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.
The Roast, Amanda Sthers' new comedy in Paris
Le Rôti, Amanda Sthers' latest comedy directed by Benjamin Elharrar, is on at the Comédie Saint-Martin in Paris until October 15, 2026. [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Loop heads to Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris in 2026
The Loop, Robin Goupil’s comedy that won the 2025 Molière Award for Best Comedy, is on at Théâtre Saint-Georges in Paris until November 15, 2026. [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]
Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille! at Comédie Bastille
And Meanwhile, Simone Keeps Watch! is a show tracing the fight for women's rights over the past century, on at the Comédie Bastille from January 10 to July 26, 2026. [Read more]
The Inseparables' Complex at the Apollo Theatre
The Inseparable Complex, a comedy by Simon Diken directed by Vincent Messager, is on at the Apollo Theatre in Paris until September 22, 2026, starring Alexandra Vandernoot and Paul Belmondo. [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 Foolish Age with Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad at the Folies
Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad are back together in L’Âge Bête, a comedy written and directed by Olivier Baroux, at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 7 to 24, 2026. [Read more]
The Marriage of Figaro with Vincent Dedienne at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre in Paris
The Marriage of Figaro, Beaumarchais's enduring classic staged by Alain Françon, arrives at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin with Vincent Dedienne, running from 26 September 2026 to 3 January 2027. [Read more]
A House of Cards with Gérard Darmon at the Nouveautés
A House of Cards, a play by Hadrien Raccah directed by Serge Postigo, arrives at the Théâtre des Nouveautés in Paris from September 18, 2026, starring Gérard Darmon, Isabelle Gélinas and Stéphan Wojtowicz. [Read more]
La Soirée Criminelle: investigation, dinner and mystery in the heart of Paris
The Crime Night will blend interactive theatre with fine dining in a crime-themed atmosphere, running from October 15, 2025 to December 19, 2026 at La Main au Panier. An original, live, real-life-style investigation to be experienced in front of an audience. [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]
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