In Paris, September 2025 marks the return of cultural effervescence. After the summer break, theatres reopen in full swing, and new creations take their place alongside extended shows that have won over audiences. This key moment in the year sets the tone for a particularly dynamic new theatrical season in Paris, featuring eclectic offerings in all disciplines.
Whether it's a comedy show, a contemporary play, a musical or a family show, the choice is vast and promising. This period attracts both regulars to Parisian venues and the curious in search of a cultural outing. The desire to reconnect with the emotion of live performance is palpable, supported by a program that is often bold and generous.
The shows to see in Paris in September 2025 are aimed at all audiences: solos, couples, groups of friends or families. It's the perfect time to discover new talent, reunite with established artists or venture into less traditional formats. The September cultural calendar in Paris is one of the busiest of the year, with numerous premieres, eagerly-awaited revivals and city-wide festivals.
From laughter to emotion, commitment to lightness, the new season of shows in Paris offers a mosaic of sensations to experience on stage. It's a season that's off to a great start, and one that promises many wonderful discoveries.
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for another season, and is currently playing in Paris. [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]
Chuseok Festival 2025: the Korean harvest festival returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris
The Korean Festival, also known as K-Festival, takes place at the Jardin d'Acclimatation on September 20 and 21, 2025. The program includes folk dancing, a traditional Korean market, street food and k-pop. [Read more]
International fireworks festival at the Enghien-Soisy racecourse, the 2025 program
This autumn, the international fireworks festival is once again set to light up and dazzle the skies above Paris. Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Enghien-Soisy racecourse in the Val-d'Oise region, for a spectacular display. Here's the program for what promises to be a flamboyant evening! [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]
Cergy Soit! 2025: the free circus arts festival returns
From September 12 to 21, 2025, Cergy-Pontoise hosts the 27th edition of the Cergy Soit! festival. This year's international festival of circus and street arts features Pitt Ocha from Les Ogres de Barback and artists from Benin, with over 40 companies giving nearly 160 free performances. [Read more]
La Dame de Pierre a tribute to Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral
La Dame de Pierre, a veritable historical fresco, pays tribute in music and light to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. On September 27, 2025, the show returns for two performances, following the success of its first two seasons. [Read more]
Oliver Twist: Dickens in a musical for the whole family at Le Lucernaire
Le Lucernaire welcomes Oliver Twist from September 10, 2025 to January 11, 2026, a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel by six young artists, to be performed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. [Read more]
Octobre Rose 2025: a free show on the Champ de Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower
To mark the launch of Pink October, breast cancer awareness month, the Ruban Rose association unveiled a free show on the Champ de Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower, illuminated in pink for the occasion, this Tuesday, September 30, 2025. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
