Here’s a piece of news we’ve all been eagerly waiting for. After several months of being occupied and then internal mobilization, the Gaîté Lyrique announced in a press release published on Monday, December 8, 2025, that it will be officially reopening its doors starting January 13, 2026. The cultural establishment will offer a program filled with lectures, screenings, and discussions, all accessible for free.
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Bringing culture and solidarity back to life
The reopening has been gradual. Between September and December 2025, the Gaîté Lyrique has slowly revived culture within its walls, welcoming the public for concerts and gatherings. « Culture may not heal everything, but it can nurture », says the establishment in an editorial published on its site. While it can now officially announce that it will reopen its doors on January 13, it’s thanks to « a remarkable collective momentum of solidarity », it clarifies. Starting in January, the goal is to make the Gaîté Lyrique « a daily living space » where culture and solidarity are one.
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A highly disrupted 2025
Between December 2024 and March 2025, over 450 young people “without housing solutions” occupied La Gaîté Lyrique. The venue was forced to close its doors to the public and cancel events.
Full programming. While the site was evacuated on March 18, financial losses were estimated at “ nearly 3 million euros », shared a statement published on May 15.Starting in June, the establishment gradually resumed its activities, notably hosting private events and welcoming back its usual residents like the Ukrainian Institute in Paris and the media outlets Kommune and StreetPress.
La Gaîté Lyrique
3bis, rue Papin — 3rd
Reopening from January 13, 2026
Open Tuesday to Sunday
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