Perhaps you've already considered the question: What are the highlights of the coming weeks? If you've given it some thought, you may have noticed that the range of musicals on offer in Paris is often quite extensive!
Sumptuous decors, heady songs set to intoxicating music and frenzied rhythms! With passion, love, dance and humor, each musical transports us into its own universe, allowing us to dream and fly away from the daily grind for an hour or two. In short, if you feel the need to travel without leaving Paris, head for the nearest theater and drink in a good dose of dynamism or romance! We guarantee you won't be disappointed!
And the good news is that this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries! So don't hesitate to check back regularly to discover even more musical events scheduled to take place in Paris in the coming weeks!
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for another season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort: the cult musical at the Lido 2 Paris extended - our opinion
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort is coming to the Lido from October 2, 2025, to June 21, 2026. This classic by Jacques Demy, carried by Michel Legrand's legendary tunes and an energetic cast, is getting a new lease on life on stage. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
Les Producteurs: Alexis Michalik's madcap musical returns to the Théâtre de Paris
The musical comedy Les Producteurs, directed by Alexis Michalik, returns to the Théâtre de Paris on October 1, 2025. This satirical and zany show, crowned with great success, will be accompanied by a new cast for this eagerly awaited revival. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [Read more]
La Maison Hantée, the immersive musical show that puts Paris under its spell
La Maison Hantée, Paris' autumn 2025 family musical, plunges you into a mysterious and poetic universe at the Palais des Glaces. [Read more]
Un samedi soir dans l’histoire: queer musical at the Théâtre Clavel
Discover Un samedi soir dans l’histoire, a queer musical by Adrien Gahinet, at the Théâtre Clavel until December 20, Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. [Read more]
Mission Florimont at Théâtre Rive Gauche: the burlesque adventure comedy
The adventure comedy Mission Florimont will be at the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris from June 7 to June 28, 2026, for a series of fast-paced performances featuring a colorful cast of characters. [Read more]
Tout va mâle ?: musical comedy by Alex Goude at the Grand Point Virgule
Discover Tout va mâle ?, Alex Goude's musical comedy at the Grand Point Virgule until January 4, 2026, which explores today's masculine issues. [Read more]
Chicago: The iconic and dazzling musical makes a return at the Casino de Paris with Shy'm – extended performances
The legendary show Chicago is making its return to Paris! Running until April 26, 2026, the Casino de Paris is hosting the hit musical that has been captivating audiences across the U.S. for over 20 years, now featuring singer Shy’m in the cast. [Read more]
La Haine: new dates for the musical adaptation of the film at La Seine Musicale
A hit! The musical La Haine, based on Mathieu Kassovitz's cult film, has announced new dates at La Seine Musicale. The show will return to Paris at the end of 2025, following a tour of France. [Read more]
Le Grrôle de Noël, the new musical by the Safa brothers at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche
Discover Le Grrôle de Noël, the Safa brothers' family musical, loosely based on The Grinch, at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche from October 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A lively show full of humor, music, and magic. [Read more]
The 60s: the musical returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
Roger Louret's musical Les Années 60 takes us on a musical journey to the heart of the 60s. It returns for a new season at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, more than 30 years after its creation, from February 8 to April 6, 2025. [Read more]
Et la lumière fut: musical comedy at the Théâtre de Passy
The musical Et la lumière fut by Swing Cockt'Elles, directed by Alain Sachs, can be seen at the Théâtre de Passy from November 15, 2025. [Read more]
The Sun King: The iconic musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris this winter 2025-2026 – photos and reviews
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in December 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. [Read more]
La Cage aux Folles: the cult musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet with Laurent Lafitte—our review
La Cage aux Folles, the cult Broadway musical inspired by Jean Poiret's play, is making a comeback in Paris in a brand new French production. Created by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman (music), the show will be at the Théâtre du Châtelet from December 5, 2025, to January 10, 2025, with Laurent Lafitte in the legendary role of Zaza. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
POMPON, POMPON: musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges
Discover "POMPON, POMPON," Pascal Parisot's musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges, from December 7, 2025, to March 22, 2026, for the whole family aged 4 and up. [Read more]
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]
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]
The Legend of Monte Cristo: a musical retelling of Alexandre Dumas's novel
La Légende de Monte-Cristo, based on the novel by Dumas, arrives as a musical in Paris in January 2026 at the Dôme de Paris, followed by a tour of France. The show features Swiss singer Gjon's Tears. [Read more]
Monte Cristo: the musical inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo at the Folies Bergère in 2026
After the wildly successful, and deservedly so, film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Pierre Niney, Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece is about to come to life on stage. The Folies Bergère have announced that the musical Monte Cristo will run from February 5, 2026 to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Black Legends: the musical arrives at La Seine Musicale
Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted over 200,000 spectators, is due to be staged at La Seine Musicale on March 20 and 21, 2026. [Read more]
Top Hat at the Théâtre du Châtelet: tap dance, romance and old-fashioned Broadway
Fred Astaire, tap dancing and unforgettable melodies: Top Hat, Irving Berlin's musical film classic, comes to the Théâtre du Châtelet from April 15 to May 3, 2026 for an elegant stage adaptation. [Read more]
The Rocky Horror Show sets Paris alight: a week of madness at the Paris casino in 2026
From June 23 to 28, 2026, the Casino de Paris welcomes The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien's cult musical, for a week of rock, glamour and transgressive delirium! [Read more]
Shrek The Musical: the quirky family musical at the Folies Bergères from October 2026.
Shrek finally swaps his swamp... for the Folies Bergère in Paris! To mark his 25th anniversary, cinema's most iconic ogre arrives with Shrek The Musical, from October 2, 2026, or January 17, 2027. Accompanied by Fiona, the talkative donkey, and all the heroes from the DreamWorks film, he takes the audience on an adventure full of pop rock, soul, and funky music and offbeat humor. Tickets are now on sale! [Read more]
Les Misérables: the award-winning musical set to return to the Châtelet in 2026
The hit musical Les Misérables is making a return to the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 12, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following a successful tour. Details, show dates, and our review inside. [Read more]
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for another season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
La Maison Hantée, the immersive musical show that puts Paris under its spell
La Maison Hantée, Paris' autumn 2025 family musical, plunges you into a mysterious and poetic universe at the Palais des Glaces. [Read more]
Le Grrôle de Noël, the new musical by the Safa brothers at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche
Discover Le Grrôle de Noël, the Safa brothers' family musical, loosely based on The Grinch, at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche from October 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A lively show full of humor, music, and magic. [Read more]
The Sun King: The iconic musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris this winter 2025-2026 – photos and reviews
Powdered wigs and corsets are going to be in short supply ... because the Sun King is back in action in December 2025! Twenty years after its very first performance, Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia's cult musical makes a comeback worthy of Versailles. [Read more]
POMPON, POMPON: musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges
Discover "POMPON, POMPON," Pascal Parisot's musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges, from December 7, 2025, to March 22, 2026, for the whole family aged 4 and up. [Read more]
Shrek The Musical: the quirky family musical at the Folies Bergères from October 2026.
Shrek finally swaps his swamp... for the Folies Bergère in Paris! To mark his 25th anniversary, cinema's most iconic ogre arrives with Shrek The Musical, from October 2, 2026, or January 17, 2027. Accompanied by Fiona, the talkative donkey, and all the heroes from the DreamWorks film, he takes the audience on an adventure full of pop rock, soul, and funky music and offbeat humor. Tickets are now on sale! [Read more]
Les Misérables: the award-winning musical set to return to the Châtelet in 2026
The hit musical Les Misérables is making a return to the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 12, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following a successful tour. Details, show dates, and our review inside. [Read more]
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