Which shows and theatre productions kick off in September 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France? This guide highlights the stage offerings launching this month, whether new creations, revivals, programming launches, or shows making their first appearance on stage.
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, the month of September 2026 marks the start of a wave of onstage offerings, spanning theatre, comedy, musical performances, visual shows, and other family-friendly formats. If you’re after a broader selection, you can also check our guides to the pièces de theatre à voir à Paris en septembre 2026 and the spectacles à voir à Paris en septembre 2026.
This page spotlights theatre shows and plays that open in September 2026, helping you quickly spot what launches this month and not miss the fresh batch of posters to discover.
Heads up: this guide is updated as we uncover new information
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]
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]
Article 353 of the Penal Code at the Petit Saint-Martin
Adapted from Tanguy Viel's novel, Article 353 of the Penal Code is on stage at Théâtre du Rond-Point from
Napo returns to La Comédie Bastille in Paris in September 2026.
After a first run in the spring, Napo returns to the Comédie Bastille in Paris from September 10, 2026. Éric Delcourt embodies a Napoleon thrust into 2026 and into the presidential race. [Read more]
The Dead Poets Society returns to Théâtre Libre
Dead Poets Society, a stage adaptation of the cult film directed by Olivier Solivérès, returns to Théâtre Libre in Paris from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
2:22 A Ghost Story: Louane and Guillaume Labbé in a thriller at Théâtre Fontaine in Paris
2:22 A Ghost Story brings its haunted locked-room drama to Théâtre Fontaine with Louane Emera, Guillaume Labbé, Constance Dollé and Valentin de Carbonnières. A supernatural thriller to discover in Paris from September 15, 2026. [Read more]
Ubu Roi returns to the Théâtre de Paris with André Marcon
Ubu Roi, Alfred Jarry’s play directed by Daniel Benoin, returns to the Théâtre de Paris from 16 September 2026, with André Marcon in the title role. [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]
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]
Tribulations of a Local Muslim: Ismaël Saidi at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Tribulations of a Local Muslim, Ismaël Saidi's autobiographical solo performance, arrives at the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris from September 19 to December 26, 2026. [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]
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]
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]
Les Rochambelles, a historical drama at Théâtre Michel
Les Rochambelles, a play by Valérie Demay directed by Merryl Beaudonnet and Charlotte Bigeard, arrives at Théâtre Michel in Paris from September 25 to October 25, 2026. [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]
The Marriage of Figaro with Vincent Dedienne at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre in Paris
The Marriage of Figaro, Beaumarchais's enduring classic staged by Alain Françon, arrives at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin with Vincent Dedienne, running from 26 September 2026 to 3 January 2027. [Read more]
Singin’ in the Rain at the Lido: the cast unveiled
Singin’ in the Rain arrives at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris from 17 September 2026. Ashley Day, Maddie Waller, and Charlie Waddell star in this new production directed by Robert Carsen. [Read more]
Paris Opera: a family-friendly lineup for kids and teens for the 2026/2027 season.
For the 2026–2027 season, the Paris Opera continues its Young Audience program with performances, concerts, and workshops designed to introduce children and teens to opera, dance, and music. [Read more]
Paris: a sound-and-light show at the Trocadéro to mark the Battle of the Chesapeake
This year, the Ministry of the Armed Forces is commemorating the Battle of the Chesapeake, which sealed the French Navy’s victory over the British fleet. To mark the occasion, a free-to-view sound-and-light show is announced for Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Trocadéro. More details to come. [Read more]
The Wild Earth: two performances of the Chinese opera masterpiece at Salle Pleyel
September 5 and 6, 2026, the Salle Pleyelwill host a rare event: the European tour of La Terre Sauvage, the iconic opera born in Beijing in 1987, a passionate family drama that blends Western lyricism with traditional Chinese percussion for two extraordinary performances. [Read more]
Fééries de Chantilly 2026: International Fireworks Festival
The Chantilly Fireworks Fest brings back the grand international fireworks competition at the Chantilly Racecourse in the Oise. Three nations go head-to-head in a pyrotechnic evening scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026. [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]
Jarry at the Olympia in September 2026, with Bonhomme delivering an acoustic set.
Jarry brings Bonhomme to the Olympia in an acoustic rendition on September 9, 10 and 11, 2026, with pianist Matthieu Gonet at the piano. [Read more]
Impressionist Lights Festival 2026: Honoring Monet in Chatou (78)
For its 6th edition, the Impressionist Lights Festival will pay tribute to Claude Monet as part of the artist's centenary celebration. Join us at the Fournaise Museum in Chatou (78) on September 11th and 12th, 2026. [Read more]
Baby Concerts: musical moments for the littlest ones and their families in Paris
A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family! [Read more]
David Castello-Lopes: Delicious at Théâtre Libre in Paris starting September 2026
David Castello-Lopes presents Délicieux at the Théâtre Libre in Paris, running September 14, 2026 to March 9, 2027 — a solo show about pleasure. [Read more]
Alexis Tramoni: The Best and the Worst at La Scala Paris from September 2026
Alexis Tramoni presents The Best and the Worst at La Piccola Scala in Paris from September 18 to December 26, 2026, at 9:15 PM. [Read more]
Invitation-only concert « LA VOIX D'UNE ÉPOQUE » in Paris, September 18 at 7:00 PM
Sponsored - The Kazakh Abaï National Opera and Ballet Theatre is bringing together about a hundred artists (singers and musicians) from Kazakhstan. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about this Central Asian country! This concert, on Friday, September 18, will be held at a landmark venue: the UNESCO House. Come in large numbers: admission is free, but registration is required. [Read more]
The Adventures of Pinocchio: family show at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Les Aventures de Pinocchio" (The Adventures of Pinocchio), created by Olivier Solivérès based on Collodi, a family show at the Théâtre des Mathurins, running all year round. [Read more]
GAINSBOURG EN CONFIDENCE: a musical journey through the early years of Serge Gainsbourg
Sponsored - Starting Sunday, September 20, 2026, immerse yourself in 1950s–60s Saint-Germain-des-Prés and meet an intimate Serge Gainsbourg, long before Gainsbarre. Between timeless songs, little-known gems, and candid confessions, Gainsbourg en Confidence reveals the formative years of a legend of French chanson. [Read more]
Letz Zep at the Grand Rex in September 2026: a tribute concert honoring the legendary British rock band
Attention Led Zeppelin fans! On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Grand Rex in Paris will host Letz Zep for a tribute concert honoring the legendary British rock band led by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. [Read more]
Blandine Lehout: Your Mother's Life at Théâtre des Mathurins starting September 2026
Blandine Lehout is back with La Vie de ta mère at the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris starting September 25, 2026, with performances Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. [Read more]
History on Stage: historical and interactive performances at Blandy-les-Tours Castle (77)
On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026, step back in time—from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance—through historical and interactive performances at the Château de Blandy-les-Tours. [Read more]
Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon: family comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover Chevaliers Princesse et Dragon, Olivier Solivérès' family comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins, performed all year round on weekends and during the holidays. [Read more]
A dazzling drone light show themed around Harry Potter at this Parisian racecourse.
The most famous wizard is about to make the capital’s sky sparkle with a massive open-air light show. Over six evenings, drones will recreate iconic Harry Potter moments for fans, set to a live soundtrack played by a violinist. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
