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, or atribute 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 overflowing with musical offerings. Some venues, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet, to a lesser extent, and the more recent Lido2Paris, have chosen to specialize in musical theater.
Oliver Twist, Dickens in a musical at Le Lucernaire
Oliver Twist returns to the Lucernaire in Paris from September 9, 2026. This family-friendly musical based on Charles Dickens is directed by Ned Grujic. [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]
The Perfect Gentleman Assassin’s Guide at the Palais-Royal
The Guide to the Perfect Gentleman Assassin, the French adaptation of Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, with €10 tickets for those under 26. [Read more]
Baby Concerts: musical moments for the littlest ones and their families in Paris
A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family! [Read more]
Singin’ in the Rain at the Lido: the cast unveiled
Singin’ in the Rain arrives at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris from 17 September 2026. Ashley Day, Maddie Waller, and Charlie Waddell star in this new production directed by Robert Carsen. [Read more]
Celtic Kanan lands in Paris, at the Salle Pleyel, for an exceptional performance!
Sponsored - Celtic Kanan, the new, never-before-seen 2-hour show 100% Music Live & Irish Dance, awaits you on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Featuring choreography by Joanne Doyle (former principal dancer of Riverdance) [Read more]
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]
Robot Rock Alive : a tribute to Daft Punk at La Seine Musicale in 2027
Attention Daft Punk fans! On Friday, January 22, 2027, La Seine Musicale opens its doors to the tribute show “Robot Rock Alive.” A chance to once again feel the pulse of the legendary masked duo’s greatest tracks. [Read more]
Point Nemo at the Théâtre du Châtelet, a musical theatre production with Steve Reich
Point Nemo, a musical theatre work brought to life by FC Bergman on Steve Reich’s Drumming, will be staged at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris from 25 to 29 September 2026. [Read more]
GAINSBOURG EN CONFIDENCE: a musical journey through the early years of Serge Gainsbourg
Sponsored - Starting Sunday, September 20, 2026, immerse yourself in 1950s–60s Saint-Germain-des-Prés and meet an intimate Serge Gainsbourg, long before Gainsbarre. Between timeless songs, little-known gems, and candid confessions, Gainsbourg en Confidence reveals the formative years of a legend of French chanson. [Read more]
Disney on Ice in Paris: The Enchanted Journey at Arena Porte de la Chapelle
Disney on Ice returns to Paris with The Enchanted Journey, at Arena Porte de la Chapelle from January 6 to 17, 2027. A family-friendly ice show that brings together several Disney universes. [Read more]
Shrek The Musical at the Folies Bergère with Chantal Ladesou
Shrek The Musical lands at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 2, 2026 to January 17, 2027, in a production directed by Philippe Hersen, with Chantal Ladesou announced as the Magic Mirror. [Read more]
This Is Michael: a tribute show to the King of Pop at La Seine Musicale in 2026
In fall 2026, La Seine Musicale pays tribute to the King of Pop. The Hauts-de-Seine venue opens its doors on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the musical This is Michael, led by artist Lenny Jay. [Read more]
A Second Before Christmas: A Musical Comedy at the Folies Bergère in December 2026
A Second Before Christmas – The Musical, based on Romain Sardou's novel, will be running at the Folies Bergère from December 11, 2026, to January 17, 2027. [Read more]
FOREVER: A musical tribute to Michael Jackson at the Grand Rex
FOREVER, a musical tribute show to Michael Jackson, on January 23, 2027 at the Grand Rex in Paris. 20 artists will take the stage to revisit his greatest pop hits. [Read more]
Cinq de Cœur marks its 30th anniversary at La Gaîté Montparnasse
Cinq de Cœur presents Un air de fête at the Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris, nine special performances from November 4, 2026 to June 2, 2027, staged by Virginie Lemoine. [Read more]
Mask Singer: when the TV show becomes a musical show
TV phenomenon Mask Singer comes to life on stage with a colorful, mystery-filled musical version. The show, scheduled for October 17 & 18, 2025 and January 23 & 24, 2027 at Les Folies Bergère, will feature a family-friendly show combining vocal performances, choreography and live revelations. [Read more]
The musical tribute to Elvis in Paris in 2027: honoring the King on the 50th anniversary of his passing
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the King's passing, Olympia is set to host the show "The Musical Story of Elvis" on Saturday, January 9, 2027. Over a two-hour performance, fans will be transported back in time with Nils Strassburg's captivating portrayal of the legendary American singer. [Read more]
