Shows to see in Paris in August 2026: our pick of the hottest shows right now

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 31, 2026 at 08:08 p.m.
Looking for what shows to see in Paris in August 2026? Musicals, comedy, cabarets, sound-and-light shows, dance, magic, or circus: here is our selection of shows to discover this month in Paris and Île-de-France.

What shows to see in Paris in August 2026? Even at the height of summer, Paris and the Île-de-France region continue to deliver visual spectacles, musical performances, festive acts, and a handful of must-see live events. This guide gathers the shows to catch in Paris in August.

To help you sort through your options, this roundup spotlights a range of stage worlds, from productions still running through the summer to more immersive or visually striking offerings. It should make it easier to figure out what to see on stage in Paris in August 2026. If you prefer a shorter selection, you can also check out our 10 performances to see in Paris in August 2026.

And if you’re mainly after visually striking experiences, our pick of immersive shows might also interest you. This guide is regularly updated with new productions spotted in Paris and the Île-de-France region, as well as shows still running through August.

ATTENTION: This guide is updated as new discoveries come in

Here are the shows on offer in Paris in August 2026

Musical performances and musical comedies:

Le Roi Lion : la comédie musicale culte  à découvrir au  théâtre Mogador - notre critique Le Roi Lion : la comédie musicale culte  à découvrir au  théâtre Mogador - notre critique Le Roi Lion : la comédie musicale culte  à découvrir au  théâtre Mogador - notre critique Le Roi Lion : la comédie musicale culte  à découvrir au  théâtre Mogador - notre critique The Lion King: the musical back for a sixth season at the Mogador Theatre – our review
The Lion King awaits you at the Mogador Theatre in Paris until August 9 as part of its fifth season, and it will launch a sixth season as early as September 2026, more than ten years after its last performance in this Parisian venue. We’ve seen it, and here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]

Comedy shows:

Kidology : Comedy Club et Restaurant bistronomique Kidology : Comedy Club et Restaurant bistronomique Kidology : Comedy Club et Restaurant bistronomique Kidology : Comedy Club et Restaurant bistronomique Kidology: Comedy Club, Cocktail Bar and Bistronomic Restaurant — Promo Code
Sponsored - Kidology is a Comedy Club, a bistronomic restaurant and a cocktail bar all under one roof! Welcome to this iconic venue in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the heart of Paris, where people come for the laughs as much as for a drink or a proper dinner. Enjoy 10% off with the promo code: SORTIRAPARIS [Read more]

Le Red Comedy : des soirées stand-up au 123 SebastopolLe Red Comedy : des soirées stand-up au 123 SebastopolLe Red Comedy : des soirées stand-up au 123 SebastopolLe Red Comedy : des soirées stand-up au 123 Sebastopol The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]

Random Comedy Club : spectacle d'humour en mode stand-up le dimanche soir au Chouchou hôtel à Paris Random Comedy Club : spectacle d'humour en mode stand-up le dimanche soir au Chouchou hôtel à Paris Random Comedy Club : spectacle d'humour en mode stand-up le dimanche soir au Chouchou hôtel à Paris Random Comedy Club : spectacle d'humour en mode stand-up le dimanche soir au Chouchou hôtel à Paris 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]

Cabarets, burlesque performances and drag shows:

Madame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisienMadame Arthur : cabaret travesti et club parisien Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club
Sponsored - A true Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her musical world of drag and French chanson! [Read more]

Visuel Paris - Moulin RougeVisuel Paris - Moulin RougeVisuel Paris - Moulin RougeVisuel Paris - Moulin Rouge Féerie at the Moulin Rouge: a night of feathers and dreams in Montmartre
Every evening, the Moulin Rouge presents Féerie, a spectacular revue in four tableaux, at 9 or 11 pm, preceded or not by a dinner imagined by their chef. [Read more]

Crazy Horse - image00019Crazy Horse - image00019Crazy Horse - image00019Crazy Horse - image00019 Crazy Horse, one of Paris's most emblematic cabarets
In the 8th arrondissement, Crazy Horse hides behind a sober facade that goes (almost) unnoticed. However, once you've passed through the front door, you'll be transported to a completely different atmosphere, as you take in a marvellous show featuring dance, performances and luminous decors. [Read more]

Lou Diprey : le cabaret pop moderne et intimiste à Paris 10ᵉ - IMG 3072Lou Diprey : le cabaret pop moderne et intimiste à Paris 10ᵉ - IMG 3072Lou Diprey : le cabaret pop moderne et intimiste à Paris 10ᵉ - IMG 3072Lou Diprey : le cabaret pop moderne et intimiste à Paris 10ᵉ - IMG 3072 Lou Diprey: A Modern, Intimate Pop Cabaret in the Heart of Paris 10th
Lou Diprey is the newest contemporary, intimate cabaret in Paris’s 10th arrondissement. Since opening on December 17, 2025, the venue has been offering bistronomic dinners, choreographed performances, and lively after-parties—all set within a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere designed to provide a modern nocturnal experience. Ready to venture off the beaten path? [Read more]

Love Bazar : le dîner-spectacle drag immersif à découvrir au Lou Diprey à ParisLove Bazar : le dîner-spectacle drag immersif à découvrir au Lou Diprey à ParisLove Bazar : le dîner-spectacle drag immersif à découvrir au Lou Diprey à ParisLove Bazar : le dîner-spectacle drag immersif à découvrir au Lou Diprey à Paris Love Bazar: We attended the drag dinner-show featuring Misty Phœnix at Lou Diprey in Paris — here’s our take
Attention all drag show enthusiasts! Love Bazar is taking over Lou Diprey in Paris for a series of nights blending drag performances, live music, and gourmet bistro dining. Led by Misty Phœnix, Azémylia, and Jenny From The Blocnote, the shows will run on January 22, 23, 28, and 29, then February 20, 21, 25, and 26 — and they’ll be happening every Thursday and Friday evening starting March 2026. This is a first-of-its-kind immersive experience with no traditional stage, designed to foster an intimate connection between performers and the audience. We attended, and here’s what it’s all about! [Read more]

Oh! César Paris : Redécouvrez le Cabaret à Paris dans un Mélange de Glamour, Humour et ArtOh! César Paris : Redécouvrez le Cabaret à Paris dans un Mélange de Glamour, Humour et ArtOh! César Paris : Redécouvrez le Cabaret à Paris dans un Mélange de Glamour, Humour et ArtOh! César Paris : Redécouvrez le Cabaret à Paris dans un Mélange de Glamour, Humour et Art Oh! César Paris: Parisian cabaret combining glamour, humor and art
A few years ago, the Cabaret César-Palace metamorphosed into Oh! César Paris, offering a unique fusion of dining, entertainment and clubbing into the wee hours. [Read more]

TurboCancan : un cabaret déjanté au Cancan PigalleTurboCancan : un cabaret déjanté au Cancan PigalleTurboCancan : un cabaret déjanté au Cancan PigalleTurboCancan : un cabaret déjanté au Cancan Pigalle TurboCancan: a crazy cabaret at Cancan Pigalle
Humor, music and surprising performances: Marie-Jo Dassin welcomes you every Wednesday for a festive, immersive evening in Pigalle. [Read more]

L'oiseau Paradis, le sepctacle du cabaret Le Paradis Latin à Paris : invitationsL'oiseau Paradis, le sepctacle du cabaret Le Paradis Latin à Paris : invitationsL'oiseau Paradis, le sepctacle du cabaret Le Paradis Latin à Paris : invitationsL'oiseau Paradis, le sepctacle du cabaret Le Paradis Latin à Paris : invitations L'oiseau Paradis, the show at Paris cabaret Le Paradis Latin
Paradis Latin, Paris's emblematic cabaret in the 5th arrondissement, on the left bank of the Seine, is famous for its nightly revue shows in a luxurious setting and festive atmosphere. The revue performed here is always "L'Oiseau Paradis", a show by Kamel Ouali. Dièse and Solen Shawen are the ringleaders. [Read more]

Sound and light shows:

Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire : un spectacle immersif familial - JulesVerne lesphotosdeSégow 285Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire : un spectacle immersif familial - JulesVerne lesphotosdeSégow 285Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire : un spectacle immersif familial - JulesVerne lesphotosdeSégow 285Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire : un spectacle immersif familial - JulesVerne lesphotosdeSégow 285 Jules Verne, The Extraordinary Journey — An immersive show at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves
Sponsored - The Grand Hôtel of Dreams invites you to dive into Jules Verne's The Extraordinary Voyage: an immersive family experience. This show offers a fresh perspective on the adventure author’s timeless tales, featuring stunning 360° sets and a captivating theatrical journey like no other. [Read more]

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Dates and Opening Time
From August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026

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