Shows to see in Paris during Christmas 2024

Want to take advantage of the Christmas 2024 vacations to see a good show or a fun play? Discover our selection of shows for Christmas 2024!

Like every winter in Paris, it's time to discover acrobats performing their most dazzling antics in the world's most dazzling circus shows! Not forgetting, of course, the sweet melodies of the many musicals that settle in for the season in our beautiful capital! Between dance shows or ice shows to vibrate to the beat of the tempo, magic or mentalism shows to break the barriers of the possible, plays or one-man and one-woman shows! It's not for nothing that Paris, the City of Light, is a city full of entertainment!

Here's a non-exhaustive list of shows to treat yourself or to give as gifts this Christmas , when gifts are the order of the day! Don't hesitate to come back often - the list is updated regularly as we make new discoveries!

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]

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]

Les Misérables: a new production at the Théâtre du Châtelet in late 2024
Discover the new French production of Les Misérables at the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 22 to December 31, 2024. This timeless musical has reached 130 million spectators. [Read more]

Mathieu Kassovitz: meet and chat about his musical adaptation of La Haine
From October 10, La Seine Musicale welcomes the new musical La Haine, adapted from the cult film of the same name. We had the chance to meet and chat with director and artistic director Mathieu Kassovitz. [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]

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]

The Nutcracker: the new production of Tchaikovsky's ballet at Arena Grand Paris
Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives in the capital in a new production at the end of 2024. Playing at the Arena Grand Paris, the ballet will plunge you into the festive season. [Read more]

Dirty Dancing: the musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris with a new French version
A not-to-be-missed event at the Dôme de Paris, the musical comedy from the cult American film Dirty Dancing - The Original Story on stage is presented from November 22, 2024. Discover this show in its French version, with a new staging featuring exceptional dancers, actors, singers and musicians! [Read more]

Delon, the Last Samurai: the symphonic film concert in honor of Alain Delon
On November 8, 2024, discover the career of French film star Alain Delon as you've never seen him before. At the Palais des Congrès, 80 musicians will pay tribute to the actor in a symphonic film concert. [Read more]

Madagascar cartoon to be adapted as a musical in Paris in October
The famous Madagascar cartoon is back as a musical. It opens at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris on October 19. [Read more]

Ulysse, l'odyssée musicale, the musical at the Théâtre des Variétés
Ulysse, l'odyssée musicale is the new musical comedy by Ely Grimaldi and Igor de Chaillé, which will run at the Théâtre des Variétés from October 6, 2024 to April 27, 2025. An opportunity to discover Ulysses' epic in song and with the whole family! [Read more]

Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the moving play about the Second World War
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, arrives in Paris at Le Splendid until January 5, 2025. A moving and funny play about the Second World War. [Read more]

The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt, the play about the actress's life
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]

Rupture à domicile: the hit comedy returns to the Théâtre Rive Gauche
A hit comedy since 2015, Tristan Petitgirard's play Rupture à domicile returns to the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris from October 1 to December 22, 2024. The comedy had earned him the title of Best Francophone Author at the 2015 Molières. [Read more]

Le Suicidé: the zany comedy at La Comédie-Française
Le Suicidé is La Comédie Francise'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. [Read more]

Carlo Goldoni's La Serva Amorosa at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin
Carlo Goldoni's comedy La Serva Amorosa comes to the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from September 25 to December 31. Translated and adapted by Ginette Henry and directed by Catherine Hiegel, the play tells the story of a triumphant servant. A feminist play that reverses the roles of master and servant. [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]

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]

Oublie-moi, the 4-Moliere-winning play continues at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play is still running at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Saturday until December 29, 2024. [Read more]

Luis de Matos - Impossible On Stage: a magical epic with five illusionists
Luis de Matos - Impossible Sur Scène, a magic and illusion show, will be at the Folies Bergère from November 7 to December 1, 2024. On stage, five magicians and illusionists promise to give you an extraordinary experience. [Read more]

Gus the illusionist returns to the stage with his new show Givré
Gus l'illusionniste, a magician well known to the general public, will take over the stage of the Palais des Glaces from September 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. In what promises to be a spectacular show, the comedian aims to show the public that he is indeed completely "nuts. [Read more]

David Jarre, the magician's first one-man show at the Trianon in Paris
David Jarre, magician illusionist and mentalist, takes to the stage with his first one-man show: Mosaic. The celebrity magician will be performing at the Trianon in Paris on December 1, 2024. [Read more]

Mirage: Gaël Illusionniste's show at La Seine Musicale
The never-before-seen magic show by genius Gaël Illusionniste is to be discovered at La Seine Musicale on November 23, 2024, where magic and aviation meet for an exceptional evening. [Read more]

Léo Brière, his magic show at the Théâtre du Gymnase
Winner of Best Magic Show 2024, Léo Brière arrives at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris with his existence show. An increasingly well-known mentalist, he awaits you from Thursday October 10, 2024 to Sunday January 19, 2025 for an exceptional show. [Read more]

Viktor Vincent, the mentalist at the Olympia for the first time
Viktor Vincent, the unmissable French mentalist, is back on stage in Paris. On December 22 and 23, 2024, the talented illusionist will be performing at the legendary Olympia. His latest show, "Fantastik", promises a plunge into the fantastic and wonderful world of illusion. [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]

Entre Chiens et Louves: the Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Cirque Le Roux show returns to Paris
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, a circus? Following the huge success of the "Entre Chiens et Louves" show, the Grand Magasin and Cirque Le Roux are extending the run! The circus company will return to the temple of Left Bank shopping from September 12 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]

Cirque Phénix: the new show CirkAfrika by Les Etoiles d'Ethiopie
The CirkAfrika show lands at Cirque Phénix, featuring artists from the Etoiles d'Ethiopie. Running from November 23, 2024 in Paris, and from January 16 throughout France, these performances are sure to be a sight to behold. [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]

Cirque Le Roux: a contemporary circus company playing with theater and film
With three successful shows to its credit, Cirque Le Roux is revolutionizing the circus world with innovative creations. In addition to acrobatics and dance steps, the company adds theater and cinematographic elements to each show. [Read more]

Cirque du Soleil: their Corteo show at the Accor Arena
Cirque du Soleil's Corteo show makes its grand return with six performances at the Accor Arena in Paris, from November 6 to 10, 2024. This series of shows coincides with Cirque du Soleil's 40th anniversary this year. [Read more]

Cabaret de l'Exil - Persian Women, the equestrian show by Bartabas at the Théâtre Zingaro
Bartabas presents his new show, this time featuring Persian women and their exile, with Iranian artists, at the Zingaro equestrian theater in November and December 2024. [Read more]

La Légende des Chevaliers, the medieval equestrian show not to be missed in Provins
La Légende des Chevaliers is one of two shows offered by the town of Provins to immerse you in the Middle Ages, combining equestrian art, history and the magic of the ramparts. Something for the whole family! [Read more]

Disney on Ice: The Snow Queen and Encanto enchant Paris in January 2025
The Snow Queen and Encanto take center stage in the new Disney on Ice show at the Adidas Arena in Paris from January 2 to 12. [Read more]

How to become a Parisian in one hour? : Olivier Giraud's show at the Théâtre des Nouveautés
How to become a Parisian in one hour? Olivier Giraud explains it all with offbeat humor at the Théâtre des Nouveautés. This funny show, 100% in English, is ideal for tourists discovering Paris as well as for Parisians ready for self-deprecation! [Read more]

FILLE UNIQUE: the crazy one-girl show returns to Paris every Thursday!
Sponsored - After a first season in Paris and an acclaimed run at the Avignon Festival, plunge into Hinde's wacky universe with "Fille Unique", a one-girl show as sparkling as it is tangy. This modern fairy tale, full of self-mockery and song, will awaken the inner child in all of us. An ideal outing to share with friends, family or colleagues to brighten up your Thursday evenings! [Read more]

Nordine Ganso returns to the Palais des Glaces with Violet in September 2024
Nordine Ganso presents his one-man show Violet at the Palais des Glaces from September 12, 2024 to January 11, 2025. [Read more]

Manu Payet: his next show dates in Paris in 2024
French actor and comedian Manu Payet returns to the Théâtre de La Madeleine from November 21 to December 28, 2024. The comedian will then continue touring the rest of France with his Emmanuel 2 show. [Read more]

Marie S'infiltre returns with her show Culot at the Zénith in Paris
Marie S'infiltre returns to the stage with her audacious Culot show at the prestigious Zenith de Paris to close out the year in style, on December 21, 2024! [Read more]

Le Monde d'après: Sophia Aram's show wins Molière at Théâtre Libre
Winner of the Molière de l'humour in 2024 for her show Le Monde d'après, Sophia Aram returns to Paris to perform at the Théâtre Libre from October 31, 2024 to January 4, 2025. [Read more]

Alexis Le Rossignol: his next show dates in Paris in 2024
Alexis Le Rossignol will perform his new show "Le sens de la vie" at the Gaîté Montparnasse, from September 26 to January 4, 2025. The comedian will then embark on a tour of France. [Read more]

Panayotis Pascot at L'Européen with his new show Entre les Deux
Panayotis Pascot is back on stage with his new one-man show Entre les Deux, at L'Européen from October 31 to December 28, then on tour in France, Belgium and Switzerland. [Read more]

Olivier de Benoist: his next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2024
Comedian Olivier de Benoist returns to the stage with his latest show from October 17 to December 28 2024 at L'Européen in Paris. After "Le Petit Dernier", the humorist presents his show "Le Droit au Bonheur". [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]

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]

Benjamin Millepied at La Seine Musicale: New Ballet 'GRACE' in November 2024
A ballet based on the iconic life of rock legend Jeff Buckley, and inspired by his music: discover GRACE, Benjamin Millepied's new ballet at La Seine Musicale, November 5-8, 2024. [Read more]

Boléro - a tribute to Maurice Ravel: the show at the Arena Grand Paris
Boléro - hommage à Maurice Ravel returns to Paris for an exceptional evening at the Arena Grand Paris, the new arena in Tremblay-en-France. [Read more]

Stories La Dernière Tournée: the tap dance phenomenon at the 13ème Art in Paris
Stories, La Dernière Tournée, Romain Rachline Borgeaud's show at 13ème Art, from November 15, 2024 to February 2, 2025. [Read more]

Mylène Farmer: screening of "Nevermore - Le film" at the Grand Rex in Paris
Experience Mylène Farmer's final tour concert on the big screen in Paris! This autumn, the Grand Rex opens its doors to "Nevermore - Le film" for a unique screening not to be missed on Thursday, November 7, 2024. [Read more]

Disney in concert - Magical Music from the movies at Zenith de Paris in December 2024
Disney en concert - Magical music from the movies returns to enchant the Zenith de Paris on December 13 and 14, 2024. On the program? Songs from "The Lion King", "The Snow Queen" and "Aladdin" performed by singers and a symphony orchestra, while images from the cartoons are displayed on the big screen... [Read more]

Les Parapluies de Cherbourg in Ciné-Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, Jacques Demy's iconic musical drama, sublimated by the Yellow Socks Orchestra, in ciné-concert on December 21 and 22, 2024 at the Philharmonie de Paris. [Read more]

Whiplash in Cine-Concert: An immersive experience at Salle Pleyel in November 2024
Following the success of its first European tour, Whiplash en ciné-concert returns to Paris for a unique and unforgettable evening at Salle Pleyel on November 27, 2024. Get ready to experience or relive Damien Chazelle's masterpiece in a totally new and immersive way. [Read more]

Azur et Asmar in concert at La Seine Musicale in December 2024
Michel Ocelot's Azur et Asmar takes to the stage at La Seine Musicale for a ciné-concert on December 27, 28 and 29, 2024. [Read more]

And if you've got kids, don't forget to take a look at our guide to the shows to see during Christmas 2024 with kids!