The 2024 theatrical season promises many surprises for fans of live performances. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region , theaters and concert halls are preparing to unveil a new season, with varied and daring creations that will captivate all audiences.
What plays and shows to see this week in Paris?
This week, Paris offers an exceptional selection of plays and shows to suit all tastes. Take advantage of the capital's charm and long summer evenings to discover new creations. [Read more]
Once again this year, diversity is the order of the day. From contemporary plays exploring modern, socially-aware themes, to light-hearted comedies that guarantee a moment of relaxation, there's something for everyone. The great Parisian stages, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Théâtre de la Colline and the Comédie-Française, will be hosting numerous new creations, offering an eclectic range of shows to discover.
The 2024 theatrical season will also showcase young talent with original productions performed in more intimate theaters. Smaller venues such as the Théâtre de Belleville and the Lucernaire are becoming must-sees for discovering emerging artists who dare to stage innovative, hard-hitting productions.
In the Paris region, the theater season also promises to be exciting, with festivals and events dedicated to the new theater scene. Whether you're a fan of drama, comedy orimmersive theatrical experiences, the new shows and theaters are sure to surprise you.
Les Misérables: a new production of the musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet
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]
Drag Race France Live: the new season 3 show with Nicky Doll
Drag Race France Live season 3 arrives in Paris at the Folies Bergère for several dates. September's dates were quickly sold out, but there are still a few places left to attend the show from December 3 to 14, 2024. Tickets are going fast, so be quick! [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]
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]
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]
Caroline Vigneaux: the comedian at Grand Rex with her show In Vigneaux Veritas
Caroline Vigneaux's latest one-woman show, In Vigneaux Veritas, will run for three exceptional dates at the Grand Rex from March 20 to 22, 2025. [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]
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]
La prochaine fois que tu mordras la poussière: Panayotis Pascot's book adapted for the stage
Panayotis Pascot's first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), published in 2023, is coming to the theater with Vassili Schneider in the lead role. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play will be presented at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin. [Read more]
Bérénice Bejo in the stage adaptation of the novel Les gens de Bilbao naissent où ils veulent
Les gens de Bilbao, published in 2022, is Maria Larrea's first novel. Winner of numerous awards, it has now been adapted for the Théâtre Marigny in a one-woman show starring Bérénice Béjo. [Read more]
Le Suicidé: La Comédie-Française's wacky comedy - our review
Le Suicidé is La Comédie Française'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. Here's our review. [Read more]
Bruno Solo: his one-man show Didier, based on the novel by Herman Koch
Actor and comedian Bruno Solo takes to the stage at the Théâtre de l'Atelier in Paris from November 15 to December 1, 2024. He will play no less than four roles in a one-man show adapted from Herman Koch's novel Le Dîner. [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]
Frida: the play retracing the life of artist Frida Kahlo
Frida, written and directed by Paõla Duniaud, retraces the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended at the Manufacture des Abbesses until November 30, 2024. [Read more]
Maxime d'Aboville in a historical one-man show about the French Revolution
In a one-man show, Maxime d'Aboville brings the French Revolution to life using the great texts of French literature, from Victor Hugo to Alexandre Dumas. The play runs at the Théâtre Hébertot until January 4, 2025. [Read more]
Mon jour de chance: the eagerly-awaited play by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras
Mon jour de chance, the new play by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, will run at the Théâtre Fontaine from September 17 to December 31, 2024. [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]
What plays and shows to see this week in Paris?
