Looking for a family-friendly show in Paris on Wednesday, November 11, 2026? For this Armistice Day public holiday, here’s a selection of plays for young audiences and shows for children.
Recommended ages and running times vary by production. Check performance dates and times at each venue before booking for November 11.
ARBRE: Circus Théâtre Bormann unveils its new enchanted show
Sponsored - For more than eight generations, the Bormann family has been fueling the heartbeat of Paris with its iconic theatre-circus. Through their new show ARBRE, this troupe of artists aims to honor its roots while delivering a pioneering sensory immersion into a universe where the circus meets the pressing challenges of sustainable development! [Read more]
Shakespeare Stories: six musical plays at Le Lucernaire
From November 4, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Ned Grujic presents Shakespeare Stories at the Lucernaire: three two-play programs, alternating, for ages 8 and up. [Read more]
Saint Roch Nights: An immersive sound-and-light show in the heart of a Parisian church — review
Starting October 1, 2026, Saint-Roch Church will morph into an immersive experience. Blending monumental 3D video mapping, a poetic theatrical narrative, and live music with a choir and orchestra, the piece invites you on a journey through the History of Art, in the parish of artists. [Read more]
The Lion King: the musical back for a sixth season at the Mogador Theatre – our review
The Lion King awaits you at the Mogador Theatre in Paris until August 9 as part of its fifth season, and it will launch a sixth season as early as September 2026, more than ten years after its last performance in this Parisian venue. We’ve seen it, and here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Cinderella at Théâtre de la Madeleine: a manga-inspired retelling of the tale
Cinderella, adapted by Rébecca Stella and Danielle Barthélemy, returns to the Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris from 17 October 2026. A manga‑inspired retelling of the tale, suitable for ages five and up. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Hipollène’s Tree: a children’s show inspired by Claude Ponti, to be enjoyed by the whole family in Paris.
Sponsored - A poetic, funny and wondrous show to discover with the family from age 5! Loosely adapted from Claude Ponti’s The Neverending Tree (L’Arbre sans fin), L’Arbre d’Hipollène returns to Paris at the Apollo Theatre. Franceinfo’s editors’ coup de cœur at the Festival Off Avignon 2022 and rated 10/10 on BilletRéduc. A family outing to discover from age 5 in Paris! [Read more]
Oliver Twist, Dickens in a musical at Le Lucernaire
Oliver Twist returns to the Lucernaire in Paris from September 9, 2026. This family-friendly musical based on Charles Dickens is directed by Ned Grujic. [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]
Toto live in person with the show "The Tales of Toto" at Scène Montparnasse
Sponsored - Toto finally hits the stage! You know his stories… but you’ve never seen him like this before! Stories. Songs. Nonsense. And above all… Toto live!
TOTO'S STORIES: A show for kids… and for anyone who has ever been a child at La Scène Montparnasse – Paris. Starting October 10, at 2:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and almost every day during the holidays! Suitable for ages 3 and up. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Cinderella, the new immersive show at the Château de Maisons, in Maisons-Laffitte (78)
What if Cinderella left the pages behind to step into real life? From November 6 to December 13, 2026, discover the Château de Maisons’ new immersive show in Maisons-Laffitte (78), where the tale is lived from the inside, blending historic splendor and magic up to the stroke of midnight. [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]
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. [Read more]
For more dates, also check out our guide to children’s shows in Paris.
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Dates and Opening Time
On November 11, 2026
