With the arrival of April, Paris and the surrounding region come alive with an air of renewal. The days are getting longer, the terraces are filling up, and cultural excitement is at its peak. Between the Paris Marathon, the first spring exhibitions and the resurgence of festivals, there's no respite in the diary for those who like to get out and about. It's the perfect time to discover the latest theatrical releases.
April is also a playground for the most curious spectators, those who like to be at the forefront of trends and spot new creations before they become must-sees. Parisian stages light up with a variety of offerings: plays, opera, circus, musicals, immersive shows, one-man shows... there's something for everyone. Some shows will only be on view in April, while others mark the start of an adventure that could last for months.
It's a month of daring stagings, groundbreaking creations by emerging talents, immersive experiences that turn codes on their head, and grandiose shows that are already igniting the imagination. It's a month when artistic energy explodes, when we can attend the very first performances of shows that will be talked about all year long.
This selection, exclusively devoted to shows starting in April 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!
True Tales of Sex, Success, & Sex and the City: meet the real Carrie Bradshaw at the Folies Bergère.
Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw! On April 26, 2026, the Folies Bergère welcomes Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, with her one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City. Laughter, confidences, and New York glamour are guaranteed as you dive into the cult universe of Carrie and her friends. [Read more]
The stays of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI: an immersive weekend with a show and introduction to the Château de Fontainebleau
An immersive show about Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI will take over the Château de Fontainebleau on the weekend of April 18-19, 2025. Skits, equestrian shows, an introduction to Jeu de Paume... we'll tell you more about the program that awaits you at this event, which is sure to take you back in time! [Read more]
The Rise at the Dôme de Paris in April 2026
The Rise, a dystopian musical and choreographic fresco, will be at the Dôme de Paris from April 3 to 12, 2026, with 33 artists on stage. [Read more]
Mami at the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe: the multiple figures of the mother
At L'Odéon Berthier from April 9 to 16, 2026, Mario Banushi's Mami explores the intimate memories associated with motherhood. [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]
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]
Franjo: his sharp sense of humor comes to Grand Rex for a unique evening
On April 30, 2026 at 8pm, comedian Franjo performs at the Grand Rex with a show that's been a fixture on Parisian stages, mixing self-mockery, irony and social issues. [Read more]
Parades: Diane Segard takes her neurotic characters from the web to the stage
With Parades, Diane Segard presents her first show on April 17 and 18 2026 at the Dôme de Paris. A funny, anguished one-woman show, populated by fragile, familiar characters. [Read more]
Dita Von Teese unveils Nocturnelle at Folies Bergère: glamour, mystery and burlesque
On April 23 and 24, 2026, Dita Von Teese returns to Paris with Nocturnelle, a glamorous new burlesque show at the Folies Bergère, combining Hollywood aesthetics, stage magic and refined performances. [Read more]
Paul Mirabel: upcoming dates for his Molière award-winning show
Par Amour, the new show by comedian Paul Mirabel, has already been announced as sold-out at the Dôme de Paris in November 2025. But don't panic! The comedian returns to the Accor Arena stage for two exceptional dates, on April 10 and 11, 2026. [Read more]
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