The plays to see in Paris in October 2026: our pick of the current shows

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on March 31, 2026 at 07:37 p.m.
You’re wondering which theater plays to catch in Paris in October 2026? From big remounts and award-winning productions to comedies, family-friendly shows and more intimate creations, here’s our pick of what’s on in Parisian theaters this month.

Looking for a play to see in Paris in October 2026 ? In the midst of the cultural season, Paris venues are offering a breadth of options—from classics and comedies to dramas, revivals and more contemporary works. This guide gathers the theatrical productions to see in Paris in October.

To help you sift through the options, this selection highlights a varied lineup, from classical theatre to more accessible productions. A handy guide to what to see in Paris theatre in October 2026. If you want a quick scan, you can also check our 10 pièces de théâtre à voir à Paris en octobre 2026.

And if what you really want is a good laugh, also check out our guide to the comedies at the theater. comédies au théâtre. This guide is updated regularly with new plays spotted in Paris and shows still running during October.

WARNING: This guide is updated as new information comes to light

The Theater Shows to See in Paris This October 2026

The Most Anticipated Plays in Paris

Laponie : la comédie de Delaporte et La Patellière à la RenaissanceLaponie : la comédie de Delaporte et La Patellière à la RenaissanceLaponie : la comédie de Delaporte et La Patellière à la RenaissanceLaponie : la comédie de Delaporte et La Patellière à la Renaissance 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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Michèle Laroque and Kad Merad return to the Folies Bergère stage with L'Âge Bête, a comedy about love and freedom after 60. Running from October 7 to 24, 2026, the play promises an offbeat look at the passage of time. [Read more]

The comedies to see in Parisian theatres

La Soirée Criminelle : enquête, dîner et mystère au cœur de ParisLa Soirée Criminelle : enquête, dîner et mystère au cœur de ParisLa Soirée Criminelle : enquête, dîner et mystère au cœur de ParisLa Soirée Criminelle : enquête, dîner et mystère au cœur de Paris 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]

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Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

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