Shows and plays to see this summer 2024 in Paris

Summer in Paris transforms the city into an open-air stage, where shows and plays captivate residents and visitors alike. Long sunny days and balmy nights create the perfect setting for a cultural immersion in Paris' theatrical wealth. From light comedy to deep drama and innovative previews, the capital offers a palette of choices to suit all tastes.

Paris's historic theaters and open-air venues are gearing up to welcome audiences eager for new discoveries. Each venue offers a unique experience, made even more special by the magic of summer. Attending a show thus becomes an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Parisian evenings, where culture and the French art of living meet.

This summer 2024, the program is particularly rich, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of the Parisian theater scene. Advance booking is recommended to guarantee a place at the most eagerly-awaited shows. Outdoor plays in particular offer a refreshing theatrical experience, allowing you to take full advantage of the mild temperatures.

For those seeking to enrich their cultural experience, summer theater festivals present an opportunity to explore bold works and experimental performances. Paris, with its effervescent summer atmosphere, becomes the ideal playground for artists and art lovers from all over the world.

This summer in Paris promises to be a festival of theatrical discoveries. The shows and plays selected for the season promise to offer moments of joy, reflection and escape. It's the perfect time to dive into the Parisian cultural adventure and enjoy unforgettable experiences under the summer sun.

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Shows and plays to see in Paris this summer 2024:

Luminiscence: the incredible immersive show is extended to Saint-Eustache church, our photos
Get ready to discover Saint-Eustache church as you've never seen it before! Until June 28, 2024, the famous edifice nestled in the capital's 1st arrondissement is opening its doors to the incredible "Luminiscence" experience. On the program? An immersive theatrical tour followed by a magnificent 360-degree sound and light show recounting the history of this famous Parisian landmark, which celebrates its 800th anniversary this year. [Read more]

Les Lumières de Blandy, a sound and light show in a medieval castle in the Paris region
From June 28, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours will be telling its story with the Lumières de Blandy show, a sound and light show that will take you through the centuries to discover this medieval castle. [Read more]

Madame Arthur's program, transvestite cabaret and Parisian club!
Sponsored - A true Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her world of cross-dressing and French chanson. After a cabaret, from midnight onwards, it's your turn to dance in the cabaret! [Read more]

The Lion King" musical at the Théâtre Mogador extended for its 3rd season
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Mogador theater in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for a third season, running until July 14, 2024. And for this new season, the show is now accessible to the visually and hearing impaired. [Read more]

The 10 Commandments come to Paris at La Seine Musicale: a show not to be missed
The legendary musical The 10 Commandments makes its grand return to Paris at La Seine Musicale, from June 5 to 27, 2024. A must-see epic that blends history and modernity, we can't get enough of it. Come and discover this new version, never seen before in Paris. [Read more]

Hollywoodiennes, the musical about women in power, from May 24
"Hollywoodiennes" is the very first musical by the collective Classe libre. Playing at several venues in and around Paris, it opens on May 24 at the Apollo Théâtre. [Read more]

"Bernadette de Lourdes": the musical returns to the Paris Dome in June 2024
Immerse yourself in the story of Bernadette Soubirous with a musical comedy to be (re)discovered at the Dôme de Paris from June 21 to 23, 2024. [Read more]

"How to become a Parisian in one hour?" Olivier Giraud's show at the Théâtre des Nouveautés - promo
"How to become a Parisian in one hour?" Olivier Giraud explains with offbeat humor at the Théâtre des Nouveautés. This funny show, 100% in English, is ideal for tourists discovering Paris as well as for Parisians ready for self-deprecation! [Read more]

La Ferme Comedy: the new stand-up show where you can win a couscous!
Sponsored - Every Thursday, La Ferme Comedy Club welcomes you to its restaurant for unique evenings! Every week, you'll find established talents and rising stars of stand-up comedy in a place where "you do everything but shut your mouth". [Read more]

Lou Trotignon at La Nouvelle Seine with his show Mérou
Stand-up comedian Lou Trotignon takes to the Nouvelle Seine stage with his show Mérou, every Friday and Saturday at 9pm from September 13, 2024 to December 21. [Read more]

The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]

Random Comedy Club: stand-up comedy show Sunday evenings at the Chouchou hotel in Paris
Every Sunday evening, the Chouchou hotel invites you to its table for its traditional rendez-vous: the Random Comedy Club comedy show. In the guinguette, among the aperitif boards and cocktails, the new seeds of comedy and stars of laughter take turns on stage for a lively stand-up show, 100% made in France! [Read more]

Karine Dubernet back on stage with "Perlimpinpin" at Apollo Comedy
The humor show that laughs at the strings of power is "Perlimpinpin" by Karine Dubernet at Apollo Comedy, a biting satire of our society's foibles, every Saturday from January 20 to June 29, 2024. [Read more]

Nordine Ganso in "Violet": a spellbinding show at the Palais des Glaces
Nordine Ganso presents his one-man show "Violet" at the Palais des Glaces from January 27 to June 29, 2024. [Read more]

Ados sur TikTok, parents qui déblok: the comedy show to see at the République
Until June 30, 2024, the République presents "Ados sur TikTok, parents qui déblok", a humorous show about today's teens (and their parents!). [Read more]

Tareek plays his 'Truth' at Apollo Comedy
Comedian Tareek presents his 'Truth' for a handful of performances this winter at the Apollo Comedy, from February 1 to April 25, then May 30 and June 20, 2024. [Read more]

What difference does it make? Baptiste Defrance's award-winning show at Comédie des 3 bornes
Quelle différence ça fait? is Baptiste Defrance's one-man show at the Comédie des 3 bornes until June 24, 2024. Performed every Monday at 7:30 p.m., the show, directed by Philippe d'Avilla, promises to give you a great start to the week. [Read more]

Monsieur Motobécane, Bernard Crombey's one-man show at Porte Saint-Martin
Monsieur Motobécane returns to Paris at Porte Saint-Martin, from April 25. Created in 2009 at the Théâtre du Rond-Point, Bernard Crombey's one-man show has been sold out for 10 seasons at the Festival Off d'Avignon. [Read more]

Fantasma Circus Erotica, erotic cabaret show at the Folies Bergère returns to Paris this summer
For once, the Folies Bergère will be hosting an erotic show from July 18 to August 17, 2024. Or to be more precise, an erotic cabaret with the show "Fantasma Circus Erotica", which combines dance, circus, burlesque and drag, among other things. [Read more]

Violet Chachki (RuPaul's Drag Race) debuts at Crazy Horse this summer in Paris
When the world of Parisian cabaret meets the American drag scene, it promises to be a sparkling affair. In Paris, Crazy Horse invites Violet Chachki, winner of season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, to perform ten never-before-seen shows from June 24 to 28, 2024. [Read more]

Crazy Horse, one of Paris's most emblematic cabarets
In the 8th arrondissement, Crazy Horse hides behind a sober facade that goes (almost) unnoticed. However, once you've passed through the front door, you'll be transported to a completely different atmosphere, as you take in a marvellous show featuring dance, performances and luminous decors. [Read more]

Oh! César Paris: Parisian cabaret combining glamour, humor and art
A few years ago, the Cabaret César-Palace metamorphosed into Oh! César Paris, offering a unique fusion of dining, entertainment and clubbing into the wee hours. [Read more]

FANTASMA Circus Erotica returns to the Folies Bergère this summer 2024
After delighting over 20,000 spectators, FANTASMA Circus Erotica returns to the Folies Bergère for 19 performances, from July 18 to August 17. In the midst of the excitement of the Olympic Games, FANTASMA awakens your forbidden senses with daring, exciting acts ranging from sensual burlesque to breathtaking acrobatics. [Read more]

La Nouvelle Eve presents its iconic "Paris je t'aime" revue
From April to October 2024, the renowned cabaret on the Butte Montmartre presents its iconic revue "Paris je t'aime". [Read more]

Fusion concept, the 14th incontourable hip-hop freestyle dance festival
Fusion concept returns to Paris every year. The 14th edition of the international hip-hop freestyle dance competition concludes on September 1, 2024, with the final at the Zénith de Paris. [Read more]

Danse des cinq contients, a dance show for the Olympic Games
Danse des cinq continents is a dance show to be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet on June 21 and 22. The show highlights the culture of each continent through dance. [Read more]

Théâtre du Rond-Point celebrates the Olympic Games
On Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29, the Théâtre du Rond Point will be staging a number of sports-related artistic events. Comedians, acrobats and dancers will be on hand for two days of entertainment. [Read more]

Imprévisible, a magic and mentalism show at Théâtre Edgar
"Imprévisible" is the new show by magician Bertrand Gilles, playing at the Théâtre Edgar. The show, which runs from May 15 to July 21, is sure to surprise you. [Read more]

Entre Chiens et Louves, the show at Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Cirque Le Roux - extensions
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, a circus? Following the huge success of the "Entre Chiens et Louves" show, the Grand Magasin and Cirque Le Roux are extending the run! The circus company will return to the temple of Left Bank shopping from September 12 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]

Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse, the story of the extended theater claque
In the new year, Fred Radix is once again presenting his show "La Claque", an interactive play in which he has chosen to revisit the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse until June 25, 2024, then returns to the theater from September 15 to January 28, 2025. [Read more]

Vole, Eddie, vole, the play about Eddie the Eagle at Théâtre Montparnasse
Vole, Eddie, vole! opens at Théâtre Montparnasse on September 18, 2024. The play tells the true story of the incredible flight of skier Michael Edwards, nicknamed Eddie the Eagle, to the Olympic Games. [Read more]

Glenn, naissance d'un prodige, the play awarded 2 Molières, arrives at Théâtre Montparnasse
Ivan Calbérac's play Glenn, naissance d'un prodige (Glenn, birth of a prodigy) takes to the stage at Théâtre Montparnasse. The play won two Molières in 2023, one for male revelation for Thomas Gendronneau and the other for female revelation for Lison Pennec. [Read more]

Edouard Baer returns with his show Le Journal de Paris
Édouard Baer returns with his show Le Journal de Paris from June 25 to 29, 2024, at the Théâtre Libre. The show, already performed in 2023, was a great success. [Read more]

4211 Km, the revival of the deeply moving play that won a Molières 2024 award
A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, from September 12 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]

Berlin Berlin, the award-winning comedy at the Théâtre Fontaine then extended at the Théatre des Nouveautés
Berlin Berlin, a critically acclaimed and Molière award-winning comedy, runs at the Théatre Fontaine until April 28, 2024, and will then be extended at the Théâtre des nouveautés from May 14 to July 7, 2024. Written by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, it takes place in Berlin during the Cold War and the existence of the Berlin Wall. [Read more]

Le Montespan, best-selling novel by Jean Teulé, adapted for Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
The story of France's most famous cuckold, who dared to defy Louis XIV, Le Montespan, Jean Teulé's best-selling historical novel, settles down for its adaptation at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until June 29, 2024. [Read more]

Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, at the Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns there, until July 20, 2024. [Read more]

Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the quest for refugees at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris
Alexis Michalik's new play, "Passeport", offers a unique perspective on the situation of refugees in France, blending human drama with current reality. A play to discover at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris from January 26 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]