What could be better than clearing your head after a busy day at work? Paris and the surrounding region offer a wide range of options for doing just that, including a huge selection of plays and shows. We know it can be hard to decide which new creation to go and see, which is why we've come up with some show reviews for you!
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]
Our reviews, written by members of the editorial team after attending a performance in Paris or the Ile-de-France region, will help you choose the week's best releases. We try to be as precise as possible, without spoiling the show or play, so you know what to expect.
With the arrival of spring, Paris invites you to discover its must-see plays. Take advantage of this season to experience great emotions on stage! [Read more]
The sheer number of shows and plays on offer in Paris and the Ile-de-France region can make the choice difficult. Comedy, classical or contemporary theater, dance, magic or comedy, we offer reviews of a wide variety of shows. Take advantage of the sunny weather to discover new creations and, if you feel like it, continue your long summer evening in a restaurant or stroll through the lively city.
Whether you're a regular on the Parisian scene, or just curious, our reviews are here to guide you!
The musical Notre-Dame de Paris returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025 - Our opinion
More than 25 years after its creation, the musical Notre-Dame de Paris returns to the Palais des Congrès, where it all began in 1998, for 13 exceptional performances, from December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026. A show to (re)discover. [Read more]
La Cage aux Folles: the cult musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet with Laurent Lafitte—our review
La Cage aux Folles, the cult Broadway musical inspired by Jean Poiret's play, is making a comeback in Paris in a brand new French production. Created by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman (music), the show will be at the Théâtre du Châtelet from December 5, 2025, to January 10, 2025, with Laurent Lafitte in the legendary role of Zaza. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for another season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Féerie at the Moulin Rouge: a night of feathers and dreams in Montmartre
Every evening, the Moulin Rouge presents Féerie, a spectacular revue in four tableaux, at 9 or 11 pm, preceded or not by a dinner imagined by their chef. [Read more]
Babel, by Mourad Merzouki: the show that makes Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche dance - our opinion
This autumn, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche raises the curtain on Babel, the new show by hip-hop icon Mourad Merzouki. From September 4 to December 31, 2025, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening when the department store closes, ten circus artists and dancers will perform a spellbinding choreographic creation. [Read more]
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort: the cult musical at the Lido 2 Paris extended - our opinion
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort is coming to the Lido from October 2, 2025, to June 21, 2026. This classic by Jacques Demy, carried by Michel Legrand's legendary tunes and an energetic cast, is getting a new lease on life on stage. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
Le Fridge Comedy Club by Kev Adams: a stand-up stage with bar and restaurant in Paris, our opinion
In the heart of Paris's 2nd arrondissement, the Fridge is a Comedy Club created by comedian Kev Adams, featuring a stand-up stage where today's and tomorrow's talents share the stage, while offering the public a bar with creative cocktails and a restaurant. [Read more]
12 Hommes en Colère: the play adapted from Reginald Rose's novel is back - our review
"12 Angry Men," a French adaptation by Francis Lombrail directed by Charles Tordjman, returns to the Théâtre Hébertot starting September 25, 2025. [Read more]
La Haine: new dates for the musical adaptation of the film at La Seine Musicale
A hit! The musical La Haine, based on Mathieu Kassovitz's cult film, has announced new dates at La Seine Musicale. The show will return to Paris at the end of 2025, following a tour of France. [Read more]
Le Repas des Fauves: the Molière-winning comedy returns to the Théâtre Hébertot - our review
"Le Repas des Fauves", which won three Molières awards in 2011, returns to the Heberto Theatre from December 17, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The comedy is set during the German Occupation in 1942. [Read more]
The Mozart Mystery: an immersive tour at the Collège des Bernardins
From June 2025, music lovers and the curious will rediscover Mozart's most beautiful works, which will come to life in an original musical and theatrical journey through the heart of the sublime Collège des Bernardins. [Read more]
La scène Barbès, the New York-style comedy club
The Barbès stage is the place to be in Paris's 18th arrondissement. The comedy club offers 3 different sets featuring established comedians, potential future stand-up stars and even first-time performers. [Read more]
ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review
How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until the end of December 2025. [Read more]
Tom Baldetti: his show Tome 1 extended at La Scala Paris - our review
Tom Baldetti's first show, sold out until May 31 at the Palais des Glaces, arrives at La Scala Paris on September 8. A rising star in the world of comedy, you'll also have the chance to bump into him on the Parisian comedy club scene. [Read more]
Call Me Walt: a play about the private life of the founder of Disney at the Apollo Theater Paris - our review
Discover Walt Disney as you've never seen him before in "Appelez-Moi Walt", written and directed by Julien Baptist at the Apollo Théâtre in Paris. Immerse yourself in the intimacy of the man behind the legend: son, brother, husband and father, much more than just the creator of an empire, from October 15, 2025 to January 8, 2026. [Read more]
Les Misérables: the award-winning musical set to return to the Châtelet in 2026
The hit musical Les Misérables is making a return to the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 12, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following a successful tour. Details, show dates, and our review inside. [Read more]
4211 km: the award-winning play returns to the Marigny Studio
4211 km, a play by Aïla Navidi that received the Molière Award in 2024, is returning to the Studio Marigny in Paris from February 4, 2026. A powerful piece of theater addressing Iranian exile. [Read more]
Cut! Des Histoires, des Vies, Mathilda May's new play: Our opinion
Cut! Des Histoires, des Vies', Mathilda May's new play, returns to the Grande Halle de La Villette, January 13-17, 2026. Read our review. [Read more]
What to see this week in Paris? Plays and shows not to be missed
Plays to see this spring in Paris
