In short: Starting Thursday, November 12, 2026, Le Grand Café Fauchon, the restaurant at Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris, will host the Pink Thursdays, a weekly live French chanson event. Every Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., a duo of artists will perform a fresh take on the great classics of the French repertoire in the heart of Paris’s 8th arrondissement, across from the Église de la Madeleine. Admission is free, drinks and food are à la carte, and reservations are recommended.
"Every Thursday, Paris Sings at Le Grand Café FAUCHON"
With the Pink Thursdays, Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris has created a new signature event centered on music and the French art of living.
The name combines pink—FAUCHON’s signature color—with a nod to *La Vie en rose*, an iconic classic of French chanson. It’s a way of affirming an identity that is elegant, welcoming, and decidedly Parisian.
While many Parisian venues focus on jazz, piano bars, or DJ sets, “ Le Grand Café Fauchon ” has chosen to feature French chanson for an evening that celebrates Paris’s musical heritage.
A live music night every Thursday in Paris
Every Thursday evening, a duo of artists performs their own takes on the great classics of French music at Le Grand Café Fauchon.
- When: Every Thursday starting November 12, 2026
- Hours: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Le Grand Café Fauchon, 11 Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris
- Program: A duo of artists performing French chanson classics
- Admission: Free; order as you like
- Reservations: recommended
Reserve your table for a "Thursday in Pink" event
Dinner with Live Music at Le Grand Café Fauchon
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The Pink Thursdays is all about gathering around the table. Whether you’re enjoying dinner or a drink, the menu at Le Grand Café Fauchon sets the tone for the evening, featuring Parisian brasserie cuisine, sweet creations by Arnaud Larher—a Meilleur Ouvrier de France—and cocktails from the bar.
The perfect spot for a romantic dinner, an evening with friends, or a midweek after-work get-together with live music in Paris.
A location in the heart of Place de la Madeleine
Located at the corner of Place de la Madeleine and Boulevard Malesherbes, Le Grand Café Fauchon is directly across from the Church of La Madeleine. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, Rue Saint-Honoré, and Place de la Concorde.
The Madeleine metro station is served by lines 8, 12, and 14.
On December 31, the Pink Thursdays is coming to New Year’s Eve
As a highlight of the season, the Pink Thursdays duo will give a special performance on December 31, 2026, as part of the Grand Café Fauchon’s New Year’s Eve dinner.
The five-course dinner is priced at €180 per person, excluding drinks, and prepayment is required at the time of reservation.
Book your New Year's Eve Dinner
Frequently Asked Questions About The Pink Thursdays
What is the Pink Thursdays?
The Pink Thursdays are live French chanson evenings held every Thursday at Le Grand Café Fauchon, the restaurant at Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris on Place de la Madeleine. A duo of artists performs new takes on the great classics of the French repertoire.
When do the Pink Thursdays start?
The first session will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The sessions will then be held every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Is there an admission fee to attend the Pink Thursdays?
No. Admission is free, and you order à la carte. Reservations are recommended to ensure you get a table.
How do I re Book a table for the Pink Thursdays?
Reservations can be made online via OpenTable, on Le Grand Café Fauchon page, or directly with the restaurant.
Where can you hear live French music in Paris on Thursday nights?
at Le Grand Café Fauchon, 11 Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, across from the Église de la Madeleine: Every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the “ Thursdays in Pink ” perform a French chanson concert as a duo during dinner.
Is there a musical event for New Year's Eve at Le Grand Café Fauchon?
Yes. On December 31, 2026, the duo Pink Thursdays will perform at the New Year’s Eve dinner, priced at 180 € per person, not including drinks.
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