Fancy a light-hearted, funny evening out? Theater comedies remain a staple of Parisian nightlife. With lively dialogue, absurd situations, and modern staging, the capital's theaters offer new plays every week to make you laugh, relax, and enjoy a show that is accessible to all.
In Paris, historic and contemporary theaters host a wide variety of comedies: romantic, burlesque, zany, and satirical. To discover other iconic venues, explore our guide to the must-see Parisian theaters.
The comedy genre in theater is one of the oldest forms of live performance. Built around laughter, misunderstandings, and colorful characters, these plays offer an amusing take on human foibles and society. The classics remain very much alive in Paris, thanks in particular to Molière's works such as The Miser and The Misanthrope.
Contemporary productions are not to be outdone: adaptations, modern theater, musicals, and comedy shows are constantly reinventing the rules. To help you make your choice, check out our play reviews.
Here is our selection of comedies to see in theaters in Paris, now and in the coming months.
A true masterpiece: Alain Sachs plays with AI at the Théâtre de Passy
At the Théâtre de Passy in Paris, Alain Sachs has devised a comedy that purports to have been written by artificial intelligence. A Pure Masterpiece plays with the author, the characters and the conventions of theater. [Read more]
Bouvard & Pécuchet: comedy based on Flaubert at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse
Bouvard & Pécuchet, an adaptation of Flaubert directed by Géraud Bénech and starring Jean-Paul Farré and Marc Chouppart, runs at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse through November 8, 2026. [Read more]
The School for Wives: Molière for Two at the Théo Théâtre
Molière’s The School for Wives is on at Théo Théâtre through December 18, 2026. Florence Fouéré directs Nicolas Maffre and Noémie Zard in a two-hander adaptation centered on Agnès and Arnolphe. [Read more]
On the other hand: Vanessa Kayo’s comedy at La Nouvelle Seine
At La Nouvelle Seine, En revanche brings three friends together around a memory of childhood sexual abuse. Vanessa Kayo’s comedy-drama is playing on Sundays through December 20, 2026. [Read more]
Side by side: Russo and Gamelon reunited at the Théâtre Montparnasse
Daniel Russo and Laurent Gamelon share a hospital room in Côte à côte, a comedy by Fred Proust directed by Philippe Lelièvre at the Théâtre Montparnasse in Paris. [Read more]
The Loop at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris through January 2027
The Loop, Robin Goupil’s comedy and winner of the 2025 Molière Award for Best Comedy, is playing at the Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris until January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Menopause: Alex Goude’s musical at the Apollo
Menopause, Alex Goude’s musical, extends its run at the Apollo Theatre through June 30, 2027. Four women gathered in a department store navigate this life stage with song, dance and humor. [Read more]
Napo returns to La Comédie Bastille in Paris in September 2026.
After a first run in the spring, Napo returns to the Comédie Bastille in Paris from September 10, 2026. Éric Delcourt embodies a Napoleon thrust into 2026 and into the presidential race. [Read more]
Berlin Berlin returns to the Théâtre des Nouveautés: our review
Berlin Berlin is returning to the Théâtre des Nouveautés in Paris from September 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Anne Charrier, Guillaume Bouchède, and Patrick Haudecœur star in the comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, directed by José Paul. [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]
You Shouldn’t Have Invited Them: The Comedy at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard
François Vincentelli, Andy Cocq, Aude Thirion and Olivier Claverie star in Fallait pas les inviter at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard in Paris. Nicolas Briançon directs this comedy by Fanny Gurunlian. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix brings to his show, La Claque, an interactive piece in which he chooses to revisit the history of the claque (applause) in the theater. A production on the Gaîté Montparnasse bill, running from 21 September 2025 to 23 May 2027. [Read more]
ENTRE NOUS: the participatory improv show in Paris
Sponsored - 4 characters, no script, a thousand possibilities! What if your ideas became the starting point for a completely improvised story? Head to the Laurette Théâtre in the 10th arrondissement for a show full of surprises. With Entre Nous, les Fissurés invite you to enjoy an hour of improv theater, where everything is created before your eyes based on your suggestions. Thanks to this interaction with the audience, every performance is unique. [Read more]
The Marriage of Figaro with Vincent Dedienne at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre in Paris
Beaumarchais’s classic The Marriage of Figaro, directed by Alain Françon, comes to the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, starring Vincent Dedienne, from September 26 to December 31, 2026. [Read more]
Lily and Lily: Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin at the Théâtre de Paris
Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin return to Lily et Lily at the Théâtre de Paris from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Marie-Pascale Osterrieth directs the Barillet and Gredy comedy about two sisters who are complete opposites. [Read more]
Star Merchants extended at the Splendid: our review
Star Traders, a play by Anthony Michineau directed by Julien Alluguette, has been extended at the Splendid in Paris until January 3, 2027. Our review. [Read more]
Paul Palandin's Memoirs on the Parisian Stage
The Memoirs of Paul Palandin, a comedy by Grégory Corre directed by Christophe Canard and Constance Carrelet, is on at Scène Parisienne until January 2, 2027. The show is recommended for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
The Fifth District's Madwoman: Éléonore Bauer's comedy at the Gymnase
La Folle du 5ème, d’Eléonore Bauer, is playing at Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris until December 31, 2026. This three-hander upends a couple’s routine with the arrival of a neighbor. [Read more]
Sing and Shut Up: Laurent Ruquier and Vincent Niclo at the Theater
Laurent Ruquier and Vincent Niclo are performing Chante et tais-toi at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, through December 30, 2026. Anne Bourgeois directs this Ruquier-penned comedy about a successful singer and his private life. [Read more]
The Roast, Amanda Sthers' new comedy in Paris
The Roast, Amanda Sters' comedy directed by Benjamin Elharrar, extends at the Comédie Saint-Martin in Paris until May 3, 2027. A dinner among friends reveals the group’s prejudices and tensions. [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]
A harmless little game at Folie Théâtre in Paris
A harmless little game with no consequences, by Jean Dell and Gérald Sibleyras, is on at Folie Théâtre until November 8, 2026. Arnaud Allain directs this couple’s comedy, running Friday to Sunday at 8 p.m. [Read more]
The Sense of Humour: Claudia Tagbo and Florent Peyre at Théâtre Antoine
Claudia Tagbo, Florent Peyre, Arié Elmaleh and Élise Diamant star in Le Sens de l’humour at the Théâtre Antoine, in Paris, from September 16, 2026 to January 10, 2027. The comedy by Sacha Judaszko and Fabrice Donnio centers on a dinner overturned by a burst of laughter. [Read more]
The Second Surprise of Love: Marivaux on Stage in Paris
La Seconde Surprise de l’amour, directed by Ronan Rivière, arrives at the Ranelagh for five performances from October 25 to December 30, 2026, then at the Épée de Bois from January 14 to 31, 2027. [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]
Relationshit: a comedy about the world of work at Studio Hébertot
Relationshit returns to Studio Hébertot from October 22 to December 5, 2026. Antoine Sentis directs the unspoken truths of a startup on the brink of bankruptcy, in a comedy for ages 12 and up. [Read more]
The Prayer to the Stars by Marcel Pagnol returns to Montansier
Marcel Pagnol’s La Prière aux Étoiles returns to Théâtre Montansier in Versailles, from October 28 to November 8, 2026. Eugénie Pouillot and Ulysse Robin adapt this script for the stage. [Read more]
It's always sunny in Hollywood: Claire Nebout at the Apollo Theatre
Claire Nebout, Thomas Chabrol, Mata Gabin and Geoffroy Thiebaut star in Il fait toujours beau à Hollywood, a comedy by Jean Marbœuf at the Apollo Theatre, running from October 25 to December 28, 2026. [Read more]
You can call yourself Alain and save the world at Théâtre Michel.
We Could Be Called Alain and Save the World, a comedy by Loïc Bartolini and Jean Chaffard-Luçon, lands at Théâtre Michel in Paris in October 2026. [Read more]
The Bichons: the Goncourt brothers on stage at the Two Donkeys
Les Bichons brings together Patrick Préjean, Pierre Douglas, and Sylvain Lamy at the Théâtre des Deux Ânes in Paris until December 17, 2026. A comedy inspired by the journal of the Goncourt brothers, straddling literature and rivalries. [Read more]
I hope our children will fare better than we did at the Pépinière.
Rudy Milstein presents I Hope Our Children Will Be Better Off Than We Are at La Pépinière in Paris, running until December 5, 2026. Anne Marivin and Ariane Mourier play two friends confronted with a choice that upends their motherhood. [Read more]
The Word Thief with Patrick Braoudé at the Passy Theatre
Patrick Braoudé, Violette Gamblin and Sébastien Chartier perform Le Voleur de mots at the Théâtre de Passy in Paris, from October 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Anne Bourgeois stages Alain Teulié’s comedy about an author who hides the origin of his books. [Read more]
Le Cid blows a fuse, back in Paris at the Théâtre Hébertot
Le Cid goes off the rails, Caroline Vigneaux’s adaptation of Le Cid, returns to Théâtre Hébertot in Paris from September 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027. A version in alexandrines also pitched for younger audiences. [Read more]
Le Prénom with Cartman and Jean-Luc Lemoine at the Apollo Théâtre
Cartman and Jean-Luc Lemoine star in What’s in a Name? at the Apollo Théâtre from January 14 to March 27, 2027. Éric Laugérias directs this comedy by Delaporte and de La Patellière about a family dinner that goes off the rails. [Read more]
Stop being nice, be real! in relationships at the Tristan Bernard Theatre
Thomas d’Ansembourg has joined Camille Bardery and François Nambot in a new comedy about couples at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard in Paris, running from 18 November to 23 December 2026. [Read more]
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