Cabaret in Montmartre

The best Moulin Rouge tickets

The Moulin Rouge dinner show or a night with a 2CV ride and the Paradis Latin: here is which cabaret night to book, plus refunds and the dress code.

By the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team 2 shows compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 2 picks
The red windmill and facade of the Moulin Rouge on Boulevard de Clichy on a sunny day
Short answer

The best Moulin Rouge ticket for a first visit is the dinner show, from €255 a person. Dinner is from 7 pm. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

No photos are allowed inside, and only children 6 and up may come. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 2 picks for a cabaret night

The official Moulin Rouge dinner show comes first. A newer private night at the Paradis Latin follows.

  • The Moulin Rouge lit up in red at night with its windmill turning above the street from €255 per person Our top pick

    4 hours 4.8 (3,920) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Dinner show at the Moulin Rouge

    Official ticket, sold by GetYourGuide; non-refundable. Dinner from a set menu, then the Féerie show. Half a bottle of champagne or 2 soft drinks are included, and so are service and tips.

    Best for A first visit

    Check availability: Dinner show at the Moulin Rouge on GetYourGuide
  • A red and cream Citroën 2CV at Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower behind it from €299 per person

    5 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide

    2CV ride, dinner and the Paradis Latin show

    Few reviews so far (1). A private one-hour ride in a Citroën 2CV, then dinner and the show L'Oiseau Paradis at the Paradis Latin. Drinks with dinner are extra.

    Best for Adult couples

    Check availability: 2CV ride, dinner and the Paradis Latin show on GetYourGuide

Cabaret nights compared

Cabaret nights compared
ShowFromDurationFree cancellationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Dinner show at the Moulin Rouge 4.8 (3,920)€255
per person
4 hoursNon-refundableA first visitThe official ticket, with 4.8 from 3,920 reviews.
2CV ride, dinner and the Paradis Latin show 5.0 (1)€299
per person
5 hoursYesAdult couplesA private night with free cancellation; the listing says it is for adults only.
  • Dinner show at the Moulin Rouge

    €255 per person4 hours 4.8 (3,920)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    A first visit
    Why we picked it
    The official ticket, with 4.8 from 3,920 reviews.
  • 2CV ride, dinner and the Paradis Latin show

    €299 per person5 hours 5.0 (1)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Adult couples
    Why we picked it
    A private night with free cancellation; the listing says it is for adults only.
  • The 2CV night is private.
  • Neither includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Moulin Rouge show tickets

The Moulin Rouge show is called Féerie, and it runs every night. The first show starts at 9 pm, and there is a later show too.

The show lasts about 1 hour 40 to 1 hour 45 minutes. It has 80 artists and ends with the French Cancan.

Moulin Rouge prices

On GetYourGuide, the dinner show starts from €255 a person. On its own site, the Moulin Rouge lists its Prestige dinner show from €420.

The Prestige option adds better champagne and priority seats. Children under 12 get lower prices, says the Moulin Rouge.

Drinks: what is included

Show tickets come with a half-bottle of champagne or wine per person, says the Moulin Rouge. The dinner show on GetYourGuide includes half a bottle of champagne or 2 soft drinks.

Service and tips are included in the dinner show. Other drinks cost extra.

Moulin Rouge dinner show

The dinner show starts at 7 pm, before the 9 pm show. Dinner guests can come in from 6:45 pm.

Doors close 10 minutes before the show. Late guests may be turned away, so leave plenty of time.

Start with a cruise on the Seine River at dusk, then the 9 pm show. A one-hour cruise ends in time if you take an early boat.

Dress code

Dress smart. A jacket and tie are not needed. Men may not wear shorts, flip-flops, sportswear, running shoes or open shoes.

Hats and caps come off inside.

Other Paris cabaret shows

The Paradis Latin is another Paris cabaret show, and our second pick takes you there. You start with a private one-hour ride in a Citroën 2CV.

Then you have dinner at the Paradis Latin and watch its show, L'Oiseau Paradis. The night lasts about 5 hours. It meets at Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Where it is and house rules

The Moulin Rouge is at 82 boulevard de Clichy, at the foot of Montmartre. The nearest metro is Blanche, on line 2. Buses 30, 54, 68 and 74 stop nearby.

You may not take photos or film inside. The cloakroom costs €2 per item and takes no luggage or bags.

Want to stay close by? See where to stay in Paris. On top of the room rate, Paris charges a tourist tax per adult per night that depends on the hotel's stars: €5.53 at 3 stars, €8.45 at 4 stars and €11.70 at 5 stars (2026 rates, surcharges included). The city's notice charges adults only.

Before you book the Moulin Rouge

  1. No refunds

    Moulin Rouge tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Book only when your date is firm.

  2. Arrive early

    Doors open 1 hour 15 minutes before. They close 10 minutes before the show.

  3. Children

    Children 6 and up may come with an adult. Some scenes are topless, so it does not suit young kids.

  4. Travel light

    The cloakroom takes no luggage or bags. Leave your suitcase at the hotel.

Moulin Rouge: questions and answers

What is the Moulin Rouge famous for?

It is famous for its cabaret and the French Cancan. It opened on 6 October 1889. Toulouse-Lautrec painted 17 works inspired by it, and La Goulue, Mistinguett and Edith Piaf all performed there.

Is the Moulin Rouge show topless?

Yes, some scenes are topless, says the Moulin Rouge. It does not suit young children for that reason.

Is the Moulin Rouge a cabaret or a burlesque show?

It is a cabaret revue. The venue calls itself a cabaret. The show mixes dance, music and costumes, and ends with the French Cancan.

Can children go to the Moulin Rouge?

Yes, children 6 and up may come with an adult. Children under 12 get lower prices. Some scenes are topless.

What should I wear to the Moulin Rouge?

Wear smart clothes. A jacket and tie are not needed. Men may not wear shorts, flip-flops, sportswear or running shoes.

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