Winter is slowly coming to Paris! Temperatures are dropping, and Parisians are starting to leave the terraces for warmer, cozier places, such as a concert hall or one of the magnificent Parisian theaters. With All Saints' Day on Friday, November 1, Parisians have three days to escape into the fascinating world of theater and live performance.
Our tips for discovering a play at low prices
Would you like to go to the theater in Paris more often, but find it too expensive? Here are several ways to discover new theatrical creations at low prices in the capital! [Read more]
Lovers of contemporary theater will not be outdone, as Paris offers a wide range of emotionally rich modern plays: comedy, drama or thriller, there's something for everyone. Parisian theaters offer performances on current themes, treated with humor or gravity, and performed by talented troupes. It's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in stories that resonate with our times. Are you a fan of classical theater ? Don't worry, you'll find what you're looking for too.
Families can also turn to children's shows, perfect for spending a joyful and educational moment together. The All Saints' Day program in Paris offers a wide selection of colorful shows, combining music, dance and storytelling to delight the youngest.
If you're looking for an original artistic experience, opt for immersive theater or sound and light shows, which promise unique moments in often unexpected settings. Whether you're a theater enthusiast, looking for shows for children, or curious about immersive arts, the Toussaint 2024 weekend has plenty of surprises in store!
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt, the play about the actress' life - our review
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt plays at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal from August 27 to December 22, 2024. The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [Read more]
Ring - variations de couple: the autumn play about love
Following its triumph at the Festival d'Avignon 2024, the play Ring, variations du couple, arrives in Paris at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre from September 3, 2024 to January 18, 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]
Le Suicidé: La Comédie-Française's wacky comedy - our review
Le Suicidé is La Comédie Française's new production, on view from October 11 to February 2, 2025. Contrary to appearances, this new play is a slapstick comedy, denouncing society's postures. Here's our review. [Read more]
Big Mother: a journalistic thriller at the heart of current affairs at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Big Mother, a captivating play to discover at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens until November 10, 2024. [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Boscombe Valley: an investigation at Grand Point Virgule
Sherlock Holmes solves the Mystery of Boscombe Valley, until December 29, 2024, at Le Grand Point Virgule in Paris! [Read more]
ADN: the thriller play based on real events at the Théâtre Michel
How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, can be seen at the Théâtre Michel from October 3, 2024. [Read more]
Maxime d'Aboville in a historical one-man show about the French Revolution
In a one-man show, Maxime d'Aboville brings the French Revolution to life using the great texts of French literature, from Victor Hugo to Alexandre Dumas. The play runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until January 4, 2025. [Read more]
Molière's L'Avare: the cult play at the Comédie-Française
L'Avare, one of Molière's best-known comedies, returns to the Comédie-Française for its third consecutive season. The play, directed by Lilo Baur, is a re-visited classic, set in the aftermath of the Second World War. [Read more]
Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club
Sponsored - A true Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her world of cross-dressing and French chanson! [Read more]
Paris Cœur de Lumières, the world's largest live sound and light show, arrives at Saint-Sulpice church
A sound and light show at the heart of the Saint-Sulpice church tells the story of the monument, which is intertwined with the history of France. Imagine 150 actors taking over the historic building for an immersive show that plunges you into the past, all accompanied by magical visual effects. Paris, Coeur de Lumières runs from October 16 to November 23, 2024. [Read more]
La Voix d'Or: the musical about Charles Gentès at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
La Voix d'Or is a musical show for lovers of French chanson! After a 2-year triumph at the Festival d'Avignon, Charles Gentes' show finally arrives in Paris at the Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Black Swan: the new modern ballet to Tchaikovsky's music
Black Swan is a new ballet that will have its world premiere in Paris at 13e Art from October 29 to November 3, 2024, for 7 never-before-seen performances. Set to Tchaikovsky's music, spectators will discover the dancers of the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company. [Read more]
Beauty and the Beast: the immersive show at the Grand Hotel des Rêves in Paris - our review
A magical new venue nestled in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the Grand Hôtel des Rêves hosts a show ready to seduce young and old alike: Beauty and the Beast. In an immersive experience, you can rediscover the fairy tale of your childhood. [Read more]
The Lion King, the musical, returns to the Mogador theater in September
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for another season, running from September 27, 2024 to January 31, 2025. [Read more]
The Nutcracker: Blanca Li's hip-hop version of the show in Paris
Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives on the Paris stage in a new version. Spanish choreographer Blanca Li re-orchestrates the show in a creation featuring authentic Iberian hip-hop. [Read more]
Spectacular, the new Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione 2024 show
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new year-end show: "Spectaculaire", to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025. This unique show celebrates the grand return of the flying trapeze, invented here in 1859, and marks 90 years of the famous Bouglione dynasty at this emblematic circus temple. [Read more]
ARBRE, the magical new show from circus theater Bormann
Sponsored - For eight generations, the Bormann family has thrilled the heart of Paris with its iconic circus. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of artists pays homage to its roots and offers a unique sensory immersion in a universe where circus meets the challenges of sustainable development! [Read more]
Les Folies Gruss, 50 years in Paris, the exceptional show returns
The Alexis Gruss company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Paris with a breathtaking new creation on October 21, 2023. The company returns from October 5, 2024 at Carrefour des Cascades in the 16th arrondissement. [Read more]
La Haine: Matthieu Kassovitz's film adapted as a musical at La Seine Musicale
Discover La Haine, Mathieu Kassovitz's cult film revisited as a musical, at La Seine Musicale from October 10, 2024. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 31, 2024 to November 3, 2024