Which musicals to see in Paris in September 2026 ? As the season kicks off, Parisian stages are once again delivering a remarkably rich lineup of musical shows, spanning big productions, eagerly awaited revivals, and new works to discover on stage. A chance to dive back into the world of musical theatre right at the start of the cultural season.
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, musicals and musical shows continue to draw a broad audience with their songs, choreography, and visual impact. If you’re after a wider selection, you can also check our guide to the shows to see in Paris in September 2026—our pick of the moment. And for a tighter roundup, you can also consult our 10 shows to see in Paris in September 2026.
This page focuses on the comédies musicales and the spectacles musicaux, to help you spot the current shows to discover on Parisian stages. A smart way to decide what to see in septembre 2026 if you love performances that sing, dance, and unfold on a grand scale.
Note: This guide is updated as new information comes to light
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]
The Perfect Gentleman Assassin’s Guide at the Palais-Royal
The Guide to the Perfect Gentleman Assassin, the French adaptation of Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, with €10 tickets for those under 26. [Read more]
The Lion King: the musical back for a sixth season at the Mogador Theatre – our review
The Lion King awaits you at the Mogador Theatre in Paris until August 9 as part of its fifth season, and it will launch a sixth season as early as September 2026, more than ten years after its last performance in this Parisian venue. We’ve seen it, and here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]
Paris Is Magic, the musical at Gaîté Rive Gauche
Paris is Magique, a musical comedy written and directed by Sacha Judaszko and Nicolas Nebot, opens at La Gaîté Rive Gauche in Paris on June 23, 2026. [Read more]
All Fired Up: Arthur Jugnot's musical comedy at the Comédie de Paris
The musical Tout feu tout flamme, written and directed by Arthur Jugnot, lands at the Comédie de Paris on August 26, 2026.
A playful reimagining of Joan of Arc carried by five performers and featuring music by Romain Trouillet. [Read more]
Oliver Twist, Dickens in a musical at Le Lucernaire
Oliver Twist returns to the Lucernaire in Paris from September 9, 2026. This family-friendly musical based on Charles Dickens is directed by Ned Grujic. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix brings to his show, La Claque, an interactive piece in which he chooses to revisit the history of the claque (applause) in the theater. A production on the Gaîté Montparnasse bill, running from 21 September 2025 to 23 May 2027. [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]
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]
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]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
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