The Apollo Théâtre, a key venue on the Parisian scene

The Apollo Théâtre, located a stone's throw from the Place de la République at 18 rue du Faubourg du Temple, replaced the Théâtre du Temple in December 2014. In just ten years, the new theater, taken over by Philippe Delmas and Michel Tiberini, has become a fixture on the Paris comedy scene. A succession of stand-ups, one-man shows, comedies...

The Théâtre du Temple was created in 1782 and was considered the first permanent circus in Paris. Unfortunately, the theater burned down in 1826, and a cinema was built there in the early 20th century. The cinema disappeared in 2003, to be replaced by theaters that still exist today.

The Apollo Théâtre has four theaters with capacities ranging from 72 to 300 seats. With a program focused on stand-up, one-man shows and comedies, the theater's stages play host to a host of comedy stars, including Jean-Luc Lemoine and Rachid Badouri. Apollo Théâtre stands out for its innovative technologies. They even offered interactive live streams during confinement, to critical acclaim.

Apollo Théâtre is located at 18 rue du Faubourg du Temple in the 11th arrondissement of Paris .

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Call Me Walt: Intimate Portrait of Disney’s Founder Extended at the Apollo Theatre
Discover Walt Disney as you've never seen him before in the play Call Me Walt, written and directed by Julien Baptist at the Apollo Theatre in Paris. Step into the private world of the man behind the legend: the son, the brother, the husband, and the father—far more than just the creator of an empire. The production opened on October 15, 2025, and has been extended until May 16, 2026. [Read more]

The Game of Truth: Adil Rami stars in Philippe Lelouche’s renowned comedy at the Apollo Theatre
In the heart of the 11th arrondissement in Paris, the Apollo Theatre is hosting "The Playing of Truth," the renowned comedy by Philippe Lellouche, running from Wednesday to Saturday, from January 21 to March 7, 2026. On stage, Adil Rami, Manon Sachot, Sam Lellouche, and Rudy Doukhan gather for a dinner that’s anything but ordinary. As the past makes a surprise appearance at the table, the truth is never far behind... [Read more]