What are the shows to see in Paris in May 2026? Between public holidays, long weekends and the urge to get out, May is a prime time for discovering big productions, musical performances, visual spectacles and eagerly awaited live events. Here is our pick of 10 shows to check out this month.
This tighter selection completes our guide to the spectacles à voir à Paris en mai 2026, with a format designed to get straight to the point. It lets you quickly spot a handful of standout productions, whether they're well established or newer.
If you're after more specialized live performances, you can also check out our guides dedicated to drag shows or to the humour. Here, we’ve highlighted 10 shows to keep an eye on in May 2026.
WARNING: This guide is updated as new information comes to light
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]
Philip Glass's Satyagraha: Gandhi, non-violence and hypnotic opera at the Palais Garnier
Philip Glass's opera Satyagraha, inspired by the thought of Gandhi, enters the repertoire of the Palais Garnier from April 10 to May 3, 2026, for a series of never-before-seen performances. [Read more]
Top Hat at the Théâtre du Châtelet: tap dance, romance and old-fashioned Broadway
Fred Astaire, tap dancing and unforgettable melodies: Top Hat, Irving Berlin's musical film classic, comes to the Théâtre du Châtelet from April 15 to May 3, 2026 for an elegant stage adaptation. [Read more]
DroneArt Show: A spectacular display of illuminated drones synchronized with classical music at this racecourse
The sky over Bois de Vincennes transforms into a giant stage on May 28 and 30, 2026: hundreds of drones will perform a mesmerizing dance above the Hippodrome, all synchronized with a live classical music concert. An immersive sensory experience blending cutting-edge technology with poetic artistry. [Read more]
Ercole amante: Antonia Bembo's baroque Hercules between power and desire at Opéra Bastille
From May 28 to June 14, 2026, Antonia Bembo's Ercole amante makes its debut in the Paris Opéra repertoire, supported by an original staging and singular Baroque vocal writing. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
