What are the the theater plays to see in Paris in February 2026? Despite a shorter month, Parisian stages continue to host comedies, dramas, reimagined classics, and shows that have already found their audience. Here is our selection of 10 plays to catch this month.
This Top 10 adds to our comprehensive guide of pièces de théâtre à voir à Paris en février, delivering a tighter, no-nonsense take for readers who want to cut to the chase. Inside you'll find revivals, standout premieres, and a few family-friendly outing ideas to share en famille.
And if you’re after lighter fare, also check out our pick of theater comedies. Here, the idea is to spotlight 10 plays that deserve particular attention in February 2026.
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]
My Lucky Day Returns to Théâtre Fontaine in 2026
Mon jour de chance returns to Théâtre Fontaine in Paris from January 2 to June 28, 2026. The comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras is revived with a new cast. [Read more]
The Dead Poets Society: Revival at Théâtre Antoine
The Dead Poets Society makes its return to Théâtre Antoine with Philippe Torreton as John Keating, attracting over 350,000 spectators, starting February 13, 2026. [Read more]
Coal in the Veins at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris
Coal in the Veins, a play by Jean-Philippe Daguerre that won five Molières in 2025, is on at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal until 28 June 2026, before a revival at the Théâtre Saint-Georges. [Read more]
Alexis Michalik's Edmond returns to the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik’s third play, which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in 2016, is still on at the Théâtre du Ier arrondissement. After earning more than five Molières, the show returns on 2 October 2026. [Read more]
Les Monologues du Machin: Exploring Every Aspect of Sex at Comédie Bastille – Our Take
Les Monologues du Machin, a show by Thomas Caruso Aragona exploring masculinity and the relationship to the male body, is playing at the Comédie Bastille in Paris through August 22, 2026. [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]
An Hour of Waiting for You: Revival at the Théâtre de Paris
After its success in Avignon and at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre, Une heure à t’attendre is returning to the Théâtre de Paris on January 21, 2026, starring Thierry Frémont and Nicolas Vaude. [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]
Beauty and the Beast at Grand Point Virgule: Our Review of the Family-Friendly Play in Paris
“Beauty and the Beast” has been on stage at the Grand Point Virgule Theatre in Paris since September 27, 2025, with shows every weekend at 3 p.m. This children’s play offers a fresh, humorous twist on the classic fairy tale, making it a perfect family outing in the French capital. We went to see the performance and here’s what we thought. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026
