The new theatrical year opens with a host of new shows and original creations. Theatres in Paris and the Île-de-France region offer an eclectic range of shows, from light comedy to intense drama and daring staging.
The season highlights revisited classics, where timeless texts take on a new dimension, as well as contemporary plays that explore current themes with inventiveness.
Major institutions continue to play a central role in the renewal of cultural offerings. The Théâtre National de l'Odéon regularly showcases literary adaptations, while the Théâtre du Châtelet is renowned for its large-scale musical productions. Comedy fans will be delighted by iconic venues such as the Palais des Glaces or the Théâtre Fontaine, where humor and lightness reign supreme. As for dance and opera enthusiasts, theOpéra de Paris andOpéra Bastille are essential venues for discovering new productions.
Alongside the big stages, smaller Parisian theaters play an essential role in discovering new artistic voices. The Théâtre de Belleville and the Lucernaire have established themselves as key venues for spotting emerging artists, who dare to stage innovative, hard-hitting productions.
With its mix of thrills, laughter and reflection, the Paris and Ile-de-France theater season promises a wealth of discoveries. With its varied programming and constant renewal, it invites audiences to enjoy unique theatrical experiences all year round.
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]
Denial, Sophie Cottin's play at the Théâtre de Paris
Déni, Sophie Cottin's play directed by Raphaëlle Cambray, arrives at Théâtre de Paris – Salle Réjane from September 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [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]
All Fired Up: Arthur Jugnot's musical comedy at the Comédie de Paris
The musical Tout feu tout flamme, written and directed by Arthur Jugnot, lands at the Comédie de Paris on August 26, 2026.
A playful reimagining of Joan of Arc carried by five performers and featuring music by Romain Trouillet. [Read more]
Your Mother and Me, Guillaume de Tonquédec at the Théâtre de Paris
Your Mother and Me, Guillaume de Tonquédec’s first solo show directed by Djanis Bouzyani, arrives at Théâtre de Paris – Salle Réjane from October 26, 2026. [Read more]
Cinderella, the new immersive show at the Château de Maisons, in Maisons-Laffitte (78)
What if Cinderella left the pages behind to step into real life? From November 6 to December 13, 2026, discover the Château de Maisons’ new immersive show in Maisons-Laffitte (78), where the tale is lived from the inside, blending historic splendor and magic up to the stroke of midnight. [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]
Mathematics in Poetry, Cédric Villani at Poche-Montparnasse
Mathématique en poésie, a show by and with Cédric Villani, arrives at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse in Paris from September 7, 2026, with Monday performances at 9 p.m. [Read more]
Oh, the Beautiful Days with Catherine Frot at the Bouffes Parisiens
Catherine Frot returns to the role of Winnie in Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days, directed by Marc Paquien, at the Bouffes Parisiens in Paris, from September 23 to November 1, 2026. [Read more]
Hitchcock & Mary Rose at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre in Paris
Hitchcock & Mary Rose, a play by Michael Sadler staged by Christophe Lidon, brings together Mélanie Page, Éric Prat and Marjorie Frantz at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre in Paris, opening September 3, 2026. [Read more]
La Tresse, Laetitia Colombani's novel on stage
La Tresse, an adaptation of Laetitia Colombani’s novel brought to the stage by director Johanna Boyé, is heading to the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris from 25 September 2026 to 10 January 2027. [Read more]
The Camel: Jean Reno performs solo on stage at the Édouard VII theatre.
Jean Reno presents Le Chameau, a one-man show directed by Ladislas Chollat, running December 1–31, 2026 at the Théâtre Édouard VII. [Read more]
All the Blue of the Sky, Mélissa Da Costa's novel at Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Tout le bleu du ciel, adaptation of Mélissa Da Costa's novel directed by Mikaël Chirinian, arrives at Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris from September 3 to December 5, 2026. [Read more]
You can call yourself Alain and save the world at Théâtre Michel.
We Could Be Called Alain and Save the World, a comedy by Loïc Bartolini and Jean Chaffard-Luçon, lands at Théâtre Michel in Paris in October 2026. [Read more]
Lapland: A Comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Laponie, a comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, will be staged at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 18, 2026, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
The Foolish Age with Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad at the Folies
Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad are back together in L’Âge Bête, a comedy written and directed by Olivier Baroux, at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 7 to 24, 2026. [Read more]
The Father by Florian Zeller, with Pierre Arditi, at Théâtre Édouard VII
The Father, Florian Zeller's play starring Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré, returns to Paris's Théâtre Édouard VII from September 24, 2026. [Read more]
Napoléon, Maxime d’Aboville at the Poche-Montparnasse
Napoléon, the new show by and with Maxime d’Aboville, arrives at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse in Paris starting August 31, 2026, with performances on Mondays at 7 p.m. [Read more]
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