Paris transforms itself into an open stage in May, offering a myriad of captivating plays that attract amateurs and connoisseurs alike. Paris spring, with its longer days and pleasant temperatures, is the ideal time to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of theater. The mild air and golden evening light create a magical atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the performances.
Parisian theaters, famous for their sumptuous architecture and rich history, come alive with a variety of productions that promise moments of emotion and reflection. From comedy to drama, classic to contemporary, each show is an open door to another world, inviting spectators to enjoy unique experiences.
The May program celebrates the diversity and richness of the Parisian theatrical landscape. The plays selected for this period are the fruit of meticulous curation, aiming to offer stories that resonate with the aspirations and questions of our time. Talent on stage and backstage work together to transport audiences into worlds imbued with beauty, humor and, at times, melancholy.
Exploring the theater in Paris in May is also an opportunity to rediscover the city from a different angle. Strolls through historic neighborhoods or flower-filled gardens before an evening at the theater add a poetic dimension to the cultural experience. It's in these moments that Paris reveals its soul, blending art, history and natural beauty.
For theater enthusiasts, May is an invitation to plan their outings in advance, in search of must-see plays. The best advice is to vary the pleasures, alternating between the great mythical halls and the small neighborhood theaters, for a complete immersion in the Parisian theatrical scene.
Our selection of must-see plays in Paris in May is a promise of escape, laughter and emotion. It's a time when the city fully awakens to cultural life, offering residents and visitors alike unforgettable moments. Take advantage of this season to enrich your cultural itinerary and let the theater transport you to unsuspected worlds.
The Seagull renamed A Seagull: Chekhov's famous play at the Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française presents A Seagull, a modern adaptation of Chekhov's classic. Running at the Salle Richelieu from April 11 to July 23, 2025, tickets will go on sale soon. [Read more]
Oublie-moi, the play awarded 4 Molières at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play runs at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Sunday until July 25, 2025. [Read more]
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme: Molière's comedy returns to the Comédie-Française - our review
A classic returns to the Comédie-Française! Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, returns to the Salle Richelieu from May 7 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
Vive les Mariés: we tested the immersive dining experience at Tesoro d'Italia - new dates
Discover "Vive les Mariés", the immersive theater experience that combines comedy and upscale dining in a sumptuous setting. Join this culinary and artistic adventure in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, at Le Tesoro d'Italia-Paradis restaurant on weekends for a special dinner on New Year's Eve 2025, and also every Wednesday and Sunday from February 5, 2025. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
Big Mother: the extended journalistic thriller at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Extension alert! Big Mother, the captivating play at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens, has been extended until June 29, 2025. [Read more]
4211 Km: the moving play awarded at the Molières 2024 extended - our review
A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, from January 22, 2025. [Read more]
L'Injuste: the thriller at the Théâtre de la Renaissance - our review
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? The Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Running until June 8, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre in a 1993 encounter between a high-ranking Nazi dignitary and a journalist from an Israeli daily. Here's our review. [Read more]
Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, returns to Paris
Ménopause, the comedy that shakes up the rules is running at the Grand Point Virgule until November 2, 2025. Co-written and directed by Alex Goude, this comedy takes a humorous, no-holds-barred look at menopause. [Read more]
Daddy by Marion Siéfert: when theater explores the murky zones of the virtual world
Marion Siéfert presents Daddy from May 22 to 25, 2025 at the Grande Halle de la Villette, an immersive show that plunges into the world of video games to question contemporary forms of domination and abuse. [Read more]
12 Hommes en Colère: the play adapted from Reginald Rose's novel is back - our review
Missed it at the theater? Good news, the adaptation of Reginald Rose's cult film 12 Hommes en Colère returns to the Théâtre Hébertot from February 6, 2025. The spectator finds himself plunged into a delicate trial where twelve men must deliberate on the fate of an 18-year-old. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2028
