We all know that since you started watching"Danse avec les Stars", you've become dance fans!
And show creators have understood this, as more and more of them are offering dance shows, whether classical, contemporary, modern or even musicals.
To make it easier for you to put together your program of dance shows in and around Paris , Sortiraparis has put together a list of current and upcoming shows that you shouldn't miss under any circumstances. But be warned, if you're a fan of this kind of outing, this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made. So if you don't want to miss out on any dance events in the Paris region, don't hesitate to treasure this page and consult it regularly.
So, are you ready? Let's get started with the must-see dance shows in Paris and the Paris region.
The Snow Queen: the Ukrainian National Opera ballet at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a fairytale show? The Snow Queen ballet takes over the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in a new French creation, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet. [Read more]
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador - our review
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 a fourth season, and is currently playing in Paris. [Read more]
Sleeping Beauty: Nureyev and Tchaikovsky's ballet at Opéra Bastille
After an absence of over ten years at the Opéra National de Paris, Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev, returns to the Opéra Bastille. First performed in 1966, the ballet retains Tchaikovsky's splendid music. [Read more]
Helikopter: Angelin Preljocaj between gravity and vertigo at Théâtre de la Ville
From April 10 to May 3, 2025, Angelin Preljocaj revisits Helikopter and unveils a world premiere at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt. [Read more]
Shen Yun at the Palais des Congrès: the incredible show plunges you into Chinese history
Shen Yun, the famous American troupe of dancers of Chinese origin, returns to Paris to bring you the magic of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. They take over the Palais des Congrès from April 16 to May 11 2025 with their sublime show. [Read more]
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty illuminated on stage in Paris
The Théâtre du Gymnase welcomes "Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty" from April 23 to May 3, 2025. A magical ballet combining classical dance and luminous costumes. [Read more]
I Will Survive: The Experience: immerse yourself in the disco madness of Studio 54 in Paris
I Will Survive: The Experience invites you to relive the excitement of the legendary Studio 54 at LeVel Club - Chez Régine, in Paris from March 14 to June 28, 2025. [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]
Dança Frágil: an urban and digital dance show at Carreau du Temple
Companhia Híbrida's Dança Frágil is presented on May 14, 2025 at the Carreau du Temple. An award-winning choreographic performance in Brazil, between urban dance and digital aesthetics. [Read more]
Mehdi Kerkouche unveils 360: his new creation at Chaillot
Mehdi Kerkouche presents "360" at the Théâtre National de Chaillot from May 14 to 18, 2025. A participatory, sensory performance by the director of the Créteil CCN. [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]
Dialogues II: the great choreographers of contemporary dance reunite at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées welcomes Dialogues II, an evening of pas de deux by the great names in contemporary dance. New duets and French premieres follow one another from May 16 to 18, 2025, as part of the TranscenDanses cycle. [Read more]
On danse chez vous: Mehdi Kerkouche's participatory event at Chaillot
On danse chez vous returns to the Théâtre National de Chaillot from May 17-18, 2025. This dance marathon, imagined by Mehdi Kerkouche, invites the public to celebrate dance in all its forms. [Read more]
Plateau Cirque: circus for all ages at La Grande Halle de la Villette
Plateau Cirque arrives at the Grande Halle de la Villette, offering shows for young and old in a unique setting. From May 20 to June 4, 2025, spectators will be able to discover four shows created in 2024. [Read more]
Hold Up at the Théâtre du Gymnase: rap, dance and redemption in one evening
On May 21, 2025, Hold Up takes over the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris. A musical comedy directed by David Desclos, featuring rappers from Secteur Ä, dancers and a host of emotions. [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]
La Ville Dansée 2025: Benjamin Millepied choreographs a new public space with Philip Glass
Dance, technology and civic debate meet in June in the public space of the Paris region. La Ville Dansée 2025 features a collective choreography to the music of Philip Glass, from June 5 to 8, 2025. [Read more]
Hofesh Shechter: A new creation for the Paris Opera Ballet
From June 10 to July 14, 2025, the Palais Garnier welcomes Hofesh Shechter's new creation, an original piece specially conceived for the Paris Opera Ballet. An immersion into an intense, electric choreographic universe. [Read more]
Sydney Dance Company presents Twofold: its latest contemporary dance creation
Sydney Dance Company presents Twofold at La Villette from June 11 to 15, 2025: two powerful, contrasting contemporary works by Rafael Bonachela and Melanie Lane. [Read more]
The Junior Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris at Versailles: the birthplace of future great dancers
The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles welcomes the Junior Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, from June 12 to 14, 2025. A first stop for this new company, which embodies the future of French classical dance. [Read more]
Mythologies, Angelin Preljocaj's monumental show, at La Seine Musicale in June 2025
From June 25 to 29, 2025, the celebrated choreographer presents his show Mythologies at La Seine Musicale. [Read more]
All World Waacking Battle 2vs2: the dance event at the Grand Palais this summer
Warm up well, and get ready for battle: the Grand Palais hosts the All World Waacking Battle 2vs2 on July 12, 2025. [Read more]
Babel, by Mourad Merzouki: the new show that gets the Bon Marché Rive Gauche dancing
This autumn, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche raises the curtain on Babel, the new show by hip-hop icon Mourad Merzouki. From September 4 to December 31, 2025, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening when the department store closes, ten circus artists and dancers will perform a spellbinding choreographic creation. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Matthew Bourne's iconic show at La Seine Musicale
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is presented at La Seine Musicale from October 9 to 26, 2025 in a contemporary version with a cult following, performed by a male corps de ballet. [Read more]
Tango After Dark: Argentine tango dance show comes to Paris
Following its success in London, Tango After Dark arrives in Paris at Salle Pleyel on October 16 and 18, 2025. The dance show takes spectators on an intimate, sensual journey of tango discovery, by renowned choreographers and dancers Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical comedy from the cult animated film returns to Paris at the end of the year
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in musical form! A victim of its own success, the comedy returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase from October 18 to January 4 2026. [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: Roland Petit's ballet returns to the Opéra Bastille
The Opéra Bastille welcomes Roland Petit's legendary ballet Notre-Dame de Paris, a major work in the repertoire. Presented from December 6 to 31, 2025, this dance fresco combines dramatic power, neoclassical dance and flamboyant aesthetics. [Read more]
Stomp at La Cigale: a percussive, electrifying show
A blend of dance, music and humor, Stomp transforms everyday objects into percussion instruments. This explosive cult show returns to La Cigale from December 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's masterpiece revisited by Ballet Preljocaj
Ballet Preljocaj tackles Swan Lake in a contemporary version, somewhere between faithfulness to the original tale and a committed reinterpretation, presented as part of the TranscenDanses season. The ballet runs from December 21 to January 4, 2026 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
Dance Theatre of Harlem: New York ballet returns to Paris
Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to France after a 40-year absence with two programs at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from February 26 to 28, 2026. [Read more]
Béjart et nous, L'Oiseau de Feu, Boléro: an emblematic triptych at La Seine Musicale
From March 11 to 15, 2026, La Seine Musicale welcomes the Béjart Ballet Lausanne for three emblematic ballets by Maurice Béjart: Béjart et nous, L'Oiseau de Feu and Boléro. [Read more]
