Which shows and plays open in December 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region? This guide highlights the upcoming stage engagements kicking off this month, whether it's new productions, revivals, programming launches, or shows making their first bow on stage.
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, December 2026 signals the start of a busy stage season, spanning theatre, comedy, musical shows, visual performances, and formats that appeal to a broader, more family-friendly audience. If you’re after a wider selection, you can also consult our guides to the pieces de theatre a voir a Paris en décembre 2026 and the spectacles à voir à Paris en décembre 2026.
This page focuses on shows and plays that kick off in December 2026, to help you quickly spot what's opening this month and not miss the new posters to check out.
WARNING: This guide is updated as new discoveries are made
Jean Reno at the Édouard VII Theatre: Le Chameau in December 2026
Jean Reno tells the story of his journey in Le Chameau, running from December 1 to 31, 2026 at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris. Directed by Ladislas Chollat, this autobiographical account blends text, images and songs, with Pablo Lanty at the piano. [Read more]
No Further Action: A Musical at the Théâtre de la Tempête
Sans suite (un air de roman) brings together a text by Baptiste Amann, music by Pascal Sangla and direction by Sébastien Bournac, at the Théâtre de la Tempête from December 3 to 13, 2026. [Read more]
Chapters of the Fall: The Lehman Brothers on Stage at Citéco
The company La fidèle idée presents Chapitres de la chute at Citéco on December 3, 2026, and January 7, 2027, at 7 p.m. Two parts about the Lehman empire, each of which can be seen separately; the November 5 performance is sold out. [Read more]
The next time you bite the dust, with Vassili Schneider, returns to Paris in December 2026.
Portée par son succès public, "La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière" prolonge son aventure sur scène avec un retour très attendu à Paris. Adaptée du roman de Panayotis Pascot par Paul Pascot, la pièce sera présentée au Trianon du 19 December 2026 to 2 January 2027, with Vassili Schneider, crowned at the Molières 2025. [Read more]
The Arlette Gruss Circus is in Paris with its new show, Essentiel!
Sponsored - Arlette Gruss Circus is back in Paris on the Pelouse de Reuilly with a brand-new show titled Essentiel. Catch it from December 4 to 13, 2026 on the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris: a fresh production blending acrobatics, humor, and poetry. [Read more]
Simon Super Rabbit at the Casino de Paris from December 26 to January 3, 2027!
Sponsored - From December 26, 2026, to January 3, 2027, Simon Super Rabbit, the famous little bunny from the animated series, takes to the stage at the Casino de Paris for a family show full of humor, adventure and surprises! The perfect outing to enjoy with the kids over the Christmas holidays. [Read more]
Rituals: Lifar, Binyamini and Pina Bausch at the Opéra Bastille
Rituels brings together Serge Lifar, Shahar Binyamini and Pina Bausch at the Opéra Bastille from December 2, 2026, to January 2, 2027. Boléro X joins the Paris Opera Ballet’s repertoire. [Read more]
Luminiscence in Paris 2026: Victor Hugo at the heart of the new sound-and-light show at Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis
The Luminiscence sound-and-light show returns to Paris with a brand-new production at Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Church, in the heart of the Marais (4th arrondissement). Starting December 4, 2026, Victor Hugo, brought to life by André Dussollier’s voice and a live choir, tells fourteen centuries of history. [Read more]
Christmas 2026 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections to admire for free
Christmas is coming to Enghien-les-Bains in Val-d’Oise once again, with a whole host of activities to enjoy starting at the end of November. In addition to the animated Christmas bubbles and the traditional charity Christmas market, the town in département 95 is also set to immerse residents in a magical atmosphere with monumental projections to admire free of charge from December 4, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
Antonio Gades : Carmen and Blood Wedding at Salle Pleyel
La compagnie Antonio Gades returns to the Salle Pleyel in Paris from December 4 to 6, 2026. Two flamenco programs are on the bill: Carmen, then Blood Wedding followed by Suite Flamenca. [Read more]
Thomas Marty: his new show at the Folies Bergère
Thomas Marty unveils his new show at the Folies Bergère in Paris on December 4 and 5, 2026, after a run at the Gaîté Montparnasse. Two nights after Allez, la bise! [Read more]
Christmas 2026 in Paris: Giant puppets and illuminated floats to parade for free at La Villette
At La Villette, the Christmas lights are on the move! On Saturday, December 5, 2026, a free illuminated parade invites visitors to follow the Allebrilles, a procession of fantastical creatures, fireflies and giant puppets. [Read more]
The Odysseys of Jules Verne at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris
Laure Grandbesançon explores the novels of Jules Verne at the Théâtre Saint-Georges, from December 5, 2026, to February 11, 2027. A new family adventure from France Inter’s Les Odyssées, starring Charlotte Saliou and Baptiste Belaïd. [Read more]
World Championships in Breaking & Hip-Hop Freestyle at Arena Porte de la Chapelle
The World Breaking and Freestyle Hip-Hop Championships take place from December 4 to 6, 2026, at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle. The public can book tickets for the finals on December 5 and 6, featuring battles, beatboxing and showcases. [Read more]
The Musée d'Orsay marks its 40th anniversary with a free weekend and a Boum put on by Thomas Jolly.
The Musée d’Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 and unveiling a spectacular anniversary program in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, featuring a free weekend and, as the centerpiece, a Boum 1986 imagined by Thomas Jolly in December. [Read more]
Disney in Concert: Follow Your Dreams in Paris and Tremblay-en-France in December 2026
Disney in Concert: Follow Your Dreams comes to the Arena Grand Paris on December 6, 2026, then to the Zénith of Paris on December 12 and 13, with the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra. [Read more]
Spanish Weekend at the Louvre: flamenco, concerts and talks at the museum
The Louvre brings together dance, music, cinema and discussions for its first Grand Weekend of Spain. Israel Galván, Rodrigo Cuevas, François-Régis Gaudry, Danièle Thompson and Guillaume Gallienne are taking part in the program, which revolves around the museum’s Spanish exhibitions. [Read more]
Barbès Café, the sequel: a musical cabaret at Cabaret Sauvage
Barbès Café, the follow-up is performed at Cabaret Sauvage from December 10 to 26, 2026, in Paris. Méziane Azaïche continues this musical tale with two characters and an orchestra of seven musicians. [Read more]
A Second Before Christmas: A Musical Comedy at the Folies Bergère in December 2026
A Second Before Christmas – The Musical, based on Romain Sardou's novel, will be running at the Folies Bergère from December 11, 2026, to January 17, 2027. [Read more]
Go West!: Sylvain Tesson at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse
Sylvain Tesson presents Go West! at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse from December 11 to 20, 2026. His writing about the vast landscapes of the American West meets Alissa Demorest’s vocals and Ian Mc Camy’s violin. [Read more]
In My Head: A Musical Tribute to David Lynch at Salle Pleyel
This winter, musician and composer Olivier Mellano invites audiences to dive into the musical world of David Lynch! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Salle Pleyel in Paris to discover “In My Head,” a musical tribute to the celebrated American filmmaker, who died on January 16, 2025. [Read more]
The King’s Journey: the 2026 Christmas show-tour at the Palace of Versailles
Le Parcours du Roi returns to the Château de Versailles from December 12, 2026 to January 2, 2027. This Baroque visit-and-show puts Marie-Antoinette, the queen of fashion, in the spotlight and ends with a meeting with Santa Claus. [Read more]
The Grand Show by the Little Brothers of the Poor at the Théâtre du Châtelet
On December 14, 2026, Le Grand Show will bring together seniors and artists, including Réda Kateb, at the Théâtre du Châtelet to mark the 80th anniversary of the Little Brothers of the Poor. [Read more]
K-Pop Forever: the top tracks from Blackpink, BTS, Twice... performed at La Seine Musicale in 2026
Attention K-pop fans! The musical event "K-Pop Forever" lands in Paris in 2026! Come groove to the hottest tracks from Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, and Golden in this tribute show that blends live performance, choreography, and visual effects! The date is set for Friday, December 18, 2026 at La Seine Musicale. [Read more]
Normalito: Pauline Sales’s play at Paris-Villette
Normalito, written and directed by Pauline Sales, returns to Théâtre Paris-Villette from December 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027, for public performances. Recommended for ages 9 and up, this fable explores normality and difference. [Read more]
Draw me a masterpiece at the Louvre: Olivia Ruiz kicks off the season
On October 24, 2026, Olivia Ruiz will perform in "Dessine-moi un chef-d’œuvre" at the Louvre. This show for ages 7 and up blends live drawing, music, and storytelling, with three more performances planned through April 2027. [Read more]
The Sun King at the Dôme de Paris: back this winter — reviews and photos
Le Roi Soleil returns to the Dôme de Paris from December 19, 2026 to January 17, 2027. The musical by Dove Attia and Kamel Ouali is back on the Paris stage for the holidays. Our review and photos. [Read more]
The Snow Queen: Andersen’s fairy tale at Théâtre Douze
The True Story of the Snow Queen brings Andersen to Théâtre Douze, from December 21 to 24, 2026. Compagnie du Vent Contraire presents a theatrical and musical fairy tale for ages 6 and up. [Read more]
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer returns to the Théâtre Mogador
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the musical by Julien Salvia and Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal, returns to Théâtre Mogador from December 21, 2026, to January 31, 2027, for ages 4 and up. [Read more]
Gus: Givré at the Casino de Paris in December 2026
Gus presents Givré at the Casino de Paris on December 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. Directed by Arthur Jugnot, the show blends magic, grand illusions and humor in a high-mountain setting. [Read more]
Christmas Eve 2026: dinner and magic at the Double Fond
Le Double Fond is hosting Christmas Eve in Paris on December 24, 2026: a tapas dinner, table-side magic and a show, from 7 p.m. to about 11 p.m., at €154. [Read more]
The Legend of Monte Cristo: the musical is back in Paris at the Maison de la Mutualité
The Legend of Monte Cristo returns to Paris from December 26, 2026, at the Maison de la Mutualité. Gjon’s Tears stars as Edmond Dantès in this musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s novel, with Francis Huster as narrator. [Read more]
Simon Superlapin heads to the Casino de Paris for the 2026 Christmas holidays.
Simon Superlapin leaves books and screens to take the stage at the Casino de Paris. From December 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the little bunny created by Stephanie Blake will be at the heart of a musical, interactive show to enjoy during the Christmas holidays. [Read more]
Laurent Gerra gets down to business at the Palais des Congrès at the end of 2026
Laurent Gerra returns with his impersonation show Se met à table, live at the Paris Palais des Congrès on December 29, 30 and 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Three comedy-filled evenings to ring in the new year, with tickets starting at €49. [Read more]
New Year's Eve 2027 at Paradis Latin: dinner show
Le Paradis Latin marks New Year 2027 on December 31, 2026: a Guy Savoy-curated dinner, the revue L’Oiseau Paradis, and dancing until 3 a.m., from €600. [Read more]
New Year 2027 at Folies Gruss: dinner and equestrian show for the whole family
For New Year’s Eve 2027, the Folies Gruss pair a New Year’s Eve dinner with their equestrian and musical show. Adult and children’s menus, a pre-show and a chance to meet the performers make up this family-friendly evening. [Read more]
New Year’s Eve 2027: dinner, magic, and an evening at the Double Fond
On New Year’s Eve 2026, Paris’ Le Double Fond is staging a costume soirée featuring dinner, table magic, games and a participatory show, from 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
