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Want to Perform?

Got 5 minutes of material and zero fear? Email us to get on a show. We run open mics every Wednesday — all levels welcome.

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Book a Comedian

Corporate events, private parties, festivals, team-building — we'll match you with the perfect comic. Bilingual performers available.

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List Your Show

Running an English comedy night in Paris? Get listed on a comedians-first Paris comedy resource that also helps audiences discover active rooms.

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Basic Listing

€1/month
  • ✅ Show name & description
  • ✅ Venue & schedule in calendar
  • ❌ No direct ticket link
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Pro Listing

€5/month
  • ✅ Everything in Basic
  • ✅ Direct ticket/booking link
  • ✅ Solid card (not dashed)
  • ✅ Venue pin on map
  • ✅ Direct ticket link on your listing
  • ✅ Better visibility for active verified rooms
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Full Service Booking

€30/month
  • ✅ Everything in Pro
  • ✅ Priority placement and richer show detail
  • ✅ Dedicated show page on pariscomedy.com
  • ✅ Priority calendar placement
  • ✅ Launch support and listing setup help
  • ✅ Best for rooms wanting visibility, not admin sprawl
  • ✅ Manual approval before any new public promo elements
Go Full Service
📈 Why show-runners list here

This should work as a comedians-first resource before it works as a funnel.

The trust layer matters first: active rooms, clean links, real venues, and no guessed listings. Today's checks still show the booking layer is healthy at {bookingLinksVerified}, which means a listed show can be both discoverable and credible.

For organizers, that means: be findable by comedians, by audiences, and by visitors trying to understand the scene — without making the whole site feel like a hard sell.

34/34 active booking links verified live
€1/mo to get listed on the directory
Comedians first resource value first, monetization second, promotion third

Already paid/confirmed manually so far: Alexander van Walsum (€1), Tarik (€1), and Green Mic’s first month (€5). Next step is setting up a clean payment method and publishing policy.

🚀 Get My Show Listed
🧠 Fastest paid-listing upgrade from this sprint

Turn one Paris misunderstanding into a bookable room identity.

Dom Copywriter handed over a clean, repeatable hook: when a French person says on se capte, your American brain hears “great, locked in”. Vision's matching growth signal is just as blunt: 8–20 second subtitled clips with the payoff before 12–15 seconds are still the safest shareable format.

That means Pro and Full Service should not just promise placement. They should promise a usable package: one real clip, one legible expat hook, and one direct booking CTA.
Best for Pro Listing Hook
Lead with “emotional subtitles” Package the room around one instantly recognizable Paris tension: what was said vs what was meant. It explains the vibe faster than a flyer ever will.
Best for Full Service 15s reel
Sell the room with one ultra-short subtitled clip Open on the phrase, land the translation mismatch fast, and put the ticket CTA after the punchline. That is the clearest current packaging edge for tourists and expats.
Fastest operator shortcut Caption
Use this prompt in your inquiry “We want a Paris-specific hook-first listing built around one phrase locals say, one real clip, and one booking CTA for first-time visitors.”
🎬 Real stage proof

Before you hire a comic or list a room, watch the actual Paris vibe.

One thing is clear: Paris-vs.-America framing wins when visitors can feel the contrast fast. So this booking page now shows the real room, crowd energy, and bilingual tension before anyone fills out the form.

Use this as the fast trust check: crowd texture, camera quality, room feel, and whether your show or event belongs inside this scene.

Robert Hoehn live in Paris thumbnail Watch clip
Robert Hoehn live in Paris Hook-first, face-forward, and immediately legible: the fastest proof for private buyers or show-runners who need to know whether the American-in-Paris angle lands in a real room.
Patti Mansbach French Fried Comedy Night thumbnail Watch clip
French Fried Comedy Night crowd proof 12K+ views, clean capture, real audience response. Good for producers deciding whether to list here and for private buyers who want to see a room that already converts laughs.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edinburgh Fringe 2026 · Preview Season

Testing your hour before Edinburgh?
Paris is the perfect preview city.

Warm, bilingual, comedy-hungry crowds. FFCN has been running since 2013. We'll fill the room and run your promo — so you walk into Edinburgh having already worked the room.

  • ✅ Paris preview slot (Wed/Fri/Sat)
  • ✅ Eventbrite + pariscomedy.com listing
  • ✅ Email blast to our Paris audience
  • ✅ Instagram promo post included
  • ✅ Pro Listing €5/mo or Full Service €30/mo
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Book My Preview Slot See the scene →
🗓️ Sunday prime slots open now

Need a Sunday show in Paris?

Corporate brunch, private birthday, expat meetup, team offsite — we can place a bilingual comedian and handle promo/listing support so your room fills fast.

⚡ Reserve a Sunday Slot
Response target: same day
💼 Fastest paid booking lane this month

Private events and Sunday inventory are the clearest open revenue slots right now.

The clearest immediate lead is still private/corporate entertainment, not another low-fee club spot. The calendar points to the same opportunity from the demand side: Sunday evenings are still open on Apr 12, 19, and 26.

So this page now gives buyers a faster yes/no path: pick the kind of event, choose the open Sunday window if it fits, and send a brief with the right subject pre-filled.

Best fit this week: expat meetups, company offsites, private birthdays, Sunday brunches, and team events that need a bilingual comic in Paris.
Sunday inventory Open
Book a Sunday room or private comedy slot Open near-term dates: Apr 12, Apr 19, and Apr 26. Ideal for brunches, birthdays, expat groups, or an easy end-of-week event.
Corporate / private Hot lead
Need a comedian for a company or private event? Bilingual hosting, culture-clash material, and a comic who already works Paris rooms. Strong fit for international teams, offsites, client dinners, and private celebrations.
For show-runners Visibility
Need audience discovery before you need more admin? List a room, plug in the ticket link, and show up where tourists and expats already search for comedy in Paris. Good for Sunday rooms trying to prove demand fast.

Get in Touch

Fill in the form below or DM us on Instagram — we reply fast.

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Corrections and new show suggestions are reviewed by Chuck, then added to the verified public directory once confirmed.

⚡ Fast brief starter

Don’t want to write from scratch? Pick the closest brief.

The fastest money is still private/corporate entertainment and open Sunday inventory. These buttons pre-fill the form so buyers can send a usable brief in one tap.

Best for same-day quote requests

FAQ

How do I get on the open mic?

Show up to Velvet Bar on Wednesday at 19:00 and sign up. First come, first served. 5 minutes per comic.

How much does it cost to perform?

Nothing for performers. Reserve your spot, there's a one drink minimum, and we pass the hat at the end. We're in it for the laughs.

Do I need to speak French?

Nope. Our shows are in English (some are bilingual). French is a bonus, not a requirement.

Can I book a comedian for my corporate event?

Absolutely. Fill out the form above with your event details and we'll match you with the right comic.

I run a comedy show in Paris. Can I get listed?

Yes! We want pariscomedy.com to be the complete guide to English comedy in Paris. Use the form above and Chuck will review the details before anything is added to the verified public directory.

💼 Fastest paid path: book a private / Sunday event Same-day quote path for corporate gigs, birthdays, expat meetups, and open Sunday slots. Skip the blank page — jump straight to the pre-filled booking brief.