What are the must-see shows in Paris in October 2026 ? At the height of the cultural season, Paris and the Île-de-France region are hosting a wealth of performances—from musical acts and visual showcases to comedy, cabaret, and other eagerly anticipated stage engagements. Here is our pick of 10 performances to catch this month.
This page complements our guide to shows to see in Paris in October 2026, with a shorter, more direct, and more editorial tilt. It’s a quick read to get straight to the essentials if you’re after a few standout outings this month, featuring shows to see in Paris in October 2026 – our pick of the moment.
And if you want to explore more precise universes, you can also check out our guides dedicated to the danse or to l’humour. Here, we’ve narrowed the focus to 10 shows to spot in October 2026.
NOTE: This guide is updated as new discoveries come to light
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater set to return to Paris in 2026.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Paris Palais des Congrès from October 7 to 11, 2026, presenting two programs that fuse the Alvin Ailey legacy with contemporary works. [Read more]
Singin’ in the Rain at the Lido: the cast unveiled
Singin’ in the Rain arrives at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris from 17 September 2026. Ashley Day, Maddie Waller, and Charlie Waddell star in this new production directed by Robert Carsen. [Read more]
Swan Lake: the ballet returns to Paris in October 2026.
Le Lac des Cygnes returns to Paris in a fresh production at the Palais des Congrès on October 1, 2, 3, 4 and 16, 2026, with dancers and an orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s music. [Read more]
As We Are: Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma reunite in Paris
Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma present As We Are at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris from October 12 to 18, 2026: Joséphine, a tribute to Joséphine Baker, and Bantu with twelve dancers. [Read more]
Antigone: Alan Lucien Øyen reimagines Sophocles through dance in Paris
Alan Lucien Øyen revisits Sophocles' Antigone, blending dance and theatre, at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris from October 1 to 7, 2026, with nine performers, including three stars of Tanztheater Wuppertal. [Read more]
The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris
After a first season at Théâtre Antoine, The Phantom of the Opera returns to Paris, to Théâtre du Gymnase, from October 8, 2026, in a new staging by Benoît Solès inspired by Gaston Leroux's novel. [Read more]
The Sun King at the Paris Dome: the cult musical returns in September 2026 — reviews and photos
Powdered wigs and corsets are back in fashion as Le Roi Soleil returns to Paris in September 2026! Twenty years after its premiere, the cult musical from Kamel Ouali and Dove Attia returns to the Dôme de Paris for a fresh run, from September 12 to October 18, 2026. [Read more]
Panayotis Pascot: the latest dates for Entre les deux in Paris
Panayotis Pascot returns to Paris with Entre les deux: Théâtre Fontaine in September and October, Théâtre du Rond-Point from October 6 to 9, then Dôme de Paris on November 6 and 7, 2026 for the show’s final performances. [Read more]
Paris Is Magic, the musical at Gaîté Rive Gauche
Paris is Magique, a musical comedy written and directed by Sacha Judaszko and Nicolas Nebot, opens at La Gaîté Rive Gauche in Paris on June 23, 2026. [Read more]
The Lion King: the musical back for a sixth season at the Mogador Theatre – our review
The Lion King awaits you at the Mogador Theatre in Paris until August 9 as part of its fifth season, and it will launch a sixth season as early as September 2026, more than ten years after its last performance in this Parisian venue. We’ve seen it, and here’s everything you need to know! [Read more]
Shrek The Musical at the Folies Bergère with Chantal Ladesou
Shrek The Musical lands at the Folies Bergère in Paris from October 2, 2026 to January 17, 2027, in a production directed by Philippe Hersen, with Chantal Ladesou announced as the Magic Mirror. [Read more]
La Cage aux Folles: the beloved musical comedy starring Laurent Lafitte extends its run! - Book your tickets now
La Cage aux Folles, the iconic Broadway musical based on Jean Poiret’s play, is making its return to Paris following its recent run at the Théâtre du Châtelet. The French production, brought to life by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman, will be staged at La Seine Musicale from October 30 to November 14, 2026. Laurent Lafitte will take on the legendary role of Zaza. Find out what we thought. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026
