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 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 another season, running from September 27, 2024 to January 31, 2025. [Read more]
Madagascar: the musical based on the cult animated film arrives in Paris
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They're back in the form of a musical! The show opens at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris on October 19. [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]
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]
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]
Cheval de Chang'an: a classical Chinese dance performance at the Musée Guimet
On November 23, 2024, during the temporary exhibition "Tang China", the Musée Guimet is offering an evening of classical dance as a tribute to the cultural riches of this dynasty. [Read more]
Pixel: Mourad Merzouki's dance show at Théâtre Le 13e Art
A dance show choreographed by Mourad Merzouki, Pixel combines hip-hop dance and interactive video. After a triumphant run in 2021 and 2022, the show returns to the 13th Art theater from November 27, 2024 to February 1, 2025. [Read more]
TRASH!, a committed percussion show at the Bobino
Recycling, music and humor for a unique show: the TRASH! experience on the Bobino stage from December 19 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
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 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]
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]
We call it Flamenco, the exceptional Spanish dance show in Paris
Flamenco fans, you're in for a treat, as an authentic Spanish dance show comes to the capital. A true immersion in Spanish culture, for one evening! [Read more]
Les Souliers Rouges: Marc Lavoine's musical at the Casino de Paris
Les Souliers Rouges, by Marc Lavoine and Fabrice Aboulker, a musical epic to be discovered at the Casino de Paris on January 24, 25 and 26, 2025. [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]
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]
Peaky Blinders: The redemption of Thomas Shelby, the show adapted from the cult series
Peaky Blinders: The redemption of Thomas Shelby plays at La Seine Musicale from March 11 to 30. The show, adapted from Steven Knight's TV series by Benoit Swan Pouffer, has already attracted over 100,000 spectators! [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]
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]
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]
