June 2025 is the perfect time to explore the Parisian theater scene. With longer days and pleasantly mild weather, Parisian evenings invite residents and visitors alike to enjoy the shows offered by the city's many theaters. Paris, the historic cradle of renowned playwrights and artists, continues to thrill the cultural heart with a selection of diverse and captivating plays.
The month of June, often accompanied by mild temperatures, is particularly conducive to evening outings. After a day strolling through the lively streets or along the banks of the Seine, what could be better than to be transported by the charm and intensity of a play? Parisian theaters, from intimate halls to grand historic spaces, offer something for every taste: from timeless classics reinterpreted to daring contemporary productions that defy convention.
The experience of seeing a play in Paris is unique. It combines the pleasure of artistic discovery with the magical atmosphere of the City of Light. It's an opportunity to appreciate the talent of the actors and directors who stage stories that are poignant, funny, tragic or exhilarating.
Audiences can expect a wide range of themes and styles, reflecting the richness of French and international theatrical creation. Each play offers a window onto a different universe, inviting reflection, emotion and often debate. What's more, after-show discussions in nearby cafés enrich these experiences, extending the evenings well beyond curtain-up.
June 2025 is an invitation to experience theater in all its forms in Paris. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast or someone who is curious to discover the best that the Parisian stage has to offer, these 10 must-see plays promise enriching and memorable evenings.
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]
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]
Romancero Queer: Virginie Despentes gives voice to an age in struggle
Virginie Despentes stages Romancero Queer from May 20 to June 22, 2025 at La Colline, a show combining anger, humor and collective struggle. [Read more]
Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles
The play Lennon and McCartney imagines a meeting between the two Beatles in November 1980, on stage on June 10, 2025 in an original musical version. Discover the play at Théâtre La Boussole [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play wins a Molière award - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play, awarded at the Molières 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]
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]
L'Hôtel du Libre-Échange: Feydeau's vaudeville on the Paris stage
Do you like comedy? Then you absolutely must discover a play by George Feydeau, known for his many vaudevilles. From May 6 to June 13, 2025, L'Odéon -Théâtre de l'Europe plays L'Hôtel du Libre-Échange, directed by Stanislas Nordey. [Read more]
The Worst First Date in History: when everything goes wrong at the Café de la Gare
A comedy by Jérémy Manesse, directed by Ludivine De Chastenet, with Odile Huleux, Jérémy Manesse, Florent Aumaitre and Laure Haulet, at the Café de la Gare from Monday to Sunday, every other week, until June 28, 2025. [Read more]
Cyrano de Bergerac: Edmond Rostand's play starring Édouard Baer extended - our review
It's impossible to miss a classic like Cyrano de Bergerac! Edmond Rostand's cult play, directed by Anne Kessler, runs at the Théâtre Antoine until June 29. Cyrano will be played by none other than actor and comedian Édouard Baer. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
