In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, the month of May promises to be a strategic time for lovers of live entertainment. With public holidays, bridging days and milder temperatures, it's a great time for cultural outings. It's also the month when many plays and shows reach the end of their run, wrapping up their programming before the arrival of summer and the transition to festivals.
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In Parisian theaters and regional venues alike, the month of May continues to offer a packed program. There are contemporary creations, revivals of hits, musicals, comedies and hybrid formats that cross disciplines. It's often the last moment to discover certain works before they leave the stage.
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Attending a show that ends in May 2025 also means following the rhythm of the season, following the logic of the programming and discovering artistic proposals that are sometimes more daring than the rest of the year. This in-between period attracts a curious audience, ready and willing to be surprised.
For those who want to make the most of the cultural offerings before the summer, May 2025 represents an ideal opportunity. Theaters are still active, new productions are still numerous, and spring evenings lend themselves perfectly to a convivial cultural outing.
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025



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