Paris's 8th arrondissement, home to some of the world's most prestigious luxury boutiques, as well as numerous Parisian offices, is a lively district of Paris. It is considered a very touristy part of the capital, thanks to the presence of monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.
This district is full ofsecret addresses andunusual places to discover new artists fora show, concert or play. You'll find old theaters that have been around for years, as well as new venues that welcome tourists and Parisians alike. Although the district is home to the Élysée Palace and the Ministry of the Interior, as well as several embassies, the 8th arrondissement has plenty of places to go for entertainment.
To inspire you, here's a selection of shows to see right now in Paris's 8th arrondissement. By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries, so if you check this page regularly, you'll find more ideas for shows to see in the neighborhood. And for more recommendations for going out in the neighborhood, click here!
French Cancan at Bœuf sur le Toit, a festive concept to spice up your Sunday evening
What are you doing this Sunday evening? At Le Boeuf sur le toit, the party's even on Sunday: the famous Parisian institution invites us to enjoy French cancan evenings with a dinner and show in the heart of its Art Deco setting. [Read more]
Crazy Horse, one of Paris's most emblematic cabarets
In the 8th arrondissement, Crazy Horse hides behind a sober facade that goes (almost) unnoticed. However, once you've passed through the front door, you'll be transported to a completely different atmosphere, as you take in a marvellous show featuring dance, performances and luminous decors. [Read more]
Salle Pleyel: a must-see venue in Paris
Located in Paris's 8th arrondissement, the Salle Pleyel is a must-see venue originally dedicated to symphonic concerts, but now devoted to contemporary music. Opened in 1927, it has played host to some of the greatest names in music, and its Art Deco style is as seductive as ever! [Read more]
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées : Paris's architectural and scenic jewel
Discover the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, a renowned architectural monument and the epicenter of Parisian cultural life. [Read more]
Numéro Deux: the story of the man who was not chosen to play Harry Potter returns
Discover Numéro Deux, the play about the casting of Harry Potter, at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard until January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Inconstance: Constance's return to the Théâtre des Mathurins
Constance returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins from October 25 to December 7, 2025, with Inconstance, a show that combines humor and emotion. [Read more]
La Misérable: Julie Depardieu in a solo performance at Studio Marigny
Discover "La Misérable," a one-woman show by Catherine Privat performed by Julie Depardieu, at Studio Marigny starting October 3, 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]
Madame Ose Bashung: electro-rock cabaret at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
Discover "Madame Ose Bashung," Sébastien Vion's electro-rock cabaret revisiting the work of Alain Bashung, at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from December 26 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort: the cult musical at the Lido 2 Paris extended - our opinion
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort is coming to the Lido from October 2, 2025, to June 21, 2026. This classic by Jacques Demy, carried by Michel Legrand's legendary tunes and an energetic cast, is getting a new lease on life on stage. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
Dernier coup de ciseaux: interactive detective comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Dernier coup de ciseaux," an interactive detective comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, at the Théâtre des Mathurins until June 30, 2026. [Read more]
COLLECTOR at the Grand Palais 2025: symphonic concerts by Zaho de Sagazan and AIR in December
In December 2025, the Grand Palais turns up the volume with COLLECTOR. On December 4 and 5, Zaho de Sagazan and AIR will take over the dome for unique symphonic concerts. Two evenings, two worlds, a central stage that promises a... monumental show! Pre-sales open Monday September 29 at 6pm. [Read more]
ONEUS, the K-pop group, in concert at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in December 2025
ONEUS announces its return to France with its "ONEUS WORLD TOUR 'H_OUR, US'". In Paris, the K-pop group will take to the stage at Salle Pleyel on Sunday December 7, 2025. [Read more]
Valérie Lemercier: on stage at Théâtre Marigny in Paris
The comedian returns with a new show from October 15, 2025 to January 3, 2026, a blend of self-assured elegance and a taste for the nonsensical. [Read more]
Rose Royal: Romane Bohringer's show at the Studio des Champs Elysées
A woman, a gun, an unexpected encounter: Rose Royal opens at the Studio des Champs-Élysées on September 12, 2025. [Read more]
Makbeth revisited: a madcap tragedy in masks at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
From November 20 to December 13, 2025, Munstrum Théâtre revisits Makbeth in a gritty, masked version, blending Shakespearean tragedy and black burlesque. [Read more]
Murmuration Level 2: Sadeck Berrabah's geometric dance at Théâtre Marigny
From December 21, 2025, Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2 at Théâtre Marigny, a contemporary dance show featuring over 30 dancers. [Read more]
Vaslav: a poetic androgynous cabaret at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
From September 16 to October 4, 2025, Olivier Normand presents Vaslav at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, a cabaret solo featuring cross-dressing, music and poetry, Tuesday to Saturday evenings. [Read more]
ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review
How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until the end of December 2025. [Read more]
The Turing Machine, the play about Alan Turing, returns to the Théâtre Michel
La machine de Turing (Turing's Machine) will run at the Théâtre Michel from September 25, 2025 to January 3, 2026. Based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing, the play has been a great success since its presentation at the Festival Off d'Avignon. [Read more]
Couleur Framboise: Mehdi Djaadi returns to the stage with an intimate one-man show
Mehdi Djaadi presents Couleur Framboise (Raspberry Color) at the Studio des Champs-Élysées from September 17, 2025, a one-man show about male infertility, combining laughter, faith and introspection. [Read more]
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard: Marivaux's play returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard plays at the Théâtre des Mathurins from August 29 to December 30, 2025. Following its success since its first performances at Le Lucernaire, the play, directed by Frédéric Cherbœuf, returns to the capital. [Read more]
La Corde: a chilling huis clos of manipulation and suspense at Studio Marigny
Studio Marigny welcomes La Corde, a modern adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's thriller popularized by Hitchcock. From September 24 to December 28, 2025, spectators will be plunged into a mundane evening where crime lurks behind closed doors. [Read more]
Music at the museum: the musical program at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Jacquemart-André museum hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the new musical season in 2025 and museum news. [Read more]
Fabrice Luchini reads Cioran and Tocqueville at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Fabrice Luchini takes on the verve of the great French memoirists in a series of readings at the Théâtre des Mathurins. From October 22, 2025 to December 17, 2025, then from January 21 to March 4, 2026, he will offer a literary journey from Saint-Simon to Tocqueville. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's masterpiece revisited by Ballet Preljocaj
Ballet Preljocaj tackles Swan Lake in a contemporary version, somewhere between faithfulness to the original tale and a committed reinterpretation, presented as part of the TranscenDanses season. The ballet runs from December 21 to January 4, 2026 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
Luc Langevin: magic for the imagination, a show that combines illusion and emotion
Magician Luc Langevin presents his new show at Salle Pleyel from December 19 to 21, 2025. A proposal of large-scale illusions combining technology, poetry and mentalism. [Read more]
Jerusalem at the Théâtre des Mathurins: a play about exile and shared memories
Calling all lovers of historical plays! The play Jerusalem is presented at the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris from September 17 to December 31, 2025. A tale of memory, identity and transmission through history. [Read more]
Broadway Symphonic: the best of musicals in symphonic concert at Salle Pleyel
Broadway Symphonic lights up the Salle Pleyel this holiday season! On December 27 and 28, 2025, rediscover the greatest musicals in an extraordinary symphonic concert featuring 120 artists. [Read more]
