The arrival of September 2025 in Paris doesn't just mean a return to work or school. It's also a time when the French capital comes alive again with a rich and varied cultural offering. September is synonymous with renewal and the resumption of leisure activities, and what better way to get back into the swing of things than to enjoy the best shows the city has to offer?
The start of the cultural season is an eagerly awaited moment for many Parisians and tourists alike. After a summer break, Parisian stages fill up again, offering a variety of productions, from comedy to drama, music, dance and much more. The quality and diversity of the shows on offer make Paris a must-see destination for culture lovers.
Paris, world-renowned for its cultural heritage, promises to dazzle you in September 2025. Each arrondissement has its own treasures, from small, intimate venues to large, iconic stages. Without naming specific shows or establishments - which will be detailed later - the main point is to highlight the effervescence and richness of the Parisian cultural panorama.
Advance planning is recommended. Demand for some shows can be high, and to get the best possible experience, it's a good idea to check programs and schedules and buy tickets in advance. Reviews, recommendations and audience opinions can also help you make your choice.
The beauty of this new season lies in the ability of each show to offer an escape, a break from the hectic pace of everyday life. The lights go down, the curtain goes up, and for a few hours, the spectator is transported to another universe.
For those looking for something new, the Parisian scene also knows how to innovate, integrating modern and contemporary art forms, showing that culture is constantly evolving.
Don't forget that this article is updated regularly. So please check back regularly for the latest news, so you don't miss out on anything from the Paris cultural scene this September.
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]
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]
The Mozart Mystery: an immersive tour at the Collège des Bernardins
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]
Radio Michel: the musical show returns to La Scène Parisienne
Discover "Radio Michel," a live musical show paying tribute to Michel and Michèle, back at La Scène Parisienne since September 23, 2025. [Read more]
Victor Hugoat: when Victor Hugo meets rap at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
Artist BART presents Victor Hugoat, n°1 of French rap at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre in Paris, from September 23 to December 30, 2025, every Tuesday at 7pm. A daring show combining stand-up, literature and hip-hop culture. [Read more]
Encrées, the musical about women who made history at Théâtre Douze
Encrées, a musical comedy about Hedy Lamarr, the Mirabal sisters and Sabine Zlatin, is at the Théâtre Douze in Paris from September 18 to 28, 2025. [Read more]
Châtelet Musical Club: a free and joyful musical show at the Théâtre du Châtelet
The Châtelet Musical Club is back at the Théâtre du Châtelet for a new season, with free, eclectic musical performances open to all, sung and danced live. [Read more]
How to become a Parisian in one hour? : Olivier Giraud's show at the Théâtre des Nouveautés
How to become a Parisian in one hour? Olivier Giraud explains it all with offbeat humor at the Théâtre des Nouveautés. This funny show, 100% in English, is ideal for tourists discovering Paris as well as for Parisians ready for self-deprecation! [Read more]
Tom Baldetti: his show Tome 1 extended at La Scala Paris - our review
Tom Baldetti's first show, sold out until May 31 at the Palais des Glaces, arrives at La Scala Paris on September 8. A rising star in the world of comedy, you'll also have the chance to bump into him on the Parisian comedy club scene. [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]
Marion Mezadorian on Craquage: the jubilant art of the fart.
After Pépites, Marion Mezadorian returns with Craquage, a show mixing humor and emotion, to be discovered from September 23, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Pépinière in Paris. [Read more]
Le Point Virgule celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exceptional program
Le Point Virgule, Paris's leading stand-up and comedy venue, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special program featuring artists of all generations, to be discovered from May 1 to September 30, 2025. [Read more]
Victor Hugoat: when Victor Hugo meets rap at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
Artist BART presents Victor Hugoat, n°1 of French rap at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre in Paris, from September 23 to December 30, 2025, every Tuesday at 7pm. A daring show combining stand-up, literature and hip-hop culture. [Read more]
Rire pour Rêver: a humorous evening of solidarity at the Casino de Paris
The Casino de Paris hosts a major evening of comedy in aid of children with cancer. Rire pour Rêver, scheduled for September 29, 2025, will bring together famous comedians around an essential cause supported by the Princesse Margot association. [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]
Camille Chamoux: her show Ça va Ça va returns to Théâtre de l'Atelier
Comedian and actress Camille Chamoux returns with her new show Ça va Ça va at the Théâtre de l'Atelier from September 14, 2025 to October 26, 2025. Now in her fifth one-woman show, the comedian takes a humorous look at mental health and well-being! [Read more]
Nico en vrai: new solo show at the Palais des Glaces
Creator Nico en vrai presents a new version of his one-man show at the Palais des Glaces, on Tuesdays starting September 30, 2025. [Read more]
Karol G at Crazy Horse: a unique show combining Parisian cabaret and Latin rhythms
Crazy Horse welcomes Colombian singer Karol G as its first-ever South American guest star, in a brand-new show from September 25 to 28, 2025. The artist will unveil custom-designed tableaux, blending the world of cabaret with the Latin sounds of her Tropicoqueta album. [Read more]
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]
La Scandaleuse: the burlesque cabaret show in the former Aux Belles Poules brothel
Aux Belles Poules, a former brothel in the 2ᵉ arrondissement, becomes a burlesque cabaret one Friday a month, where three artists await you for an intimate show, "La Scandaleuse". [Read more]
Drag Race France Live All Stars: The Royal Tour 2025 in Paris in September
The Royal Tour 2025 of Drag Race France Live All Stars will pass through Paris from September 10 to 13 at the Salle Pleyel. An unprecedented show featuring the stars of French drag. [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 another season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Babel, by Mourad Merzouki: the show that makes Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche dance - our opinion
This autumn, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche raises the curtain on Babel, the new show by hip-hop icon Mourad Merzouki. From September 4 to December 31, 2025, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening when the department store closes, ten circus artists and dancers will perform a spellbinding choreographic creation. [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]
360 by Mehdi Kerkouche: an open-air choreographic feast for all audiences
The Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar opens its season on September 20 and 21 with 360, an immersive choreographic creation by Mehdi Kerkouche, at the Maurice Hubert stadium. [Read more]
Borda: Lia Rodrigues' new dance creation at Chaillot
Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues returns to the Théâtre national de Chaillot with Borda, her new dance creation, presented from September 19 to 21, 2025. Imagined in the heart of Rio's Maré favela, this piece weaves a sensitive space where borders move, embroider and invent themselves as bodies move. [Read more]
Diptych: The Missing Door and The Lost Room: dreamlike dance at Théâtre du Rond-Point
From September 10 to 14, 2025, the Belgian company Peeping Tom takes up residence at the Théâtre du Rond-Point with "Diptych: The Missing Door and The Lost Room", a show combining dance and theater in a disorienting, dreamlike universe. [Read more]
Joséphine / The Rite of Spring: a dance tribute at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
From September 24 to 28, 2025, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées will host a diptych of dance around Joséphine Baker and Pina Bausch's Le Sacre, performed by African artists. [Read more]
Echelle Humaine 2025: the contemporary dance and performance festival at Lafayette Anticipations
The Lafayette Anticipation Foundation is organizing the 8th edition of its "Échelle Humaine" performance festival, from September 19 to 21, 2025. A weekend of art and live performance awaits you in the center of Paris. Are you ready to be amazed? [Read more]
São Paulo Ballet and Rafaela Sahyoun to set the Théâtre de la Ville alight
From September 23 to 27, 2025, the Ballet de la Ville de São Paulo presents two pieces by Rafaela Sahyoun as part of the Brazil-France Season at the Théâtre de la Ville. [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]
Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play returns on August 21, 2025. [Read more]
La Vérité: Florian Zeller's cult comedy extended at Théâtre Edourd VII
Florian Zeller's cult play La Vérité is being extended in Paris at the Théâtre Édouard VII from September 23 to December 31, 2025, with an exceptional cast. The comedy has already seduced thousands of spectators in France since 2011, but also around the world, with the play having been performed in over thirty countries. [Read more]
12 Hommes en Colère: the play adapted from Reginald Rose's novel is back - our review
"12 Angry Men," a French adaptation by Francis Lombrail directed by Charles Tordjman, returns to the Théâtre Hébertot starting September 25, 2025. [Read more]
The Loop: the play awarded the Molière for Best Extended Comedy at Théâtre Montparnasse
Following the success of No Limit, Robin Goupil presents his latest creation: The Loop. The play, currently playing at the Théâtre des Béliers, has just been awarded the Molière for best comedy, and is now extended at the Théâtre Montparnasse from September 2 to December 21, 2025. [Read more]
Pride and Prejudice... or almost at the Théâtre Saint-Georges: the play is extended
Théâtre Saint-Georges hosts a brand-new adaptation of Orgueil et Préjugés, combining parody, music and caustic humor. A modern retelling in which five talented actresses and a musician plunge us into the whimsical adventures of the Bennet sisters, directed by Johanna Boyé. [Read more]
Secret(s) médical at Théâtre Saint-Georges: a contemporary comedy about ethics and friendship
With Secret(s) médical, Michel Cymes makes his theatrical debut in a piquant comedy about the excesses of medicine and politics. The show opens at the Théâtre Saint-Georges on September 25, 2025. [Read more]
Joël Pommerat's Marius: Pagnol's classic reinvented for the contemporary age
From September 18 to 28, 2025, Joël Pommerat presents his contemporary version of Marius at the Théâtre du Rond-Point. An adaptation that promises to be free and sensitive, combining professional actors and ex-convicts. [Read more]
ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review
How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until the end of December 2025. [Read more]
Le Passé: Julien Gosselin revisits Leonid Andreyev at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon
Julien Gosselin adapts Leonid Andreyev's Le Passé at the Théâtre National de l'Odéon from September 13 to October 4, 2025, in a 4h20 performance. [Read more]
Hollywood Burns: an American dream consumed by reality at the Studio Hébertot
Marie Reignier's Hollywood Brûle, about the disillusionment of the American dream, plays at Studio Hébertot from September 4 to October 26, 2025. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
