The Easter vacation in Paris is the perfect opportunity to explore the capital's vibrant theater scene. With a variety of plays, ranging from classic theater to more modern creations, there's something for everyone. If you're looking for a captivating cultural activity, shows in Paris promise moments of escape and reflection.
The theater in Paris offers a variety of options to suit all tastes, from funny, light-hearted plays to more profound pieces tackling social and political themes. During the Easter vacations, Parisian theaters offer family-friendly programming, as well as shows for adults looking for new theatrical experiences.
For those who love comedy, humor and dynamic plays, several Parisian theaters host quality productions with renowned artists. The Parisian scene is abuzz with modern plays, musicals and magic shows. The Easter vacations are also an ideal time to discover the must-see plays that make the season such a success.
Don't miss out on special performances during this vacation season: many theaters offer discounted rates or family shows perfect for an outing with the kids. What's more, some plays are accompanied by theatrical animations and workshops, creating an enriching experience for young spectators.
The Easter vacations in Paris are the perfect time to immerse yourself in the rich and varied world of Parisian theater. Whether you're a fan of comedy, drama or musicals, there's always something to discover during this festive period. Don't wait any longer to book your tickets and enjoy the exceptional shows that are bringing the capital to life!
Mamma Mia!: the musical returns to La Seine Musicale
Good news for the many, many fans of Mamma Mia! as the cult musical announces its return with a new international tour to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary! The tour includes a stop at La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt from October 4 to 20, 2019. [Read more]
Midnight Paradox: immersive evenings at the Paradox Museum Paris
One Saturday a month from December 14, the Paradox Museum Paris will be hosting Midnight Paradox, a series of nocturnes during which the museum will be exceptionally open at midnight! The museum offers an immersive experience, where you'll come across contortionists, storytellers, hypnotists and more. [Read more]
Alice at 13th Art: a spellbinding retelling of Lewis Carroll's tale
With hypnotic choreography, sumptuous costumes and immersive scenography, Alice au 13e Art reinvents Lewis Carroll's famous tale in a dreamlike, psychological version. [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]
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]
Les Dames du raï: a tribute to the forgotten pioneers of Oranese music
Starting in April 2025, Cabaret Sauvage presents Les Dames du raï, a musical fresco about the founding female singers of Algerian raï. [Read more]
Random Comedy Club: stand-up comedy show Sunday evenings at the Chouchou hotel in Paris
Every Sunday evening, the Chouchou hotel invites you to its table for its traditional rendez-vous: the Random Comedy Club comedy show. In the guinguette, among the aperitif boards and cocktails, the new seeds of comedy and stars of laughter take turns on stage for a lively stand-up show, 100% made in France! [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 Revue Arc-en-Ciel: a vibrant tribute to Josephine Baker
From March 26 to April 13, 2025, La Revue Arc-en-Ciel honors Josephine Baker through an original creation by the Hall de la Chanson, retracing her life and commitment. [Read more]
Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, the family show returns to Gaité Montparnasse
Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, a show based on Victor Hugo's book Notre-Dame de Paris and adapted by Olivier Solivérès, is presented at the Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse until June 1, 2025. Come and discover a refreshing show combining humor, love and beautiful songs, nominated for the Molière du jeune public in 2017, that will delight the hearts of young and old alike. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, is on at the Grand Point Virgule through June 28, 2026, an investigation that blends the supernatural with rigorous deductive reasoning. [Read more]
Les Liaisons Dangereuses: the novel adapted at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées - our review
Les liaisons dangereuses, the epistolary novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, has been adapted for the stage in Paris! Until April 27, 2025, the play is playing at La Comédie des Champs-Élysées. Would you like to see a major work of French literature in theaters? [Read more]
Le Soulier de Satin: Paul Claudel's play at the Comédie Française, big winner at the Molières
Rediscover Paul Claudel's Le Soulier de Satin at the Comédie-Française, a theatrical fresco combining love, faith and spiritual quest, from December 21 to April 13, 2025. An adaptation lasting around 7 hours, directed by the talented Éric Ruf, winner of no less than five Molières awards. [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play wins a Molière award - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play, awarded at the Molières 2025. [Read more]
Romancero Queer at La Colline: a collective fresco of rage, laughter and identity at the theater
Presented from May 20 to June 22, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Colline, Virginie Despentes's "Romancero Queer" brings to the stage a multi-faceted, hard-hitting take on today's struggles. [Read more]
Big Mother: the extended journalistic thriller at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Extension alert! Big Mother, the captivating play at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens, has been extended until June 29, 2025. [Read more]
Jean-Claude et Joséphine: a play about the friendship between two icons at the Théâtre de Passy
Jean-Claude et Joséphine retraces Jean-Claude Brialy's stage renaissance of Joséphine Baker at the Théâtre de Passy until June 30, 2025. [Read more]
Le Journal: political tensions and personal drama in the theater - extended
Attention thriller fans! Le Journal, a breathtaking play exploring the explosive tensions between politics and the press. Now playing at the Théâtre de Paris, the play, directed by Anne Bouvier, has been extended until June 1, 2025. [Read more]
Mémoires d'Hadrien at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse: a plunge into the soul of an emperor
Jean-Paul Bordes plays Emperor Hadrian in this adaptation of Marguerite Yourcenar's novel. An intimate, philosophical meditation on power, art and memory, to be seen at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
La Joie at Théâtre Montparnasse: a one-man show about accepting life
The play La Joie returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse for a revival marked by a symbolic milestone. Starting on April 24, 2025, the show will celebrate its 100th performance, after a remarkable run. [Read more]
Zourou, beyond words: a story of family and disability at Théâtre de l'Œuvre
When words fail, other forms of expression take over. Zourou, au-delà des mots is a sensitive choreographic fable about disability, to be seen until May 25, 2025 at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Le [Read more]
Un an avant 92 - Chronicle of a lie: a play about collective memory at the Manufacture des Abbesses
La Manufacture des Abbesses presents Un an avant 92 - Chronique d'un mensonge, a sensitive fiction performed from April 24 to June 1, 2025. In a small northern town, cash floats disappear, leaving invisible but lasting traces... [Read more]
Le Moche: the new play at the Comédie-Française Studio-Théâtre
The Comédie-Française presents Le Moche by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Aurélien Hamard-Padis. A contemporary fable about the obsession with appearance, performed at the Comédie-Française Studio-Théâtre until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Alexis Michalik's Le Porteur d'Histoire continues at Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse
Alexis Michalik's first play, Le Porteur d'Histoire will run at the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse until August 25, 2025, after years at the Théâtre des Béliers. [Read more]
A brilliant idea: the 2-Molière comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés
Une idée géniale is Sébastien Castro's not-to-be-missed comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés, until April 27, 2025. A comic play featuring ... three look-alikes! [Read more]
L'Injuste: the thriller at the Théâtre de la Renaissance - our review
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? The Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Running until June 8, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre in a 1993 encounter between a high-ranking Nazi dignitary and a journalist from an Israeli daily. Here's our review. [Read more]
Oublie-moi, the play awarded 4 Molières at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play runs at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Sunday until July 25, 2025. [Read more]
Le Grand Air de Figaro: a lyrical play at Guichet Montparnasse
The play Le Grand Air de Figaro is presented at the Théâtre du Guichet Montparnasse with Fabrice Chikhaoui, combining classical text and lyrical performance under the direction of Médéric Ory. [Read more]
The Innocents: a play about Russian revolutionary terrorism
Director Marina Taasheva presents Les Innocents, a play inspired by Russian texts from the early 20th century, at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois. A play to discover from April 10 to 27, 2025. [Read more]
The art of not saying: when power plays with words at 13th Art
With L'art de ne pas dire, Clément Viktorovitch takes the stage at 13e Art until April 28, 2025, for a political fiction about the language of power. [Read more]
Un Démocrate: Freud, propaganda and power at the Théâtre de la Concorde
The play Un Démocrate invites you to delve into the story of Edward Bernays, to be seen from April 10 to 26, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Concorde. [Read more]
Les Pieds sur Terre: a social thriller between moral dilemma and family bond to be discovered at the theater
The social thriller Les Pieds sur Terre will be presented at the Théâtre de Belleville from April 2 to 30, 2025, in a collective production by Cie Hercub'. [Read more]
Frantz: A poetic and sonic adventure at La Scala Paris
Frantz, a show combining mime, theater and sound effects, is on view from April 2 to June 25, 2025 at La Scala Paris. [Read more]
The Glass Menagerie: a unicorn in 1930s America
Tennessee Williams' cult play The Glass Menagerie is on view at Le Lucernaire from March 26 to June 1, 2025. [Read more]
Les Contes de Perrault at the Athénée: a magical musical show orchestrated by Valérie Lesort
A lyrical version of Perrault's fairy tales, directed by Valérie Lesort, brings fantasy, humor and musical magic to the Athénée Théâtre. From April 4 to 17, 2025. [Read more]
Les Messagères: Antigone reincarnated by nine young Afghan women
From April 4 to 13, 2025, Les Messagères brings together nine Afghan actresses to perform Antigone, directed by Jean Bellorini. [Read more]
Anatomy of a suicide: an intimate drama at Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers
Until April 19, Alice Birch's "Anatomie d'un suicide" plays at the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers. An interwoven tale of three generations of women, supported by a promising staging. [Read more]
Amis pour la vie: an evening with friends turns into chaos at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
From April 17 to June 29, 2025, Bertrand Marcos presents "Amis pour la vie" (Friends for Life) at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, a comedy exploring friendships and buried secrets, performed by a quartet of actors. [Read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac at Théâtre Le Ranelagh: a musical classic
Edmond Rostand's masterpiece returns to Théâtre Le Ranelagh in a staging that promises to be rhythmic and immersive. Stéphane Dauch plays a twirling Cyrano in this musical version. [Read more]
Déconnectés at Théâtre de la Boussole: a comedy about our addiction to screens
Théâtre de la Boussole continues "Déconnectés" until June 29, a fast-paced comedy in which four characters must survive an evening without telephones. It promises to be an explosive experience. [Read more]
Personne d'autre: an intimate monologue with Aurélie Saada at Théâtre Marigny
Until April 27, Aurélie Saada plays Botho Strauss's "Une lettre de mariage" in "Personne d'autre", a one-woman show directed by Daniel Benoin, in which a monologue on love and solitude is revealed. [Read more]
An urban version of Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in Paris
Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme revisited in a contemporary staging, to be discovered at La Scène Parisienne until May 15, 2025. [Read more]
Les Mystères de Paris: a musical adapted from Eugène Sue's novel
Immerse yourself in the Parisian underworld of 1850 with "Les Mystères de Paris", a captivating musical comedy where intrigue and destiny intersect, at the Théâtre de la Huchette until May 24, 2025. [Read more]
A poetic and universal odyssey of exile at Le Funambule Montmartre
Winner of the Nouvel Acte 2024 festival, this show promises to explore with humor and tenderness the exile of a young girl in search of her father, carried by an international cast. On view at Funambule Montmartre until April 27. [Read more]
Les Petits Chevaux: a quest for identity at the heart of history
A family investigation reveals the fate of Lebensborn children at Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens until April 22. [Read more]
An Irish Story: back at La Scala Paris
An Irish Story returns to La Scala Paris from April 2 to June 23, 2025, a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family. [Read more]
De la servitude volontaire: La Boétie resonates at the Théâtre Essaïon
Jean-Paul Farré takes to the stage at Théâtre Essaïon with "De la servitude volontaire", an adaptation of Étienne de La Boétie's famous text, until April 27, 2025. A fascinating plunge into the mechanisms of power and submission. [Read more]
Scarlett O'Hara: Vivien Leigh confides in the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Until May 4, 2025, Caroline Silhol plays Vivien Leigh in "Scarlett O'Hara", a show inspired by the British actress' last press conference. A gripping portrait of a tormented star. [Read more]
Marivaux's La Double Inconstance returns to the Lucernaire
Marivaux explores the fragility of feelings and the power games of love in La Double Inconstance, a disturbing comedy directed by Jean-Paul Tribout at Le Lucernaire, which runs again from March 5 to April 27, 2025. [Read more]
Coloratura: Florence Foster Jenkins, the unforgettable soprano
With Colorature, Stephen Temperley plunges us into the funny and touching story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the soprano who sang out of tune, through the eyes of her faithful accompanist. To be seen at Théâtre de la Bruyère until April 27, 2025. [Read more]
Les Vilaines: a dazzling musical at La Gaîté Montparnasse
Les Vilaines, Guy and Elsa Bontempelli's musical comedy, goes behind the scenes of the great Parisian revues until May 21 at Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse. [Read more]
Sortez-moi de là: explosive comedy at Théâtre Le Mélo D'Amélie
From February 28 to April 26, 2025, Sortez-moi de là takes audiences on a wild ride through friendship and secrets revealed at a bachelorette party. [Read more]
The Three Musketeers: The cloak-and-dagger epic returns to the stage
After an initial success, Les Trois Mousquetaires returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse until April 27. A lively, fast-paced adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic. [Read more]
Mother's Day: an explosive family reunion at the Théâtre Lepic
A tragi-comedy about family ties and the unspoken, Fête des mères plays at the Théâtre Lepic until April 27, 2025. [Read more]
La Tendresse: an exploration of masculinity at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens
A plunge into the construction of masculinity with La Tendresse, directed by Julie Berès, to be discovered from April 25 to July 20, 2025 at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens. [Read more]
Profite! a vibrant play extended at the Manufacture des Abbesses
The play Profite! at the Manufacture des Abbesses invites spectators to ask themselves an essential question: what does the injunction "profite" really mean? From February 27 to April 20, 2025, Compagnie Panenka invites you to a play that promises to be full of life. [Read more]
Flowers for Algernon: a moving journey between intelligence and humanity
A moving and fascinating monologue on the unexpected consequences of scientific advances, to be discovered from March 12 to May 4 at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Paroles Citoyennes 2025 theater festival: dates and program
The Paroles Citoyennes live performance festival returns for its 8th edition, from March 18 to May 12, 2025, in four Parisian theaters. The program features plays exploring the theme of "wars and identities". [Read more]
Les Fausses Confidences: Alain Françon revisits Marivaux at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Alain Françon takes on Marivaux's Les Fausses Confidences in a pared-down staging that focuses on the characters' desire and freedom. To be seen from April 16 to May 25 2025 at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Bérénice: Guy Cassiers revisits Racine at the Comédie-Française
Guy Cassiers takes on Racine's Bérénice for his second staging at the Comédie-Française. A timeless tragedy between classicism and modernity, to be discovered from March 26 to May 11 2025 at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier. [Read more]
L'Amante anglaise (The English Lover): Marguerite Duras's disturbing huis clos (behind closed doors)
Marguerite Duras explores the mystery of a crime in L'Amante anglaise, performed by a trio of actors led by Émilie Charriot. On view from March 21 to April 13 at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon in the 17th arrondissement's Grande Salle Berthier. [Read more]
Changer l'eau des fleurs: a moving stage adaptation at Théâtre Lepic
Until May 4, 2025, Changer l'eau des fleurs, Salomé Lelouch and Mikael Chirinian's adaptation of Valérie Perrin's novel, plays at Théâtre Lepic. [Read more]
The Cherry Orchard: Chekhov and the twilight of a world at the Comédie-Française
From February 21 to June 1, 2025, Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard returns to the Salle Richelieu under the direction of Clément Hervieu-Léger, in a staging that explores memory and social change. [Read more]
The Collectionists: when Paul Durand-Ruel revolutionized Impressionist art
Immerse yourself in the destiny of Paul Durand-Ruel with Les Collectionnistes, a play by François Barluet, directed by Christophe Lidon, at Théâtre Montparnasse until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Lily & Lily: When reality and fiction collide in the theater
The comedy Lily & Lily, directed by Marie Pascale Osterrieth and starring Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin, revives the theater of Barillet and Gredy. A play of misunderstandings and illusions to be discovered at the Théâtre de Paris until April 27, 2024. [Read more]
The Worst First Date in History: when everything goes wrong at the Café de la Gare
A comedy by Jérémy Manesse, directed by Ludivine De Chastenet, with Odile Huleux, Jérémy Manesse, Florent Aumaitre and Laure Haulet, at the Café de la Gare from Monday to Sunday, every other week, until June 28, 2025. [Read more]
Les Grands Ducs: Patrice Laconte's film adaptation at Théâtre de Passy
Théâtre de Passy hosts an adaptation of Patrice Leconte's cult film Les Grands Ducs. With its chiselled dialogues, comical situations and homage to the world of theater, this stage version promises a delicious blend of humor, nostalgia and emotion. [Read more]
La fin du début: a humorous one-man show at Théâtre Lepic
La fin du début (The End of the Beginning) is a funny, fast-paced show at the Théâtre Lepic until April 29, 2025. Far from being creepy, this one-man show promises an evening of laughter from start to finish. [Read more]
Alba et Sadaf: a creation by comedian Kheiron about the destiny of two women
Comedian and actor Kheiron unveils his first play, Alba et Sadaf, an intriguing and daring creation. Now playing at the Théâtre des Mathurins, the play tells the true stories of two women living on two different continents. [Read more]
François Cluzet in his one-man show Encore une journée divine
It's François Cluzet's big return to the stage! After a 25-year absence, the actor returns to the stage in Encore une journée divine, a one-man show based on the novel by Denis Michelis. The play runs at the Théâtre Bouffes Parisiens from January 25 to April 18, 2025. [Read more]
Les Gratitudes: the moving play starring Catherine Hiegel at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin
If you haven't had the chance to see Les Gratitudes in theaters, the play returns to the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin from March 5 to April 27, 2025. The play stars Catherine Hiegel and Laure Blatter in a moving story, adapted from the novel by Delphine de Vigan. [Read more]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, extended at Théâtre La Pépinière - our review
Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns to the stage from January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Absalon, Absalon! William Faulkner's play at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe
William Faulkner's poignant novel Absalon, Absalon! is about to come to life at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe. Adapted and directed by Séverine Chavrier, the play runs from March 26 to April 11, 2025. Tickets will go on sale shortly. [Read more]
Guten tag, Madame Merkel: the one-woman show about Angela Merkel extended
Prolonged due to its success, the one-woman show Guten tag, Madame Merkel is a satire on the life of Angela Merkel. The play runs at La Pépinière Théâtre from January 12 to April 27, 2025. [Read more]
The Seagull renamed A Seagull: Chekhov's famous play at the Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française presents A Seagull, a modern adaptation of Chekhov's classic. Running at the Salle Richelieu from April 11 to July 23, 2025, tickets will go on sale soon. [Read more]
Like: Ivan Calbérac's new comedy arrives in theaters
Ivan Calbérac is back with a new play! Starting January 24, 2025, his latest play, Like, tackles the shortcomings of our digital society and social networks, at the Comédie de Paris. [Read more]
Macbeth: Shakespeare's famous tragedy at the Comédie-Française
Silvia Costa's Macbeth, created in March 2024, returns to the Comédie-Francaise. In the legendary Salle Richelieu, the tragedy adapted from Shakespeare's text can be seen from January 24 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
Victoria Abril at the Théâtre de la Madeleine with Marinella
Victoria Abril returns to the Théâtre de la Madeleine from February 8 to April 26, 2025 with Marinella, a delicious comedy combining art, advertising and hilarious dilemmas. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance: comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, is currently playing at the Théâtre Fontaine. A victim of its own success, it has been extended until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Chaos, the improvised comedy extended at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Chaos is the latest creation from the Compagnie d'Improvisation Eux returns to the Studio des Champs-Elysées until April 29, 2025. Following the success of Bio, the Compagnie is offering new dates for its latest improvised show. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Georges et vous? a romantic comedy at Théâtre La Bruyère
Created by the duo Gilles Dyrek and Éric Bu (nominated for the Molières in 2023), this new romantic comedy is sure to please anyone looking for an evening of laughs. Playing at Théâtre La Bruyère from January 23, 2025, Je m'appelle Georges et vous? takes you on a zany and unusual journey. [Read more]
The Prize: Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner face off in a gripping historical confrontation
Cyril Gély's historic play Le Prix is staged at the Théâtre Hébertot from January 22, 2025. On stage, spectators will have the chance to meet Pierre Arditi and Ludmila Mikael, in the roles of Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner. [Read more]
Le secret des secrets: Benoit Soles' play based on a true story
After the success of La Machine de Turing and La Maison du Loup, author and actor Benoit Solès unveils his latest creation. But you'll have to wait a little longer to discover it, as the play opens at the Théâtre Rive Gauche on January 22, 2025. [Read more]
Vive les Mariés: we tested the immersive dining experience at Tesoro d'Italia - new dates
Discover "Vive les Mariés", the immersive theater experience that combines comedy and upscale dining in a sumptuous setting. Join this culinary and artistic adventure in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, at Le Tesoro d'Italia-Paradis restaurant on weekends for a special dinner on New Year's Eve 2025, and also every Wednesday and Sunday from February 5, 2025. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From April 11, 2025 to April 27, 2025
