Every year, March marks a turning point in the cultural season in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It's often the last month to discover a selection of plays, live performances, comedies, contemporary dramas and immersive shows programmed since the autumn or the beginning of the year. For lovers of the stage, this is one of the richest months... but also one of the most decisive.
What shows and plays are on offer in Paris this week?
This week, Paris offers an exceptional selection of plays and shows to suit all tastes. Take advantage of the capital's charm and the increasingly long evenings to discover new creations. [Read more]
Between the big Parisian stages and suburban theaters, there's an abundance of original creations, adaptations of classics, daring performances and hybrid forms combining dance, music and theater. Many productions, often limited in time, choose to conclude their tour or series of performances at the end of March, freeing up space for spring shows.
Paris, the capital of laughter: a panorama of not-to-be-missed comedy shows! Discover the must-see shows of the moment and keep up to date with future performances. [Read more]
This month of transition invites audiences to choose from a dense program. Taking advantage of the last performances not only avoids regrets, but also supports the creations before they leave the stage. Whether it's a cultural outing on your own, an evening with friends or a moment shared with the family, the shows finishing in March 2025 offer a wide variety of experiences for all tastes and ages.
The end of March 2025 promises to be a key moment for lovers of the performing arts. A great way to close the winter with emotion, laughter or reflection, in the theaters of the Paris region.
The Price of Ascension: a political comedy about ambition and power
A political ascent that promises to be as funny as it is cruel: "Le Prix de l'Ascension" traces the career of two ambitious enarques. To be seen at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe until March 30, 2025. [Read more]
Peaky Blinders: The redemption of Thomas Shelby, the show adaptation of the series
Peaky Blinders: The redemption of Thomas Shelby plays at La Seine Musicale from March 12 to 30, 2025. The show, adapted from Steven Knight's TV series by Benoit Swan Pouffer, has already attracted over 100,000 spectators! [Read more]
Giselle: the famous classical ballet at the Folies Bergère for a unique evening
A timeless classic of Romantic ballet, Adolphe Adam's "Giselle" has captivated audiences since the XIXᵉ century. Between love, betrayal and the supernatural, this emblematic work of classical dance, returns to the stage for a unique performance at the Folies Bergère, on March 20, 2025. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: Doctor Strange - Mystical Mysteries, the 100% magical show at Avengers Campus
Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch welcome a renowned antagonist to their show! On November 15, 2024, Disneyland Paris announced the arrival of another witch to its "street" show, "Doctor Strange: Mystic Mysteries", at Avengers Campus, at Walt Disney Studios from November 23, 2024. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Les Fourberies de Scapin: Molière revisited at the Lucernaire
Scapin, Molière and Italian comedy return to Le Lucernaire for an energetic revival of Les Fourberies de Scapin, directed by Emmanuel Besnault. On view from April 2 to May 25, 2025. [Read more]
Trahisons: Harold Pinter's play at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre
To get the year off to a good start, discover Harold Pinter's play Trahisons at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Translated by Olivier Cardot, the play by the British writer features Swann Arlaud, Marc Arnaud and Marie Kauffmann. [Read more]
Broadway - The concert experience: the Sinfonia Pop Orchestra show at Grand Rex
The Sinfonia Pop Orchestra presents its new show Broadway - Le Concert expérience at the Grand Rex, to help you discover or re-discover the best Broadway musicals. Talented male and female singers will perform the greatest hits of recent years, accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
Requiem(s) at the Opéra Royal de Versailles: Angelin Preljocaj in mourning
An intimate and powerful choreographic creation about memory and loss, to be discovered from March 12 to 19 at the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles. [Read more]
Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the plight of 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 from January 7 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Ricky Gervais: the English comedian in Paris with his one-man show Mortality
Critically acclaimed humorist Ricky Gervais arrives in Paris with his new one-man show, exclusively at the Accor Arena Paris on March 8, 2025. The English-language show will be an opportunity to discover the award-winning comedian. [Read more]
Celtic Legends: the Irish dance show at Salle Pleyel and Arena Grand Paris
Celtic Legends, the famous show dedicated to Celtic culture, returns to the capital in March 2025, at the Salle Pleyel and then the Arena Grand Paris, for incredible Irish dance performances. [Read more]
The Asian National Opera Ballet at the Théâtre du Gymnase
On March 26, 2025, the award-winning Ballet de l'Opéra National d'Asie presents an evening of great classics at the Théâtre du Gymnase, featuring 30 international artists. [Read more]
Spectacular: Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione's vibrant new show - our review
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new 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]
Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet at Arena Grand Paris
Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet, is on the bill at the Arena Grand Paris for an exceptional evening on Saturday March 1, 2025. [Read more]
Edmond by Alexis Michalik at the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik's third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play has been extended until March 30, 2025. [Read more]
Candide ou l'Optimisme: Voltaire's play at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents an adaptation of Voltaire's famous tale Candide ou l'Optimisme until March 30, 2025. Part social satire, part reflection on the human condition, this play brings to light a timeless tale combining humor, adventure and criticism of utopia. [Read more]
Ruby on the Nail: the drag queen in her TopCoat show
Did you watch season 3 of Drag Race France? Then you're probably familiar with finalist Ruby on the Nail! Today, she's creating her first crazy show, TopCoat, to be seen from March 10 to 19, 2025 at the Théâtre du Gymnase. [Read more]
Gargantua, the play adapted from Rabelais, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Gargantua, a classic to relive the epicurean work of French literature, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse in Paris, from January 6 to March 3, 2025, every Monday at 9pm. [Read more]
Lilia Benchabane: the comedian opens up in her show Handicapé Méchante
With "Handicapé Méchante", Lilia Benchabane delivers an original and daring show. She explores disability and the issues surrounding it with a no-holds-barred sense of humor, offering a light-hearted, hard-hitting reflection. [Read more]
A comedy club to discover... in the Paris metro
The Métro Comedy Club, founded by Adrien Audo, Moïse Tha Malice and Sin, transforms Paris metro trains into ephemeral comedy clubs before taking to the stage! If you're lucky, you might bump into them in a Parisian metro station. [Read more]
The Royal Ballet of Cambodia: a traditional dance performance at the Musée du Quai Branly
On the occasion of the "Au fil de l'or" exhibition, the Musée du Quai Branly welcomes the Royal Ballet of Cambodia for three exceptional traditional dance performances on March 8 and 9, 2025. [Read more]
Les Fo'Plafonds, a musical show made of 100% recycled tubes at the Bobino
Les Fo'Plafonds, a troupe of artists, was created in 2015 from a concept: to create instruments from recycled objects. The internet-savvy troupe performs on stage to show you that you don't necessarily need overpriced instruments to make great music. From February 19 to March 1, 2025 at 13e Art. [Read more]
Oh my god she's parisian! Julie Collas' one-woman show in English
Oh my god she's parisian! is a 100% English-language show by comedian Julie Collas. La parisienne returns to the Théâtre Bo Saint Martin from January 31 to March 29, 2025. [Read more]
Comedy shows to discover in Paris in March 2025
In March 2025, Paris offers a diverse selection of comedy shows. Whether you're a fan of comedy, stand-up or sketch, explore the best options for a guaranteed laugh in the capital. [Read more]
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt: the play extended - our review
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt is currently playing at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal and runs until . The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [Read more]
Aymeric Lompret: new dates for his show Yolo at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
New dates are available from January to March to discover Aymeric Lompret in his show Yolo, the one-man show being a victim of its own success! [Read more]
Caroline Vigneaux: the comedian at Grand Rex with her show In Vigneaux Veritas
Caroline Vigneaux's latest one-woman show, In Vigneaux Veritas, will run for three exceptional dates at the Grand Rex from March 20 to 22, 2025. [Read more]
Josiane: Pierre Guillois takes us to the Camargue in a delirious comedy
Josiane, a new play by successful playwright Pierre Guillois, arrives in Paris on December 3, 2024. Playing at the Théâtre de la Pépinière, the play tells the story of a 71-year-old woman who runs away from home in a caravan in the Camargue... [Read more]
Seule comme Maria: a play of mirrors between an actress and Maria Schneider
A one-man show between fiction and reality, which returns to the Théâtre de l'Athénée from March 5 to 23, 2025, a victim of its own success. [Read more]
Félix Junier: the comedian presents his first show at Scène Barbès
Félix Junier goes solo with his first one-man show, presented at the Scène Barbès. His first show reveals his world through anecdotes and piquant jokes. A great opportunity to discover this new comedian on stage! [Read more]
L'Intruse & Les Aveugles: the Maeterlinck mystery at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
Maurice Maeterlinck's symbolist plays L'Intruse and Les Aveugles, directed by Tommy Milliot, can be seen at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier until March 2. [Read more]
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix continues at the Théâtre Rive Gauche
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, a one-man show starring Franck Desmedt, runs at the Théâtre Rive Gauche until March 30, 2025. The play is a portrait of the great reporter and writer Joseph Kessel. [Read more]
Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre) at the Studio de la Comédie-Française - our review
The Studio de la Comédie-Française is once again bringing music to the stage, presenting Les Serge (Gainsbourg Point Barre), a play adapted and directed by Stéphane Varupenne and Sébastien Pouderoux, from January 18 to March 9, 2025, with Gainsbourg as its hobbyhorse. [Read more]
Pierre Thevenoux is funny... normally: a gritty, absurd stand-up show at L'Européen
Pierre Thevenoux performs his show "Pierre Thevenoux est marrant... normalement" on March 18 and 19, 2025 at L'Européen. A biting stand-up show in which the comedian shares his vision of the world with a wry sense of humor and a style all his own. [Read more]
Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux 2025: date, theme and program of this new edition
Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux is back for a spring edition, to be discovered from March 14 to 16, 2025. Come and celebrate spring with cultural events for the whole family! [Read more]
Bliss Show #2: a celebration of women and motherhood
Clémentine Galey returns with a new collective show about motherhood and women's journeys, to be discovered from March 6 to 8, 2025. [Read more]
Dolorosa at the Théâtre du Rond-Point: a contemporary retelling of The Three Sisters
Rebekka Kricheldorf's play Dolorosa, inspired by Chekhov's Three Sisters, runs at the Théâtre du Rond-Point from March 5 to 15, directed by Marcial Di Fonzo Bo. [Read more]
Plus Fort.es Ensemble: a festival to transform the performing arts sector
From March 9 to 16, 2025, La Nouvelle Seine will be hosting the first edition of Plus Fort.es Ensemble, a festival committed to combating sexual harassment and violence in the performing arts. Through performances, training and debates, this event aims to move the sector towards a safer, more inclusive and respectful environment. [Read more]
Elodie Poux in Paris with her show Le Syndrome du Papillon at the Dôme de Paris
Comedian Elodie Poux's show, Le Syndrome du Papillon, will be held at the Dôme de Paris from March 28 to 30, 2025, for three never-before-seen performances! [Read more]
Guerre: le seul en scène based on Céline's book by Benjamin Voisin - our review
Céline's cult novel Guerre is adapted as a one-man show at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. The play, starring Benjamin Voisin, runs until March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Tu voulais un coup de foudre? a committed comedy at the Théâtre du Marais
Between humor and commitment, Tu voulais un coup de foudre? questions clichés about love and equality. A feminist and modern work to discover at the Théâtre du Marais. [Read more]
The Little Mermaid told in sand drawing, to the music of Edvard Grieg
Sponsored - We're all familiar with Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid". Come and rediscover it in a brand-new version, combining sand drawing with a wind ensemble and harp on stage, a dreamlike version to be seen from February 27 to March 1, 2025! [Read more]
Very math trip: Manu Houdart's one math show at the Théâtre de la Madeleine
Very math trip, first performed at the Lucernaire and then at the Grand Rex last May, moves to the Théâtre de la Madeleine from February 2 to March 9, 2025. Manu Houdart offers you an unusual mathematics lesson... [Read more]
Voca People: a new musical journey at the Théâtre Bobino
The Voca People return to the Théâtre Bobino and take you on a journey with a show mixing voice, humor and musical performance. [Read more]
Malek at Théâtre Le Lieu, a show of humor and fortune
Enjoy an evening of comedy with Malek Gaher at Théâtre Le Lieu, every Monday from January 6 to March 31, 2025. Humor and surprises guaranteed [Read more]
Puss in Boots the Musical: the musical based on the famous tomcat, at La Gaîté-Montparnasse
From October 19, 2024, the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse in Paris, presents its new show for young audiences based on the famous character of Puss in Boots. [Read more]
Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé: Vincent Dedienne adapts Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary for the stage
Comedian and actor Vincent Dedienne will be appearing in Jean-Luc Lagarce's Juste la fin du monde in January, but he has also chosen to explore Jean-Luc Lagarce's diary as the basis for a new theatrical creation. Il ne m'est jamais rien arrivé can be seen at Théâtre de l'Atelier from the end of January. [Read more]
The Jamel Comedy Club Zenith Tour 2025: the troupe arrives at the Paris Dome
Jamel Comedy Club goes on tour with Jamel Comedy Club Zénith Tour 2025! One of the capital's most legendary comedy clubs will be at the Dôme de Paris on March 21 and 22, 2025. [Read more]
Lumière! the play that lets you discover the history of electricity, extended
How about taking a step back in time to understand history? That's what Théâtre Lucernaire is proposing with Lumière! which runs until March 2, 2025. The play revisits the history of the invention of electricity: Edison, Westinghouse, Tesla; we meet the great names who changed history. [Read more]
Le Destin se moque des choix: a moving face-off at Théâtre Lepic
An intimate, poignant play about the weight of decisions and the inevitable question of destiny, playing overtime from February 3, 2025 at Théâtre Lepic. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
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