Les Laboratoires d'Aubervilliers, 41 rue Lécuyer - 93300 Aubervilliers
From 1 to 10 October 2026
Jerk Off is celebrating its 19th anniversary at several iconic venues across Greater Paris: a multidisciplinary LGBTQI+ festival featuring performances, contemporary art, cabaret, and panel discussions
Founded in 2007, Jerk Off will celebrate its 19th edition in 2026—a rich and activist-driven event. From October 1 to 10, 2026, this multidisciplinary LGBTQI+ festival will take over ten iconic venues in Paris—Les Laboratoires d’Aubervilliers, Point Éphémère, Le Klub, La Mutinerie, Théâtre 13, Théâtre de l’Étoile du Nord, Le Regard du Cygne, Le Sample, Artagon, and Les Aimant.es—and offers a diverse lineup: performing arts, exhibitions, cabaret, workshops, debates, and club nights. Designed as a safe and inclusive space, Jerk Off celebrates queer diversity, powerful artistic expression, and community sharing. A deeply immersive, festive, and engaging experience, open exclusively to those 18 and older.
Exhibitions, festivals, shows and more: Paris has a vibrant cultural scene, and its LGBT component in particular is very active. Here is a round-up of the key events with an LGBT slant in the French capital
