Take advantage of the month ofOctober 2025 to discover the best theaters in Paris, asautumn slowly settles into the capital. With temperatures gradually dropping and the days getting shorter, it's the perfect time to turn to indoor activities and take full advantage of the wealth of Parisian venues.
The live shows on offer this October are varied: classic dramas, contemporary comedies, revisited stagings and original creations. Each performance is an invitation to emotion, laughter or reflection, offering a unique cultural experience in the heart of Paris. Parisian theaters, renowned for their warm, intimate atmosphere, welcome both big names and up-and-coming artists.
In the early autumn, attending a play is a great way to warm the heart and escape from everyday life. With captivating stories, punchy dialogues and vibrant acting, October 2025's plays are sure to appeal to all audiences. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or simply curious, these events are the perfect opportunity to experience unforgettable moments.
So here's a selection of 10 must-see plays in Paris in October 2025, a regularly updated guide to help you make sure you don't miss any of the season's must-sees.
Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play returns on August 21, 2025. [Read more]
ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review
How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until the end of December 2025. [Read more]
Hollywood Burns: an American dream consumed by reality at the Studio Hébertot
Marie Reignier's Hollywood Brûle, about the disillusionment of the American dream, plays at Studio Hébertot from September 4 to October 26, 2025. [Read more]
Beauty and the Beast at Grand Point Virgule: Our Review of the Family-Friendly Play in Paris
“Beauty and the Beast” has been on stage at the Grand Point Virgule Theatre in Paris since September 27, 2025, with shows every weekend at 3 p.m. This children’s play offers a fresh, humorous twist on the classic fairy tale, making it a perfect family outing in the French capital. We went to see the performance and here’s what we thought. [Read more]
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele: the one-man show adapted from Olivier Guez's novel, extended
Attention reading enthusiasts: Olivier Guez's book The Disappearance of Josef Mengele will be extended in theaters from September 2, 2025. Playing at La Pépinière Théâtre, the play tells the story of one of the greatest manhunts of the late 20th century. [Read more]
I'll remember almost everything: Pierre Arditi in a comedy of memory and family
From September 18, 2025, Pierre Arditi stars in Je me souviendrai de presque tout at the Théâtre Montparnasse. This tender yet biting comedy features a male trio in a revisited family story. [Read more]
Coal in the veins: the five-Molière-winning play extended at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal
After Adieu Monsieur Haffmann and Petit coiffeur, Jean-Philippe Daguerre returns with a new theatrical creation: Du charbon dans les veines. The play, which focuses on mineworkers in the 1950s in a deeply moving narrative, won no fewer than 5 Molières and is now coming to the Théâtre du Palais-Royal! [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix presents La Claque, an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 21, 2025 to May 26, 2026. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles is on stage at the Grand Point Virgule until May 3, 2026, offering audiences a thrilling blend of the supernatural and sharp deductive reasoning. [Read more]
Molière's Forced Marriage at Essaïon Théâtre
Molière's Le Mariage forcé returns to the Essaïon Théâtre in Paris, from Thursday September 18 to Saturday November 8, 2025. Inventive staging by Jérôme Léger and Emmanuel Vacarisas. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025
