One-man and one-woman shows are becoming increasingly popular in Paris, as the number of amateur and established comedians grows. Would you like to see your favorite comedian on stage, or discover those who are just starting out? Our guide to one-man and one-woman shows is for you!
From comedy pioneers like Coluche back in the day, Gad Elmaleh, Paul Mirabel, Fary and many others, to new talents like Lala, Ike and Tom Baldetti, comedians take to the stage with one-man or one-woman shows with one aim: to make you laugh. It's the perfect opportunity to relax after a hard day's work, or to enjoy a weekend's entertainment in Paris.
The capital is packed with theaters renowned for their comedy programming, such as Point Virgule,Apollo Théâtre and L'Européen. You can also attend one/woman shows in comedy clubs, booking some evenings for particular artists such as The Joke, Paname Art Café, Madame Sarfati... Unlike many plays, you'll discover comedians alone on stage, interacting with the audience. One-man and one-woman shows can be seen at a number of venues in Paris, here is our selection.
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]
Tahnee: her next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2024
Tahnee, after several performances at L'Européen, is getting ready to play the famous La Cigale venue! This is your chance to discover the touching, committed comedienne in her show L'autre on October 25, 2024. [Read more]
Aymeric Lompret: new dates for his show Yolo at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
New dates are available from January to March to discover Aymeric Lompret in his show Yolo, the one-man show being a victim of its own success! [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]
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]
David Jarre, the magician's first one-man show at the Trianon in Paris
David Jarre, magician illusionist and mentalist, takes to the stage with his first one-man show: Mosaic. The celebrity magician will be performing at the Trianon in Paris on December 1, 2024. [Read more]
Gad Elmaleh: his next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2024
Last tickets for Gad Elmaleh Lui-même's show at the Arena Grand Paris this Saturday, September 28, 2024, before he begins his France-wide tour on January 28, 2025. [Read more]
Manu Payet: his next show dates in Paris in 2024
French actor and comedian Manu Payet returns to the Théâtre de La Madeleine from November 21 to December 28, 2024. The comedian will then continue touring the rest of France with his Emmanuel 2 show. [Read more]
Inès Règ: her next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2024
After conquering over 500,000 spectators, comedian Inès Règ is back with her new show On est ensemble at the Casino de Paris from March 25 to April 6, 2025, and on tour throughout France in 2024. [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]
Olivier de Benoist: his next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2024
Comedian Olivier de Benoist returns to the stage with his latest show from October 17 to December 28 2024 at L'Européen in Paris. After "Le Petit Dernier", the humorist presents his show "Le Droit au Bonheur". [Read more]
Panayotis Pascot: his next show dates in Paris in 2024
After selling over 20,000 tickets in three days for his new show, comedian Panayotis Pascot has added a few dates in Paris to his tour: from January 14 to March 1, 2025 at the Théâtre Fontaine. [Read more]
Paul de Saint Sernin with his first show: his next Paris dates in 2024
Columnist and humorist Paul de Saint Sernin arrives at the Théâtre du Marais with a new show, starting September 18. A chance to see the France 2 columnist on stage! [Read more]
Nordine Ganso returns to the Palais des Glaces with Violet in September 2024
Nordine Ganso presents his one-man show Violet at the Palais des Glaces from September 12, 2024 to January 11, 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]
Bénureau entier, Didier Bénureau's one-man show, returns to Paris
Bénureau entier is back on the bill at the Studio des Champs-Élysées following its success. Didier Béruneau presents his one-man show again from September 28 to December 29, 2024. [Read more]
Hier j'arrête! by Doully at the Folies Bergère: an explosive one-woman show
Doully presents his show 'Hier j'arrête!' on October 31, 2024 at the Folies Bergère, for an unforgettable evening of stand-up. [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]
Blandine Lehout with her show "La vie de ta mère" at the Théâtre du Gymnase
Blandine Lehout takes to the stage at the Théâtre du Gymnase from September 27, 2024, Thursday to Saturday at 7.30pm. The comedian presents her one-woman show, "La vie de ta mère", which promises to be decompressive and full of self-mockery. [Read more]
Authentique, the show by David Castello-Lopes announced for a new date at Le Zénith
David Castello-Lopes' show Authentique, which he will be playing to sold-out audiences at the Olympia and Grand Rex, returns with a new date on June 13, 2025. [Read more]
Anthony Kavanagh is "Happy": his show at the Dôme de Paris and on tour
The Canadian comedian presents his show "Happy", about laughter and happiness, in Paris and on tour in 2024 and 2025: two dates are announced in Paris, including October 12, 2024 at the Dôme de Paris [Read more]
