Current and upcoming dance shows and festivals in Paris and the Île-de-France region

With all the talent shows on TV, dance has regained its letters of nobility. As a result, dance shows and festivals (both classical and modern) are multiplying in Paris. Here's a best-of list of current and upcoming shows you won't want to miss.

We all know that since you started watching"Danse avec les Stars", you've become dance fans!
And show creators have understood this, as more and more of them are offering dance shows, whether classical, contemporary, modern or even musicals.

To make it easier for you to put together your program of dance shows in and around Paris , Sortiraparis has put together a list of current and upcoming shows that you shouldn't miss under any circumstances. But be warned, if you're a fan of this kind of outing, this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made. So if you don't want to miss out on any dance events in the Paris region, don't hesitate to treasure this page and consult it regularly.

So, are you ready? Let's get started with the must-see dance shows in Paris and the Paris region.

Les Chatouilles ou la danse de la colère returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier
Les Chatouilles ou la Danse de la Colère returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier from April 11 to June 1. Andréa Bescond reprises her role as dancer and actress in the play she wrote. [Read more]

We call it Flamenco, the exceptional Spanish dance show in Paris
Flamenco fans, you're in for a treat, as an authentic Spanish dance show comes to the capital. A true immersion in Spanish culture, for one evening! [Read more]

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!
The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course. [Read more]

WING CHUN arrives at the Palais des Congrès de Paris - tickets now on sale
Sponsored - Discover absolute enchantment with WING CHUN at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from October 3 to 6, 2024. This revolutionary dance-drama experience, created by two eminent avant-garde Chinese choreographers, harmoniously fuses martial arts with the grace of dance. [Read more]

Printemps des Rues 2024, the free, festive street arts festival
Printemps des Rues, the festival offering free circus, dance and theater performances, is back for all to enjoy on May 25 and 26, 2023. [Read more]

Paris Dance Project: Benjamin Millepied organizes free dance shows throughout the city
Benjamin Millepied, renowned French dancer and choreographer, is taking over the capital with his Paris Dance Project, during which a dozen choreographers will stage performances in June 2024. [Read more]

Danse des cinq contients, a dance show for the Olympic Games
Danse des cinq continents is a dance show to be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet on June 21 and 22. The show highlights the culture of each continent through dance. [Read more]

Violet Chachki (RuPaul's Drag Race) debuts at Crazy Horse this summer in Paris
When the world of Parisian cabaret meets the American drag scene, it promises to be a sparkling affair. In Paris, Crazy Horse invites Violet Chachki, winner of season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, to perform ten never-before-seen shows from June 24 to 28, 2024. [Read more]

Théâtre du Rond-Point celebrates the Olympic Games
On Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29, the Théâtre du Rond Point will be staging a number of sports-related artistic events. Comedians, acrobats and dancers will be on hand for two days of entertainment. [Read more]

Madagascar cartoon to be adapted as a musical in Paris in October
The famous Madagascar cartoon is back as a musical. It opens at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris on October 19. [Read more]

Benjamin Millepied at La Seine Musicale: New Ballet 'GRACE' in November 2024
A ballet based on the iconic life of rock legend Jeff Buckley, and inspired by his music: discover GRACE, Benjamin Millepied's new ballet at La Seine Musicale, November 5-8, 2024. [Read more]