Olympia Theatre

Olympia Theatre

The Olympia Theatre is a music hall in Paris, France, located at 28 Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement. Established in 1888 by Joseph Oller, the founder of the Moulin Rouge, it is the oldest music hall in Paris and one of the most famous in the world. Its most distinctive feature is a large glowing red letter sign bearing its name.

In addition to musical performances, the Olympia also hosts various entertainment events, including circus acts, ballet, and operetta. From 1929 to 1993, the theatre experienced varying degrees of ups and downs, at one point becoming a cinema and even facing the threat of demolition. On January 7, 1993, then French Minister of Culture Jack Lang ordered its protection, and it underwent a two-year restoration to rebuild its façade and magnificent red interior.

The Olympia has been the venue for many successful shows. For instance, Édith Piaf's series of performances from January 1955 to October 1962 earned great acclaim. Jeff Buckley, a long-time admirer of Piaf, performed what he later described as the best concert of his career there in 1995, and released the album Live at L'Olympia in 2001.

Olympia (Paris)

Must-visit reason: The oldest music hall in Paris

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City where the attraction is located: Paris [Paris]