By January 2026, Paris presents a wide array of captivating shows designed to entertain children of all ages—from young children to teenagers. And of course, there's plenty for the kids too. When the weather's gloomy, there's nothing better than diving into one of these family-friendly performances for an enjoyable afternoon escape.
Don't miss the magic shows, where young and old alike will be amazed by the breathtaking tricks and spellbinding illusions. For puppet lovers, we recommend the Guignol theaters, which are to be found all over the capital, or the performances offered at various Parisian venues. Alternatively, musical tales are perfect for gently awakening toddlers and children to messages about the environment, family, friendship and so on. And help them grow up by following the protagonists in each of these shows. And don't miss our theater shows and concerts, perfect for introducing children to the performing arts and music.
Here's our top pick of family-friendly shows and performances to enjoy in Paris this January 2026:
Luminescent Celestial Odyssey: The New Immersive Show Coming to Saint-Eustache Church in 2026
The immersive sound and light show, Luminiscence, is making a return to Saint-Eustache Church, this time reimagined as L'Odyssée Céleste. This cutting-edge 3D experience will transform the historic Parisian monument's vaulted ceilings starting January 23, 2026. We’ve got all the details on this upcoming must-see event. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Magic Chest at the Gymnase Theatre
Sherlock Holmes and the Magic Chest Opens at the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie-Bell. An enchanting family adventure blending mystery and magic, running from November 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes investigates the enigmatic Society of Redheads at La Folie Theatre
Sherlock Holmes and the enigmatic League of Redheads makes its way to La Folie Théâtre. A family-friendly detective adventure inspired by Conan Doyle, running from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles is on stage at the Grand Point Virgule until May 3, 2026, offering audiences a thrilling blend of the supernatural and sharp deductive reasoning. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and the Sign of the Four: An Investigation at the 3 Keys Theatre
Sherlock Holmes and The Sign of the Four arrives at the Théâtre Les 3 Clés. An interactive investigation by Christophe Delort, inspired by Conan Doyle, running through January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Le Secret de Sherlock Holmes: the play returns to Paris at Café de la Gare
A detective comedy, The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is not an adaptation of Conan Doyle's novel, but a new play set in the world of the mythical detective, Sherlock Holmes. More specifically, the play recounts the famous meeting between Sherlock and his faithful investigator, Doctor Watson. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Boscombe Valley at the Les 3 Clés Theater
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Boscombe Valley returns to the Théâtre Les 3 Clés. An immersive and interactive investigation by Christophe Delort, on stage now through January 31, 2026. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Diamond Mystery: An Interactive Theater Experience at Théâtre Les 3 Clés
Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Diamond Adventure returns to Théâtre Les 3 Clés. An interactive detective story inspired by Conan Doyle, available to experience until January 31, 2026. [Read more]
Kamel the Magician: A Superhero Adventure at Théâtre Déjazet
Kamel the Magician – Super Hero, the latest family magic show, is playing at the Théâtre Déjazet until January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Peter Pan, the poetic show combining promenade and puppets, returns to the Bobino Theatre
From October 11, 2025, to March 28, 2026, Peter Pan is making a grand return to the Bobino Theatre in the 14th arrondissement. This enchanting show promises to delight children and adults alike with its magical songs and thrilling adventures — all suitable for audiences as young as three years old! [Read more]
The Little Apple Circus: when the seasons are dressed in grace and elegance
Discover Le Petit Cirque, a delicate and unique creation conceived by Pomme, Marie Bourgeois, and Yoann Bourgeois. Loosely inspired by the Saisons album, this performance blends music, circus arts, and the poeticity of movement. It will be staged at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026, offering audiences a timeless, enchanting escape. This show invites viewers into a sensitive daydream where the seasons come alive before their very eyes. Our full review is at the end of the article. [Read more]
The Massy International Circus Festival is set to return in 2026: Dates announced for the 32nd edition
The Massy International Circus Festival is back from January 29 to February 1, 2026, for its spectacular 32nd edition. Under the grand tent at Georges-Brassens Park, acrobats, clowns, and jugglers from around the world will deliver four days of thrilling performances—perfect for a family outing just minutes from Paris. [Read more]
ImagOri: A poetic dance and musical story for children at the Bastille Opera
From January 7 to 10, 2026, the Opéra Bastille is inviting children to experience a short, enchanting dance and musical tale—an ideal show for the little ones, set in a dreamy paper-world landscape. [Read more]
Tree: the enchanting show at Bormann Circus Theatre
Sponsored - For over eight generations, the Bormann family has been capturing the heart of Paris with their iconic circus. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of performers aims to honor their roots while offering a groundbreaking sensory experience that blends the magic of the circus with themes of sustainable development. Book your tickets now for the Christmas holidays! [Read more]
The Sun King: The iconic musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris this winter 2025-2026 – photos and reviews
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in December 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. [Read more]
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
Plays and shows to see this week in Paris: comedies, dance, humor, magic, cabaret... Our selection of must-see events. [Read more]
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]
Mulan: a musical tale at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Discover Mulan, a musical tale directed by Guillaume Bouchède at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens from December 6, 2025. [Read more]
Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon: family comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon, Olivier Solivérès' family comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins, performed all year round on weekends and during the holidays. [Read more]
The Adventures of Pinocchio: family show at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Les Aventures de Pinocchio" (The Adventures of Pinocchio), created by Olivier Solivérès based on Collodi, a family show at the Théâtre des Mathurins, running all year round. [Read more]
La Graine d'oreille: a story for young audiences at the Théâtre Darius Milhaud
La Graine d'oreille, a story for young audiences created by Marie De Oliveira, can be seen at the Théâtre Darius Milhaud from December 24, 2025. [Read more]
L’Étonnant Noël de Monsieur Scrooge: musical show at La Scène Parisienne
Discover "L'Étonnant Noël de Monsieur Scrooge," a family musical based on Dickens, at La Scène Parisienne until January 24, 2026. [Read more]
La Course des Marmottes de Noël: musical show at the Apollo Comedy: promo code
Discover "La Course des Marmottes de Noël," a musical show for ages 4 and up at the Apollo Comedy Theater from December 13, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
POMPON, POMPON: musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges
Discover "POMPON, POMPON," Pascal Parisot's musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges, from December 7, 2025, to March 22, 2026, for the whole family aged 4 and up. [Read more]
L’Arche d’or: Christmas equestrian show at the Château de Chantilly
Discover "L'Arche d'Or," a Christmas equestrian show directed by Virginie Bienaimé, at the Grandes Écuries du Château de Chantilly from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Lilly et le Palais du Music-Hall: family show at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
Discover "Lilly and the Music Hall Palace," a family show directed by Oscar Sisto, at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel from November 29, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Orso and the Secret of the Stars: musical show at the 13ème Art
Discover Orso and the Secret of the Stars, a family musical show returning to Paris at Le 13ème Art from December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
The winter season at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: Sundays when Paris trots with pleasure
Sponsored - When the cold weather sets in over Paris, Sundays come alive again at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack. From November 16 to February 22, the winter season returns with a simple promise: to enjoy unique moments to the rhythm of the world's most spectacular trotting races, in a festive, gourmet and warm atmosphere. Download your free tickets! [Read more]
The true story of Santa Claus: the magical immersive show at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves - photos
Immerse yourself in The True Story of Santa Claus, an immersive and magical show at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves, from November 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026, for the holiday season. [Read more]
Zélie la Pirate: family musical show at the Grand Point Virgule
Zélie la Pirate, Aurélie Cabrel's musical show, is coming to the Grand Point Virgule in Paris until January 4, 2026. Adventure and laughter guaranteed. [Read more]
Ados - Urbex: Olivier Solivérès' cult comedy at the Grand Point Virgule
"Ados - Urbex," the new version of Olivier Solivérès' show, can be seen at the Grand Point Virgule until January 4, 2026, offering laughter and music. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsène Lupin – Detective comedy at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche
Discover Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsène Lupin, the new family detective comedy by Franck Duarte, Pierre Léandri, and Jérôme Paquatte, at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche from October 18 to December 30, 2025. A lively, funny show full of mystery. [Read more]
Le Grrôle de Noël, the new musical by the Safa brothers at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche
Discover Le Grrôle de Noël, the Safa brothers' family musical, loosely based on The Grinch, at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche from October 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A lively show full of humor, music, and magic. [Read more]
Pocahontas, the musical – Family show at the Théâtre Gaité Rive Gauche
Discover "Pocahontas, the musical," the new creation by the Safa Brothers at the Théâtre Gaité Rive Gauche from October 4, 2025, to May 3, 2026. A live show combining dance, songs, and immersive projections for the whole family. [Read more]
The Nutcracker: the magical Christmas show at Grand Rex and Théâtre du 13e Art
In Paris, the Nutcracker ballet will enchant the Grand Rex on November 14 and 15, 2025, then the Théâtre du 13ème Art from December 23, 2025 to January 3, 2026. This enchanting show, presented by the British Festival Ballet, celebrates the magic of Christmas to the rhythm of Tchaikovsky. [Read more]
Children's shows to see with the family during the 2025 Christmas vacations in Paris
Discover the most beautiful Christmas shows 2025 for children in Paris. A magical selection to share with the whole family over the vacations. [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]
POTTED POTTER at the Théâtre du Gymnase - the Harry Potter saga in 70 minutes of madness
From January 30 to April 5, 2026, see "POTTED POTTER" at the Théâtre du Gymnase: the delirious parody that condenses the 7 volumes of Harry Potter into 70 minutes. [Read more]
The Opera Locos: the comic opera show returns to La Gaîté Rive Gauche
From October 19, 2024 to January 25, 2026, The Opera Locos takes over La Gaîté Rive Gauche with a zany opera combining Mozart, Bizet, Mika and Beyoncé. [Read more]
Le Parcours du Roi, the Château de Versailles' 2025 Christmas tour and show
Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' Christmas show, offering families the chance to discover the château's most beautiful rooms in a Baroque atmosphere, from December 13, 2025 to January 3, 2026. The event culminates in a very special meeting with Baroque Santa Claus! [Read more]
Alegría: Cirque du Soleil show announces new dates
Cirque du Soleil returns to Chatou in the Île-de-France region with Alegría, a reinvented show combining magic, acrobatics and strong emotions. Originally scheduled to run until December 19, the show has announced new dates until January 18, 2026. [Read more]
La Maison Hantée, the immersive musical show that puts Paris under its spell
La Maison Hantée, Paris' autumn 2025 family musical, plunges you into a mysterious and poetic universe at the Palais des Glaces. [Read more]
Bollywood Masala at the Palais des Congrès: a spellbinding Indian musical
At the Palais des Congrès, Bollywood Masala combines cinema, dance and Indian gastronomy in a festive musical comedy to be seen from December 18, 2025 to January 8, 2026. [Read more]
Cirque Phénix celebrates 25 years of creations with the Millesime show
Cirque Phénix celebrates its 25th anniversary with Millésime, a show featuring 40 artists from all over the world. Join us on the Pelouse de Reuilly in the 12th arrondissement from November 22, 2025 to discover this anniversary creation. [Read more]
Les p'tits fauteuils, children's shows at the Théâtre du Châtelet to see in 2025-2026
Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, from October 2025 to June 2026, Les P'tits fauteuils will be putting on one show a month, always on a Sunday, for the whole family to enjoy. Concerts, plays, storytelling... At last, your children can come to the theater like grown-ups, with shows adapted to their needs. [Read more]
La Féerie des Eaux 2025 at Grand Rex with Zootopie 2, dates, info and reservations
La Féerie des Eaux returns to the Grand Rex in Paris from November 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Discover the magical spectacle of water jets and special effects, followed by a screening of the Disney film Zootopie 2. [Read more]
Beauty and the Beast: a modern, offbeat version of the tale at Grand Point Virgule
From September 27, 2026, Le Grand Point Virgule welcomes Beauty and the Beast every weekend at 3pm, in a funny, contemporary retelling of the famous tale. [Read more]
The Nutcracker or the Kingdom of the Night: a fantastic Christmas at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
A mysterious automaton, a strange and lilting universe: The Nutcracker or the Kingdom of the Night revisits Hoffmann's tale at the Comédie-Française from November 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Tempo: the show that integrates the Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris at Cirque Hiver Bouglione
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione is back in town with its new show: "Tempo", to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2025 to March 8, 2026. This year, the Sapeurs-Pompiers join the team of circus performers for some impressive acts! [Read more]
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for another season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Oliver Twist: Dickens in a musical for the whole family at Le Lucernaire
Le Lucernaire welcomes Oliver Twist from September 10, 2025 to January 11, 2026, a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel by six young artists, to be performed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. [Read more]
Once upon a time...: Maestro and his friends come to life on stage at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
The show Il était une fois..., based on Albert Barillé's famous series, arrives in theaters from October 4, 2025. A family adventure combining humor, science and space adventures. [Read more]
Slava's Snowshow: the magical return of the white storm at the Trianon
Slava's Snowshow returns to Paris after a three-year absence. This visual and poetic show will be staged at the Trianon from December 24, 2025 to January 11, 2026, for an unforgettable immersion in a world of snow and dreams. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [Read more]
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: a fairytale retelling at Gaité Montparnasse
The tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is reinvented on stage in a modern, musical and fairytale version. To be seen at the Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse until May 1, then back again from October 5, 2025. [Read more]
Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Illusionist: a show full of magic and adventure
Arsène Lupin arrives at the Théâtre des Variétés in "Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Illusionist", a family show combining theater, magic and adventure, from October 5, 2025. [Read more]
Stomp at La Cigale: a percussive, electrifying show
A blend of dance, music and humor, Stomp transforms everyday objects into percussion instruments. This explosive cult show returns to La Cigale from December 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026
