The City of Light, renowned for its numerous theater venues, offers a wide selection of plays to see or revisit. Each year, new productions make their debut, hit productions return to the stage, and innovative concepts emerge. Your only challenge will be choosing among our curated list of the most anticipated plays for 2026.
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
Plays and shows to see this week in Paris: comedies, dance, humor, magic, cabaret... Our selection of must-see events. [Read more]
Following the health crisis and the closure of theaters, the world of Molière has endured, and since 2021, we’ve been witnessing a cultural revival. Passionate artists, inventive young talents, and seasoned theater professionals have worked tirelessly to keep live performance alive — and specifically, to keep theater thriving. 2026 promises to be a bustling year for new theatrical productions.
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.
Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Comédie-Française: Ivo Van Hove confronts the ghosts of power
The Comédie-Française presents Hamlet directed by Ivo Van Hove at the Odéon 6e, from January 21 to March 14, 2026. After Les Damnés, Électre/Oreste and Le Tartuffe ou l'Hypocrite, the Belgian director returns to the Troupe for a new exploration of tragic vertigo. [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]
"Journey of an Assassin: A Powerful Solo Performance You Must See at Théâtre Essaïon in Paris"
Sponsored - Following its success at the 2025 Avignon Festival, Voyage of a Hitman, a one-man show starring Paul Duvaux about a hitman seeking redemption, is heading to Paris. From January 26 to March 17, 2026, experience this unconventional production at Théâtre Essaïon, right in the heart of the city. [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]
La Zone Indigo: a futuristic thriller at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Discover "La Zone Indigo," a futuristic thriller by Mélody Mourey at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens starting January 30, 2026, with a cast of six actors. [Read more]
This is love at the Bouffes-Parisiens, starring Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry – our review
Starting January 23, 2026, Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry will bring to life a compelling mother-daughter duo in a moving play at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens. Read our review. [Read more]
Vudú (3318) Blixen: Angélica Liddell invokes lost love and darkness at the Odéon
From March 27 to April 12, 2026, the Odéon - Théâtre de l'Europe welcomes Vudú (3318) Blixen, a monumental creation by Angélica Liddell performed in Spanish with French surtitles, lasting an exceptional 5.5 hours with four intermissions. [Read more]
Next time you hit the dust, with Vassili Schneider, returns to Paris in March 2026.
After a sold-out run, "Next Time You’ll Eat Dust" returns to Paris at the Théâtre Montparnasse from March 31 to April 17, 2026. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Panayotis Pascot and directed by Paul Pascot, the play showcases Vassili Schneider, the recipient of the 2025 Molière Award for Best Newcomer. [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]
Lapland: A Comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
Laponie, a comedy by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, will be staged at the Théâtre de la Renaissance from September 18, 2026, to January 10, 2027. [Read more]
Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad reunite in L'Âge Bête at Folies Bergère
Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad return to the Folies Bergère stage with L'Âge Bête, a comedy about love and freedom after 60. Running from October 7 to 24, 2026, the play promises an offbeat look at the passage of time. [Read more]
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
