With the arrival of March, Paris and the surrounding region are awakening to a cultural bubbling where every evening brings its own new discoveries. Between the first scents of spring and the hustle and bustle of the major events on the calendar, there's no respite in the Parisian calendar. It's the perfect time to dive headfirst into the new creations taking over the stages.
The month of March also brings its share of novelties, to the delight of those who like to discover new things before everyone else, who wait for the first performances, who want to be in the front row when a show is the talk of the town. A varied program awaits you: classical or contemporary theater, opera, circus, musicals, immersive shows, one-man-shows, there's something for everyone. Some shows won't be playing until March, while others are just packing their bags for a new adventure.
These include daring stagings that revisit iconic works, immersive experiences that push back the boundariesof theater, original creations by emerging artists and grandiose productions ready to set the great Parisian halls alight. It's a month when creative energy explodes, when we can discover nuggets that are still confidential or attend the premieres of events that will be talked about all year long.
This selection, exclusively dedicated to shows starting in March 2026 or only playing this month, is updated regularly so you don't miss out on anything new. Come back often - the Parisian calendar never stops, and neither should you!
Next time you hit the dust, with Vassili Schneider, returns to Paris in March 2026.
After a sold-out run, "Next Time You’ll Eat Dust" returns to Paris at the Théâtre Montparnasse from March 31 to April 17, 2026. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Panayotis Pascot and directed by Paul Pascot, the play showcases Vassili Schneider, the recipient of the 2025 Molière Award for Best Newcomer. [Read more]
The Misanthrope: A Modern Take at Théâtre Antoine
The Misanthrope by Molière, reimagined by Tigran Mekhitarian, will be performed at the Théâtre Antoine from March 18 to May 10, 2026, in a fresh and contemporary adaptation. [Read more]
Le Cid: Corneille’s Tragicomedy Takes Center Stage at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre
The Cid by Pierre Corneille, directed by Denis Podalydès, will be staged at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from March 26 to May 17, 2026. [Read more]
The Salt and the Honey: A Musical Comedy at the Folies Bergère
Le Sel et le Miel, a musical comedy directed by Bernard Bitan, will be performed at the Folies Bergère on March 17 and 18, 2026. [Read more]
DING: improvised cabaret by the NEW troupe in Paris
After performances at the Grand Point Virgule, DING – The Improvised Cabaret is returning to Paris, playing at the Théâtre des Mathurins from March 23 to June 29, 2026. [Read more]
At the Dome of Paris, this mentalist makes his grand return for a final, vividly captivating performance.
After a standout performance at the Olympia, mentalist Viktor Vincent returns with one final show of his "Fantastik" act, this time at the Paris Grand Dome on March 21, 2026. [Read more]
Queen Kong at the Théâtre Paris-Villette: a cry for freedom against social norms.
The play Queen Kong, directed by Géraldine Pochon, will be performed at the Théâtre Paris-Villette from March 24 to April 3, 2026. Inspired by Hélène Vignal's novel, it gives voice to a rebellious teenager caught between online harassment, free sexuality, and militant activism. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet returns to Paris in 2026
Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet, is back on stage at the Arena Grand Paris and the Palais des Congrès for two exceptional evenings on March 3 and April 1, 2026. [Read more]
Béjart Ballet Lausanne: Béjart et nous, L’Oiseau de Feu and Boléro at La Seine Musicale
The Béjart Ballet Lausanne presents Béjart et nous, L’Oiseau de Feu and Boléro at La Seine Musicale from March 11 to 15, 2026, a choreographic triptych paying tribute to Maurice Béjart. [Read more]
Afanador by Ballet Nacional de España: flamenco between tradition and reinvention
The Ballet Nacional de España presents Afanador at the Théâtre du Châtelet from March 27 to April 2, 2026, a creation by Marcos Morau inspired by photography. [Read more]
Swan Lake: International Festival Ballet at Grand Rex for a classic ballet
On March 15, 2026, the Grand Rex welcomes Swan Lake in a fairytale version by the International Festival Ballet, accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
Vudú (3318) Blixen: Angélica Liddell invokes lost love and darkness at the Odéon
From March 27 to April 12, 2026, the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe welcomes Vudú (3318) Blixen, a monumental creation by Angélica Liddell performed in Spanish with French surtitles, lasting an exceptional 5.5 hours with four intermissions. [Read more]
Empreintes at the Palais Garnier: dance in dialogue with images
The Empreintes evening at the Palais Garnier brings together choreographers Jessica Wright, Morgann Runacre-Temple and Marcos Morau. To be discovered from March 11 to 28, 2026, in a program combining dance, video and light. [Read more]
Paul Taylor at the Olympia: 100% English stand-up on the life of a French expat
British comedian Paul Taylor will be on stage at the Olympia on March 1, 2026 with a show performed entirely in English. It's a self-deprecating account of his life in France and his obsession with cultural paradoxes. [Read more]
Black Legends: the musical arrives at La Seine Musicale
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted over 200,000 spectators, is due to be staged at La Seine Musicale on March 20 and 21, 2026. [Read more]
Booder in Ah... l'école ! a funny and tender look at education
With Ah... l'école! Booder returns to the stage to evoke the school system with humor and emotion, from his own childhood to that of his son. A committed family show to be discovered on March 21, 2026 at Grand Rex. [Read more]
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