Looking for comedies to see in Parisian theaters in April 2026? In spring, the Parisian stage scene continues to favor light plays, boulevard comedies, revivals, and performances designed for a pleasant evening out.
In April 2026, the Paris theatre scene offers a varied lineup, with plays that can lure both fans of timeless comedy and those looking for a more accessible night out. For a broader selection, you can also consult our guide to the plays to see in Paris in April 2026 — our picks of the moment.
This page focuses exclusively on theatre comedies to help you quickly spot the most entertaining shows currently on offer. And if you’d prefer something even tighter, you can also check out our 10 plays to see in Paris in April 2026.
Potiche: Barillet and Grédy's Comedy at Théâtre Libre
Potiche by Barillet and Grédy opens at Théâtre Libre from February 12 to April 30, 2026, starring Clémentine Célarié alongside a cast assembled and directed by Charles Templon. [Read more]
Cyrana: Jean-Pierre Jeunet directs a new production at Théâtre La Manufacture des Abbesses
Cyrana, a play written and performed by Juliette Wiatr and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, is running at La Manufacture des Abbesses in Paris from March 2 to April 11, 2026. [Read more]
A pebble in the shoe at the Apollo Theatre in Paris: a boulevard comedy about lies
In Paris, the Apollo Theatre is presenting A Pebble in the Shoe, a comedy by Kévin Coquard directed by Lydie Tison. The play runs on April 1st and 3rd, 2026, and revolves around a breakup gone awry, filled with lies, misunderstandings, and unexpected guests. [Read more]
3 Funny Blondes: A Hilarious Comedy at the Apollo Comedy
Comedy with a female lead, 3 Silly Blondes follows three middle-aged friends who decide to turn to burglary. Catch it at Apollo Comedy from February to April 2026. [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]
Dernier coup de ciseaux: interactive detective comedy at the Théâtre des Mathurins
Discover "Dernier coup de ciseaux," an interactive detective comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, at the Théâtre des Mathurins until June 30, 2026. [Read more]
La Soirée Criminelle: investigation, dinner and mystery in the heart of Paris
From October 15, 2025 to April 8, 2026, La Soirée Criminelle at La Main au Panier will combine interactive theater and fine dining in a detective atmosphere. An original immersion in a life-size investigation, to be experienced in public. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles is on stage at the Grand Point Virgule until May 3, 2026, offering audiences a thrilling blend of the supernatural and sharp deductive reasoning. [Read more]
Napo: Napoleon to run in the 2026 election at the Comédie Bastille
At the Comédie Bastille until June 17, 2026, Napo envisions Napoleon transported to 2026, running for president in a satirical comedy. [Read more]
Ados - Urbex: Olivier Solivérès' cult comedy at the Grand Point Virgule
“Adolescents - Urban Exploration,” the refreshed take on Olivier Solivérès’s show, is now playing at the Grand Point Virgule until May 31, 2026 — blending laughter and music in an engaging performance. [Read more]
Et Pendant ce Temps Simone Veille! at Comédie Bastille
And in the meantime, Simone Keeps Watch! — a show highlighting the fight for women's rights over the past century — is running at the Comédie Bastille from January 10 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
The whole family I adore! : a comedy starring Michel Boujenah at the Théâtre des Variétés
At the Théâtre des Variétés, the family I love features Michel Boujenah in a heartfelt family comedy about inheritance. [Read more]
The Château d’Orgon: A Satirical Comedy at Studio Hébertot
Satirical comedy inspired by Molière, Le Château d’Orgon explores contemporary ideologies at Studio Hébertot, from April 9 to May 31, 2026. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix presents La Claque, an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 21, 2025 to May 26, 2026. [Read more]
Diderot en plein cœur: comedy at the Théâtre Les 3 Clés
Discover Diderot en plein cœur, a comedy inspired by Diderot, at the Théâtre Les 3 Clés in Paris, running from January 20 to April 14, 2026. [Read more]
Dans le couloir: a comedy by Jean-Claude Grumberg at the Théâtre Hébertot
Discover Dans le couloir, a comedy by Jean-Claude Grumberg directed by Charles Tordjman, at the Théâtre Hébertot from January 24, 2026. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
