Is Moulin Rouge worth it?

Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +5Famous 1889 Pigalle cabaret staging the Féerie revue with cancan, feathers and champagne

Worth it, with conditions. 4.4 on ~19k Google reviews; costumes, cast size and speciality acts consistently impress, even among those critical of seating.

Hype48How famous and hyped it is

Reality53Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in

The gap+5Lives up to the hypeHow we score

4.4 ★ Google · 19,404 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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Is it worth it for you?

Worth it if…Editorial verdict until 5 couples vote

A glamorous night out if budget allows, but expect shared, cramped tables rather than an intimate evening.

Why Reality is 53

Lives up to its fame4/54.4 on ~19k Google reviews; costumes, cast size and speciality acts consistently impress, even among those critical of seating.

Value for money2/5€87–123 for show and half-bottle of champagne, much more with dinner, for cramped shared tables; reviewers call it 'ridiculous' until the show wins them over.

Can’t get it elsewhere4/5The original cancan cabaret; Paris has other revues, but none with this history or scale.

Easy to do2/5Must book ahead, dress code, long queues at the door and late-night Pigalle; the metro opposite is the easy part.

What people loved

Lavish costumes, big cast and tight cancan; Time Out praises its 'faultless synchronisation'Speciality acts between dance numbers are as entertaining as the revue itselfLanguage barely matters; the show works for non-French speakersThe windmill and neon façade are an iconic free photo stop even without a ticket

What wore them down

Tables are packed 'like sardines' and couples are seated with strangersExpensive, with dynamic pricing that climbs as a session fillsLong entry queues — one reviewer was still outside 30 minutes after the 11 p.m. start timeNo storyline: those expecting the film or Broadway musical are disappointedLocated in Pigalle's red-light district, which some find seedy at night

Know before you go

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Reservation required. Tickets required; book well ahead online or by phone. Child (6–11) tickets by phone only.

PriceShow with ½ bottle of champagne from about €87 (11 p.m.) or €119–123 (9 p.m.); dinner-show menus from €185–€264; prices rise as sessions fill. Ages 6–11 reduced rate by phone onlySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

ShowtimesDaily: dinner 7 p.m. (doors 6:45), shows 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.; doors close 10 min before showtimeSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

ReservationBook online or by phone; popular nights sell out well in advanceSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

RulesMinimum age 6 (artistic nudity); smart dress — no shorts, sneakers, flip-flops or tracksuits; no photos or video during the showSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Time neededShow about 1 hr 45 min; ~2 hours at the venue for show only, ~4 hours with dinnerSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Getting thereMetro 2 Blanche, directly opposite; Metro 13 Place de Clichy ~4 min walk; ~20–25 min from ChâteletSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Opening hours (Google)

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

In their words

“If you're visiting as a couple, don't expect a private table. You'll likely be seated with other guests, and the seating can feel quite cramped.”

H Curates · Google review · 2 months ago

“If you want a cohesive storyline or are expecting it to be like the movie or Broadway show, you will be disappointed.”

Kay Canama · Google review · 4 months ago

“We never expected this show to be so big and have so many dancers on the stage so could now fully understand why we had paid so much.”

kath cusworth · Google review · 5 months ago

“The only downer is the space, with tables packed in like sardines.”

Time Out Paris · Time Out · 2017

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Questions people ask

How much are Moulin Rouge tickets?

The show with a half-bottle of champagne starts around €87 for the 11 p.m. show and €119–123 for 9 p.m.; dinner-shows start around €185. Prices rise as a session fills.

Is there a dress code at the Moulin Rouge?

Smart and elegant: no shorts, sneakers, flip-flops, sandals or tracksuits. Ties and evening dresses aren't required.

Can children go to the Moulin Rouge?

From age 6 with an adult; the show includes artistic nudity. Ages 6–11 get a reduced rate booked by phone.

How long is the Moulin Rouge show?

About 1 hour 45 minutes; plan about 2 hours for the show only and 4 hours with dinner.

Can you take photos at the Moulin Rouge?

No. Photos and video are prohibited during the show.

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Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards