Looking for a theatre show to catch in Paris this November 2026? As the nights grow longer, Parisian stages continue to host comedies, dramas, revivals, and productions that are already well established on the boards. This guide gathers the theatre works to see in Paris in November.
To help you sort through the options, this selection highlights a diverse lineup, from classical theatre to more accessible picks for a broader audience. It’s a quick guide to what to see in Paris theatre in November 2026. If you’re after a tighter shortlist, you can also check our 10 theatre pieces to see in Paris in November 2026.
For lighter outings, our guide to theatre comedies complements this guide nicely. This guide is regularly updated with new plays spotted in Paris and productions still running in November.
The Loop at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris through January 2027
The Loop, Robin Goupil’s comedy and winner of the 2025 Molière Award for Best Comedy, is playing at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris until January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Du charbon dans les veines at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris
Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s play Du charbon dans les veines, winner of five Molière Awards in 2025, is running at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris until January 3, 2027. [Read more]
2:22 A Ghost Story: Louane and Guillaume Labbé in a thriller at the Théâtre Fontaine in Paris — our review
2:22 A Ghost Story brings its haunted locked-room drama to Théâtre Fontaine with Louane Emera, Guillaume Labbé, Constance Dollé and Valentin de Carbonnières. A supernatural thriller to discover in Paris from September 15, 2026. [Read more]
The Taste of Raspberry at Théâtre des Béliers, Paris
Le Goût de la framboise, a play by Raphaële Volkoff directed by Martin Darondeau, runs at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens from August 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik’s third play, which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in 2016, is still on at the Théâtre du Ier arrondissement. After earning more than five Molières, the show returns on 2 October 2026. [Read more]
Menopause: Alex Goude’s musical at the Apollo
Menopause, Alex Goude’s musical, extends its run at the Apollo Theatre through June 30, 2027. Four women gathered in a department store navigate this life stage with song, dance and humor. [Read more]
Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré in Le Père in Paris: dates and showtimes
Pierre Arditi and Isabelle Carré star in Florian Zeller’s Le Père at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris. Evening performances will shift from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. as of November 26, 2026, while Sunday matinees stay at 4 p.m. [Read more]
Amadeus at the Théâtre Marigny: Mozart and Salieri Go Head-to-Head on Stage
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer returns to the Théâtre Marigny from October 7, 2026. Olivier Solivérès directs Jérôme Kircher and Thomas Solivérès in the face-off between Salieri and Mozart. [Read more]
Kessel, Freedom at Any Cost Returns to Théâtre La Bruyère
Franck Desmedt reprises Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, au Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère du 12 octobre au 28 décembre 2026. This one-man show by Mathieu Rannou traces the life of the writer and renowned journalist. [Read more]
Call Me Walt: Intimate Portrait of Disney’s Founder Extended at the Apollo Theatre
Call Me Walt returns to the Apollo Theatre in Paris from October 8, 2026, to April 24, 2027. Julien Baptist's play delves into the family dynamics of Disney's founder, with a renewed cast. [Read more]
La Promesse de l'Aube, the adaptation of Romain Gary's novel at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe
The adaptation of Romain Gary's La Promesse de l’Aube by Tigran Mekhitarian is returning to Théâtre Le Contrescarpe from 8 August 2026. [Read more]
The Bearer of History extended at the Petit Montparnasse until December 2026
Alexis Michalik's Le Porteur d’Histoire returns to the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse in Paris from September 1 to December 19, 2026. An adventure play blending mystery, historical narrative, and a literary treasure hunt. [Read more]
Cut! by Mathilda May at La Scala Paris: our review
Cut ! Stories, Lives… by Mathilda May returns to La Scala Paris from 5 to 14 November 2026. Six performers traverse contemporary situations. Read our review. [Read more]
The Dead Poets Society returns to Théâtre Libre
Dead Poets Society, a stage adaptation of the cult film directed by Olivier Solivérès, returns to Théâtre Libre in Paris from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
La Zone Indigo de Mélody Mourey prolongée aux Béliers
Mélody Mourey’s Indigo Zone extended at the Béliers
La Zone Indigo, a speculative thriller written and directed by Mélody Mourey, has been extended at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens through January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Intra Muros by Alexis Michalik at La Pépinière in 2026
Entre Muros by Alexis Michalik continues at La Pépinière Théâtre in Paris in 2026. A contemporary play that interweaves prison, a choral narrative, and a theatrical mise en abyme. [Read more]
All the Blue of the Sky, Mélissa Da Costa's novel at Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Tout le bleu du ciel, adaptation of Mélissa Da Costa's novel directed by Mikaël Chirinian, arrives at Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris from September 3 to December 5, 2026. [Read more]
Your Mother and Me, Guillaume de Tonquédec at the Théâtre de Paris
Your Mother and Me, Guillaume de Tonquédec’s first solo show directed by Djanis Bouzyani, arrives at Théâtre de Paris – Salle Réjane from October 26, 2026. [Read more]
Star Merchants extended at the Splendid: our review
Star Traders, a play by Anthony Michineau directed by Julien Alluguette, has been extended at the Splendid in Paris until January 3, 2027. Our review. [Read more]
The Marriage of Figaro with Vincent Dedienne at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre in Paris
Beaumarchais’s classic The Marriage of Figaro, directed by Alain Françon, comes to the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, starring Vincent Dedienne, from September 26 to December 31, 2026. [Read more]
Forget Me at the La Bruyère Theatre in Paris in 2026
Forget Me, a play adapted from Matthew Seager's In Other Words, is on at Théâtre La Bruyère in Paris in 2026. An intimate exploration of love, memory, and Alzheimer's disease. [Read more]
Lapland: A Comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Laponie, a comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, will be staged at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 18, 2026, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
The Big Guys Are Skating Well at La Pépinière Théâtre in 2026
Les Gros Patinent Bien, the Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan show that won at the Molières, remains on the bill at La Pépinière Théâtre in Paris in 2026, bringing its trademark world of cardboard boxes and burlesque adventure. [Read more]
Les Rochambelles, a historical drama at Théâtre Michel
Les Rochambelles, a play by Valérie Demay directed by Merryl Beaudonnet and Charlotte Bigeard, runs at Théâtre Michel in Paris from 25 September 2026 to 2 January 2027. [Read more]
Le Secret de Sherlock Holmes: the play returns to Paris at Café de la Gare
A detective comedy, The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is not an adaptation of Conan Doyle's novel, but a new play set in the world of the mythical detective, Sherlock Holmes. More specifically, the play recounts the famous meeting between Sherlock and his faithful investigator, Doctor Watson. [Read more]
La Tresse, Laetitia Colombani's novel on stage
La Tresse, an adaptation of Laetitia Colombani’s novel brought to the stage by director Johanna Boyé, is heading to the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris from 25 September 2026 to 10 January 2027. [Read more]
The Roast, Amanda Sthers' new comedy in Paris
The Roast, Amanda Sters' comedy directed by Benjamin Elharrar, extends at the Comédie Saint-Martin in Paris until May 3, 2027. A dinner among friends reveals the group’s prejudices and tensions. [Read more]
Denial, Sophie Cottin's play at the Théâtre de Paris
Déni, Sophie Cottin's play directed by Raphaëlle Cambray, arrives at Théâtre de Paris – Salle Réjane from September 18, 2026 to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Berlin Berlin returns to the Théâtre des Nouveautés: our review
Berlin Berlin is returning to the Théâtre des Nouveautés in Paris from September 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Anne Charrier, Guillaume Bouchède, and Patrick Haudecœur star in the comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, directed by José Paul. [Read more]
In the Ogre’s House: Carole Thibaut in Ivry-sur-Seine
Carole Thibaut presents In the Ogre’s House at the Théâtre Antoine Vitez in Ivry-sur-Seine on November 27 and 28, 2026. A fable about coercive control within the family, the theater recommends it for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
Yvelines Theatre 2026: 50 free performances in the 78
Yvelines Théâtre is back from October 16 to November 15, 2026, presenting 50 free performances across the department. Theatre, circus, magic and puppetry form the lineup of this second edition. [Read more]
Potted Potter returns to Théâtre du Gymnase: the Harry Potter saga in 70 minutes
Potted Potter returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from October 17, 2026 to January 17, 2027. This French-language parody distills the seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes. Discover our review of the first season. [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]
Arsène Lupin at the Le Ranelagh Theatre: a play for ages 7 and up
Arsène Lupin heads to Paris's Théâtre Le Ranelagh from September 17, 2026, to January 17, 2027. Delphine Piard reimagines Maurice Leblanc’s gentleman thief in a crime comedy suitable for audiences aged 7 and up. [Read more]
The Illustrated Critical Spirit: a show for ages 7 and up in Paris's Plaine district
The Illustrated Critical Mind blends burlesque theater, magic, and songs to address misinformation for audiences from age 7. On view at Espace Paris Plaine from October 27 to November 8, 2026, during the All Saints’ Day holidays. [Read more]
The Fall of the House of Usher: Edgar Allan Poe at Folie Théâtre
The Fall of the House of Usher, freely adapted from Edgar Allan Poe by Baptiste Deschamps, is playing at the Folie Théâtre until November 8, 2026. A supernatural tale for the stage, recommended for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
Joy, Gilles Treton’s play at the Théâtre de Paris
La Joie by Gilles Treton is playing at the Théâtre de Paris, in the Salle Réjane, until November 21, 2026. Patrick Catalifo directs and stars in this family drama alongside Anne Benoît, Raphaëline Goupilleau and the author. [Read more]
The Land of Men, Saint-Exupéry adapted for Contrescarpe
Terre des hommes, adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s tale by Pierre Devaux, returns to Théâtre Le Contrescarpe in Paris from August 28, 2026. [Read more]
Andromaque in two voices: Sava Lolov and Valérie Bezançon at the Poche-Montparnasse theater.
Sava Lolov adapts Andromaque for two performers at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. Three performances are announced for October 12, 24 and November 30, 2026. [Read more]
Relationshit: a comedy about the world of work at Studio Hébertot
Relationshit returns to Studio Hébertot from October 22 to December 5, 2026. Antoine Sentis directs the unspoken truths of a startup on the brink of bankruptcy, in a comedy for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
Suzanne Valadon: a musical narrative at Guichet Montparnasse
Suzanne Valadon returns to the Guichet Montparnasse from November 5 to 29, 2026. Françoise Taillandier and Samuel Beydon trace, through theatre and music, the artist’s life in Montmartre during the Belle Époque. [Read more]
Les Vilaines: a musical comedy at the Gaîté Montparnasse
Les Vilaines returns to Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris for a third season, from September 30, 2026 to June 16, 2027. Three actress-singers pull back the curtain on the backstage world of Parisian revues. [Read more]
Ukraine Diaries: Hugo Becker plays Hazanavicius at the Marigny
Ukraine Notebooks by Michel Hazanavicius lands at Studio Marigny in Paris from October 3, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Hugo Becker performs the solo on stage, a tale born from encounters in Ukraine. [Read more]
Jerusalem at the Théâtre des Mathurins: a play about exile and shared memories
Ismaël Saidi’s Jérusalem returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins starting September 20, 2026. This play about exile and family memories is performed on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.; eight more performances are scheduled through December 6. [Read more]
Joyful Mayhem: The Story of Women in Parisian Theatre
Joyeux Bordel traces the story of women from 1789 to the present day through two actresses, weaving together historical narration and intimate journeys. The play runs at the Comédie des 3 Bornes in Paris from September 19, 2026. [Read more]
Suzanne : Catherine Hiegel takes on the role of Valadon at Théâtre Montparnasse
Catherine Hiegel stars as the painter Suzanne Valadon in Suzanne at the Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris starting September 25, 2026. A play about her stormy relationship with her son Maurice Utrillo. [Read more]
The Life Ahead: Myriam Boyer returns to the role of Madame Rosa at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Myriam Boyer stars in La Vie devant soi in an adaptation by Tigran Mekhitarian at the Studio des Champs-Élysées, running October 22 to December 20, 2026. [Read more]
The Scorpionfish: Samuel Labarthe at Poche Montparnasse
Samuel Labarthe stars in Le Poisson-Scorpion by Nicolas Bouvier at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse in Paris, running since September 2, 2026. Catherine Schaub stages this tale of a traveler immobilized in Ceylon. [Read more]
The Dilemma of Choice at the Gaîté Montparnasse in 2026
L’Embarras du choix, interactive comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, is on at the Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris in 2026. The audience decides the rest of the story. [Read more]
ENTRE NOUS: the participatory improv show in Paris
Sponsored - 4 characters, no script, a thousand possibilities! What if your ideas became the starting point for a completely improvised story? Head to the Laurette Théâtre in the 10th arrondissement for a show full of surprises. With Entre Nous, les Fissurés invite you to enjoy an hour of improv theater, where everything is created before your eyes based on your suggestions. Thanks to this interaction with the audience, every performance is unique. [Read more]
The Second Surprise of Love: Marivaux on Stage in Paris
La Seconde Surprise de l’amour, directed by Ronan Rivière, arrives at the Ranelagh for five performances from October 25 to December 30, 2026, then at the Épée de Bois from January 14 to 31, 2027. [Read more]
Napo returns to La Comédie Bastille in Paris in September 2026.
After a first run in the spring, Napo returns to the Comédie Bastille in Paris from September 10, 2026. Éric Delcourt embodies a Napoleon thrust into 2026 and into the presidential race. [Read more]
Family Dinner at Café de la Gare in Paris in 2026
Family Dinner, a comedy by Joseph Gallet and Pascal Rocher, remains on the Café de la Gare’s program in Paris in 2026. A tense family gathering around Alexandre’s thirtieth birthday. [Read more]
Le Cid blows a fuse, back in Paris at the Théâtre Hébertot
Le Cid goes off the rails, Caroline Vigneaux’s adaptation of Le Cid, returns to Théâtre Hébertot in Paris from September 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027. A version in alexandrines also pitched for younger audiences. [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]
Stop being nice, be real! in relationships at the Tristan Bernard Theatre
Thomas d’Ansembourg has joined Camille Bardery and François Nambot in a new comedy about couples at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard in Paris, running from 18 November to 23 December 2026. [Read more]
Sing and Shut Up: Laurent Ruquier and Vincent Niclo at the Theater
Laurent Ruquier and Vincent Niclo are performing Chante et tais-toi at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, through December 30, 2026. Anne Bourgeois directs this Ruquier-penned comedy about a successful singer and his private life. [Read more]
The Prayer to the Stars by Marcel Pagnol returns to Montansier
Marcel Pagnol’s La Prière aux Étoiles returns to Théâtre Montansier in Versailles, from October 28 to November 8, 2026. Eugénie Pouillot and Ulysse Robin adapt this script for the stage. [Read more]
The Sense of Humour: Claudia Tagbo and Florent Peyre at Théâtre Antoine
Claudia Tagbo, Florent Peyre, Arié Elmaleh and Élise Diamant star in Le Sens de l’humour at the Théâtre Antoine, in Paris, from September 16, 2026 to January 10, 2027. The comedy by Sacha Judaszko and Fabrice Donnio centers on a dinner overturned by a burst of laughter. [Read more]
The Fifth District's Madwoman: Éléonore Bauer's comedy at the Gymnase
La Folle du 5ème, d’Eléonore Bauer, is playing at Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris until December 31, 2026. This three-hander upends a couple’s routine with the arrival of a neighbor. [Read more]
Paul Palandin's Memoirs on the Parisian Stage
The Memoirs of Paul Palandin, a comedy by Grégory Corre directed by Christophe Canard and Constance Carrelet, is on at Scène Parisienne until January 2, 2027. The show is recommended for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
You can call yourself Alain and save the world at Théâtre Michel.
We Could Be Called Alain and Save the World, a comedy by Loïc Bartolini and Jean Chaffard-Luçon, lands at Théâtre Michel in Paris in October 2026. [Read more]
The Bichons: the Goncourt brothers on stage at the Two Donkeys
Les Bichons brings together Patrick Préjean, Pierre Douglas, and Sylvain Lamy at the Théâtre des Deux Ânes in Paris until December 17, 2026. A comedy inspired by the journal of the Goncourt brothers, straddling literature and rivalries. [Read more]
It's always sunny in Hollywood: Claire Nebout at the Apollo Theatre
Claire Nebout, Thomas Chabrol, Mata Gabin and Geoffroy Thiebaut star in Il fait toujours beau à Hollywood, a comedy by Jean Marbœuf at the Apollo Theatre, running from October 25 to December 28, 2026. [Read more]
A harmless little game at Folie Théâtre in Paris
A harmless little game with no consequences, by Jean Dell and Gérald Sibleyras, is on at Folie Théâtre until November 8, 2026. Arnaud Allain directs this couple’s comedy, running Friday to Sunday at 8 p.m. [Read more]
Lily and Lily: Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin at the Théâtre de Paris
Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin return to Lily et Lily at the Théâtre de Paris from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Marie-Pascale Osterrieth directs the Barillet and Gredy comedy about two sisters who are complete opposites. [Read more]
The Word Thief with Patrick Braoudé at the Passy Theatre
Patrick Braoudé, Violette Gamblin and Sébastien Chartier perform Le Voleur de mots at the Théâtre de Passy in Paris, from October 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Anne Bourgeois stages Alain Teulié’s comedy about an author who hides the origin of his books. [Read more]
Emmanuel Macron’s Therapy: a political fiction at La Pépinière
Emmanuel Macron’s Therapy is playing at La Pépinière in Paris from November 29, 2026, to April 11, 2027. Léo Cohen-Paperman stages a helmeted political fable, centered on the relationship to power. [Read more]
I hope our children will fare better than we did at the Pépinière.
Rudy Milstein presents I Hope Our Children Will Be Better Off Than We Are at La Pépinière in Paris, running until December 5, 2026. Anne Marivin and Ariane Mourier play two friends confronted with a choice that upends their motherhood. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026
