With toddlers, children or teenagers, there's always something magical about an outing to one of Paris's theaters, concert halls or performance venues. Whether it's a circus show,acrobatics, magic, dance or music, there's no shortage of ways to introduce your little ones to the performing arts, with a wide range of age-appropriate (and recommended) offerings.
Attending family shows in Paris is both an entertaining and enriching experience. Whether it's theater, music, dance or circus, shows stimulate children's imaginations, transport them into fantastic worlds and encourage their creativity, making them travel, dream and live in new universes for the duration of a performance! It's also an opportunity to spend time together as a family, to develop your children's knowledge and imagination, and to offer them an enchanted interlude, a journey of less than an hour to imaginary lands, to the heart of the ocean, to Santa Claus' land... From songs to participatory or immersive shows, discover the shows to see with your family and children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in May 2024!
Family shows in Paris and Île-de-France in May 2024:
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]
Parc de Choisy: the green lung of Paris's 13th arrondissement and its assets
Located in the bustling 13th arrondissement of Paris, Parc de Choisy, also known as Square de Choisy, offers residents and visitors a haven of peace and greenery in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in 1937 on the site of a former gasworks, this classically inspired garden extends over 4.3 hectares and is a central feature of the neighborhood's community and cultural life. A lively sports spot, discover its assets. [Read more]
Avis de Temps forts, a festival dedicated to the Arts of Mime and Gesture in Bagneux
Avis de Temps forts takes place from April 22 to May 4 in Bagneaux. For thirteen days, some fifteen shows by French and non-French companies will showcase the art of mime and gesture. [Read more]
Tip: Un neuf trois Soleil 2024, the free festival for toddlers in Seine-Saint-Denis
From May 13 to June 16, 2024, the Seine-Saint-Denis département is organizing a festival dedicated to babies and toddlers: with an entirely free program and dozens of shows presented in the département's various parks, it's the best deal of these months of May and June not to be missed with the kids! [Read more]
Les trois petits cochons, a family show at the Essaïon theater
From March 30 to July 24, 2024, the Three Little Pigs await you at the Théâtre l'Essaïon, in the 14th arrondissement, to help them face the Big Bad Wolf. With the whole family and toddlers aged 1 and over, come and join us for a great, fun-filled adventure! [Read more]
From 1 year old
Theater, street arts, cinema... festivals for children in Paris, this spring-summer 2024
Discover the must-see spring and summer festivals for children: music, theater, cinema... Sortiraparis offers a varied selection of events for all ages. [Read more]
Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille
Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Dans ton coeur, an acrobatic and musical show for the whole family
Dans ton coeur, le spectacle returns to the Théâtre du Rond Point from April 25 to May 26. A physical and musical show for the whole family. [Read more]
Beethoven Wars: an immersive space opera at La Seine Musicale in May
Beethoven Wars will take place at La Seine Musicale on May 23, 25 and 26. The show is a scenic creation, based on a musical experiment, which links manga, classical music and science fiction. [Read more]
"ADOS" at Grand Point Virgule: a teen odyssey for the whole family
"ADOS", the famous comedy show is back at the Grand Point Virgule in Paris until May 26, 2024. Dive into the world of teenagers every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. [Read more]
From 9 years
Circuses in Paris, shows with and without big tops, now and in the future
Immerse yourself in the world of circus shows in Paris, and enjoy magical, unforgettable experiences. [Read more]
A fairy-tale fencing show at the Château de Breteuil (78).
On guard! The Château de Breteuil invites you to its artistic fencing shows during May and June 2024: a capes and swords show as seen only in fairy tales awaits you in the courtyard of the château. [Read more]
Un jour à Paris, the equestrian show in the heart of the Belle Époque, at Château de Chantilly
A never-before-seen equestrian show moves to the Château de Chantilly to plunge us into Belle Époque Paris, alongside Madame, an eccentric artist, for an hour of aerobatics, starting in April 2024. [Read more]
"La folle Histoire de France": a scholarly comedy on French history at the Théâtre Edgar
La folle Histoire de France by Nicolas Pierre and Farhat Kerkeny invites you to dive back into your history lessons in a burlesque comedy at Théâtre Edgar, every Sunday at 3:30pm from March 10 to April 12, 2024. [Read more]
La Légende des Chevaliers, the medieval equestrian show not to be missed in Provins
La Légende des Chevaliers is one of two shows offered by the town of Provins to immerse you in the Middle Ages, combining equestrian art, history and the magic of the ramparts. Something for the whole family! [Read more]
La Voie de l'Écuyère, the historic equestrian show at the Grandes Écuries de Versailles
Discover the talent of the riders of Bartabas' compagnie-école in a magical venue steeped in history, the Grandes Écuries du Château de Versailles, during an equestrian show, starting February 24, 2024. [Read more]
From 5 years
Le syndrome d'Hercule, a family show at the Théâtre de l'Essaïon, from March 30
From March 23, the Théâtre de l'Essaïon brings the Twelve Labors of Hercules up to date, and invites you to join the team of actors for a family show for children and adults, to be seen from age 6! [Read more]
Ados sur TikTok, parents qui déblok: the comedy show to see at the République
Until June 30, 2024, the République presents "Ados sur TikTok, parents qui déblok", a humorous show about today's teens (and their parents!). [Read more]
Children's shows in Paris: what to see with the whole family right now!
Looking for a great family outing in Paris? We've got a list of not-to-be-missed shows for kids! Discover the great family program for young and old that awaits you in the capital! [Read more]
Les Aventures de Pinocchio, the family show to see with children at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Until May 8, 2024, meet Pinocchio and embark on new adventures with this little character, during a family show at the Théâtre des Mathurins, in the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
From 4 years
Tutankhamun and the Golden Scarab at Théâtre le Bout
Toutankhamon et le Scarabée d'Or, the children's show directed by Alexandre Delimoges based on the work by Martin Leloup, returns to Théâtre Le Bout from January 13 to June 22, 2024. [Read more]
From 4 years
La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête at Théâtre Le Bout
La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête, a play for children aged 3 to 10, returns to Théâtre Le Bout for over 20 years, from January 10 to June 22, 2024! In this story, based on the work by Martin Leloup, the ogre prepares a grand méchoui and wants to capture as many children as possible. The Princess would rather talk nonsense and eat candy with the children than run away, and it's the Princess-loving dentist who saves them! [Read more]
From 3 years
Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu! at Théâtre Le Bout
The show "Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu!" will delight budding little Sherlock Holmes, at Théâtre Le Bout from January 14 to June 23, 2024. [Read more]
From 4 years
Pierre et la Princesse ensorcelée at Théâtre Le Bout
The children's show "Pierre et la princesse ensorcelée" returns to Théâtre Le Bout from January 14 to May 29, 2024. [Read more]
From 3 years
Shen Yun at the Palais des Congrès, the incredible 2024 show plunges you into Chinese history
Shen Yun, the famous American troupe of dancers of Chinese origin, returns to Paris to bring you the magic of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. They take over the Palais des Congrès from February 27 to May 5 2024 with their sublime show. [Read more]
The Lion King" musical at the Théâtre Mogador extended for a 3rd season
Hakuna Matata! The musical "The Lion King" has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for a third season, running until May 5, 2024. And for this new season, the show is now accessible to the visually and hearing impaired. [Read more]
Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, a family show at Gaité Montparnasse until May 5, 2024
Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, a show based on Victor Hugo's book Notre-Dame de Paris and adapted by Olivier Solivérès, is presented at the Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse until May 5, 2024. Come and discover a refreshing show combining humor, love and beautiful songs, nominated for the Molière du jeune public in 2017, that will delight the hearts of young and old alike. [Read more]
From 4 years
Mes Petits Opéras: a family show at Théâtre La Boussole in Paris
Mes Petits Opéras takes up residence at Théâtre La Boussole in Paris from September 23, 2023 to June 29, 2024. Don't miss this major event promising a captivating experience. [Read more]
From 5 years
Bébé Concerts, Orchestre Lamoureux's musical events for toddlers
A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family! [Read more]
Les p'tits fauteuils, children's shows at the Théâtre du Châtelet to see in 2023-2024
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, from September 2023 to June 2024, Les P'tits fauteuils will offer one show a month, always on a Sunday, for the whole family to enjoy. Concerts, plays, storytelling... your children will finally have the opportunity to come to the theater like grown-ups, with shows adapted to their needs. [Read more]
HOLI at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2024, the Indian festival of colors returns to Paris
Holi, the famous traditional Indian festival of a thousand colors, returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation this Sunday, May 26, 2024. Want to see all the colors (literally)? This Sunday, May 26, is an incredible event not to be missed! [Read more]
