The year 2025 promises to be exceptional for lovers of live entertainment. Paris and the Ile-de-France region will host a multitude of events to delight all tastes. From dance shows to dazzling musicals, from concerts to hilarious one-man shows, there's something for everyone.
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
Plays and shows to see this week in Paris: comedies, dance, humor, magic, cabaret... Our selection of must-see events. [Read more]
Among the highlights, don't miss the long-awaited return of several major productions at the Palais des Congrès or La Seine Musicale. Fans of musicals will be delighted by the return of revisited classics, while fans of family shows will be spoilt for choice with circuses, magic shows and much more.
Legendary venues such as the Olympia and the Zénith de Paris will also be hosting musical shows and comedians for concerts that promise to sell out. As for dance, theOpéra de Paris offers opera and ballet, and the Théâtre du Chatelet more modern, urban dance.
In 2025, Paris and the surrounding region confirm their status as cultural capitals. With such a rich and varied offering, there's no doubt that this year will be one to remember. Don't forget to book your tickets now, so you don't miss out on any of the major events that will be bringing the Paris region to life!
Disney on Ice: The Snow Queen and Encanto enchant Paris in January 2025
The Snow Queen and Encanto take center stage in the new Disney on Ice show at the Adidas Arena in Paris from January 2 to 12. [Read more]
Alex Ramires will have Panache, with his latest show at L'Européen
The comedian presents his latest show, Panache, at the Européen from January 9, 2025, Thursday to Saturday at 7:30pm. [Read more]
Les Souliers Rouges: Marc Lavoine's musical at the Casino de Paris
Les Souliers Rouges, by Marc Lavoine and Fabrice Aboulker, a musical epic to be discovered at the Casino de Paris on January 24, 25 and 26, 2025. [Read more]
Brel! Jacques Brel tribute show in Paris for one date only
Brel! The show returns for an exceptional date in Paris, this January 25 2025 at La Salle Pleyel. After winning over the whole world, Oliver Laurent once again performs Jacques Brel, accompanied by four musicians. The actor and singer takes us back in time, through the cult music of the French chanson star. [Read more]
Very math trip: Manu Houdart's one math show at the Théâtre de la Madeleine
Very math trip, first performed at the Lucernaire and then at the Grand Rex last May, moves to the Théâtre de la Madeleine from February 2 to March 9, 2025. Manu Houdart offers you an unusual mathematics lesson... [Read more]
Moguiz: the social networking sensation launches his first one-man show
A true network star with a following of 1.1 million on Instagram, Moguiz has made a name for himself playing characters who are all hilarious. He has announced his first one-man show called Coucou, at Théâtre Petit Saint-Martin from February 5, 2025. [Read more]
John Cranko's Onegin: the romantic ballet to discover at Opéra Garnier
Inspired by Pushkin's novel, John Cranko's ballet Onegin returns to the Opéra Garnier from February 8 to March 4, 2025. Set to music by Tchaikovsky, this neoclassical adaptation explores love, regret and destiny through virtuoso dance. [Read more]
Voca People: a new musical journey at the Théâtre Bobino
The Voca People return to the Théâtre Bobino and take you on a journey with a show mixing voice, humor and musical performance. [Read more]
Maxime Gasteuil at Grand Rex for the last performances of his show
Maxime Gasteuil finishes his show in style at the Grand Rex, a legendary venue where his hard-hitting humor and boundless energy hit home. With his unique style, he paints a funny, acerbic portrait of everyday life, and looks forward to seeing you from March 6 to 15. [Read more]
Ricky Gervais: the English comedian in Paris with his one-man show Mortality
Critically acclaimed humorist Ricky Gervais arrives in Paris with his new one-man show, exclusively at the Accor Arena Paris on March 8, 2025. The English-language show will be an opportunity to discover the award-winning comedian. [Read more]
Peaky Blinders: the show adaptation - our review
Peaky Blinders: The redemption of Thomas Shelby plays at La Seine Musicale from March 12 to 30, 2025. The show, adapted from Steven Knight's TV series by Benoit Swan Pouffer, has already attracted over 100,000 spectators! [Read more]
I Will Survive: The Experience: immerse yourself in the disco madness of Studio 54 in Paris
I Will Survive: The Experience invites you to relive the excitement of the legendary Studio 54 at LeVel Club - Chez Régine, in Paris from March 14 to June 28, 2025. [Read more]
Giselle: the famous classical ballet at the Folies Bergère for a unique evening
A timeless classic of Romantic ballet, Adolphe Adam's "Giselle" has captivated audiences since the XIXᵉ century. Between love, betrayal and the supernatural, this emblematic work of classical dance, returns to the stage for a unique performance at the Folies Bergère, on March 20, 2025. [Read more]
The Asian National Opera Ballet at the Théâtre du Gymnase
On March 26, 2025, the award-winning Ballet de l'Opéra National d'Asie presents an evening of great classics at the Théâtre du Gymnase, featuring 30 international artists. [Read more]
Elodie Poux in Paris with her show Le Syndrome du Papillon at the Dôme de Paris
Comedian Elodie Poux's show, Le Syndrome du Papillon, will be held at the Dôme de Paris from March 28 to 30, 2025, for three never-before-seen performances! [Read more]
Broadway - The concert experience: the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra show at Grand Rex
The Sinfonia Pop Orchestra presents its new show Broadway - Le Concert expérience at the Grand Rex, to help you discover or re-discover the best Broadway musicals. Talented male and female singers will perform the greatest hits of recent years, accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
Don Carlos at the Opéra Bastille: Verdi's masterpiece
Do you love the music of Verdi? The Opéra Bastille welcomes Don Carlos, one of his masterpieces, from March 29 to April 25, 2025. A grandiose opera combining drama, love and power, staged by Polish director Krzysztof Warlikowski. [Read more]
The World of Queen: a show paying tribute to the rock legend in Paris
The World of Queen returns to Paris and on tour throughout France with a new show. The show, a tribute to the iconic rock band Queen, will be staged at the Dôme de Paris on April 3, 2025. [Read more]
Alex Lutz: back on stage in Paris with a brand new show
Having already won two Molières with his last two shows, Alex Lutz is back with a brand new show. From April 4 to 27 and June 18 to 22, 2025, the comedian will be performing under the Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione big top. [Read more]
Helikopter: Angelin Preljocaj between gravity and vertigo at Théâtre de la Ville
From April 10 to May 3, 2025, Angelin Preljocaj revisits Helikopter and unveils a world premiere at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt. [Read more]
Golden Stage 2025: Three generations of hip-hop come together for one evening
Golden Stage celebrates the legends and up-and-coming stars of hip-hop at the Grande Halle de la Villette from April 10 to 12, 2025, with three choreographic creations. [Read more]
Gypsy: a concert-show version of the cult musical at the Philharmonie de Paris
The musical Gypsy is presented for the first time in France at the Philharmonie de Paris from April 16 to 19, 2025, in a stage version directed by Laurent Pelly, with Natalie Dessay, Neïma Naouri and the Orchestre de chambre de Paris. [Read more]
Shen Yun at the Palais des Congrès: the incredible show plunges you into Chinese history
Shen Yun, the famous American troupe of dancers of Chinese origin, returns to Paris to bring you the magic of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. They take over the Palais des Congrès from April 16 to May 11 2025 with their sublime show. [Read more]
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty illuminated on stage in Paris
The Théâtre du Gymnase welcomes "Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty" from April 23 to May 3, 2025. A magical ballet combining classical dance and luminous costumes. [Read more]
Titanique: Céline Dion's greatest songs in a hilarious show
Nostalgic for Titanic? The Titanique show offers you a new version of the film, but not a tragic one... From April 24, 2025, the Lido 2 Paris hosts a wacky, humorous show revisiting Céline Dion's greatest hits. [Read more]
Que d'espoir! Hanokh Levin's satirical cabaret revisited by Valérie Lesort
Director Valérie Lesort explores the satirical world of Hanokh Levin in Que d'espoir! from April 24 to June 8 at the Théâtre de l'Atelier. [Read more]
La Nuit des Reines, the immersive historical show returns to the Basilica of Saint-Denis
From April 25 to May 18, the Basilique de Saint-Denis, a historic monument famous for being the tomb of the Kings and Queens of France, hosts the Nuit des Reines, an immersive show to (re)discover the history of those who have left their mark on the Basilica over the centuries. [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]
Puccini's Il Trittico at the Opéra Bastille: an opera in three acts to discover in Paris
Opéra Bastille presents Puccini's Il Trittico from April 29 to May 28, 2025. Three short operas, three worlds, for a unique musical journey between comedy, mysticism and drama. [Read more]
Mehdi Kerkouche unveils 360: his new creation at Chaillot
Mehdi Kerkouche presents "360" at the Théâtre National de Chaillot from May 14 to 18, 2025. A participatory, sensory performance by the director of the Créteil CCN. [Read more]
Grease Generation: the electric pop concert-show at the Folies Bergère
The Grease Generation show is presented at the Folies Bergère on May 16 and 17, 2025, in a live, reinvented and inclusive version of the cult film, brought to life by 15 artists on stage. [Read more]
The Bombshell Night at the Théâtre du Gymnase: a unique and flamboyant burlesque evening
An international line-up of burlesque strippers and performers will be on stage at the Théâtre du Gymnase on May 31, 2025. The Bombshell Night promises a night of sensual, flamboyant, label-free cabaret. [Read more]
The Mozart Mystery: an immersive tour at the Collège des Bernardins
From June 2025, music lovers and the curious will rediscover Mozart's most beautiful works, which will come to life in an original musical and theatrical journey through the heart of the sublime Collège des Bernardins. [Read more]
Anthony Kavanagh is "Happy": his show at the Dôme de Paris and on tour
After a tour of France, the Canadian comedian returns to Paris with his show Happy, all about laughter and happiness. The show takes place at the Dome de Paris on Saturday, June 29, 2025. [Read more]
Noé Soulier, Maud Blandel, Liam Francis: three dance performances at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris
Three pieces by Noé Soulier, Maud Blandel and Liam Francis are brought together at Théâtre de la Ville, for an evening of contemporary dance driven by the diversity of choreographic writing. [Read more]
Diptych: The Missing Door and The Lost Room: dreamlike dance at Théâtre du Rond-Point
From September 10 to 14, 2025, the Belgian company Peeping Tom takes up residence at the Théâtre du Rond-Point with "Diptych: The Missing Door and The Lost Room", a show combining dance and theater in a disorienting, dreamlike universe. [Read more]
La Bohème at the Opéra Bastille: love and youth through the prism of memory
The opera "La Bohème" returns to the Opéra Bastille from September 12 to October 14, 2025, directed by Claus Guth. [Read more]
Camille Chamoux: her show Ça va Ça va returns to Théâtre de l'Atelier
Comedian and actress Camille Chamoux returns with her new show Ça va Ça va at the Théâtre de l'Atelier from September 14, 2025 to October 26, 2025. Now in her fifth one-woman show, the comedian takes a humorous look at mental health and well-being! [Read more]
São Paulo Ballet and Rafaela Sahyoun to set the Théâtre de la Ville alight
From September 23 to 27, 2025, the Ballet de la Ville de São Paulo presents two pieces by Rafaela Sahyoun as part of the Brazil-France Season at the Théâtre de la Ville. [Read more]
Joséphine / The Rite of Spring: a dance tribute at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
From September 24 to 28, 2025, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées will host a diptych of dance around Joséphine Baker and Pina Bausch's Le Sacre, performed by African artists. [Read more]
Opéra Bastille: Verdi's Aida in a contemporary staging
Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida will be staged at the Opéra Bastille from September 24 to November 4, 2025. Directed by Shirin Neshat, this is a poignant retelling of an impossible love story set against a backdrop of war and fanaticism. [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]
Panayotis Pascot: everything you need to know about his new show - our review
Good news! Even though Panayotis Pascot's tour and his Paris dates at L'Européen and Théâtre Fontaine are announced as sold out, you'll have another chance to discover the comedian on stage: new dates for his show Entre les deux have been announced at Bobino from September 23 to 27, from September 30 to October 4 and at Olympia from January 20 to 24, 2026. [Read more]
Hamlet: the play reinvented by Kirill Serebrennikov at the Théâtre du Châtelet
Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted by Kirill Serebrennikov, can be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet from October 7 to 19, 2025 in a musical, polyphonic and multilingual version. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Matthew Bourne's iconic contemporary ballet at La Seine Musicale, our review
Matthew Bourne's iconic dance show Swan Lake is being performed at La Seine Musicale from October 9 to 26, 2025, in a contemporary version that has become a cult classic, performed by an all-male ballet company. [Read more]
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: the family musical returns to 13th Art
From October 11 to December 21, 2025, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer makes its comeback as a musical at the 13th Art theater, with 24 festive and rhythmic performances. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [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]
La Maison Hantée, the immersive musical show that puts Paris under its spell
La Maison Hantée, Paris' autumn 2025 family musical, plunges you into a mysterious and poetic universe at the Palais des Glaces. [Read more]
Kirill Serebrennikov's Barocco: a hard-hitting show at Nanterre-Amandiers
Director Kirill Serebrennikov presents Barocco at the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers on October 25 and 26, 2025. A total spectacle combining theater, dance, video and Baroque music. [Read more]
Ahmed Sylla: the comedian arrives at the Arena Grand Paris in 2025
Good news! The comedian has announced a date at the Arena Grand Paris on October 26, 2025. After his three announced dates at the Dôme de Paris sold out, Ahmed Sylla had proposed a new date on March 9, 2025, which is now almost sold out. [Read more]
Le Pas du Monde: circus to the rhythm of life with Collectif XY at La Villette
From October 31 to November 23, 2025, Collectif XY presents Le Pas du Monde at Espace Chapiteaux de La Villette. Accessible from age 8, this circus show combines acrobatics and soundscapes to evoke the rhythm of life. [Read more]
Carmina Burana: the famous Russian ballet returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025
Carl Orff's classic masterpiece can be seen at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from November 19 to 30, 2025, presented by FranceConcert. The ballet will be accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
Alegría: Cirque du Soleil show announces new dates
Cirque du Soleil returns to Chatou in the Île-de-France region with Alegría, a reinvented show combining magic, acrobatics and strong emotions. Originally scheduled to run until December 19, the show has announced new dates until January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Manu Payet announces a new date for his show Emmanuel 2 at the Dôme de Paris
French actor and comedian Manu Payet takes to the stage at the Dôme de Paris on November 26, 2025, after a string of successful dates at the Théâtre de la Madeleine. [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]
La Cage aux Folles: the cult musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet with Laurent Lafitte—our review
La Cage aux Folles, the cult Broadway musical inspired by Jean Poiret's play, is making a comeback in Paris in a brand new French production. Created by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman (music), the show will be at the Théâtre du Châtelet from December 5, 2025, to January 10, 2025, with Laurent Lafitte in the legendary role of Zaza. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: Roland Petit's ballet returns to the Opéra Bastille
The Opéra Bastille welcomes Roland Petit's legendary ballet Notre-Dame de Paris, a major work in the repertoire. Presented from December 6 to 31, 2025, this dance fresco combines dramatic power, neoclassical dance and flamboyant aesthetics. [Read more]
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré returns to the stage with Come-Back
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré is back with Come-Back, a show combining anticipation and dark humor, scheduled for December 2025 at Le Bataclan. [Read more]
The Nutcracker: Tchaikovsky's ballet and classical orchestra in Paris this winter, dates
Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to the Arena Grand Paris and the Palais des Congrès this winter for a magical show that immerses us in the holiday season. [Read more]
Bollywood Masala at the Palais des Congrès: a spellbinding Indian musical
At the Palais des Congrès, Bollywood Masala combines cinema, dance and Indian gastronomy in a festive musical comedy to be seen from December 18, 2025 to January 8, 2026. [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]
Gus l'illusioniste returns to the stage with his new show Givré at the Folies Bergère
Gus l'illusionniste, a magician well known to the general public, will take over the Folies Bergère stage from December 23 to 28, 2025. In what promises to be a spectacular show, the comedian aims to show the public that he is indeed completely "frosted". [Read more]
Laurent Gerra gets down to business: his new show arrives at the Folies Bergère
French comedian and imitator Laurent Gerra returns to Parisian theaters with his new show Laurent Gerra se met à table, at the Folies Bergère. From December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Laurent Gerra will be bringing you his latest creation... [Read more]
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
