Best Karaoke Paris: Where to Sing Your Heart Out in the City of Light

When you think of karaoke, a social activity where people sing along to recorded music, often in private rooms or themed bars. Also known as singing bars, it's more than just noise—it’s connection, release, and sometimes, pure joy. In Paris, karaoke isn’t just a party trick. It’s a quiet rebellion against the city’s polished image. While tourists line up for croissants and Eiffel Tower photos, locals and savvy visitors slip into basement rooms where the real nightlife begins—with a mic, a playlist, and zero judgment.

Parisian karaoke isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up. You’ll find it tucked behind unmarked doors in the 11th arrondissement, tucked into old wine cellars in Montmartre, and even hidden above noodle shops in the 13th. Some spots offer private karaoke rooms, soundproof booths where groups can sing without embarrassment, perfect for birthdays or late-night hangs after dinner. Others are open-floor bars where strangers become duet partners by 2 a.m. The music? Everything from Edith Piaf to Drake. No one bats an eye if you scream out "Bohemian Rhapsody" or croon "La Vie En Rose" off-key. The vibe is loose, warm, and surprisingly welcoming.

What makes Paris karaoke different? It’s not about competition. There’s no stage, no judges, no applause pressure. You walk in, pick your song from a tablet, and the screen lights up. The bartender might nod along. Someone at the next table might join in. That’s it. No VIP lists. No cover charges that make you think twice. Just good drinks, good vibes, and the kind of fun you can’t plan—it happens when you stop trying to be cool.

If you’ve ever wanted to sing in Paris without feeling like a tourist, this is your moment. The city doesn’t just have jazz clubs and wine bars—it has places where you can scream your heart out, laugh until you cry, and leave with a new friend or two. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, or with a group of friends who think they’re the next Eurovision winners, Paris has a room waiting for you.

Below, you’ll find real stories from people who’ve sung their way through Paris after dark—from secret spots locals won’t tell tourists, to bars where the playlist changes every week, to nights that turned into memories because someone dared to hit the high note. These aren’t tourist traps. These are the places where Paris truly comes alive when the lights go down and the music starts.