The arrival of September 2024 in Paris doesn't just mean a return to work or school. It's also a time when the French capital comes alive once again with a rich and varied cultural offering. September is synonymous with renewal and the resumption of leisure activities, and what better way to get back into the swing of things than to enjoy the best shows the city has to offer?
The start of the cultural season is an eagerly awaited moment for many Parisians and tourists alike. After a summer break, Parisian stages fill up again, offering a variety of productions, from comedy to drama, music, dance and much more. The quality and diversity of the shows on offer make Paris a must-see destination for culture lovers.
Paris, world-renowned for its cultural heritage, promises to dazzle you in September 2024. Each arrondissement has its own treasures, from small, intimate venues to large, emblematic stages. Without naming specific shows or establishments - which will be detailed later - the essential point is to highlight the effervescence and richness of the Parisian cultural panorama.
Advance planning is recommended. Demand for some shows can be high, and to get the best possible experience, it's a good idea to check programs and schedules and buy tickets in advance. Reviews, recommendations and audience opinions can also help you make your choice.
The beauty of this new season lies in the ability of each show to offer an escape, a break from the hectic pace of everyday life. The lights go down, the curtain goes up, and for a few hours, the spectator is transported to another universe.
For those looking for something new, the Parisian scene also knows how to innovate, integrating modern and contemporary art forms, showing that culture is constantly evolving.
Don't forget that this article is updated regularly. So please check back regularly for the latest news, so you don't miss out on anything from the Paris cultural scene this September.
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]
D-Day: the historical and immersive D-Day show at the Cité de l'Histoire
After the story of Victor Hugo and that of the Musketeers, experience D-Day at the heart of the Cité de l'Histoire, in a new 360-degree immersive sound and light show, starting June 6, 2024. [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]
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]
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]
Je vais t'aimer: the musical based on the songs of Michel Sardou at the Casino de Paris
The musical Je Vais t'Aimer, inspired by Michel Sardou's iconic songs, returns to the Casino de Paris for a series of exceptional performances. New features include the inclusion of Lucie Bernardoni for five performances on September 27, 28, 29 and October 4, 2024. [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]
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]
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]
Marco Polo comedy club: one of the best comedy clubs in Paris, right in the center of Châtelet!
Sponsored - Located right in the heart of Paris, in the Châtelet district, the Marco Polo Comedy Club welcomes both big-name comedy stars testing out their new jokes before setting off on tour, and the next generation of French stand-up. You're guaranteed an hour of laughter as you enjoy your drink during the show, with the option of eating before or after the show at the Bistrot du Jardin restaurant, which will be delighted to welcome you. [Read more]
The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]
Random Comedy Club: stand-up comedy show Sunday evenings at the Chouchou hotel in Paris
Every Sunday evening, the Chouchou hotel invites you to its table for its traditional rendez-vous: the Random Comedy Club comedy show. In the guinguette, among the aperitif boards and cocktails, the new seeds of comedy and stars of laughter take turns on stage for a lively stand-up show, 100% made in France! [Read more]
Lou Trotignon at La Nouvelle Seine with his show Mérou
Stand-up comedian Lou Trotignon takes to the Nouvelle Seine stage with his show Mérou, every Friday and Saturday at 9pm from September 13, 2024 to December 21. [Read more]
Guillaume Fosko: his next show dates in Paris in 2024
Guillaume Fosko is back with his first stand-up show at the Point Virgule theater, until November 15. "À mi-chemin" is the name of the show in which he evokes the cogitations of a man who claims to be halfway through his life. [Read more]
Gabriel Donzelli: his one-man show C'est bientôt fini at the Théâtre du Marais
Gabriel Donzelli's first one-man show, C'est bientôt fini, can be seen at the Théâtre du Marais from September 14, 2024. [Read more]
Malek at Théâtre Le Lieu, a show of humor and fortune in the fall
Experience an evening of humor with Malek Gaher at Théâtre Le Lieu, every Monday from September 9 to December 16, 2024. Humor and surprises guaranteed [Read more]
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]
Crazy Horse, one of Paris's most emblematic cabarets
In the 8th arrondissement, Crazy Horse hides behind a sober facade that goes (almost) unnoticed. However, once you've passed through the front door, you'll be transported to a completely different atmosphere, as you take in a marvellous show featuring dance, performances and luminous decors. [Read more]
Drag Race France season 3 at the Folies Bergère
Are you hooked on "Drag Race France"? Join the 11 drag queens of season 3, from September 14 to 21 and December 3 to 7, 2024 at the Folies Bergère, for their frenzied new show! [Read more]
Oh! César Paris: Parisian cabaret combining glamour, humor and art
A few years ago, the Cabaret César-Palace metamorphosed into Oh! César Paris, offering a unique fusion of dining, entertainment and clubbing into the wee hours. [Read more]
Madame Arthur, the cult cabaret open for the duration of the Paris 2024 Games
The first transvestite cabaret in Paris, Madame Arthur has become a cult venue in the capital. Open throughout the period of the Paris Olympic Games, the venue offers tourists and Parisians alike shows by transvestite artists followed by fiery evenings of French music. [Read more]
La Nouvelle Eve presents its iconic "Paris je t'aime" revue
From April to October 2024, the renowned cabaret on the Butte Montmartre presents its iconic revue "Paris je t'aime". [Read more]
Oh! César-Paris cabaret celebrates the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Games, the Oh! Cesar Paris cabaret is planning dinner shows adapted for non-French speakers from July 18, 2024. Diners will be immersed in the history of the Olympic Games, with a blind-test full of surprises, challenges and medals to be won! [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 another season, running from September 27, 2024 to January 31, 2025. [Read more]
Fusion concept, the 14th incontourable hip-hop freestyle dance festival
Fusion concept returns to Paris every year. The 14th edition of the international hip-hop freestyle dance competition concludes on September 1, 2024, with the final at the Zénith de Paris. [Read more]
Authentic Flamenco: the Royal Opera of Madrid's vibrant dance show at Théâtre Mogador
To experience an authentic flamenco show, there's no need to travel to Spain, as the Royal Opera of Madrid's flamenco show comes to the capital at the Théâtre Mogador on September 7, 2024! [Read more]
Bal kréyol at Hôtel de la Marine: the free festive event celebrating Creole culture
The enchanting tunes of the Caribbean take us on a journey to the Hôtel de la Marine: this September 28, 2024, enjoy the bal kréyol, a free show for all. [Read more]
Cultural Olympiad Paris 2024: Laissez-nous danser, the show at the Théâtre du Châtelet
The Théâtre du Chatelêt hosts its latest show organized as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From September 6 to 8, the Laissez-nous danser show brings together 250 instrumentalists, choir members, chorus members, dancers, circus performers and actors on stage for an unprecedented 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]
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]
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]
Cergy Soit, the free festival dedicated to circus and street arts to be discovered in Cergy this autumn
To help young and old alike forget about the back-to-school season, the city of Cergy has come up with a colorful program of free events from September 13 to 22, 2024, to mark Cergy Soit! [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]
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt: the play extended - our review
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt is currently playing at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal and runs until . The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [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]
4211 Km: the revival of the moving play that won a Molières 2024 award
A family's journey above all, 4211 Km is the distance separating two countries and two destinies. A captivating play that traces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, back on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, until December 31, 2024. [Read more]
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix continues at the Théâtre Rive Gauche
Kessel, la liberté à tout prix, a one-man show starring Franck Desmedt, runs at the Théâtre Rive Gauche until March 30, 2025. The play is a portrait of the great reporter and writer Joseph Kessel. [Read more]
Le Cercle des poètes disparus: the Molières award-winning play at Théâtre Libre - our review
Le Cercle des poètes disparus, after its great success at the Théâtre Antoine, will be back for a new season at the Théâtre libre from September 11 to October 13, 2024. [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]
La Famille, Samuel Benchetrit's new play with François-Xavier Demaison in Paris
La Famille is the latest creation by Samuel Benchetrit, playwright, director and actor. The comedy will run at the Théâtre Édouard VII from September 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [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]
Comme il vous plaira: Shakeaspeare's play at the Théâtre Hébertot
The comedy Comme il vous plaira, by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, is on at the Théâtre Hébertot from September 18 to December 31, 2024. Winner of 4 Molières (Best Private Show, Best Direction, Best Adaptation, Best Supporting Actress), the play offers audiences a modern translation. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
