In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, the month of May promises to be a strategic time for lovers of live entertainment. With public holidays, bridging days and milder temperatures, it's a great time for cultural outings. It's also the month when many plays and shows reach the end of their run, wrapping up their programming before the arrival of summer and the transition to festivals.
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]
In Parisian theaters and regional venues alike, the month of May continues to offer a packed program. There are contemporary creations, revivals of hits, musicals, comedies and hybrid formats that cross disciplines. It's often the last moment to discover certain works before they leave the stage.
Don't miss the must-sees on the Parisian scene this week. A varied selection! [Read more]
Attending a show that ends in May 2025 also means following the rhythm of the season, following the logic of the programming and discovering artistic proposals that are sometimes more daring than the rest of the year. This in-between period attracts a curious audience, ready and willing to be surprised.
For those who want to make the most of the cultural offerings before the summer, May 2025 represents an ideal opportunity. Theaters are still active, new productions are still numerous, and spring evenings lend themselves perfectly to a convivial cultural outing.
Bovary at Nanterre-Amandiers: a tragic heroine reinterpreted through the prism of freedom
Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers hosts Bovary from April 29 to May 3, 2025, a retelling of Flaubert's novel by Carme Portaceli and Michael De Cock. [Read more]
Eiffel Follie's: burlesque cabaret revisited at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel
A new cabaret is born at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel! From May 3, 2025, the theater presents Eiffel Follie's, a cabaret show promising to mix glamour, humor and Franglais, while reviving the spirit of the great figures of artistic Paris. [Read more]
Yann Marguet at La Cigale: existential stand-up between laughter and vertigo
The Swiss humorist poses his existential questions on stage at La Cigale, for two dates on May 16 and 17, 2025, in his show Exister, définition. [Read more]
Doully at the Olympia: trashy, self-mocking stand-up
Doully takes over the Olympia for a show mixing caustic humor and crazy life stories. A stand-up show that promises to be raw and sincere, to be discovered on May 22, 2025. [Read more]
Dance performance: 12th edition of the 360° Dance Festival
Sponsored - Join us on May 17, 2025 for the 360° Dance Festival at the Espace Paris Plaine theater. A unique event for all ages! Get your tickets now! [Read more]
And in the end, they die: when fairy tales reveal their (dirty) truth
Between wry humor and myth deconstruction, "Et à la fin, ils meurent" promises to explore the hidden face of fairy tales at the Manufacture des Abbesses, from March 19 to May 24, 2025. [Read more]
Viviane Émigré at the Casino de Paris for an exceptional performance
With J'arrive !!!, Viviane Émigré returns to the stage for a unique show. The comedienne from Antilles-Guyane promises an evening of laughter and energy at the Casino de Paris on May 17, 2025. [Read more]
An urban version of Molière's Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme in Paris
Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme revisited in a contemporary staging, to be discovered at La Scène Parisienne until May 15, 2025. [Read more]
Les Mystères de Paris: a musical adapted from Eugène Sue's novel
Immerse yourself in the Parisian underworld of 1850 with "Les Mystères de Paris", a captivating musical comedy where intrigue and destiny intersect, at the Théâtre de la Huchette until May 24, 2025. [Read more]
Laura Domenge: a night of humour and insomnia on stage
Laura Domenge's biting, sensitive stand-up show at the Théâtre de la Madeleine on May 27, 2025 is a mix of nocturnal flights of fancy and committed reflection. [Read more]
Pina Bausch: the poetic wave of Vollmond at the Théâtre de la Ville
From May 9 to 23, 2025, Pina Bausch's masterpiece "Vollmond" is presented at the Théâtre de la Ville. A work in which water becomes a choreographic element in its own right, brought together by Tanztheater Wuppertal and Terrain, under the direction of Boris Charmatz. [Read more]
Ballet of Lights Peter Pan: a luminous dance show at the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell
Return to childhood with this luminous dance show, revisiting the classic tale of Peter Pan, on May 14, 2025 in the heart of the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell. Ready to join Neverland? [Read more]
Fabrice Luchini celebrates La Fontaine at the Opéra Royal de Versailles
On May 13 and 14, 2025, Fabrice Luchini takes over the Opéra Royal at the Château de Versailles with his show "La Fontaine et le confinement". A literary journey in which the actor combines poetry, reflection and the pleasure of words. [Read more]
L'Injuste: a must-see thriller - our review
Fans of suspenseful thrillers? Théâtre de la Renaissance has a new play for you! Opening January 23, 2025, L'Injuste stars Jacques Weber and Elodie Navarre as a Nazi dignitary meets a journalist from an Israeli daily newspaper in 1993. Here's our review. [Read more]
Cabaret Canaille: burlesque show extended at Théâtre Michel
Discover the golden age of American burlesque with Cabaret Canaille, every Sunday at the Théâtre Michel: glamour, humor and disobedience. [Read more]
Mourir d'Aimer: les Amants Maudits de Mai 68 at the Théâtre du Gymnase
From May 29 to 31, 2025, the musical Mourir d'Aimer, les Amants Maudits de Mai 68 recounts a forbidden love story set against a backdrop of social protest at the Théâtre du Gymnase. [Read more]
Les Histoires À Double Tranchant: an interactive show whose ending depends on you
Immerse yourself in a theatrical experience where the final outcome is up to you! During "Histoires À Double Tranchant", discover tales inspired by myths in an interactive show where you choose the story. [Read more]
Leviathan: an immersive dive into the wheels of justice
Lorraine de Sagazan and Guillaume Poix take on the criminal justice system and immediate appearance in Léviathan, to be performed from May 2 to 23, 2025 at Théâtre de l'Odéon - Berthier 17. [Read more]
Les Fausses Confidences: Alain Françon revisits Marivaux at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Alain Françon takes on Marivaux's Les Fausses Confidences in a pared-down staging that focuses on the characters' desire and freedom. To be seen from April 16 to May 25 2025 at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin. [Read more]
The Collectionists: when Paul Durand-Ruel revolutionized Impressionist art
Immerse yourself in the destiny of Paul Durand-Ruel with Les Collectionnistes, a play by François Barluet, directed by Christophe Lidon, at Théâtre Montparnasse until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Peau d'homme : Laure Calamy in the cult comic strip at Théâtre Montparnasse
From January 23, Peau d'homme, the iconic work by Hubert and Zanzim, comes to life at Théâtre Montparnasse in a creation by Léna Bréban. Starring Laure Calamy in the title role, this theatrical adaptation blends an initiatory tale, songs by Ben Mazué and choreography by Leïla Ka for a spellbinding new stage experience. [Read more]
International Illest Battle 100% Krump: La Villette celebrates Krump in 2025
For the second time, La Villette hosts the International Illest Battle, a 100% Krump event. Passion, dance and urban culture are the order of the day on May 30 and 31, 2025. [Read more]
Thomas Angelvy takes over the Théâtre de la Madeleine this spring
Spring is just around the corner, and comedian Thomas Angelvy will be taking over the Théâtre de la Madeleine for the occasion. From March 28 to May 3, 2025, the comedian will be presenting his first one-man show. [Read more]
Tom Baldetti: his Tome 1 show is extended at the Petit Palais des Glaces
Tom Baldetti's first show is extended at the Petit Palais des Glaces, every Friday and Saturday at 7pm, from January 31 to May 31, 2025. A rising star in the world of comedy, you'll also have the chance to bump into him on the Parisian comedy club scene. [Read more]
Devdas - Le Musical: an epic Bollywood show at Grand Rex
Devdas - Le Musical: an epic of love at the Grand Rex, from April 24, 2025 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
Moulin Rouge at the Musée d'Orsay: a festive weekend to relive the Paris of 1900
The Musée d'Orsay goes into cabaret mode as Moulin Rouge performers descend on the works of art! Don't miss this festive weekend on May 24 and 25, 2025. [Read more]
C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse! at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris
Discover C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse! a hilarious show at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris until May 4, 2025. [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving extended play - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles (Star Merchants), after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to . A moving and funny play about the Second World War. [Read more]
Macbeth: Shakespeare's famous tragedy at the Comédie-Française
Silvia Costa's Macbeth, created in March 2024, returns to the Comédie-Francaise. In the legendary Salle Richelieu, the tragedy adapted from Shakespeare's text can be seen from January 24 to May 11, 2025. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance: comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new comedy by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, is currently playing at the Théâtre Fontaine. A victim of its own success, it has been extended until May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Midnight Paradox: immersive evenings at the Paradox Museum Paris
One Saturday a month from December 14, the Paradox Museum Paris will be hosting Midnight Paradox, a series of nocturnes during which the museum will be exceptionally open at midnight! The museum offers an immersive experience, where you'll come across contortionists, storytellers, hypnotists and more. [Read more]
Je m'appelle Georges et vous? a romantic comedy at Théâtre La Bruyère
Created by the duo Gilles Dyrek and Éric Bu (nominated for the Molières in 2023), this new romantic comedy is sure to please anyone looking for an evening of laughs. Playing at Théâtre La Bruyère from January 23, 2025, Je m'appelle Georges et vous? takes you on a zany and unusual journey. [Read more]
The Prize: Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner face off in a gripping historical confrontation
Cyril Gély's historic play Le Prix is staged at the Théâtre Hébertot from January 22, 2025. On stage, spectators will have the chance to meet Pierre Arditi and Ludmila Mikael, in the roles of Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner. [Read more]
Fred Radix's La Claque at La Gaîté Montparnasse: the history of theater claque
Fred Radix presents La Claque, an interactive play in which he revisits the history of the claque (applause) in theater. The show runs at the Gaîté Montparnasse from September 15, 2024 to May 27, 2025. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
What shows and plays are on offer in Paris this week?
Current shows and plays in Paris
