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.
Paroles Citoyennes 2025 theater festival: dates and program
The Paroles Citoyennes live performance festival returns for its 8th edition, from March 18 to May 12, 2025, in four Parisian theaters. The program features plays exploring the theme of "wars and identities". [Read more]
Who are you, Andrée Turcy? A tribute at Guichet Montparnasse
From April 11, 2025, Guichet Montparnasse hosts "Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy?", a show that promises to revive the memory of a key figure in the chanson réaliste of the '30s. [Read more]
Changer l'eau des fleurs: a moving stage adaptation at Théâtre Lepic
Until May 4, 2025, Changer l'eau des fleurs, Salomé Lelouch and Mikael Chirinian's adaptation of Valérie Perrin's novel, plays at Théâtre Lepic. [Read more]
Bérénice: Guy Cassiers revisits Racine at the Comédie-Française
Guy Cassiers takes on Racine's Bérénice for his second staging at the Comédie-Française. A timeless tragedy between classicism and modernity, to be discovered from March 26 to May 11 2025 at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance: comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, is currently playing at the Théâtre Fontaine. A victim of its own success, it has been extended until May 18, 2025. [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]
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]
Why do women like assholes? An offbeat comedy at La Grande Comédie
Patrick Hernandez (Jamais le deuxième soir, Les Colocs) returns with Pourquoi les femmes aiment les connards? a scathing comedy. Playing at La Grande Comédie, the show opens on May 5, 2025. [Read more]
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme at the Lucernaire: a daring, madcap version
A colorful retelling of Molière's classic, combining theater, song and dance, to be discovered from February 12 to May 18, 2025 at Le Lucernaire. [Read more]
An urban version of Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in Paris
Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme revisited in a contemporary staging, to be discovered at La Scène Parisienne until May 15, 2025. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
