Looking for a theatre show to catch in Paris in June 2026? As summer approaches, Parisian stages keep delivering a mix of enduring classics, sparkling comedies, contemporary premieres, and revivals led by familiar faces. This guide highlights the theatre productions to see in Paris this June.
To help you sift through the choices, this selection highlights a range of performances, from classic theater to more accessible productions, with a few family-friendly options as well. It makes it easier to figure out what to see in Paris theaters in June 2026. If you prefer a shorter list, you can also check our 10 plays to see in Paris in June 2026.
For readers chasing primarily funny shows, the guide to comédies au théâtre complements this overview. This guide is updated regularly with the newest plays spotted in Paris and productions still running through June.
Le Duplex returns to the Théâtre de Paris in May 2026.
The Duplex is back at the Théâtre de Paris from May 28 to July 5, 2026. Didier Caron's comedy brings together Anny Duperey, Francis Perrin, Corinne Touzet, and Philippe Lelièvre. [Read more]
Part Two: a play by Samuel Benchetrit starring Patrick Bruel at Théâtre Édouard VII
Patrick Bruel is set to return to the stage in a play by Samuel Benchetrit. Also starring Stéphane Freiss and Marine Delterme, "Deuxième partie" opens at the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris on January 27, 2026. [Read more]
Amadeus at the Théâtre Marigny: Mozart and Salieri Go Head-to-Head on Stage
Directed by Olivier Solivérès, Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus has been playing at the Théâtre Marigny since January 22, 2026. The production delves into the life of Mozart and explores his infamous rivalry with Salieri. [Read more]
Molière’s Tartuffe or the Hypocrite performed in its original version at La Grande Halle de la Villette
Tartuffe or The Hypocrite by Molière, directed by Ivo Van Hove, will be staged at La Grande Halle de la Villette from May 21 to July 11, 2026. [Read more]
La Promesse de l'Aube, the adaptation of Romain Gary's novel at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe
Tigran Mekhitarian's adaptation of Romain Gary's La Promesse de l'Aube opens on October 2, 2025 at Théâtre Le Contrescarpe. [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]
Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play returns on August 21, 2025. [Read more]
Dernier coup de ciseaux: interactive detective comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Dernier coup de ciseaux," an interactive detective comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, at the Théâtre des Mathurins until June 30, 2026. [Read more]
The Imaginary Invalid: Molière’s Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin
Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Claude Stratz, will run at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from May 27 to July 12, 2026. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, is on at the Grand Point Virgule through June 28, 2026, an investigation that blends the supernatural with rigorous deductive reasoning. [Read more]
The Second Surprise of Love, Marivaux at Mois Molière in Versailles
The Second Surprise of Love by Marivaux, directed by Ronan Rivière, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie in Versailles. This production, featuring Francis Poulenc’s piano music, brings together La Voix des Plumes for the Mois Molière festival on June 6 and 7, 2026. [Read more]
My Lucky Day Returns to Théâtre Fontaine in 2026
Mon jour de chance returns to Théâtre Fontaine in Paris from January 2 to June 28, 2026. The comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras is revived with a new cast. [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]
Small Misery of Married Life: Balzac Delves Into the Couple at Versailles’ Open University
Petites misères de la vie conjugale, an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac by Pierre-Olivier Mornas, is presented at Versailles’s Open University on June 11, 2026 as part of the Molière Month. This play follows Caroline and Adolphe, a couple observed through routines, tensions, and the little frictions of married life. [Read more]
Everything will go smoothly at La Grande Comédie in Paris
"Tout va bien se passer", a comedy by Alil Vardar and Vincent Azé, will be staged in Paris in 2026, at the Comédie Saint-Martin and then at La Grande Comédie, with a wedding plot that goes off the rails. [Read more]
What if it were her? Franck Buirod's play at Molière Month in Versailles
Et si c’était elle ?, by Franck Buirod, is staged at the Université Ouverte de Versailles as part of Mois Molière, on June 2, 2026. [Read more]
Menopause at the Apollo Theatre in Paris in 2026
Ménopause, the comedy that upends the rules, is playing at the Apollo Théâtre in Paris until December 31, 2026, with its musical show about menopause. [Read more]
The Loop heads to Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris in 2026
The Loop, Robin Goupil’s comedy honored with the 2025 Molière for Best Comedy, is running at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris until August 29, 2026. [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]
The Village of the German, the play adapted from Boualem Sansal for Versailles's Molière Month.
The German Village, or The Journal of the Schiller Brothers, adapted from Boualem Sansal's novel, is presented at the Mois Molière festival in Versailles on Monday, June 1, 2026. [Read more]
Bérénice 34-44, the play adapted from Isabelle Stibbe's novel, in Versailles for Molière Month.
Adapted from Isabelle Stibbe’s novel, Bérénice 34-44 is staged in the Courtyard of the Hôtel des Affaires étrangères in Versailles, for Molière Month, on June 6 and 7, 2026. This play, directed by Pierre-Olivier Scotto, revisits the fate of a Jewish actress facing the Occupation. [Read more]
The Soldier's Tale, Ramuz and Stravinsky reimagined for Molière Month in Versailles
Adapted by Claude Gisbert and Jean Hervé Appéré, The Soldier's Tale is staged at the Versailles City Hall. This musical mime drama inspired by Ramuz and Stravinsky joins the Mois Molière lineup on June 10 and 12, 2026. [Read more]
Albert Camus's The Just, a play about justice and political violence, for the Mois Molière festival in Versailles.
The Just by Albert Camus, directed by Maxime d’Aboville, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie in Versailles. This play about commitment, political violence, and moral dilemma is part of the Mois Molière festival, on June 9 and 10, 2026. [Read more]
Coal in the Veins at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris
Coal in the Veins, a play by Jean-Philippe Daguerre that won five Molières in 2025, is on at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal until 28 June 2026, before a revival at the Théâtre Saint-Georges. [Read more]
4211 km: the Molières-winning play returns to Studio Marigny
4211 km, Aïla Navidi's play, honored at the Molières 2024, returns to Studio Marigny in Paris from February 4, 2026. A politically engaged theatre piece addressing Iranian exile. [Read more]
Tout contre la Terre: a story of peasant love at the Comédie de Paris
From January 24, 2026, Tout contre la Terre tells the story of a young peasant couple, between love and struggle, at the Comédie de Paris. [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]
The Bearer of History at the Petit Montparnasse until August 2026
Alexis Michalik’s Le Porteur d’Histoire has been extended at the Théâtre du Petit Montparnasse in Paris until August 31, 2026. An adventure play that blends mystery, historical storytelling, and a literary treasure hunt. [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]
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
