Looking for an original show gift idea, a cultural outing to give as a gift in Paris, or a memorable experience to share in the Île-de-France region? Good news: the Paris region has plenty to delight fans of wonderful discoveries! Full of emotion, surprises and shared moments, giving a show for Christmas is the promise of a gift unlike any other.
There are gifts you unwrap, gifts you put away… and gifts you remember for a long time! Because giving someone a ticket to a show means giving them that little thrill before the performance begins, that moment when the lights go down and anything becomes possible.
For a few moments, we forget the day-to-day, let ourselves be surprised, laugh, marvel or hold our breath. In short, we experience something! And the best part? A show is also an experience to be shared! It’s a wonderful opportunity to get together, share the excitement and keep the enjoyment going by swapping impressions long after the final applause.
It’s not always easy to find the perfect Christmas gift for someone who seems to have it all! Fortunately, you don’t need to overthink it to make someone happy: sometimes, all it takes is suggesting a great outing.
For curious people who are always up for discovering something new, thrill-seekers, or those who like to be surprised, giving the gift of a show is a lovely way to break out of the everyday routine.
It’s also a chance to introduce someone close to you to a new world or share a passion you have in common. And let’s be honest, tucking the promise of a memorable evening under the tree has a little touch of magic to it!
To help you find an original Christmas gift in Paris or the Île-de-France region, we’ve put together a selection of tried-and-tested cultural outings and experiences. These concepts were chosen for their originality, the emotions they evoke and that little touch of magic that turns a simple outing into a lovely memory.
Whether you’re looking to surprise your other half, delight your parents, spoil a friend or share a wonderful experience with the family, all that’s left is to find a show that hits the mark. So, are you ready to give the gift of wonder this Christmas 2026? Discover our selection of shows to give as gifts in Paris and the Île-de-France region, and get ready to make someone’s day!
Because, after all, the best gifts aren’t always unwrapped… Sometimes, they’re experienced in the spotlight!
ARBRE: Circus Théâtre Bormann unveils its new enchanted show
Sponsored - For more than eight generations, the Bormann family has been fueling the heartbeat of Paris with its iconic theatre-circus. Through their new show ARBRE, this troupe of artists aims to honor its roots while delivering a pioneering sensory immersion into a universe where the circus meets the pressing challenges of sustainable development! [Read more]
Saint Roch Nights: An immersive sound-and-light show in the heart of a Parisian church — review
Starting October 1, 2026, Saint-Roch Church will morph into an immersive experience. Blending monumental 3D video mapping, a poetic theatrical narrative, and live music with a choir and orchestra, the piece invites you on a journey through the History of Art, in the parish of artists. [Read more]
The Haunted House at the Palais des Glaces: the 2026–2027 season
The Haunted House returns to the Palais des Glaces from October 3, 2026, to January 10, 2027, for ages 5 and up. The immersive musical show is performed at 2 p.m. The performance on Saturday, October 24, has been canceled. [Read more]
The Sun King at the Dôme de Paris: back this winter — reviews and photos
Le Roi Soleil returns to the Dôme de Paris from December 19, 2026 to January 17, 2027. The musical by Dove Attia and Kamel Ouali is back on the Paris stage for the holidays. Our review and photos. [Read more]
Zélie the Pirate: The Family Musical Returns to the Apollo Théâtre
Zélie la Pirate returns to Paris at the Apollo Théâtre from October 17, 2026. A musical show for ages 3 and up, co-written by Aurélie Cabrel, starring Juliette Lefebvre and a crew of four performers. [Read more]
Volte: the new show by Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione
Volte brings together flying trapeze, acrobatics, diabolo and breakdance at the Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione in Paris. A two-hour show for all the family, running until March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Les Folies Gruss: a premier equestrian show in Paris, the 2026–2027 season
Les Folies Gruss present their equestrian musical comedy and vaudeville show in Paris until March 28, 2027. The 2026–2027 season unfolds in a brand-new venue at the Carrefour des Cascades, in the Bois de Boulogne. [Read more]
Les Misérables: the award-winning musical set to return to the Châtelet in 2026
The musical Les Misérables returns to the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027, after a tour. Details, dates and a review. [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]
Inferno : the disco musical at Bobino
Inferno – The Last Night of Disco runs at Bobino in Paris through January 24, 2027. Cécile Chaduteau and Christophe Jambois fuse dance, live music and disco-funk hits in the story of a 1970s nightclub. [Read more]
Turandot: Puccini's opera directed by Robert Wilson
Turandot returns to Opéra Bastille from November 27 to December 27, 2026. Robert Wilson’s production is revived under the baton of Eun Sun Kim, with Elza van den Heever and Anna Pirozzi sharing the role. [Read more]
The Legend of Monte Cristo: the musical is back in Paris at the Maison de la Mutualité
The Legend of Monte Cristo returns to Paris from December 26, 2026, at the Maison de la Mutualité. Gjon’s Tears stars as Edmond Dantès in this musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s novel, with Francis Huster as narrator. [Read more]
Laurent Gerra gets down to business at the Palais des Congrès at the end of 2026
Laurent Gerra returns with his impersonation show Se met à table, live at the Paris Palais des Congrès on December 29, 30 and 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Three comedy-filled evenings to ring in the new year, with tickets starting at €49. [Read more]
Matthieu Nina : At the bottom rung of the ladder at Le Point Virgule
Matthieu Nina presents En bas de l’échelle at Le Point Virgule in Paris, Sundays at 5:15 p.m. until December 27, 2026. His debut one-man show delves into his journey and his disability with self-deprecating humor. [Read more]
Prince Comedy Club: comedy, cocktails and stand-up in the heart of Paris
The Prince Comedy Club combines stand-up, concerts and a festive atmosphere in a hybrid venue in the 6th arrondissement. An address to discover for evenings full of laughter and good humor. [Read more]
Doclibido.fr: Alex Goude's musical at the Apollo
Formerly known as Tout va mâle?, Doclibido.fr returns to the Apollo Theatre in a new version. The musical by Alex Goude is scheduled from 4 November 2026 to 30 January 2027, with a renewed cast. [Read more]
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]
Raspberry Color: Mehdi Djaadi at La Scala Paris this autumn
Mehdi Djaadi returns with Couleur Framboise at Scala Paris from October 29 to December 30, 2026. Directed by Thibaut Evrard, this solo show probes male infertility, faith, and societal pressures. [Read more]
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]
Alexis Tramoni: The Best and the Worst at La Scala Paris from September 2026
Alexis Tramoni presents The Best and the Worst at La Piccola Scala in Paris from September 18 to December 26, 2026, at 9:15 PM. [Read more]
Vegas: Eva Jean's vocal show staged by Alex Goude
Vegas, Eva Jean's vocal show, lands at the Apollo Theatre in Paris from October 2, 2026 to January 31, 2027. David Jean is directed by Alex Goude, weaving together song, humor, pop, jazz and disco. [Read more]
Antoine Magyar: Auto Romance at the Théâtre du Marais
Antoine Magyar, formerly known as Antoine Officieux, presents Auto Romance at the Théâtre du Marais until December 31, 2026. A solo show about loneliness, sensitivity, and the relationship with oneself, directed by Julie Crantelle. [Read more]
New Year’s Eve 2027: dinner, magic, and an evening at the Double Fond
On New Year’s Eve 2026, Paris’ Le Double Fond is staging a costume soirée featuring dinner, table magic, games and a participatory show, from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
Lilly, the musical is back at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
Lilly, the musical returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel from November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Lou Deleuze and Jenna Otmani share the role of Lilly in this family-friendly musical directed by Mau. [Read more]
La Bouche Cabaret: Musical Theatre and Christmas at the Apollo
La Bouche Cabaret brings With Love Baubo to the Apollo on October 13 and 14, and again on November 3 and 4, 2026. The troupe returns December 23–27 with Let’s Celebrate, a Christmas-themed musical show. [Read more]
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]
Barbès Café, the sequel: a musical cabaret at Cabaret Sauvage
Barbès Café, the follow-up is performed at Cabaret Sauvage from December 10 to 26, 2026, in Paris. Méziane Azaïche continues this musical tale with two characters and an orchestra of seven musicians. [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
Babel, by Mourad Merzouki: a dance performance at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, extended runs – our review
This fall, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is unveiling Babel, the latest production from hip-hop icon Mourad Merzouki. Running from September 4 to December 31, 2025, and then again from September 3 to December 31, 2026, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at closing time, the store hosts an captivating new dance performance featuring ten talented circus artists and dancers. [Read more]
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]
Espace Paris Plaine : theatre, dance and children's musicals in the 15th arrondissement
L’Espace Paris Plaine presents eleven family-friendly shows from October 7, 2026 to April 25, 2027, spanning theatre, musicals, dance and puppetry. [Read more]
New Year’s Eve 2027: dinner, magic, and an evening at the Double Fond
On New Year’s Eve 2026, Paris’ Le Double Fond is staging a costume soirée featuring dinner, table magic, games and a participatory show, from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. [Read more]
Léo Brière: The Secret at Gaîté-Montparnasse in Paris
Léo Brière presents Le Secret at the Gaîté-Montparnasse from October 8, 2026. After Existences, the mentalist dedicates this new show to coincidences and fate. [Read more]
Les Folies Gruss: a premier equestrian show in Paris, the 2026–2027 season
Les Folies Gruss present their equestrian musical comedy and vaudeville show in Paris until March 28, 2027. The 2026–2027 season unfolds in a brand-new venue at the Carrefour des Cascades, in the Bois de Boulogne. [Read more]
Sans Regrets?: Circus and Live Music at La Scala Paris
The Rat Pack company presents Sans Regrets ? at La Scala Paris from 20 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. Acrobatics, video projections, and live music by Supa Jay define this wordless show. [Read more]
Odyssey: The Stars of the Beijing Circus at Cirque Phénix
The Stars of the Beijing Circus present Odyssey at Cirque Phénix in Paris from 28 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. A family-friendly show featuring 40 acrobats, especially recommended during the Christmas holidays. [Read more]
Big Mother extended at Les Béliers Parisiens through January 2027
Big Mother, Mélody Mourey’s political journalism thriller, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens in Paris through January 3, 2027. [Read more]
The Taste of Raspberry at Théâtre des Béliers, Paris
Le Goût de la framboise, a play by Raphaële Volkoff directed by Martin Darondeau, runs at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens from August 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
It's always sunny in Hollywood: Claire Nebout at the Apollo Theatre
Claire Nebout, Thomas Chabrol, Mata Gabin and Geoffroy Thiebaut star in Il fait toujours beau à Hollywood, a comedy by Jean Marbœuf at the Apollo Theatre, running from October 25 to December 28, 2026. [Read more]
2:22 A Ghost Story: Louane and Guillaume Labbé in a thriller at the Théâtre Fontaine in Paris — our review
2:22 A Ghost Story brings its haunted locked-room drama to Théâtre Fontaine with Louane Emera, Guillaume Labbé, Constance Dollé and Valentin de Carbonnières. A supernatural thriller to discover in Paris from September 15, 2026. [Read more]
Amadeus at the Théâtre Marigny: Mozart and Salieri Go Head-to-Head on Stage
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer returns to the Théâtre Marigny from October 7, 2026. Olivier Solivérès directs Jérôme Kircher and Thomas Solivérès in the face-off between Salieri and Mozart. [Read more]
Menopause: Alex Goude’s musical at the Apollo
Menopause, Alex Goude’s musical, extends its run at the Apollo Theatre through June 30, 2027. Four women gathered in a department store navigate this life stage with song, dance and humor. [Read more]
Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré in Le Père in Paris: dates and showtimes
Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré star in Florian Zeller’s Le Père at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris. Evening performances will shift from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. as of November 26, 2026, while Sunday matinees stay at 4 p.m. [Read more]
Kessel, Freedom at Any Cost Returns to Théâtre La Bruyère
Franck Desmedt reprises Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, au Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère du 12 octobre au 28 décembre 2026. This one-man show by Mathieu Rannou traces the life of the writer and renowned journalist. [Read more]
Jean Reno at the Édouard VII Theatre: Le Chameau in December 2026
Jean Reno tells the story of his journey in Le Chameau, running from December 1 to 31, 2026 at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris. Directed by Ladislas Chollat, this autobiographical account blends text, images and songs, with Pablo Lanty at the piano. [Read more]
The Dead Poets Society returns to Théâtre Libre
Dead Poets Society, a stage adaptation of the cult film directed by Olivier Solivérès, returns to Théâtre Libre in Paris from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
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