Paris is teeming with theatre venues and shows, and with them come new works to catch all year round, even on public holidays. If you never seem to have time for this little treat, take advantage of the long weekend ahead for the Assumption, after August 15, the chance to discover what's on in the capital this month!
While some great plays are on the bill in various theaters for a long time, some new releases are only available for a short time. Whether you prefer classical theater, contemporary theater, literary adaptations, comedies or more, Paris has something for everyone!
Many productions offer matinee showings on Saturdays and Sundays, what they call "matinales" for the afternoon. That gives you plenty of options for both Saturday and Sunday—whether you’re after an evening or a daytime performance. Prices vary widely depending on your choice and the venue. A great way to entertain family, friends, or a partner during a long weekend in Paris.
Big Mother extended through March 2027 at Les Béliers Parisiens
Big Mother, Mélody Mourey’s thriller about disinformation, extends its run at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens in Paris through March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix brings to his show, La Claque, an interactive piece in which he chooses to revisit the history of the claque (applause) in the theater. A production on the Gaîté Montparnasse bill, running from 21 September 2025 to 23 May 2027. [Read more]
La Promesse de l'Aube, the adaptation of Romain Gary's novel at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe
The adaptation of Romain Gary's La Promesse de l’Aube by Tigran Mekhitarian is returning to Théâtre Le Contrescarpe from 8 August 2026. [Read more]
Family Dinner at Café de la Gare in Paris in 2026
Family Dinner, a comedy by Joseph Gallet and Pascal Rocher, remains on the Café de la Gare’s program in Paris in 2026. A tense family gathering around Alexandre’s thirtieth birthday. [Read more]
ADN, the extended theatrical thriller at Théâtre Michel
ADN, a theatrical thriller by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, directed by Sébastien Azzopardi, has been extended at Théâtre Michel in Paris until December 31, 2026. Our review. [Read more]
La Zone Indigo de Mélody Mourey prolongée aux Béliers
Mélody Mourey’s Indigo Zone extended at the Béliers
La Zone Indigo, a speculative thriller written and directed by Mélody Mourey, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens through January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Everything will go smoothly at La Grande Comédie in Paris
"Tout va bien se passer", a comedy by Alil Vardar and Vincent Azé, will be staged in Paris in 2026, at the Comédie Saint-Martin and then at La Grande Comédie, with a wedding plot that goes off the rails. [Read more]
Paris Is Magic, the musical at Gaîté Rive Gauche
Paris is Magique, a musical comedy written and directed by Sacha Judaszko and Nicolas Nebot, opens at La Gaîté Rive Gauche in Paris on June 23, 2026. [Read more]
Les Monologues du Machin: Exploring Every Aspect of Sex at Comédie Bastille – Our Take
Les Monologues du Machin, a show by Thomas Caruso Aragona about masculinity and the relationship to the male body, is playing at the Comédie Bastille in Paris until January 2, 2027. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 15, 2026 to August 16, 2026
