • Balzac - 393 meters
  • Bassano - 424 meters

By bus, the nearest line to Le Lido is Bus No.32

You can view detailed routes and find your way without any hassle by using these directions for Le Lido


Other Shows


Cabaret is an art form that combines music, art, dance, and drama to create a lively and engaging performance. While the Moulin Rouge is one of the more famous cabarets, here are some others you can check out when in Paris:

  • Paradis Latin
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Crazy Horse

Read what others have to say about Le Lido in Paris on TripAdvisor.

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