The Verdure Theater Festival 2026 returns to the heart of the Bois de Boulogne for a fifth season. From May 30 to September 27, 2026, the open-air stage at the Shakespeare Garden will host theater, dance, music, readings, and events for audiences of all ages.
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Hidden in the Jardin du Pré Catelan, the Théâtre de Verdure unfurls its stage around a centuries-old oak. This leafy, 240-seat venue, run by Lisa Pajon and Hédi Tillette de Clermont-Tonnerre, offers a summer lineup that blends new works, revivals, and artistic encounters in a uniquely immersive setting on Paris’s doorstep.
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The season opens with Shakespeare Love, a 2026 creation conceived by Ana Lorvo and Simon Dufour for the company Les Bouffons sans Roi. In this lively, interactive format, an actress guides audiences through the stories of several Shakespearean heroines to ask questions about love today. The show, suitable for ages 6 and up and lasting 50 minutes, will be performed on May 30 and 31, June 6 and 7, and then from August 25 to 30.
The young audience will also have Fiesta by Gwendoline Soublin, staged by Julie Pilod. Nono, 10, dreams of a big party with his friends, but the arrival of a storm upends his plans. This revival is scheduled for Saturdays at 11 a.m., from May 30 to July 4, for audiences aged 5 and up.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare also returns in Sarah Oppenheim's staging. Prospero, the former duke who became a magician, is set on his revenge twelve years after being driven from power. This 90-minute production, recommended for ages 9 and up, plays on June 20 and 27 and July 4 at 5 p.m., June 21 and 28 at 4 p.m., followed by several September weekend performances.
The program continues with The Double Bass by Patrick Süskind on July 10, 11, and 12, followed by Seeing Clearly with Monique Wittig, led by Caro Geryl and Adèle Haenel as part of Festival Paris l’été, on July 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. The latter production, lasting one hour and thirty minutes, is recommended for audiences aged 16 and up.
At the season’s kickoff, Franz Kafka’s Letter to the Father is staged every Friday from September 4 to 25 at 7 p.m. The production by La Controverse runs about an hour and is recommended for ages 14 and up. Concerts, dance, tours and stargazing events complete this multidisciplinary season through Sunday, September 27.
Performances take place outdoors at the Théâtre de Verdure of the Jardin Shakespeare, along the Route de Suresnes, at Le Pré Catelan in the 16th arrondissement. Show times, recommended ages, and ticket prices vary by production. It is therefore recommended to consult the official 2026 season calendar and to book from the Theatre de Verdure box office.
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 30, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Location
Théâtre de Verdure du Jardin Shakespeare
Route de Suresnes
75116 Paris 16
Route planner
Prices
€0 - €25
Recommended age
From 5 years old
Official website
letheatredeverdure.com
