TheParisian art of living means enjoying fine restaurants and conquering beautiful exhibitions, but it also means being surprised by a fine program of shows and concerts in the capital's many venues. There's so much to see and do, in fact, that every district of the capital has something to offer year-round.
This time, we're taking you to the capital's 2nd arrondissement to conquer the different spots that await us. In this trendy district, where local nuggets are well established, you'll find theaters with the typical charm of Paris of yesteryear, but also more confidential spots, including secret comedy clubs. All these fine addresses contribute to the rhythm of a surprising program in which stand-up, plays, intimate concerts and other shows intermingle so that there's something for everyone.
To inspire you, here's a selection of shows to see right now in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries, so keep checking this page for new show ideas. And for more recommendations for going out in the neighborhood, click here!
Spring Live Magazine: follow an investigation and a live, real-time diary from the Grand Rex
Forget your screens and the endless stream of social media: on May 11 and 12, 2026, information takes shape on the storied Grand Rex stage. The Spring Live Magazine offers a unique experience where journalists, photographers, and artists come to deliver stories in the style of a fleeting, living newspaper — not something you read, but something you feel. [Read more]
The whole family I adore! : a comedy starring Michel Boujenah at the Théâtre des Variétés
At the Théâtre des Variétés, the family I love features Michel Boujenah in a heartfelt family comedy about inheritance. [Read more]
They don't deserve your tears: Remembering the Nine at La Pépinière
At La Pépinière Theater, They Don’t Deserve Your Tears tells the story of the Nine from Little Rock, opening on February 20th at 9 p.m., directed by Michel Belletante. [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]
Café Oscar, Paris's first comedy club
The first comedy club created in Paris, Café Oscar is now over 30 years old and continues to welcome stand-up professionals, and potentially future professionals. Every week, Café Oscar introduces new comedians. [Read more]
Le Fridge Comedy Club by Kev Adams: a stand-up stage with bar and restaurant in Paris, our opinion
In the heart of Paris's 2nd arrondissement, the Fridge is a Comedy Club created by comedian Kev Adams, featuring a stand-up stage where today's and tomorrow's talents share the stage, while offering the public a bar with creative cocktails and a restaurant. [Read more]
The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]
