At night the activity centres around the cafés, bars and restaurants on the place Drouet d'Erlon.

Cafes, bars and pubs

L'Escalier

For a more relaxed night out, this quieter bar is a good place to chill out. Popular with both locals and tourists.
7 rue de Chativesle.

The Glue Pot

A popular English-style pub with food at all hours and a big screen TV featuring all sports. The prices are reasonable and the bar stays open until late.
49 place Drouet-d'Erlon. (+33 (0) 3 26 47 36 46).

Clubs

Le Tigre

One of the most popular dance clubs in Reims with locals and tourists alike. Decorated with old French cars placed against the brick walls and mirrors, the club has a good selection of dance music which normally continues well into the early hours.
2 bis Avenue Georges-Cleménceau (+33 (0) 3 26 82 64 00).

Culture

The Grand Théâtre de Reims, on the rue de Vesle, hosts operas and ballets. The box office at 13 rue Chanzy is open October to June, Tuesdays to Saturdays (+33 (0)3 26 50 03 92).

Le Manège de Reims presents dance shows, performance art and music during July and August, with special themed performances most Sundays. Open all year round. Box office open Wednesday to Saturday (+33 (0)3 26 47 30 40).

Flâneries Musicales d’Eté de Reims from late June to early August, more than 100 free concerts take place around the city when world-famous musicians share the bill with small lesser-known acts. For further information, contact (+33 (0)3 26 77 45 00) or call in to the tourist office).

Octob’Rock brings rock, reggae and rap to venues all over the city in the autumn with many of the performances free (+33 (0)3 26 84 86 37).

The Reims Jazz Festival runs through most of November, bringing music and fun to the beautiful gardens of the Pommery champagne house. (+33 (0)3 26 47 00 10).