In November 2025, Paris confirms its role as a cultural capital with an abundance of not-to-be-missed shows. Asautumn settles in and the evenings get cooler, Parisian concert halls offer the ideal refuge to enjoy moments of entertainment andemotion.
Whether you're a lover of plays, a fan of musicals, in search of a comedy show or tempted by a contemporary creation, you're bound to find an event to arouse your curiosity. November's offerings cover a wide range of genres: classic dramas, modern comedies, musical performances, immersive shows and even dance and circus acts.
To attend a show in Paris at this time of year is to enjoy a unique artistic experience in a warm and welcoming setting, whether it's a small, intimate venue or a large, iconic theater. Each performance is an opportunity to enjoy a cultural interlude and share a special moment, whether alone, with family or friends.
Here is a selection of 10 must-see shows in Paris in November 2025. This guide is regularly updated to bring you the month's best cultural ideas.
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]
Alegría: Cirque du Soleil show announces new dates
Cirque du Soleil returns to Chatou in the Île-de-France region with Alegría, a reinvented show combining magic, acrobatics and strong emotions. Originally scheduled to run until December 19, the show has announced new dates until January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Manu Payet announces a new date for his show Emmanuel 2 at the Dôme de Paris
French actor and comedian Manu Payet takes to the stage at the Dôme de Paris on November 26, 2025, after a string of successful dates at the Théâtre de la Madeleine. [Read more]
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort: the cult musical at the Lido 2 Paris extended - our opinion
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort is coming to the Lido from October 2, 2025, to June 21, 2026. This classic by Jacques Demy, carried by Michel Legrand's legendary tunes and an energetic cast, is getting a new lease on life on stage. Here's what we thought. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [Read more]
La Maison Hantée, the immersive musical show that puts Paris under its spell
La Maison Hantée, Paris' autumn 2025 family musical, plunges you into a mysterious and poetic universe at the Palais des Glaces. [Read more]
Oliver Twist: Dickens in a musical for the whole family at Le Lucernaire
Le Lucernaire welcomes Oliver Twist from September 10, 2025 to January 11, 2026, a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel by six young artists, to be performed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. [Read more]
Cher Evan Hansen: the musical comedy event at Théâtre de la Madeleine
The six-Tony Award-winning musical arrives at the Théâtre de la Madeleine from October 3, with a French version starring Hoshi and a young cast. [Read more]
Opéra Bastille: Verdi's Aida in a contemporary staging
Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida will be staged at the Opéra Bastille from September 24 to November 4, 2025. Directed by Shirin Neshat, this is a poignant retelling of an impossible love story set against a backdrop of war and fanaticism. [Read more]
Carmina Burana: the famous Russian ballet returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025
Carl Orff's classic masterpiece can be seen at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from November 19 to 30, 2025, presented by FranceConcert. The ballet will be accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
