Grand spectacle attendu 2026 guide

Top Hat at Théâtre du Châtelet: tap-dancing, romance and old-school Broadway — photos & reviews

Fred Astaire, tap dancing and unforgettable melodies: Top Hat, Irving Berlin's musical film classic, comes to the Théâtre du Châtelet from April 15 to May 3, 2026 for an elegant stage adaptation.

The Rise: a dystopian musical epic at the Paris Dome

The Rise, a dystopian musical comedy by RB Dance Company, will take the stage at the Dôme de Paris from April 3 to 12, 2026. A sung and choreographed spectacle exploring themes of identity and authority.

Amadeus at the Théâtre Marigny: Mozart and Salieri Go Head-to-Head on Stage

Directed by Olivier Solivérès, Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus has been playing at the Théâtre Marigny since January 22, 2026. The production delves into the life of Mozart and explores his infamous rivalry with Salieri.

The Nutcracker at La Seine Musicale: Benjamin Millepied's Innovative Reimagining

At La Seine Musicale, Benjamin Millepied presents a fresh, dance-driven reinterpretation of The Nutcracker from January 7 to 11, 2026. An accessible and poetic take on the holiday classic, brought to life by the talented dancers of the Nice Opera Ballet.

The Legend of Monte Cristo: a musical retelling of Alexandre Dumas's novel

La Légende de Monte-Cristo, based on the novel by Dumas, arrives as a musical in Paris in January 2026 at the Dôme de Paris, followed by a tour of France. The show features Swiss singer Gjon's Tears.

Prodigy12 at La Villette: an immersive 360° show to be discovered in a mysterious blue pavilion

From February 7 to April 25, 2026, La Villette Park is preparing to welcome a mysterious blue pavilion. Inside? A 360° live show, featuring "one of the largest temporary LED installations in Europe" and "using the most advanced technologies," according to the announcement. We'll tell you more about this artistic project entitled "Prodigy12."

La Cenerentola at the Palais Garnier: Rossini's Cinderella returns to Paris

The Opéra Garnier presents Rossini's La Cenerentola, a sparkling retelling of the Cinderella tale, from June 3 to July 11, 2026, directed by Guillaume Gallienne.

Philip Glass's Satyagraha: Gandhi, non-violence and hypnotic opera at the Palais Garnier

Philip Glass's opera Satyagraha, inspired by the thought of Gandhi, enters the repertoire of the Palais Garnier from April 10 to May 3, 2026, for a series of never-before-seen performances.

Ercole amante: Antonia Bembo's baroque Hercules between power and desire at Opéra Bastille

From May 28 to June 14, 2026, Antonia Bembo's Ercole amante makes its debut in the Paris Opéra repertoire, supported by an original staging and singular Baroque vocal writing.

Swan Lake: International Festival Ballet at Grand Rex for a classic ballet

On March 15, 2026, the Grand Rex welcomes Swan Lake in a fairytale version by the International Festival Ballet, accompanied by a live orchestra.

Nixon in China: John Adams' opera returns to the Opéra Bastille

From February 24 to March 20, 2026, the Opéra Bastille welcomes Nixon in China, John Adams' opera directed by Valentina Carrasco.

Sting comes to Paris in 2026 with his committed musical "The Last Ship

Get out your diaries, Sting will unveil his committed musical "The Last Ship" at La Seine Musicale, Boulogne-Billancourt, from February 18, 2026. Inspired by the Newcastle shipyards, this work blends rock, working-class memory and theater. Don't miss the box-office launch on June 11.

Paul Mirabel: upcoming dates for his Molière award-winning show

Par Amour, the new show by comedian Paul Mirabel, has already been announced as sold-out at the Dôme de Paris in November 2025. But don't panic! The comedian returns to the Accor Arena stage for two exceptional dates, on April 10 and 11, 2026.

Messmer returns to the Grand Rex in Paris with his 13Hz show in January 2026

Messmer, the master of hypnosis, is back in Paris with his show "13Hz", which has already won over a million spectators. Join us at the Grand Rex from January 16 to 25, 2026 for a breathtaking show.

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna at Paris la Défense Arena in 2026

The prestigious Spanish riding school from Vienna returns to France with two performances of its equestrian show, on February 28 and March 1, 2026, at the Paris la Défense Arena.

Hans van Manen: Dutch National Ballet pays tribute to the neo-classical master

Dutch National Ballet celebrates Hans van Manen with four major works by the Dutch choreographer, as part of the TranscenDanses season at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Dance Theatre of Harlem: New York ballet returns to Paris

Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to France after a 40-year absence with two programs at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from February 26 to 28, 2026.

Forever, The best show about the King of Pop: Michael Jackson tribute show at Grand Rex

"Forever, The best show about the King of Pop" is back in Paris After 15 years of performances, the show returns to Paris, but this time at the Grand Rex from February 17 to 20, 2026.

Monte Cristo: the musical inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo at the Folies Bergère in 2026

After the wildly successful, and deservedly so, film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Pierre Niney, Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece is about to come to life on stage. The Folies Bergère have announced that the musical Monte Cristo will run from February 5, 2026 to April 19, 2026.