Children's show family guide

Donkey Skin: Shadow Theatre at Le Funambule Montmartre

Donkey Skin returns to the Funambule Montmartre from October 19 to 30, 2026, for audiences aged 6 and up. La Compagnie du Chameau reimagines Perrault with shadow theatre, storytelling, and live cello.

Magic at the Cité des sciences: the exhibition that explains why we fall for it — our photos

Mentalism, teleportation, levitation… With Magic, the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie puts our perception to the test from October 13, 2026, to July 18, 2027, in Paris. Designed for ages nine and up, the exhibition combines art installations and interactive experiences to explore how illusionists divert our attention and why we let ourselves be surprised.

Shrek The Musical at the Folies Bergère with Chantal Ladesou

Shrek The Musical arrives at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 2, 2026 to January 20, 2027, in a staging by Philippe Hersen, with Chantal Ladesou announced as the Magic Mirror.

Lilly, the musical is back at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel

Lilly, the musical returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel from November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Lou Deleuze and Jenna Otmani share the role of Lilly in this family-friendly musical directed by Mau.

Yvelines Theatre 2026: 50 free performances in the 78

Yvelines Théâtre is back from October 16 to November 15, 2026, presenting 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, circus, magic and puppetry form the lineup of this second edition.

PRIMO 2026: Free street performances in Île-de-France

The PRIMO festival is offering free street performances across fifteen communities in Roissy Pays de France from September 12 to October 11, 2026. The final stops are in Mitry-Mory and Gonesse this weekend.

A Second Before Christmas: A Musical Comedy at the Folies Bergère in December 2026

A Second Before Christmas – The Musical, based on Romain Sardou's novel, will be running at the Folies Bergère from December 11, 2026, to January 17, 2027.

The Grrôle of Christmas: the musical comedy returns to the Gaîté Rive Gauche

The Grrôle de Noël, a family-friendly musical comedy by the Safa brothers inspired by The Grinch, returns to La Gaîté Rive-Gauche from November 15 to December 30, 2026. The show lasts 1h10 and is suitable for children from age 3.

The King's Route: Versailles' 2026 Christmas Spectacular Tour

Le Parcours du Roi returns to the Château de Versailles from December 12, 2026 to January 2, 2027. This Baroque visit-and-show puts Marie-Antoinette, the queen of fashion, in the spotlight and ends with a meeting with Santa Claus.

Grimhilde Manor: the family-friendly musical at the Apollo

Grimilde Manor takes up residence at the Apollo Theatre, Sundays at 5 p.m. from October 11 to November 29, 2026. This musical comedy for ages 8 and up brings together six performers and twelve songs around a haunted manor.

Val-d'Oise International Circus Festival 2027 in Domont

The International Circus Festival of Val-d’Oise announces its 25th edition, to be held on October 1–3, 2027 in Domont. A must-attend date for circus fans in Val-d’Oise.

And don’t miss the show: Fred Radix’s musical at the Gaîté Montparnasse.

Fred Radix presents 'Et n'oubliez pas la pièce', a musical comedy at the Gaîté Montparnasse theatre from September 21, 2026 to May 25, 2027, for ages 8 and up.

Espace Paris Plaine : theatre, dance and children's musicals in the 15th arrondissement

L’Espace Paris Plaine presents eleven family-friendly shows from October 7, 2026 to April 25, 2027, spanning theatre, musicals, dance and puppetry.

Why Why?, the children’s show returns to the Théâtre Michel.

Pourquoi Pourquoi ?, an interactive show adapted from Marine Baousson's Petit Vulgaire podcast, returns to Théâtre Michel in Paris from 10 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, for ages 6 and up.

Pocahontas, the Musical: a family-friendly revival at Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche

Pocahontas, the Safa Brothers’ musical, returns to La Gaîté Rive Gauche from September 19, 2026, to May 30, 2027. A show for ages 3 and up, running on weekends and during school holidays.

Puss in Boots, the Musical: a family-friendly show at Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse

Puss in Boots, the Safa Brothers' musical, returns to Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse from September 19, 2026 through May 29, 2027, for ages 3 and up.

Toto in real life with the show “Les histoires de Toto” at the Scène Montparnasse

Toto finally takes the stage! You know his stories…
But you’ve never seen him like this! Stories. Songs.
Mischief.
And above all…Toto in person! THE STORIES OF TOTO:
A show for children… and for everyone who was once a child, at La Scène Montparnasse – Paris.
From October 10
at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and almost every day during the school holidays! Ages 3 and up.

Potted Potter returns to Théâtre du Gymnase: the Harry Potter saga in 70 minutes

Potted Potter returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from October 17, 2026 to January 17, 2027. This French-language parody distills the seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes. Discover our review of the first season.

Playground 2026: the children's dance festival in Île-de-France

Playground returns from November 4 to 29, 2026 in Île-de-France. This fifth edition offers dance performances for young audiences, from infancy through adolescence.

Thomas Croisière: The Comedy Strikes Back at the Lucernaire

Thomas Croisière presents The Comedy Strikes Back at Le Lucernaire in Paris, running through January 12, 2027. A new show celebrating French comedies, from Les Bronzés to Les Tuche.