The year 2025 has been a rollercoaster of emotions for live entertainment enthusiasts. From bold original productions to stunning revivals and debut performances by rising stars, stages across Paris, Île-de-France, and beyond have delivered an incredible lineup of shows. Let's revisit those highlight moments that captured hearts and packed the theaters.
This year, musicals shone with their creativity, offering grandiose stagings and captivating stories. Theater also enjoyed great success, with daring plays combining humor, drama and profound reflections on our society.
Comedy shows by established and emerging talents provided memorable moments of laughter. Musical and choreographic performances transported spectators into universes as varied as they were moving.
Each of these shows has captivated audiences with its originality, boldness, or its ability to bring together a diverse crowd. 2025 emerges as a year where performing arts have truly reinvented the magic of live entertainment. A promising outlook for the years ahead and a call to keep supporting artistic innovation.
La Cage aux Folles: the beloved musical comedy starring Laurent Lafitte extends its run! - Book your tickets now
La Cage aux Folles, the iconic Broadway musical based on Jean Poiret’s play, is making its return to Paris following its recent run at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The French production, brought to life by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman, will be staged at La Seine Musicale from October 30 to November 14, 2026. Laurent Lafitte will take on the legendary role of Zaza. Find out what we thought. [Read more]
The Sun King: The iconic musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris this winter 2025-2026 – photos and reviews
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in December 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. [Read more]
Babel, by Mourad Merzouki: a dance performance at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, extended runs – our review
This fall, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is unveiling Babel, the latest production from hip-hop icon Mourad Merzouki. Running from September 4 to December 31, 2025, and then again from September 3 to December 31, 2026, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at closing time, the store hosts an captivating new dance performance featuring ten talented circus artists and dancers. [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]
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]
Cut! Des Histoires, des Vies, Mathilda May's new play: Our opinion
Cut! Des Histoires, des Vies', Mathilda May's new play, returns to the Grande Halle de La Villette, January 13-17, 2026. Read our review. [Read more]
The Extraordinary Journey of Jules Verne: An Immersive Show Returns to the Hôtel des Rêves
The immersive show celebrating Jules Verne's Extraordinary Journey is returning to the Hôtel des Rêves from January 31, 2026, through April. It's the perfect opportunity to experience this enchanted spectacle if you missed it the first time around. [Read more]
Les Histoires À Double Tranchant: an interactive show whose ending depends on you - our opinion
Immerse yourself in a theatrical experience where the final outcome is up to you! During "Histoires À Double Tranchant", discover tales inspired by myths in an interactive show where you choose the story. [Read more]
Ollie at the Théâtre du Châtelet: an original creation combining dance, skateboarding and parkour - our opinion
The world of skateboarding invites itself to the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris! From Friday April 25 to Sunday April 27, 2025, the famous Parisian theater hosts an original creation directed by Nicolas Musin, with Pedro Winter as musical director. Entitled "Ollie", the show brings together nearly 20 urban artists around a skateboard ramp! [Read more]
Spectacular: Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione's vibrant new show - our review
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new show: "Spectaculaire", to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025. This unique show celebrates the grand return of the flying trapeze, invented here in 1859, and marks 90 years of the famous Bouglione dynasty at this emblematic circus temple. [Read more]
Cartel Comedy Club: the new comedy club in the heart of Paris - our review
The Cartel Comedy Club is one of the new addresses to discover in Paris. Nestled in the heart of the capital, a stone's throw from Hôtel de Ville, the Cartel Comedy Club is also a bar and restaurant. We've tried it out and give you our opinion! [Read more]
Several of these shows are still running, book your tickets now and enjoy these fantastic events in Paris and the Île-de-France region! Don't forget to also check out the upcoming plays and performances scheduled for 2026.
Shows in 2026: the most eagerly awaited shows in Paris
Discover the most eagerly awaited shows in Paris in 2026: new creations, tours, major productions, and the season's biggest new releases. [Read more]
Shows in 2026: the most eagerly awaited shows in Paris
