December 2025 brings the year to a close in style on the stages of Paris and the Île-de-France region. This festive month combines the desire for culture, sharing and human warmth around a particularly dense theatrical program. As the festive season approaches, live performances take center stage in our ideas for outings with family, friends and couples.
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From original creations to revisited classics and family shows, variety is the order of the day. Theatrical performances in Paris in December offer a wide range of universes: warm-hearted comedies, modern tales, profounddramas, enchanting musical theater and poetic performances. The Paris region's theater scene shines in formats for all ages, with a special focus on young audiences during the school vacations.
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It's also a time when theaters put on their Christmas colors: decorations, special programs, festive evenings... everything is thought out to make going to the theater a moment apart. December shows attract a wide range of audiences, from those accustomed to Parisian stages to visitors just passing through. Companies take advantage of the opportunity to present unifying works, in which emotion, laughter and wonder play an essential role.
From the Grand Boulevards to neighborhood theaters and innovative suburban stages, December is a key month for theater in Paris. It's a time to combine the magic of the end-of-year with the pleasure of artistic discovery, in a friendly, festive atmosphere.
The musical Notre-Dame de Paris returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025 - Our opinion
More than 25 years after its creation, the musical Notre-Dame de Paris returns to the Palais des Congrès, where it all began in 1998, for 13 exceptional performances, from December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026. A show to (re)discover. [Read more]
La Vie Parisienne: Offenbach's famous opera buffa comes to the Royal Opera of Versailles
Ready to experience Offenbach's Paris... in the majestic setting of Versailles? La Vie Parisienne takes over the Royal Opera House from December 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026, in its original 1866 version, as effervescent as when it was first created. [Read more]
Slava's Snowshow: the magical return of the white storm at the Trianon
Slava's Snowshow returns to Paris after a three-year absence. This visual and poetic show will be staged at the Trianon from December 24, 2025 to January 11, 2026, for an unforgettable immersion in a world of snow and dreams. [Read more]
"Boréale, la naissance des aurores" (Boreal, the birth of the auroras), an immersive musical show, is coming to Essonne (91).
Immerse yourself in the magical world of "Boréale, la naissance des aurores" (Boréale, the birth of the auroras), an immersive show to be discovered in Gif-sur-Yvette in Essonne. Between visual storytelling, enchanting music, and light projections, enjoy an unforgettable family adventure. [Read more]
Bollywood Masala at the Palais des Congrès: a spellbinding Indian musical
At the Palais des Congrès, Bollywood Masala combines cinema, dance and Indian gastronomy in a festive musical comedy to be seen from December 18, 2025 to January 8, 2026. [Read more]
New Year's Eve 2026: a magical evening at Le Double Fond
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 at Le Double Fond with a costume party, a prestigious dinner, magic, games, entertainment, and dancing until 5 a.m. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsène Lupin – Detective comedy at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche
Discover Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsène Lupin, the new family detective comedy by Franck Duarte, Pierre Léandri, and Jérôme Paquatte, at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche from October 18 to December 30, 2025. A lively, funny show full of mystery. [Read more]
Sara Baras: the flamenco icon presents Vuela at the Folies Bergère
Dancer and choreographer Sara Baras returns to Paris with Vuela, her new show, presented from December 18 to 21, 2025 at the Folies Bergère for four exceptional performances. [Read more]
Orso and the Secret of the Stars: musical show at the 13ème Art
Discover Orso and the Secret of the Stars, a family musical show returning to Paris at Le 13ème Art from December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Murmuration Level 2: Sadeck Berrabah's geometric dance at Théâtre Marigny
From December 21, 2025, Sadeck Berrabah presents Murmuration Level 2 at Théâtre Marigny, a contemporary dance show featuring over 30 dancers. [Read more]
Eiffel Follie's: neo-burlesque cabaret at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
Discover "Eiffel Follie's," Valentina del Pearls' neo-burlesque cabaret, back at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel from December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's masterpiece revisited by Ballet Preljocaj
Ballet Preljocaj tackles Swan Lake in a contemporary version, somewhere between faithfulness to the original tale and a committed reinterpretation, presented as part of the TranscenDanses season. The ballet runs from December 21 to January 4, 2026 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
Laurent Gerra gets down to business: his new show arrives at the Folies Bergère
French comedian and imitator Laurent Gerra returns to Parisian theaters with his new show Laurent Gerra se met à table, at the Folies Bergère. From December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Laurent Gerra will be bringing you his latest creation... [Read more]
Gus l'illusioniste returns to the stage with his new show Givré at the Folies Bergère
Gus l'illusionniste, a magician well known to the general public, will take over the Folies Bergère stage from December 23 to 28, 2025. In what promises to be a spectacular show, the comedian aims to show the public that he is indeed completely "frosted". [Read more]
Curiosité: hip-hop and circus show by the Haspop Company at the Palais des Congrès
Discover "Curiosité," a fusion of hip-hop and circus conceived by Hassan El Hajjami, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from December 26 to 31, 2025. [Read more]
Luc Langevin: magic for the imagination, a show that combines illusion and emotion
Magician Luc Langevin presents his new show at Salle Pleyel from December 19 to 21, 2025. A proposal of large-scale illusions combining technology, poetry and mentalism. [Read more]
Madame Ose Bashung: electro-rock cabaret at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
Discover "Madame Ose Bashung," Sébastien Vion's electro-rock cabaret revisiting the work of Alain Bashung, at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from December 26 to 30, 2025. [Read more]
Le Spectacle de Cornebidouille: theatrical tale at the Montmartre Galabru
Discover Le Spectacle de Cornebidouille, a young audience adaptation of the albums by Pierre Bertrand and Magali Bonniol, at the Théâtre Montmartre Galabru from December 21 to 28, 2025. [Read more]
Pomme presents Le petit cirque at the Bouffes du Nord theater.
Discover Le petit cirque, created by Pomme, Marie, and Yoann Bourgeois based on the album Saisons, at the Bouffes du Nord from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
La Graine d'oreille: a story for young audiences at the Théâtre Darius Milhaud
La Graine d'oreille, a story for young audiences created by Marie De Oliveira, can be seen at the Théâtre Darius Milhaud from December 24, 2025. [Read more]
The Stage Comedy Club at the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort
Sponsored - Laughter, good vibes, and breathtaking views of Paris: The Stage Skybar hosts the Saint-Denis Comedy Club on Saturday, December 27th, for an evening packed with energy and joy! [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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