01Choose a bar night or a concert
For a metal bar near Châtelet, start with Black Dog. Near Bastille, Atomic Cat mixes gothic, punk and electronic music, while Supersonic is a useful starting point for an indie or rock gig. La Machine du Moulin Rouge, La Maroquinerie and Petit Bain offer larger concert programmes: choose the event before choosing the venue.
This selection covers central Paris, Bastille, Pigalle, Ménilmontant, the Goutte d’Or and the Seine by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Several venues book many genres, so a rock or metal show on one date does not establish the music on another.
Checked 15 September 2026
02Metal and alternative bars
Black Dog
At 26 rue des Lombards, 75004, Black Dog combines a metal bar with an Argentine restaurant. The restaurant’s current booking profile confirms both the address and the metal-bar setting. Use that page for a table reservation; restaurant availability does not establish the bar’s opening hours. This is a bar choice, without a verified recurring live-concert schedule.
Atomic Cat
Atomic Cat is at 6 passage Thiéré, 75011, near Bastille. Its official site describes a post-apocalyptic interior and a mix of gothic, punk, techno and other electronic music. Check the advertised event if you want a particular style. The venue’s booking information excludes acoustic drum kits, so its events should not be confused with a conventional full-band rock stage.
03Indie and smaller gigs near Bastille
Supersonic
Supersonic is at 9 rue Biscornet, 75012. Its programme covers rock, indie, punk and related styles, with live shows and rock nights. The practical information distinguishes free concerts at Supersonic Club from paid concerts at separately programmed Supersonic Records. Check the room, admission and age conditions for your event; the same rules do not apply to both.
La Mécanique Ondulatoire
At 8 passage Thiéré, 75011, close to Atomic Cat, this is a bar and small concert venue listed by the Paris tourism office. Rock and other independent music appear in its programme. The Rock en France organiser documents a July 2026 pop, rock and electronic bill, and LEYA’s event listing advertises a September show. Its own website was unavailable during the review; use the current organiser’s ticket page to confirm a visit.
04Concerts and clubs around Pigalle
La Machine du Moulin Rouge
At 90 boulevard de Clichy, 75018, La Machine combines concerts and club nights. Its official calendar includes metal bills such as Coroner and Shadow of Intent in September 2026, alongside electronic and other music. Check the event’s room and ticket conditions. The upstairs Bar à Bulles is a separate bar space with access from Cité Véron; follow the venue directions for the entrance you need.
Bus Palladium
Bus Palladium is now a rebuilt hotel, restaurant and music-venue complex at 6 rue Pierre Fontaine, 75009. The hotel’s official site describes its new design, while the separate club calendar lists concerts, DJ nights and cabaret, including Deep Faith and Wes Banderson in September 2026. It is a current venue again, but the old interior and uninterrupted operation described in older guides no longer apply. Select a specific event for a rock night.
05More concert venues across Paris
La Maroquinerie
La Maroquinerie is at 23 rue Boyer, 75020, in Ménilmontant. The concert room is in the basement; the bar and restaurant are on the ground floor, with a terrace. Its programme includes indie and alternative rock alongside other music; the September 2026 listings include The Lanskies with Pussy Miel. Check concert tickets and restaurant reservations separately.
Petit Bain
Petit Bain is a floating cultural venue at 7 Port de la Gare, 75013, by the Bibliothèque nationale de France. It combines a concert room, bar and restaurant. Rock and metal appear in the wider programme, including Aephanemer in September 2026. Use the official directions to reach the quay, and check whether your visit is for a concert, club night or the bar and restaurant.
FGO-Barbara
FGO-Barbara is a music and cultural centre at 1 rue Fleury, 75018, in the Goutte d’Or. It has a concert room, rehearsal studios and artist-support programmes. Its calendar spans concerts, talks and other events; it is not a dedicated rock bar. Consider it when a particular pop or alternative bill appeals, and read the visitor information before booking.
06New Moon: a historical venue
New Moon
New Moon belongs in Paris rock history, rather than a current night-out plan. Writer and former participant David Dufresne’s book and archive document the former Pigalle club. Historical accounts refer to different premises over time, so this guide does not present an old address as somewhere to visit today.
07Plan the evening around the event
Check the date, venue room, ticket and door time on the organiser’s page before travelling. Free concerts, paid shows and late club nights can have different entry conditions even at the same venue. For access requirements, contact the venue about the exact room and entrance. Prices, hours and transport arrangements can change; this guide does not assign one rule to every Paris venue.
Browse the venue directory below for individual entries, or explore the other city guides.