In addition to musicals, the live entertainment industry also offers musical shows. Shows in which music plays a predominant role, of course, but which are somewhat different from musicals in the strict sense of the word.
In the world of live performance, artists often like to combine theater with music, the kind that soothes the soul, the kind that goes so well with literary texts.
Whether it's artists who tell their stories through music, actors who choose to be accompanied by musicians for the duration of a given show, ortribute to song or singers, there are many forms of musical performance. Shows built around a musical work, shows by songwriters, funny or dramatic shows, all have the merit of attracting a wider audience. Theater and music lovers alike.
Of course, the capital is full of musical offerings. Some venues, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet, to a lesser extent, or the more recent Lido2Paris, have chosen to specialize in musical theater.
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]
Concert: Outsider by Thomas Leleu at the Café de la danse - PROMO
Sponsored - Thomas Leleu will be in concert at the Café de la Danse on Thursday, May 15, to present OUTSIDER, a show in which the tuba becomes a stage instrument, combining pop energy with funk, samba and electro influences. A once-in-a-lifetime show if you like unusual concerts! PROMO: Get your ticket at a special rate! [Read more]
GILDAA: between musical trance and the quest for memory at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
A blend of theater, music and poetry, GILDAA invites us to delve into the fragmented memory of a woman in search of herself. The show will be performed at the Théâtre du Rond-Point on May 14, 15 and 16, 2025 at 8pm. [Read more]
Victor Hugoat, n°1 of French rap: when Victor Hugo meets Jul on stage
What if Victor Hugo had been a rapper? That's the offbeat challenge taken up by BART in Victor Hugoat, n°1 du rap français, a show that's part lecture, part musical performance and part literary humor. Scheduled at the Grand Point Virgule until June 26, this one-man show revisits the writer's life through a contemporary flow and a healthy dose of self-mockery. [Read more]
Music at the museum: the musical program at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Jacquemart-André museum hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the new musical season in 2025 and museum news. [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]
Grease Generation: the electric pop concert-show at the Folies Bergère
The Grease Generation show is presented at the Folies Bergère on May 16 and 17, 2025, in a live, reinvented and inclusive version of the cult film, brought to life by 15 artists on stage. [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]
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]
Sinister and Festive: a sung medley of wacky glamour and dark poetry
From April 5 to June 8, 2025, Sinistre et Festive presents a quirky tour de chant of performance, song and exuberance at the Théâtre de l'Atelier. [Read more]
Eiffel Follie's: burlesque cabaret revisited at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
A new cabaret is born at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel! From May 3, 2025, the theater presents Eiffel Follie's, a cabaret show promising to mix glamour, humor and Franglais, while reviving the spirit of the great figures of artistic Paris. [Read more]
Who are you, Andrée Turcy? A tribute at Guichet Montparnasse
From April 11, 2025, Guichet Montparnasse hosts "Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy?", a show that promises to revive the memory of a key figure in the chanson réaliste of the '30s. [Read more]
I Will Survive: The Experience: immerse yourself in the disco madness of Studio 54 in Paris
I Will Survive: The Experience invites you to relive the excitement of the legendary Studio 54 at LeVel Club - Chez Régine, in Paris from March 14 to June 28, 2025. [Read more]
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 a fourth season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Happy Apocalypse at Les Gémeaux Parisiens: a wacky musical hybrid fable
Somewhere between an electro-pop tale and poetic delirium, Happy Apocalypse will be presented at the Théâtre des Gémeaux in Paris from June 4 to 11, 2025. An atypical show for ages 13 and up, combining theater, live music, science and burlesque. [Read more]
Les Cloches Impériales de Chine: a thousand-year-old musical fresco at Théâtre Mogador
For the first time in Paris, Les Cloches Impériales de Chine will be presented at the Théâtre Mogador in a single exceptional performance on May 20, 2025. The show would combine ancient music, traditional choreography and imperial heritage in a spectacular scenography. [Read more]
The Sun King: the cult musical at the Paris Dome in December 2025 - a starring role revealed
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. Tickets are now on sale, and a [Read more]
Black Legends: the musical arrives at La Seine Musicale
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted over 200,000 spectators, is due to be staged at La Seine Musicale on March 20 and 21, 2026. [Read more]
Génération Céline: the new musical tribute to Céline Dion
Attention Céline Dion fans! A new musical show called Génération Céline is being created and will arrive in Paris on September 20 and 21, 2025. Four female singers accompanied by a troupe of musicians will cover 23 of her greatest hits. [Read more]
A Tribute to Whitney Houston: the tribute show at the Casino de Paris
In June 2025, the Casino de Paris will host an exceptional tribute concert dedicated to Whitney Houston, featuring an artist capable of recreating the star's vocal and emotional intensity. [Read more]
The Mozart Mystery: an immersive journey at the Collège des Bernardins - tickets now on sale
From June 2025, music lovers and the curious will rediscover Mozart's most beautiful works, which will come to life in an original musical and theatrical journey through the heart of the sublime Collège des Bernardins. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [Read more]
Hamlet: the play reinvented by Kirill Serebrennikov at the Théâtre du Châtelet
Shakespeare's play Hamlet, adapted by Kirill Serebrennikov, can be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet from October 7 to 19, 2025 in a musical, polyphonic and multilingual version. [Read more]
Camille & Phuphuma Love Minus at the Cité de la Musique in Paris in May 2026
"A piece about water without water" is the name of Robyn Orlin's musical show, billed as an "unbridled, hybrid stage creation". On stage, spectators will be treated to the presence of singer Camille, joined for the occasion by the South African choir Phuphuma Love Minus. Don't miss it from Monday May 4 to Thursday May 7, 2026 at the Cité de la Musique in Paris. [Read more]
Joséphine Baker, le musical: the rhythmic show returns to the Bobino
(Re)discover the extraordinary destiny of Joséphine Baker, in a modern, festive show. Joséphine Baker, le musical, runs at the Théâtre Bobino from June 6 to 7, 2025. [Read more]
Stomp at La Cigale: a percussive, electrifying show
A blend of dance, music and humor, Stomp transforms everyday objects into percussion instruments. This explosive cult show returns to La Cigale from December 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles
The play Lennon and McCartney imagines a meeting between the two Beatles in November 1980, on stage on June 10, 2025 in an original musical version. Discover the play at Théâtre La Boussole [Read more]
Monte Cristo: the musical inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo at the Folies Bergère in 2026
After the wildly successful, and deservedly so, film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Pierre Niney, Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece is about to come to life on stage. The Folies Bergère have announced that the musical Monte Cristo will run from February 5, 2026 to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Elles étaient une fois Les Hoptimistes: the musical comedy in the fight against cancer returns
Courage in the face of cancer on stage with "Elles étaient une fois les hoptimistes", the Hope Association's musical comedy at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel on June 19, 2025. [Read more]
Once upon a time... Morricone and Rota: a musical tribute to two cinema legends
On January 9 and 10, 2026, an immersive symphony concert celebrates the works of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota at Salle Pleyel. [Read more]
Jean-Paul Rouve: his show L'air de rien, a tribute to French chanson
French actor Jean-Paul Rouve has announced a new show, L'air de rien, to be presented at L'Olympia on October 13 and 14, 2025. The show will be a cross between literature and music, with the actor paying homage to French chanson by focusing on its words. [Read more]
L'Histoire du soldat: a theatrical and musical tale at the Théâtre du Châtelet
From June 19 to 29, 2025, the Théâtre du Châtelet welcomes L'Histoire du soldat, a singular work by Ramuz and Stravinsky, combining theater, music and dance, directed by Karelle Prugnaud. [Read more]
Forever, The best show about the King of Pop returns to Grand Rex
"Forever, The best show about the King of Pop" is back in Paris After 15 years of performances, the show returns to Paris, but this time at the Grand Rex from February 17 to 20, 2026. [Read more]
