Events and Programming
Badaboum is a hybrid concert hall and nightclub at 2 bis rue des Taillandiers in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. Its programme divides broadly between live music in the early evening and club events that continue late into the night. Concert listings commonly run from around 7:00 or 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., while club nights usually begin at 11:30 p.m. and may continue until 6:00 or 7:00 a.m.
The concert programme is deliberately broad. Recent bookings have included alternative pop, rock, post-punk, hip-hop, R&B, experimental electronic music, jazz-adjacent projects and international artists. The venue has also hosted emerging-artist showcases, label nights, release parties and festival showcases rather than relying only on established headliners. Recent examples include Serpent’s post-punk live show in 2022, the multi-artist Crimson Sessions in 2023, Jawny, Venbee and Khakikid during Pitchfork Avant-Garde in 2023, and Hypershot, Nyege Nyege and Eternal Mana events in 2025.
Badaboum’s club identity is rooted in house, disco and techno, but the recent programme has ranged into trance, UK-influenced sounds, acid, italo, electro, bass music and pop-oriented parties. Documented bookings from 2021 onward include Black Loops, Carlo and B From E; Ritmo Fatale with David Vunk, Kendal and DJ Sweet6teen; Proxima Label Night; Koboyo; Kid Simius; Bambounou; Sally C; and a series of extended or “all night long” DJ sets.
Recurring and seasonal formats are an important part of the venue’s character. La Ch!ck has developed into a regular Thursday pop party, with themed editions built around artists, eras, dance-pop, R&B, reggaeton and soundtrack culture. The calendar also includes drag events, karaoke and live-ball formats, Halloween parties, label showcases, festival after-parties and occasional long-form daytime or afternoon events. Some La Ch!ck listings advertise free entry after approximately 4:30 a.m., although this is event-specific rather than a universal rule.
The published late-2026 programme shows the same dual identity. It includes Rinse and other electronic club nights, La Ch!ck’s weekly pop programming, live concerts by artists such as DIIV, Mykki Blanco, Lane 8, Maria Arnal, Chloé Slater and camoufly, plus Pitchfork Avant-Garde and associated festival club events. At least one later announcement is already listed for March 25, 2027, indicating that the venue’s calendar extends beyond the current season.
Concert tickets vary by artist and promoter. Recent published listings indicate a typical range of roughly €15–€29 for many concerts, while club entry commonly falls around €10–€15 on general listings and may rise to approximately €20–€22 for late or all-night admission on busier nights. Exact prices, early-entry tiers and free-entry windows vary by event.
Tickets and Booking
The safest approach is to use the event listing attached to the venue’s current programme, where the event type, door time, age restriction and reservation button are normally shown. Concerts and club nights are sold separately, and a ticket for an early concert should not automatically be assumed to include the later club programme.
Popular nights are best booked in advance, especially festival showcases, anniversary parties, international touring artists and established electronic acts. Some club listings use time-sensitive pricing: an early-arrival ticket may be cheaper than an all-night or late-entry ticket. Arriving before the first stated price deadline can therefore save money as well as reduce queueing.
There is no consistently published general box-office schedule for every event. Door sales, guest lists, presales and reduced-price community tickets depend on the individual organiser. Check the event-specific terms before travelling, and keep the digital ticket available offline in case mobile reception is weak inside the building.
For a concert, arriving 30–45 minutes before the advertised start is a sensible balance between avoiding the longest queue and retaining a good position in the standing room. For a popular club night, arrive earlier if you need to enter before a reduced-price deadline or want space on the dancefloor.
About Badaboum
Badaboum opened in October 2013 in the former Scène Bastille at the same 11th-arrondissement address. It was launched by Aurélien Delaeter, Benoît Chaldoreille and Aurélien Antonini as a multi-purpose nightlife venue combining live music, clubbing, cocktails and private rooms. The original concept included a concert area, club, restaurant and secret room, rather than a single-purpose dancefloor.
The venue became known for making the concert-to-club transition part of the experience: a live show could occupy the room early in the evening before the same building changed into a late-night dance venue. Early programming included pop-rock, electronic music and DJ-led nights, while the original design was promoted as a more playful alternative to austere club culture. Badaboum’s first decade was marked by themed nights, extended DJ formats and a growing role in the Bastille nightlife circuit.
In 2023, the venue celebrated its tenth anniversary with an extended event combining concerts, clubbing and performance in collaboration with Cirque Électrique. The anniversary programme reflected the venue’s broader identity: not simply a nightclub, but a small cultural complex able to combine music, performance and scenography over a long-format night.
Badaboum is associated with the Bonjour/Bonsoir group, which also operates other Paris nightlife venues. The venue matters locally because it occupies the middle ground between a small concert hall and a large club: it can present developing artists in an intimate room, then book international DJs or collectives without changing address. A 2024 review described it as a major Bastille nightlife venue with a 400-person dancefloor and an intentionally eclectic programme.
Seating and Layout
Most public concerts and club nights are standing events. The main room is not presented as a conventional seated theater with numbered seats, and there is no published permanent VIP seating plan for ordinary ticketed events. The small scale brings the audience close to the stage; an earlier venue review specifically noted that the concert stage sits almost at crowd level.
Published capacity figures vary according to the event format. The main concert and club room is commonly described as holding approximately 400 people, while a private-event profile gives the club/concert room an area of 170 square meters and lists capacities of 110 in theater configuration, 50 in cabaret configuration and 280 for a cocktail event. The wider venue is marketed for private events with substantially different capacities depending on how the rooms are combined.
The main room is on the ground floor. The upstairs La Capsule is a smaller space with a futuristic, retro-spacecraft-inspired design and is used for collectives, secondary programming and private events. The venue also includes a cocktail bar and the Bureau McGuffin, a more secluded cocktail and smoking room. Availability of upstairs spaces can depend on the night’s programme.
For a concert, the front and center offer the closest artist view, while the rear or sides can provide a less compressed perspective and easier access to the bar or exits. During club nights, the upstairs area can be useful when the main dancefloor becomes crowded, although it is not guaranteed to operate as a separate public room at every event.
Getting There and Parking
Badaboum is at 2 bis rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris, in the Bastille area. The closest commonly listed metro station is Ledru-Rollin on line 8. Bréguet-Sabin on line 5 and Bastille on lines 1, 5 and 8 are also practical alternatives. A published venue profile places Ledru-Rollin roughly four minutes away on foot, with Bréguet-Sabin and Bastille about eight minutes away, depending on the exit used.
From Ledru-Rollin, leave toward rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, walk east toward rue de Charonne, then turn into rue des Taillandiers. From Bastille, walk southeast along rue de la Roquette or rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine before turning toward the Taillandiers area. Allow extra time when streets are busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
Bus line 76 serves the Charonne–Keller stop, which is listed as a nearby public-transport connection for Badaboum. The area is also well connected by buses serving Bastille, Ledru-Rollin and rue de la Roquette.
No venue-operated parking facility or reserved event parking rate is published in the visitor information reviewed. On-street visitor parking in Paris’s zone 1 is charged at €3 per hour for light vehicles, with a published six-hour maximum of €37.50. Spaces are limited, restrictions change, and late-night availability is not guaranteed. Commercial garages around Bastille and Gare de Lyon may be more practical than searching for a curbside space.
After the metro closes, the Noctilien night-bus network serves Bastille and major interchange points including Gare de Lyon. Friday and Saturday metro services run later than on ordinary weekdays, but closing times and service changes vary, so night-bus or rideshare planning is sensible for events finishing after 2:00 a.m.
Inside the Venue
Expect a compact, dark and highly visual interior rather than a large formal concert hall. The main room combines concert and club functions, with a metallic DJ booth, a prominent illuminated ceiling and lighting designed to change the room’s feel between live performances and dance events. The design combines exposed or industrial elements with vintage furniture and more theatrical upstairs rooms.
The ground-floor club and concert room uses an L-Acoustics sound system. The venue’s own presentation describes the room as an L-Acoustics-equipped space for electronic music, while independent coverage has also highlighted the quality of the sound system. No public source reviewed provides a complete loudspeaker model list, amplifier inventory, stage plot or decibel specification, so those details should not be assumed.
Lighting is one of Badaboum’s signature features. The main room has a complex luminous architecture associated with Pierre-Alexandre Dagba, while the metallic DJ booth was designed by architect Nicolas Dorval-Bory. The upstairs La Capsule uses a separate futuristic visual language, and the Bureau McGuffin has a more intimate speakeasy atmosphere.
The bar serves cocktails and the venue is also described as offering finger food or a cantine-style food service, depending on opening format. A cocktail bar may be open before a concert or before a club night, but the public opening schedule varies by event. Published venue information lists Wi-Fi, projection equipment, microphones, air conditioning and sound equipment among facilities available for private or professional events; availability for a normal club night may differ.
Ground-floor plans show the entrance, club, cocktail bar, smoking room and toilets. A venue profile also lists a cloakroom among its facilities, but cloakroom operation should be treated as event-dependent rather than guaranteed. Merchandise arrangements are handled by the artist or promoter and are not consistently published as a venue service.
Nearby Amenities
Bastille is one of Paris’s most concentrated nightlife districts, with cafés, restaurants, cocktail bars, pubs and late-evening food around rue de la Roquette, rue de Lappe, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, rue de Charonne and the Place de la Bastille. The district also includes the Marché d’Aligre and a large range of restaurants, making it easy to eat before an early concert.
For a pre-show meal, allow more time than you would in a quieter neighborhood: the streets around Bastille become busy, tables fill quickly and service may be slower before a Friday or Saturday event. A light meal near Ledru-Rollin is usually more practical than crossing the entire Bastille roundabout immediately before doors.
Hotels are available within a short walk of the venue, particularly around rue de Lyon, boulevard Richard-Lenoir, rue Bréguet and the Bastille transport interchange. Nearby accommodation is convenient after a club night, but guests should remember that the neighborhood is active late into the night and a room facing a busy street may be noisy.
What Makes This Venue Special
Badaboum’s strongest distinction is its ability to change function without losing its identity. The same 400-person-scale room can host a close live concert, a label showcase, a drag event, a festival programme or a long electronic night. That flexibility has made it a recurring stop for promoters presenting artists who sit between pop, club music, performance and experimental culture.
The venue’s history is also tied to the continuity of music culture at the former Scène Bastille address. Rather than replacing the location with a completely unrelated bar, Badaboum retained its role as a live-music and nightlife destination while adding a more elaborate multi-room concept. The result is a place where the concert audience, club audience and private-event crowd overlap.
Its cultural impact is clearest in the programme itself. Badaboum has hosted local and French emerging artists, international touring musicians, label nights and festival showcases, while its resident-DJ model has created recurring platforms for different scenes. The 2024 resident class, for example, included figures associated with italo, queer club culture, house and French electronic music.
There is no public audited figure establishing Badaboum’s total economic impact, annual attendance or number of jobs supported. Its practical contribution is nevertheless visible through employment, artist fees, hospitality spending, private events and the way it helps sustain Bastille’s evening economy. The venue also promotes emerging artists, environmental measures and safer-nightlife initiatives rather than treating programming as entertainment alone.
Visitor Tips and Information
Badaboum states that it welcomes people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, appearance, style, language or social and ethnic background. Its published policy prohibits insults, discrimination, harassment, intimidation and other inappropriate behavior. The venue also works with Paris nightlife-prevention initiatives and identifies itself as an inclusive and safer-party space.
Club event listings commonly state that entry is prohibited to minors, even when accompanied by an adult. Identification may be required, and the venue reserves the right to refuse entry. Do not assume that a concert has the same age rule as a club night: check the individual event information.
Badaboum’s published accessibility record confirms a level entrance, an entrance width of at least 80 centimeters and adapted toilets. The venue also states that it welcomes people with reduced mobility. The public record does not provide a complete accessible seating map, lift information for the upstairs rooms or event-by-event assistance arrangements, so visitors who need a particular viewing position should confirm the setup for the specific performance before purchasing.
The venue says it has stopped selling single-use plastic bottles and objects and encourages visitors to use personal water bottles. Bring only what you need for the event, keep identification and tickets easily accessible, and wear shoes suitable for several hours of standing or dancing. No universal public bag-size, photography or dress-code policy was confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of events take place at Badaboum?
Badaboum hosts live concerts, electronic club nights, DJ residencies, label showcases, drag events, pop parties, karaoke and festival-linked programmes. Concert styles include pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, post-punk and experimental electronic music. Club programming commonly centers on house, disco, techno, italo, trance, electro and related styles, with occasional crossover formats combining a concert and late-night club session.
How much do Badaboum tickets usually cost?
Prices depend on the event. Many concerts fall in an approximate €15–€29 range, while ordinary club admission is often around €10–€15. Larger or later club nights may use tiers around €13 before midnight, €17 before 1:00 a.m., and €20–€22 for all-night or late admission. These are guide ranges, not fixed prices for every event.
Are Badaboum concerts seated?
Most public concerts are standing events in the main room, with no permanent numbered-seat plan published. The stage is close to audience level, creating an intimate view from the floor. Private-event specifications show that the room can be arranged in theater or cabaret configurations, but that does not mean ordinary concert tickets include seats. Check the individual listing if seated access is important.
What is Badaboum’s capacity?
The main concert and club room is commonly described as holding about 400 people. Private-event documentation gives the main room an area of 170 square meters and lists lower capacities for theater, cabaret and cocktail formats. The whole multi-room venue can be configured differently for private hire, so capacity depends on whether the event uses only the main room or several spaces together.
Where is Badaboum located?
Badaboum is at 2 bis rue des Taillandiers in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, close to Bastille and Ledru-Rollin. The address sits in a busy nightlife area near rue de la Roquette, rue de Lappe and rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine. Check the event details carefully because some listings may shorten the address to “2 rue des Taillandiers,” although the published venue address is commonly given as 2 bis.
Which metro station is closest?
Ledru-Rollin on metro line 8 is generally the closest and is listed as roughly a four-minute walk away. Bréguet-Sabin on line 5 and Bastille on lines 1, 5 and 8 are also within walking distance. The best station depends on your approach and which exit is open, so allow extra time during crowded weekend nights.
Does Badaboum have parking?
No venue-operated parking arrangement is published in the visitor information reviewed. Street parking in Paris zone 1 is charged at €3 per hour for light vehicles, with a published six-hour visitor maximum of €37.50, subject to space and local restrictions. A commercial garage around Bastille or Gare de Lyon is usually more predictable than searching for a curbside space after dark.
Can under-18s attend Badaboum?
Many club listings state that minors are not admitted, even with an accompanying adult. Some special events, including drag programming, repeat that rule explicitly. Concert age policies can vary by event, so do not apply the club rule automatically to every live show. Read the event-specific conditions and bring valid identification if the listing says it may be requested.
Is Badaboum accessible for wheelchair users?
The published accessibility record confirms a level entrance, an entrance at least 80 centimeters wide and adapted toilets. Badaboum also says it welcomes people with reduced mobility. Public information does not confirm every upstairs route, an accessible seating map or the exact position available during each concert, so visitors needing a specific floor location should check the event arrangement before attending.
Does Badaboum have a cloakroom?
A venue profile lists a cloakroom among the available facilities, but cloakroom operation can vary by event, promoter and room configuration. Do not rely on it for valuable or bulky items unless the event information confirms it. Travelling light is sensible because concerts and club nights are standing events and the main room can become crowded.
Can I bring a reusable water bottle?
Badaboum’s environmental policy encourages personal water bottles and says the venue has stopped selling single-use plastic bottles and objects. That policy does not provide a complete list of permitted containers or explain whether every event has a refill point. Bring a practical reusable bottle and expect security staff to apply event-specific rules at the entrance.
What time should I arrive for a concert?
For a normal concert, arriving 30–45 minutes before the listed start gives time for ticket checks, security and a good position in the standing room. Arrive earlier for a sold-out show, a festival showcase or a performance with a support act. If you are also attending a later club event, confirm whether the ticket covers both parts of the night.
What time do Badaboum club nights finish?
Club listings commonly run from 11:30 p.m. until 6:00 or 7:00 a.m., although Thursday events may finish earlier and special nights can run longer. The published event time is more reliable than a general venue schedule. Plan your return journey before entering, especially if you expect to stay until closing and the metro will no longer be running.
Is there food at Badaboum?
The venue is described as having a cocktail bar and finger-food or cantine-style service, with food availability depending on the opening format. A full meal should not be assumed for every club night. Bastille has many nearby restaurants, cafés and late-evening food options, so eating before an early concert is usually straightforward.
What is La Capsule?
La Capsule is Badaboum’s upstairs smaller room. Its design is described as futuristic and reminiscent of a retro spacecraft. It can host collectives, secondary programming and private events, and it may provide a quieter alternative to the main dancefloor. It is not necessarily open to the public during every concert or club night, so access depends on the evening’s layout.
What is the Bureau McGuffin?
The Bureau McGuffin is a more concealed upstairs room connected with La Capsule. It is presented as a speakeasy-style space with a cocktail bar and smoking room, offering a more intimate atmosphere than the main club. Its use may be restricted to private events, special programming or designated areas, so it should not be treated as a guaranteed public amenity.
Does Badaboum have a dress code?
No universal dress code was confirmed in the public information reviewed. The practical expectation is event-appropriate nightlife clothing and footwear suitable for standing or dancing. Entry decisions can still be made by door staff, and the venue’s rules prohibit discriminatory or inappropriate behavior. Avoid carrying unnecessary items and bring valid identification for club events that mention age checks.
What makes Badaboum different from a standard club?
Badaboum combines a concert hall, nightclub, cocktail bar, upstairs mini-club and private speakeasy-style room. Its main room can move from live performance to club programming, while the programme covers emerging artists, international acts, resident DJs, themed parties and festival showcases. The illuminated ceiling, low DJ booth and close-to-the-crowd stage reinforce that flexible identity.
Is Badaboum considered an inclusive venue?
Badaboum publicly describes itself as open to all identities, appearances, styles, languages and backgrounds. It prohibits harassment, intimidation, discrimination and other disrespectful behavior, and it works with nightlife-prevention and safer-party initiatives. Visitor reviews are not uniformly positive, particularly concerning door experiences, so the venue’s stated policy should be understood as an official commitment rather than a guarantee that every visitor will report the same experience.
What do recent visitors say about Badaboum?
Recent reviews commonly praise the unusual interior, cocktails, programming, lighting and the manageable scale of the concert room. Other reviews criticize queues, door decisions, prices or the behavior of security staff. The overall picture is mixed rather than uniformly positive: the music and atmosphere are frequent strengths, while entry experience can vary substantially by night, crowd and event.
