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Best of 2024: our favorite shows of the year

A look back at the highlights of 2024. A year rich in emotion, with theater, music, stage performances, dance, circus and much more...

The Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry's tale adapted for a show at La Scala and extended to 2024

La Scala offers an extended run of Le Vélo Volé's adaptation of The Little Prince, from December 26, 2024 to May 27, 2025. Immerse yourself in the poetic world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince in this family show, recommended for ages 6 and up.

Les Bradés at the Nouvelle Seine with their improvisation show 'T.I.M.E'.

Every Sunday evening, discover a devilishly effective improv show by the troupe Les Bradés with their show T.I.M.E, on view at La Nouvelle Seine from 5pm.

Avis de Temps forts, a festival dedicated to the Arts of Mime and Gesture in Bagneux

Avis de Temps forts takes place from April 22 to May 4 in Bagneaux. For thirteen days, some fifteen shows by French and non-French companies will showcase the art of mime and gesture.

À la vie, à la mort, the free festive event at Père-Lachaise

This June 25, 2023, from 3 pm to 6 pm, discover "À la vie, à la mort", a festive and poetic event at the gates of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Don't miss this free invitation to celebrate illustrious and anonymous talent: actors, musicians, singers, dancers and amateurs pay tribute to the illustrious and anonymous talents resting in the nearby cemetery or elsewhere.

Démesure en Scène Ouest: Paris's largest open-air cultural and gastronomic stage

For a gourmet and cultural summer in 2021, head for Démesure en scène Ouest, in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Live shows, stand-up comedy, street theater, concerts, crazy creature shows and Swedish barbecues await you at this new open-air recreational venue!

Lockdown exit: theaters and show venues to reopen from May 19 with a seated audience

Closed for over 6 months because of the health crisis, theaters and show venues might be allowed to reopen from May 19, 2021 with a seated audience, according to Europe 1 and Le Parisien. Yet, this reopening could take place in compliance with a 800-people limit indoors, and 1,00 people outdoors.

Shows over 5,000 people allowed from mid-August: the Ministry shifts focus

Will the performing art world restart this summer? In a press release publish on August 4, new Minister for Culture Roselyne Bachelot says shows gathering over 5,000 people will be allowed by prefects from August 15, 2020, but on some health conditions. Since the release of the decree, the minister has shited focus on some points. Here is more about it.