Good to know
Pitchfork Paris 2026, before you set off. Sources are linked on each answer.
Entry, age and ID
What do I need to collect my Avant-Garde wristband?
Bring your DICE ticket to the pickup point and collect your wristband before entering the seven Avant-Garde venues. Festival page
What can’t I bring into the venues?
Food, drinks, heavy or sharp objects, pets and illegal substances are prohibited. Individual venues may also have their own house rules. Festival page
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Can someone under 16 attend?
Yes, but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Festival page
Do I need to bring ID?
Bring identification, as venue staff may ask to see it at the entrance. Festival page
Tickets and passes
Does one ticket cover the whole festival?
No. Each evening has separate ticketing, and the artists are spread across different venues. Festival page
Where do I collect my Avant-Garde wristband?
Collect it at La Galerie du PopUp!, 14 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris, on Thursday 5, Friday 6 or Saturday 7 November 2026. Festival page
Cash and cards
Can I pay by card in Paris bars and clubs?
Usually, but French rules updated on January 27, 2026 allow a venue to refuse cards or set a minimum card spend if this is clearly displayed. Carry some euro cash as backup; cash generally must be accepted, while U.S. dollars need not be. Our research
How should I use an ATM?
Withdraw euros and check the screen for any fee, since out-of-network withdrawals may be charged. If the ATM offers conversion into dollars, decline it and choose EUR; Visa says home-currency conversion usually includes a markup. Our research
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Do I need to tip bartenders?
No fixed tip is required: displayed prices include tax and service. For particularly good service, the Paris tourist office suggests an optional 5–10% tip. Our research
How much should I budget for club entry in November 2026?
Djoon's posted November 2026 tickets range from €8.99 to €26.25 depending on the event; its November 20 night costs €12.99 early, €16.99 regular, €19.99 last chance or €20 at the door, with free entry before midnight on a timed ticket. Buying early can therefore save several euros. Our research
What do drinks cost on a night out?
Published 2026 examples—not citywide averages—include €22 signature cocktails at MUN and €25 cocktails or €18 beers at Skybar Paris. Check the displayed menu before ordering because Paris bars may charge different prices by venue, seating area or time of evening. Our research
Getting home at night
What time is the last metro or RER in November 2026?
Metro service runs approximately until 01:15 Sunday–Thursday and 02:15 Friday, Saturday and the eve of a public holiday; RER trains run until about 01:20 daily. These are network-wide times published on 27 February 2026, so check the last departure from your specific station. Our research
What can I take after 01:00?
Noctilien night buses run every night from 00:30 to 05:30. Lines N01 and N02 circle central Paris in opposite directions and connect Gare de Lyon, Gare de l’Est, Gare Saint-Lazare and Gare Montparnasse; a Bus-Tram ticket costs €2.05 from 1 January 2026. Our research
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Can I rely on a tram after 01:00?
RATP gives separate timetables rather than one closing time for tram lines such as T1, T2, T3a and T3b. Check the exact last tram in Bonjour RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités on your travel date, then plan a Noctilien connection if it has finished. Our research
Which taxi and ride apps work in Paris?
For November 2026, available options include Uber, Bolt, Freenow and Heetch; Freenow can book both regulated taxis and private-hire cars, while Heetch advertises 24/7 service. Compare the displayed pickup time and price before confirming. Our research
How much is a taxi, and how do I avoid a fake one?
From 21 January 2026, a regulated Paris taxi starts at €3 and costs at least €8; immediate booking adds €4 and advance booking adds €7. Airport fares are fixed at €36 or €45 for Orly and €56 or €65 for CDG depending on the Paris riverbank; use a taxi with a roof light, meter and Paris licence plate, or verify the driver, car and registration plate in your ride app before entering. Our research
Weather
How cold is Paris in November?
The 1991–2020 Paris-Montsouris averages are 11.1°C (52°F) for daytime highs and 6.2°C (43°F) for nighttime lows. Expect cool late-autumn weather rather than deep winter conditions. Our research
What clothes should I wear?
Wear layers: a long-sleeved base, a cardigan or lightweight sweater, and warm trousers or jeans. Pack thicker wool or merino socks for colder or damp days. Our research
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Should I pack rain gear?
Yes. November averages 54.3 mm of rain, and Paris's tourism office describes umbrellas as necessary in autumn, so pack a compact umbrella and rain-resistant outerwear. Our research
Will it get dark early?
Yes. In November 2026, sunset moves from about 5:30 p.m. on November 1 to about 4:59 p.m. on November 30, so carry a small light or reflective item if you will walk after dark. Our research
Food and water
Where can I eat late around Pigalle?
Bouillon Pigalle, 22 boulevard de Clichy, serves continuously from noon to midnight daily; these hours were listed on October 28, 2026. Its autumn 2026 menu lists starters from €2.70 and mains from €8.90. Our research
Where can I eat after midnight near Bastille or Oberkampf?
Le Rey, 130 rue de la Roquette, is open until 2:00 a.m. seven days a week, according to its site on October 28, 2026. Set menus were listed from €18 to €30. Our research
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Where can I get a full meal very late near Les Halles?
Au Pied de Cochon, 6 rue Coquillière, has continuous service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily; hours were checked October 28, 2026. Its menu listed two courses for €19.90 or three for €26. Our research
Where can I refill a bottle for free at night?
Use Eau de Paris’s map to find free public fountains and partner businesses; it listed about 1,200 fountains and 1,000 participating shops on October 28, 2026. In November, check the map before walking over because Eau de Paris closes some outdoor water points from November through March to prevent frost problems. Our research
Lost property
I left my bag in a bar or club. What should I do?
Ask the venue’s staff or security for its lost-property service first; items found in Paris establishments open to the public are directed to the establishment’s appropriate service. If it is not there, file a free online report with the Paris Police lost-property service; for November 2026, recovery costs €11, plus postage if the item is shipped. Our research
What if I lost it on the metro, RER, bus or tram?
Use the RATP online lost-property service and give the line, station or location, plus the approximate date and time. The RATP page updated August 27, 2026 says you can track the report online and will be notified if the item is found. Our research
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How do I report a stolen phone, wallet or bag to police?
If the thief is unknown, foreign visitors can use France’s free online complaint service; as of June 16, 2026, the form is available in English. You can instead visit any of Paris’s 20 central arrondissement police stations, which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our research
Which emergency number should I call?
For November 2026, call 17 for police when urgent intervention is needed, 112 for the European emergency service, 15 for urgent medical help and 18 for firefighters. The accessible emergency service for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or unable to speak is 114 by SMS, chat or video; do not use emergency numbers only to report ordinary lost property. Our research
The festival's app
Where can I see the concert times?
Concert timetables are available exclusively in the festival’s mobile app. Festival page
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When and where is the festival?
The festival runs from November 2 to 8, 2026, across eleven venues in Paris. Festival page
The places
Badaboum
2 bis Rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take Métro 5 directly to Bastille and walk about 8 minutes; allow roughly 20 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 one stop to Bastille and walk about 8 minutes, or use Ledru-Rollin on line 8, which is about 4 minutes away; allow 12–15 minutes. A taxi is roughly 8–15 minutes from Gare du Nord and 5–10 minutes from Gare de Lyon.
Getting home
Walk about 8 minutes to Bastille for the N01/N02 central Noctilien circuit; night buses operate approximately 00:30–05:30. For a direct ride, G7, Uber and Bolt operate in Paris.
Le Trabendo
211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take Métro 5 directly to Porte de Pantin, then walk 7 minutes through Parc de la Villette; allow about 15–20 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 to Bastille and change to line 5 for Porte de Pantin, then walk 7 minutes; allow about 30–35 minutes. A taxi is roughly 10–15 minutes from Gare du Nord and 13–20 minutes from Gare de Lyon, depending on traffic.
Getting home
From Porte de Pantin, the area is served overnight by Noctilien lines including N13, N41, N45 and N140; verify the direction and live departure in Bonjour RATP. G7, Uber and Bolt are alternatives, especially after a club night ending around 06:00.
Café de la Danse
5 Passage Louis-Philippe, 75011 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take metro line 5 directly to Bastille, a 10-minute train ride, then walk about 5 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 one stop to Bastille and walk about 5 minutes. A taxi is roughly 10–20 minutes from Gare du Nord or 5–10 minutes from Gare de Lyon, depending on traffic.
Getting home
Shows normally finish by 22:30, while the metro is still running. Later, Noctilien N01/N02 serve Bastille, Gare de Lyon and Gare de l’Est; Gare du Nord is a short walk or taxi from Gare de l’Est. G7 and Bolt operate in Paris.
La Mécanique Ondulatoire
8 Passage Thiéré, 75011 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take metro line 5 directly to Bastille, then walk about 8 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 one stop to Bastille and walk about 8 minutes, or walk from the station in roughly 15 minutes. Ledru-Rollin on line 8 is about 240 metres away. Taxi time is roughly 10–20 minutes from Gare du Nord and 5–10 minutes from Gare de Lyon.
Getting home
The metro runs until about 01:15 on Thursday and 02:15 on Friday night. Afterward, Noctilien N01/N02 serve the Bastille area and Gare de Lyon/Gare de l’Est; G7 and Bolt are available for direct trips.
POPUP!
14 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris
Getting there
From Gare de Lyon, walk about 5 minutes; the venue is approximately 350 metres from the station. From Gare du Nord, take metro line 5 to Bastille and walk about 15 minutes, or continue toward Gare de Lyon using the metro network. Ledru-Rollin is about 400 metres away. A taxi is roughly 15–25 minutes from Gare du Nord or about 5 minutes from Gare de Lyon.
Getting home
On Thursday the venue is normally open until 02:00 and on Friday until 04:00. Metro service ends around 01:15 Thursday and 02:15 Friday; Noctilien N01/N02 serve Gare de Lyon from 00:30 to 05:30. G7 and Bolt also operate throughout Paris.
Les Disquaires (Superb Stage)
6 Rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take metro line 5 directly to Bastille, then walk about 7 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 one stop to Bastille and walk about 7 minutes, or use a bus toward Charonne–Keller. Ledru-Rollin on line 8 is also nearby. A taxi is roughly 10–20 minutes from Gare du Nord and about 5–10 minutes from Gare de Lyon.
Getting home
Friday events can continue after the metro closes; Les Disquaires normally stays open until 05:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Night buses N16 and N34 stop at nearby Charonne–Keller, while N01/N02 serve Bastille and the main stations. G7 and Bolt are direct alternatives.
Supersonic Club
9 rue Biscornet, 75012 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take Métro line 5 toward Place d’Italie to Bastille; use the rue de Lyon exit, then walk 3 minutes. Allow about 17 minutes overall. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 one stop to Bastille or walk about 13–15 minutes; a taxi from Gare du Nord to Bastille takes roughly 8 minutes in light traffic.
Getting home
Bastille is served by Noctilien night buses N01, N02, N11, N16 and N34; the circular N01/N02 routes connect Bastille with major stations including Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord. Noctilien generally operates about 00:30–05:30. G7 and Bolt operate in Paris.
Supersonic Records
9 bis rue Biscornet, 75012 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take Métro line 5 toward Place d’Italie to Bastille; use the rue de Lyon exit, then walk 3 minutes. Allow about 17 minutes overall. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 one stop to Bastille or walk about 13–15 minutes; a taxi from Gare du Nord to Bastille takes roughly 8 minutes in light traffic.
Getting home
Bastille is served by Noctilien night buses N01, N02, N11, N16 and N34; the circular N01/N02 routes connect Bastille with major stations including Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord. Noctilien generally operates about 00:30–05:30. G7 and Bolt operate in Paris.
L'Antenne
10 Rue la Vacquerie, 75011 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take Métro 5 to Oberkampf, change to line 9 for Voltaire, then walk about 8 minutes; allow roughly 25 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 1 to Nation, change to line 9 for Voltaire, then walk about 8 minutes; allow 20–25 minutes. A taxi is roughly 10–15 minutes from Gare du Nord and 5–10 minutes from Gare de Lyon, depending on traffic.
Getting home
The Métro generally runs until about 01:15, or 02:15 on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before holidays. After that, use the Bonjour RATP planner for the current Noctilien route; night buses operate approximately 00:30–05:30. G7, Uber and Bolt operate in Paris.
Élysée Montmartre
72 Boulevard Marguerite-de-Rochechouart, 75018 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take Métro 4 to Barbès–Rochechouart, change to line 2 for Anvers, then walk about 1 minute; allow 10–15 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take RER D to Gare du Nord and continue via lines 4 and 2, or take line 1 to Châtelet and line 4 north; allow about 25 minutes. Taxi time is roughly 5–10 minutes from Gare du Nord and 10–20 minutes from Gare de Lyon.
Getting home
Anvers is on Métro line 2. After the Métro closes, walk about 10 minutes toward Pigalle, which is served by the N01/N02 central Noctilien circuit, or check a current route in Bonjour RATP. G7, Uber and Bolt are available for a direct return.
MAIN ROOM
14 Rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, walk roughly 10–12 minutes, or take bus 26 from La Fayette–Dunkerque to Château Landon and walk the remaining distance; allow about 10 minutes total by bus. From Gare de Lyon, take RER D to Gare du Nord and walk, for roughly 20 minutes total. A taxi is about 3–5 minutes from Gare du Nord and around 13–20 minutes from Gare de Lyon, depending on traffic.
Getting home
The room is within walking distance of Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est, where Noctilien connections are available after the Métro closes; use Bonjour RATP for the current line and stop. G7, Uber and Bolt operate through the night.
Silencio
142 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris
Getting there
From Gare du Nord, take metro 4 to Strasbourg–Saint-Denis, change to line 8 for Grands Boulevards, then walk about 5 minutes; allow roughly 15–20 minutes. From Gare de Lyon, take line 14 to Pyramides and walk about 15 minutes; a taxi is roughly 14 minutes from Gare de Lyon or 7–15 minutes from Gare du Nord, depending on traffic.
Getting home
The metro runs until about 01:15 on weekdays and 02:15 on Friday and Saturday nights. Noctilien N15 and N16 serve Grands Boulevards after the metro; G7 and Bolt can be booked in Paris.