The City of Light, renowned for its many theaters, offers a wide choice of plays to see or revisit. Every year, new works are created, hits return to theatres and new concepts are created. You'll be spoilt for choice in our guide to the most eagerly awaited plays of 2024.
After the health crisis and the closure of theaters, Molière 's world has survived, and we've been witnessing a cultural revival since 2021. Passionate artists, imaginative young people and theatrical luminaries have worked hard to keep the performing arts, and more specifically the theater, alive. The year 2024 is packed with theatrical creations.
As you stroll around Paris, whether you're a Parisian or just passing through, you'll find it hard not to pass a theater. Paris is a place of culture, where creativity is stimulated, as evidenced by all the plays on the bill at Parisian theaters. We advise you to keep your eyes peeled for the latest programs, and get your tickets quickly for critically acclaimed plays, as performances quickly sell out .
Alexis Michalik's "Edmond", the play that won 5 Molières, returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal
"Edmond", Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the theater in the 1st arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play continues to play in 2024, until June 15. [Read more]
The Lion King" musical at the Théâtre Mogador extended for its 3rd season
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Mogador theater in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for a third season, running until July 14, 2024. And for this new season, the show is now accessible to the visually and hearing impaired. [Read more]
L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a comedy at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe: prolongations
Immerse yourself in the burlesque history of a French king with L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a historical show at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe, until June 24, 2024. [Read more]
Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the quest for refugees at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris
Alexis Michalik's new play, "Passeport", offers a unique perspective on the situation of refugees in France, blending human drama with current reality. A play to discover at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris from January 26 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Je t'aime à l'Italienne et à l'Algérienne at the Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis in Paris
Je t'aime à l'Italienne et à l'Algérienne transports you to a Mediterranean romantic comedy at the Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis, Paris, from March 2 to July 20, 2024. [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]
Dear Parents, the comedy continues at the Théâtre de Paris until June 30
"Chers Parents", a comedy nominated for the 2022 Molières, is back at the Théâtre de Paris for its 3rd season. A spicy, humorous play to discover or re-discover. [Read more]
Les Années Twist, the musical about the 60s, returns to the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
Roger Louret's musical Les Années Twist takes us on a musical journey to the heart of the 60s. It returns for a new season at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, more than 30 years after its creation. [Read more]
La blessure et la soif, Fanny Ardant's one-woman show at Théâtre Marigny
La blessure et la soif heralds Fanny Ardant's return to the stage, after four years devoted mainly to film. The play is an adaptation of Laurence Plazenet's deeply moving novel. [Read more]
La Guerre des sexes, the cult comedy at Théâtre des Enfants du paradis
La Guerre des sexes is a play that has already seduced over 800,000 spectators. Running at the Théâtre des Enfants du paradis until June 23, 2024, the play tells the story of a modern couple's difficulties and their attempts to recapture the excitement of the first day. [Read more]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, at the Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns there, until July 20, 2024. [Read more]
Le Duplex, a comedy starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris
Le Duplex, a hilarious neighborhood quarrel starring Anny Duperey and Pascal Légitimus, returns to the Théâtre de Paris from May 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Lady Agatha, the musical based on the life of Agatha Christie, returns to Paris
Lady Agatha, returns to Paris after its success in the capital and throughout France, at the Théâtre de la Michodière, until July 7, 2024. The musical recounts the extraordinary life of Agatha Christie. [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]
Denali, the play nominated at the Molières 2024, returns to Théâtre Marigny
Denali, a breathtaking thriller, returns to the Théâtre Marigny for a few dates from June 5 to June 20. The play has been nominated for the Molière for Best Private Theater Show, Best Direction of a Private Theater Show for Nicolas Le Bricquir, Best Visual and Sound Design and Best Actress for Lucie Brunet. [Read more]
Menopause, the comedy that breaks the rules, returns to Paris
Ménopause, the comedy that shakes up the rules is on at the Grand Point Virgule from June 13 to July 20 and again from August 16 to August 31. Co-written and directed by Alex Goude, this comedy takes a humorous, no-holds-barred look at menopause. [Read more]
Le Cercle des poètes disparus, the Molières award-winning play, reprogrammed at Théâtre Libre
Le Cercle des poètes disparus, after its great success at the Théâtre Antoine, will be back for a new season at the Théâtre libre from September 11 to October 13, 2024. [Read more]
4211 Km, the revival of the deeply moving play that won a Molières 2024 award
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 September 12 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance, the eagerly awaited new comedy from Patrick Haudecoeur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new play by Patrick Haudecoeur and Gérald Sibleyras, will run at the Théâtre Fontaine from September 17 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]
Vole, Eddie, vole, the play about Eddie the Eagle at Théâtre Montparnasse
Vole, Eddie, vole! opens at Théâtre Montparnasse on September 18, 2024. The play tells the true story of the incredible flight of skier Michael Edwards, nicknamed Eddie the Eagle, to the Olympic Games. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 14th, 2024 to December 31th, 2027
