Spooks and Marshmallows: Halloween in Paris and Lagny in 2026

The full moon rises over the cub scouts’ camp, and the big Halloween campfire gathering is about to begin. In Chocottes et Chamallows, Scout leader Clark wants to give her young scouts a fright, while her assistant Kevin would rather make them laugh. The show is on at La Folie Théâtre in Paris until November 1, 2026, and at We Welcome in Lagny-sur-Marne on October 27 and 31, 2026.

The hostess has set the lineup for the night: songs, stories, and marshmallows toasted over the fire. But Kevin isn’t fond of Halloween. The playful mismatch between the two characters fuels the story’s humor, balancing a taste for terrifying tales with a knack for defusing the fear with a joke.

The show is aimed at children as young as 3 and at the adults who accompany them. Through this camping adventure, it tackles a feeling familiar to young audiences: fear, different for everyone, and the possibility to express it in order to get through it.

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With a runtime of 50 minutes, the event unfolds as a family theatre outing during the All Saints’ Day holidays. The world of the vigil provides the backdrop for the stories and songs, with characters who don’t celebrate Halloween in the same way.

In Paris, this comedy, written and directed by Claire Traxelle, is playing at 6 rue de la Folie-Méricourt, in the 11th arrondissement. During the All Saints’ Day school holidays, performances run Monday to Friday at 10:30 a.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m., through November 1. Full-price tickets cost €16, with a reduced rate of €12, including for children. Paris bookings are available on the Folie Théâtre website.

In Lagny-sur-Marne, the official ticket office is offering performances on October 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., then on October 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at €11. Book on the We Welcome website, at 6 rue du Docteur Naudier, in Lagny-sur-Marne.

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