What family-friendly shows and theatre to see in Paris in December 2026 ? With year-end festivities, Parisian and Île-de-France stages offer a multitude of outings to share with children or teenagers, between children's shows, family-accessible plays, visual performances and events designed for several generations.
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, the range of family-friendly shows is especially rich at this time, with formats tailored for the youngest as well as for parents seeking a genuine cultural outing to share during the holidays. If you’re after a broader selection on the stage front, you can also consult our guide to the shows to see in Paris in December 2026 as well as our guide to the theatre plays to see in Paris in December 2026.
This page spotlights family-friendly stage outings to help you quickly spot shows and plays suited for a family audience. A handy guide to deciding what to see in December 2026 with children, tweens or teens, in Paris and Île-de-France.
NOTE: This guide is updated as we discover more.
Shrek The Musical: the quirky family musical at the Folies Bergères from October 2026.
Shrek finally swaps his swamp... for the Folies Bergère in Paris! To mark his 25th anniversary, cinema's most iconic ogre arrives with Shrek The Musical, from October 2, 2026, or January 17, 2027. Accompanied by Fiona, the talkative donkey, and all the heroes from the DreamWorks film, he takes the audience on an adventure full of pop rock, soul, and funky music and offbeat humor. Tickets are now on sale! [Read more]
From 3 years old
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. [Read more]
From 3 years old
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
