What musicals to see in Paris in December 2026? With the year-end holidays in full swing, Parisian stages are rolling out a wealth of musical shows, from blockbuster productions to anticipated revivals and new acts to discover on stage. It’s the perfect moment to soak up the magic of musical theatre during a season tailor-made for nights out.
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, musicals and musical shows continue to captivate audiences with their songs, choreography and spectacular staging. For a wider selection, you can also check out our guide to shows to see in Paris in December 2026. And for a shorter list, you can also check out our 10 shows you absolutely must see in Paris this December.
This page centers on musicals and musical productions, to help you quickly spot the current shows worth discovering on Parisian stages. It’s a smart way to decide what to see in December 2026 if you love sung-and-danced, lavishly staged performances.
Note: This guide is updated as we uncover new information
Singin’ in the Rain extended at the Lido until March 28, 2027
At the Théâtre du Lido in Paris, bookings for Singin’ in the Rain are open until March 28, 2027. Ashley Day, Maddie Waller and Charlie Waddell star in this production by Robert Carsen. [Read more]
Les Misérables at the Châtelet: French musical returns to the stage
The musical Les Misérables returns to the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 11, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following a tour. Details, dates and review. [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 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]
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]
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]
The Grrôle de Noël: The Safa brothers’ elves return to the Gaîté Rive Gauche
Le Grrôle de Noël, a family musical comedy by the Safa brothers inspired by the Grinch, returns to Gaîté Rive Gauche from November 15 to December 30, 2026. The show runs for 1 hour and 10 minutes and is suitable for children aged 3 and up. [Read more]
The Haunted House at the Palais des Glaces: the 2026–2027 season
The Haunted House returns to the Palais des Glaces from October 3, 2026, to January 10, 2027, for ages 5 and up. The immersive musical show is performed at 2 p.m. The performance on Saturday, October 24, has been canceled. [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]
Doclibido.fr: Alex Goude's musical at the Apollo
Formerly known as Tout va mâle?, Doclibido.fr returns to the Apollo Theatre in a new version. The musical by Alex Goude is scheduled from 4 November 2026 to 30 January 2027, with a renewed cast. [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]
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]
Inferno : the disco musical at Bobino
Inferno – The Last Night of Disco runs at Bobino in Paris through January 24, 2027. Cécile Chaduteau and Christophe Jambois fuse dance, live music and disco-funk hits in the story of a 1970s nightclub. [Read more]
Shrek The Musical at the Folies Bergère with Chantal Ladesou
Shrek The Musical arrives at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 2, 2026 to January 20, 2027, in a staging by Philippe Hersen, with Chantal Ladesou announced as the Magic Mirror. [Read more]
Puss in Boots, the Musical: a family-friendly show at Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse
Puss in Boots, the Safa Brothers' musical, returns to Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse from September 19, 2026 through May 29, 2027, for ages 3 and up. [Read more]
Black Legends returns to the 13e Art in a brand-new, never-before-seen version.
Black Legends returns to 13e Art, Place d’Italie in Paris, from 26 November 2026 to 31 January 2027. The producers announce a brand-new version of this show dedicated to Afro-American music. [Read more]
ARBRE: the new magical show from the Théâtre Bormann circus
Sponsored - For more than eight generations, the Bormann family has been captivating the heart of Paris with its iconic circus theatre. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of artists aims both to pay tribute to its roots and to offer a unique sensory immersion in a world where circus meets the challenges of sustainable development! [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]
Poems by Lamplight: Estelle Meyer at Les Plateaux Sauvages
Estelle Meyer tells the story of a fertility treatment journey in Poèmes à l’embrille, a new work combining theater, song and music, at Les Plateaux Sauvages in Paris from November 30 to December 5, 2026. [Read more]
Shakespeare Stories: six plays with music at the Lucernaire from November 4
From November 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027, Ned Grujic presents Shakespeare Stories at the Lucernaire: three programs featuring two plays each, performed in rotation, for ages 8 and up. [Read more]
Lilly the Musical at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel: returning November 14 to January 2
Lilly the Musical returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel from November 14, 2026, to January 2, 2027. Lou Deleuze and Jenna Otmani share the role of Lilly in this family musical directed by Mau. [Read more]
Volte: the new show by Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione
Volte brings together flying trapeze, acrobatics, diabolo and breakdance at the Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione in Paris. A two-hour show for all the family, running until March 7, 2027. [Read more]
The Christmas Marmots Race: A Musical Adventure for the Whole Family at Mélo d’Amélie
The Christmas Marmots Race is back in Paris from 14 November 2026 to 2 January 2027 at Le Mélo d’Amélie, with eleven shows for children aged 4 to 8. [Read more]
Zélie the Pirate: The Family Musical Returns to the Apollo Théâtre
Zélie la Pirate returns to Paris at the Apollo Théâtre from October 17, 2026. A musical show for ages 3 and up, co-written by Aurélie Cabrel, starring Juliette Lefebvre and a crew of four performers. [Read more]
The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris
After a first season at Théâtre Antoine, The Phantom of the Opera returns to Paris, to Théâtre du Gymnase, from October 8, 2026, in a new staging by Benoît Solès inspired by Gaston Leroux's novel. [Read more]
Sand Chopin: Macha Méril and Erik Berchot at the Poche-Montparnasse
Macha Méril reads George Sand while Erik Berchot plays Chopin at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse in Paris, through January 10, 2027. A musical show about their relationship and their works. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
