Echoes of a century past resonate within these walls. This is the Nouveau Casino a legendary Parisian nightspot. Its history stretches back much further than its 2001 reopening. For decades before this building pulsed with life as a cafe-concert. Names like Le Saint-Pierre and les Folies d’Athénes once graced its entrance. Then it transformed into the Casino Oberkampf a cinema showing silent films. It even served as a leather workshop.
The Nouveau Casino you see today stands on the shoulders of those predecessors. It’s more than just a concert hall and nightclub. It’s a testament to Paris’s enduring spirit of creativity and entertainment. The current incarnation was born from the minds of the Café Charbon owners. The Café Charbon sits right next door. Its Belle Epoque décor takes inspiration from Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec. The two spaces sometimes host joint events.
Architects Louis Paillard and Anne-Françoise Jumeau designed the Nouveau Casino. They also designed L’Empreinte a music venue in Savigny-le-Temple. This building is a marvel of functionality. It’s a club a multimedia presentation space and a professional concert hall all rolled into one.
Step inside. You’ll find a 380-person capacity venue. Soundproofed to perfection it can keep the music pumping past midnight. State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems await. A massive 4×3 meter screen dominates the back of the stage. There’s a large bar a raised stage and a backstage area. A mezzanine level provides a more intimate setting with low tables benches and candles. Two grand 19th-century-style chandeliers add to its unique atmosphere.
From its opening the Nouveau Casino has championed contemporary sounds. Rock hip-hop and electronic music have all graced its stage. Many managers have overseen its operation. Louis Dubresson is the current director. The Nouveau Casino has hosted renowned artists such as Lana Del Rey and M.I.A. This reflects its continued commitment to showcasing diverse and innovative music. The venue continues to be a favorite among Parisian hipsters. It remains a beloved landmark for music lovers and night owls alike. The Nouveau Casino is much more than just a building. It’s a living legend.