Paris : Madame Arthur Cabaret Show & Club Entry Ticket

Madame Arthur’s cabaret puts French songs in the hands of performers who mix live singing, piano, comedy, and drag into one ever-changing show. I like that the acts revisit the French repertoire rather than simply serve up a standard night out, and that the performers’ playful, theatrical style is part of the point.

I also like the ticket’s longer arc: on Thursday through Saturday, the cabaret leads into more performances and a club with three rooms and five bars. One thing to plan for: standard viewing may mean standing through the show, so check seat options before booking if you want to sit.

Madame Arthur at a glance

• A new cabaret show each week: The performers change the program regularly, with live singing and piano at its heart.
• French songs take center stage: Familiar songs can still be fun if you do not speak French, since you can follow the music and the audience’s reactions.
• More than one show on Thursday through Saturday: A weekly cabaret, GuiguiPop’s Who sings?, and a more intimate Tour de chant lead toward the club.
• Three rooms and five bars: Club entry is included on Thursday through Saturday, with dancing to French music remixed by resident DJs.
• Standing may be part of the deal: If sitting matters to you, check whether a VIP seat is available before you buy.
• A long evening, with extra costs: Drinks and coat check are not included, and leaving the venue means you cannot return.

A cabaret built around French songs

Madame Arthur’s weekly show is a cabaret performance with a distinctly French musical focus. Its performers sing live with piano, and add comedy and dance to the mix. The acts are described as chimerical creatures, a theatrical way of presenting a cast whose style draws on drag and cabaret rather than a single familiar format.

That distinction matters when you set expectations. One visitor described the night as performance art with drag elements, rather than a conventional drag show. If you come expecting a sequence of familiar lip-sync numbers, you may find the format different. Come ready for live voices, musical reinterpretations, and comedy, and you are closer to the mark.

The program changes every week, so there is no fixed set list to plan around. That can make the night feel fresh, but it also means you cannot count on a particular tribute or song appearing. One show featured four performers singing Queen songs in French. Knowing the original melodies helped an English-speaking audience member enjoy the set, even without understanding the spoken jokes between acts.

French fluency is not a requirement, but it changes what you catch. You may miss wordplay or the full meaning of an introduction, while still following the music, the performers’ timing, and the crowd’s response. If you know some French standards, you will have more to listen for; if not, the songs and physical comedy still give you ways into the performance.

The Thursday-to-Saturday schedule

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, doors open at 8pm. The weekly Madame Arthur show runs from 9pm to 10pm, giving you an hour of live cabaret before the later program begins.

At 10:30pm, GuiguiPop presents Who sings?, scheduled through 11:30pm. Another performance, Tour de chant, is listed from 11pm until midnight. The timetable overlaps for half an hour, so check the exact evening program when choosing what you want to catch. Tour de chant is described as a more intimate show, with the performers given a free hand.

From midnight until closing, the club takes over. Resident DJs remix French music, and the venue has three rooms and five bars. That gives you more than one place to spend the late hours, but the schedule also makes this a commitment: you are not buying just a one-hour show if you plan to stay for the club.

The stated activity duration is 10 hours, while the program itself starts in the evening and continues late. Check the available starting times for your date and plan around the published schedule. If the cabaret is your main reason for going, arrive in time for doors and the 9pm performance rather than treating the ticket as a late-club pass.

Sunday is a shorter evening

Sunday’s program starts earlier. Doors open at 7pm, the weekly cabaret runs from 8pm to 9pm, and Tour de chant follows from 9:30pm to 10pm.

The Sunday schedule does not list GuiguiPop’s Who sings? or the club that follows the Thursday-to-Saturday program. So if you want the late-night dancing and the full multi-show sequence, choose a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday date. If you want the cabaret and a shorter evening, Sunday may suit you better.

Standing room, seats, and the view

The ticket details do not specify a seat, and a practical point worth taking seriously is that standard viewing may be standing room only. A visitor who had not expected to stand through the show advised choosing VIP seats. Seat availability and terms are not specified here, so confirm the details before booking rather than assuming a regular ticket comes with a chair.

Standing can be fine for an energetic, roughly one-hour cabaret, especially if you are comfortable on your feet. It becomes a bigger consideration if you intend to stay through the later performances and club hours. Think about your own comfort, not just the ticket price, and decide whether a seating upgrade is worth it if one is offered.

The venue is wheelchair accessible, according to the activity information. If you have specific access needs, confirm the arrangements directly before you go, since the available details do not explain seating or viewing positions.

Is $44 good value?

At $44 per person, the ticket covers entry to the cabaret and club. On Thursday through Saturday, that can mean access to the weekly show, the other scheduled entertainment, and the late-night club. If you stay for several parts of the program, you are getting more from the admission than a single stage performance.

The value depends on what you want from the night. If you are mainly curious about French cabaret, the weekly show is the key draw, and the ticket gives you a compact hour of singing, piano, comedy, and theatrical performance. If you also enjoy a late club, the extra entertainment and dancing can make the ticket feel worthwhile. Sunday offers a shorter program, so compare the schedule with your plans rather than assuming all nights include the same things.

Drinks are sold separately, and coat check costs extra. Those add-ons can change the final bill, especially if you stay for hours. The ticket is non-refundable, so make sure the date and schedule fit before purchasing. Also note that any exit is definitive: once you leave, you cannot come back in on the same ticket.

What kind of night should you expect?

This is a performance-led night with a social, late-club finish on selected evenings. The appeal is the mix: familiar French music is reworked through the performers’ own style, with comedy and dance around the live singing. It is not a quiet recital, nor is it only a nightclub.

The unusual tone is part of the draw. One audience member found the performance surprising but smart and light, while another appreciated that the humor came through even without understanding the French dialogue. The response will depend on your taste, but the show’s mix of wit, theatricality, and songs gives it more texture than a simple dance set.

The most useful preparation is modest: check the schedule, decide whether you want a seat, and allow for drinks and coat check as extra expenses. If you do not speak French, knowing a few songs or melodies may help you connect the dots, but you do not need to understand every joke to enjoy the performers’ energy.

Who will enjoy Madame Arthur most?

I would consider this a good fit if you like live performance, are open to drag and cabaret, and want an evening with a strong French musical identity. It also suits people who enjoy seeing familiar songs handled in a new way, or who want a show that can continue into dancing rather than ending when the curtain falls.

It may be less suitable if you need a fully seated show and cannot confirm a seat, want English-language comedy, or prefer a short evening. Children under 12 are not considered suitable, and baby carriages are not allowed. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited.

The schedule also matters for your energy. A Thursday-to-Saturday visit can stretch from the 8pm doors to the club after midnight, while Sunday wraps up much earlier. You do not have to treat the 10-hour listed duration as a requirement to stay until dawn, but the ticket is most valuable if you want to enjoy more than the opening performance.

Should you book?

Book Madame Arthur if you want a lively cabaret centered on French songs, enjoy a theatrical style that blends drag and performance art, and like the option of continuing into a club. The weekly changes are a plus if you enjoy an unrepeatable program, though they make the exact songs hard to predict.

Before paying, check your date’s schedule and whether your ticket includes a seat. Choose Thursday through Saturday for the full run of later entertainment and club access, or Sunday for the earlier, shorter program. If standing room, extra drink costs, or a non-refundable ticket would be a problem, weigh those points first.

FAQ

What does the ticket include?

It includes entry to the Madame Arthur cabaret and club. The evening’s specific entertainment depends on the day you attend.

How much does the ticket cost?

The listed price is $44 per person.

How long is the experience?

The stated duration is 10 hours. Starting times vary, so check availability for your date.

What time does the cabaret start on Thursday through Saturday?

Doors open at 8pm, and the weekly Madame Arthur show runs from 9pm to 10pm.

What happens after the main show on Thursday through Saturday?

GuiguiPop’s Who sings? is scheduled from 10:30pm to 11:30pm, Tour de chant from 11pm to midnight, and the club from midnight until closing.

What is the Sunday schedule?

Doors open at 7pm. The weekly show runs from 8pm to 9pm, followed by Tour de chant from 9:30pm to 10pm.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are available to buy separately.

Is coat check included?

No. Coat check costs extra.

Can children attend?

The activity is not suitable for children under 12. Baby carriages are not allowed.