The festive season is an ideal time to enjoy live entertainment. In the run-up to Christmas Eve, Paris's theaters and cultural venues offer a varied program that will appeal to lovers of both comedy and drama. The evening of December 24 is the perfect opportunity to share a convivial moment around a play or a show adapted to everyone's tastes.
December in Paris is marked by cool temperatures and a magical atmosphere. While the streets are decked out in bright decorations, there's nothing like an evening at the theater to prolong the magic of the festive season. Attending a Christmas show is a great way to warm up in a festive atmosphere and enjoy a unique cultural experience. Whether as a family, couple or group of friends, these performances offer an original alternative to traditional Christmas Eve meals.
Christmas shows feature a wide variety of genres. From classical theater to contemporary creations, festive comedies and musicals, there's something for everyone. Parisian theaters play an integral part in this atmosphere, offering performances that leave a lasting impression.
Christmas in the theater is an original way to celebrate this special time of year. These end-of-year shows offer a truly enchanted interlude, where emotions, laughter and excitement come together. By choosing a cultural outing on December 24, you're guaranteed a memorable experience in the heart of the illuminated capital.
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]
Sherlock Holmes vs. Conan Doyle: comedy at the Théâtre La Scène Parisienne
The comedy « Sherlock Holmes versus Conan Doyle » will run at La Scène Parisienne from September 24 to January 16, 2026, directed by Renato Ribeiro. [Read more]
Contrastes : Three visions of dance at the Palais Garnier
The Opéra national de Paris presents Contrastes, an evening of ballets by Trisha Brown, David Dawson and the van Opstals. On view at the Palais Garnier from December 1 to 31, 2025. [Read more]
Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, returns to Paris
Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, has been extended at the Grand Point Virgule theater until January 4, 2026. Co-written and directed by Alex Goude, this comedy tackles menopause with humor and without taboos. [Read more]
Madame Sarfati, comedian Fary's comedy club
Since its opening in 2019, Madame Sarfati has become one of the must-see stand-up venues in Paris. Created by comedian Fary, from Wednesday to Sunday you can attend professional stand-ups in an exceptional venue. [Read more]
Le Dernier Cèdre du Liban at Théâtre de l'Œuvre: an intimate quest at the heart of history
Le Dernier Cèdre du Liban plays at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre from September 18, 2025. A play by Aïda Asgharzadeh (author of Les Poupées Persanes) that combines a quest for identity with political memory. [Read more]
The evening had started so well: a birthday party goes off the rails at the Théâtre de Passy
A comedy exploring the chaos of a friends’ birthday celebration is on stage at the Théâtre de Passy from July 2, 2025, to March 1, 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]
Call Me Walt: Intimate Portrait of Disney’s Founder Extended at the Apollo Theatre
Discover Walt Disney as you've never seen him before in the play Call Me Walt, written and directed by Julien Baptist at the Apollo Theatre in Paris. Step into the private world of the man behind the legend: the son, the brother, the husband, and the father—far more than just the creator of an empire. The production opened on October 15, 2025, and has been extended until May 16, 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]
Dates and Opening Time
On December 24, 2025
