Christmas 2024, the ideal time to celebrate magic, sharing and, why not, offer a moment of cultural escape. Paris, the City of Light, is renowned for its cultural effervescence, and the 2025 season promises to be exceptional. If you're looking for the perfect gift, we've got just the thing.
Live performance has been one of the industries hardest hit by the health crisis, but despite the challenges, artists and production teams are back with a vengeance, ready to captivate their audiences. Offering tickets to a show is not only offering an experience, but also supporting an industry that needs all our love.
2024 will see a plethora of events. From musicals and plays to solo performances and comedy, there's something for everyone. And if you've got a film buff in your life, ciné-concerts offer a unique fusion of cinema and live music.
It's important to stress that this list is far from exhaustive. The Paris cultural season is vast and diverse. Every day brings its share of novelties, announcements and surprises. But for now, here's a selection that's sure to delight whoever unwraps your present on December 25th morning.
But why choose a show as a Christmas present? Because it's not just an object. It's an experience. An ephemeral moment, but one that will be remembered forever. In an age where everything is instantaneous, giving a moment to experience is perhaps the most precious gift of all.
What's more, by choosing this type of gift, you're supporting culture. An industry which, despite the challenges it faces, has persisted, innovated and continues to enchant its audiences. It's not just a question of buying a ticket, but of participating in the rebirth of a vibrant artistic world.
Before making your choice, we recommend that you consult the various cultural websites and magazines to keep abreast of the latest announcements. The 2025 cultural season is still young, and there are many gems waiting to be discovered.
In conclusion, if you want to offer something unique, memorable and meaningful for Christmas 2023, a ticket to one of the many Parisian shows in 2024 could be the answer. Offer a moment, an emotion, an escape. Give art.
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Jean-Claude et Joséphine: a play about the friendship between two icons at the Théâtre de Passy
Jean-Claude et Joséphine retraces Jean-Claude Brialy's stage renaissance of Joséphine Baker at the Théâtre de Passy until June 30, 2025. [Read more]
Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles
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La Joie at Théâtre Montparnasse: a one-man show about accepting life
The play La Joie returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse for a revival marked by a symbolic milestone. Starting on April 24, 2025, the show will celebrate its 100th performance, after a remarkable run. [Read more]
Un an avant 92 - Chronicle of a lie: a play about collective memory at the Manufacture des Abbesses
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La machine de Turing, the play about Alan Turing, extended at Théâtre Michel
La machine de Turing (Turing's Machine) will run at the Théâtre Michel until April 26, 2025. Based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing, the play has been a great success since its presentation at the Festival Off d'Avignon. [Read more]
Mission Florimont at Théâtre Rive Gauche: the burlesque adventure comedy
The adventure comedy Mission Florimont takes up residence at the Théâtre Rive Gauche in Paris from June 7 to December 21, 2025 for a series of fast-paced, character-driven performances. [Read more]
Bérengère Krief returns to the stage with Sexe: un on woman show sans tabou at Folies Bergère
With Sexe, Bérengère Krief humorously explores our relationship with sexuality in a rapidly changing world. She will present this intimate and direct show on October 9 and 10, 2025 at the Folies Bergère. [Read more]
Elles étaient une fois Les Hoptimistes: the musical comedy in the fight against cancer returns
Courage in the face of cancer on stage with "Elles étaient une fois les hoptimistes", the Hope Association's musical comedy at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel on June 19, 2025. [Read more]
Swann Périssé explores anger on stage with humor in Calme
Swann Périssé presents her stand-up show Calme on May 12 and 13, 2025 at the Trianon, a funny and engaging exploration of female anger. [Read more]
Roman Frayssinet presents his new show Ô Delà at the Olympia
Following on from his previous show, Roman Frayssinet presents Ô Delà at the Olympia from November 26 to December 31, 2025. This stand-up show promises to be a mix of introspection and absurdity, observing life from a distance and with a sense of humor. [Read more]
Alegría: Cirque du Soleil show announces new dates
Cirque du Soleil returns to Chatou in the Île-de-France region with Alegría, a reinvented show combining magic, acrobatics and strong emotions. Originally scheduled to run until December 19, the show has announced new dates until January 6, 2025. [Read more]
Cirque des Mirages presents Le Cabinet de l'étrange at the Musée d'Orsay as part of the L'Art est dans la rue exhibition
Cirque des Mirages would present Le Cabinet de l'étrange on May 15 and 16, 2025 at the Musée d'Orsay Auditorium. This singular recital would blend poetry, dark humor and musical phantasmagoria as part of the L'Art est dans la rue exhibition. [Read more]
ARBRE, the fairytale show from the Bormann circus theater for the whole family to enjoy
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Vertige at the Grand Palais: aerial dance and live music under the glass roof
Under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, Vertige brings together the acrobats of Chaillot and the music of Chassol for three extraordinary evenings from June 6 to 8, 2025. [Read more]
Plateau Cirque: circus for all ages at La Grande Halle de la Villette
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