June 2024 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, historic cradle of renowned playwrights and artists, continues to thrill the cultural heart with a diverse and captivating selection of 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 2024 is an invitation to experience theater in all its forms in Paris. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or just curious to discover the best the Parisian stage has to offer, the 10 must-see plays promise rewarding and memorable evenings.
Merci Alice, the play about the creator of the first Women's Games
Merci Alice! plunges viewers into the story of Alice Milliat, a feminist and top-level athlete who fought to create the first women's Olympic Games. On the eve of the Paris Games, it's an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Olympic Games. [Read more]
Samuel Beckett's Fin de partie returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier
Samuel Beckett's Fin de partie returns to the Théâtre de l'Atelier from June 5 to July 14. Although its author describes it as belonging to no literary movement, the play is closer to the theater of the absurd. [Read more]
Berlin Berlin, the award-winning extended comedy at the Théatre des Nouveautés, our review
Berlin Berlin, a critically acclaimed and Molière award-winning comedy, will run at the Théâtre des Nouveautés until July 7, 2024. Written by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, it takes place in Berlin during the Cold War and the existence of the Berlin Wall. [Read more]
Jean Anouilh's play La Culotte at Théâtre Montparnasse
La Culotte, a comedy by the famous playwright Jean Anouilh, runs at the Théâtre Montparnasse until June 30. The play, directed by Émeline Bayart, is punctuated by songs. [Read more]
The Reunification of the Two Koreas, Joel Pommerat's play, our review
Since its premiere in 2013 at the Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe, Joël Pommerat's La Réunification des deux Corées has been a great success. Now it's back for a re-creation at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, from April 24 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille
Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Mois Molière à Versailles 2024, the program of shows at mini prices and free of charge
Molière Month returns to Versailles from June 1 to June 30, 2024. The 28th Mois Molière offers a rich program of theater, circus, music and dance, with no fewer than 330 performances in 62 different venues. This major cultural event has established itself as one of France's leading theater festivals. [Read more]
Montaigne, Les Essais, the extended one-man show at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
"Montaigne, Les Essais" runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until June 8, 2024. The one-man show is an adaptation of Montaigne's Les Essais, performed by Hervé Briaux. [Read more]
Edouard Baer returns with his show Le Journal de Paris
Édouard Baer returns with his show Le Journal de Paris from June 25 to 29, 2024, at the Théâtre Libre. The show, already performed in 2023, was a great success. [Read more]
Ma Version de l'Histoire (My Version of History) at the Théâtre Michel: the heart of a 20-year relationship
"Ma version de l'histoire" (My side of the story), a captivating immersion in the reality of building a couple at the Théâtre Michel in Paris. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024
