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.
Charlotte Campana's La Femme Bocale at Théâtre Le Bout: a plunge into modern life - Invitations
Charlotte Campana's La Femme Bocale, directed by Laura Ghazal, combines humor, self-mockery and emotion at Théâtre Le Bout in Paris, from September 19, 2024 to January 30, 2025.Take part in the contest at the bottom of the article to try to win your invitations. [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]
Dany Parmentier presents his show Gourou at the Petit Palais des Glaces in Paris
Dany Parmentier presents Gourou at the Petit Palais des Glaces until January 7, 2025, every Tuesday at 8:10pm. A hilarious stand-up and personal development experience for an audience in search of continuous improvement. [Read more]
Florent Peyre at the Folies Bergère for the final performance of his show Nature
Florent Peyre has announced the final date of his show Nature, at the Folies Bergère on January 19, 2025. Florent Peyre's new show is a blend of musical comedy, one-man show and play. [Read more]
Camille Chamoux: her one-man show Ça va Ça va at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens
Comedienne and actress Camille Chamoux announces her new show Ça va Ça va at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens from January 9 to 18, 2025. Now in her fifth one-woman show, the comedienne takes a humorous look at mental health and well-being! [Read more]
Dany Boon announces his new show Clown n'est pas un métier at the Casino de Paris
Dany Boon returns to the Casino de Paris from October 3 to 19, 2025 for his new one-man show "Boon va mieux faire! [Read more]
Rémi Boyes unveils his one-man show at Grand Point Virgule
A regular performer at Parisian stand-up venues, Rémi Boyes is taking over the Grand Point Virgule stage for one evening. On November 21, 2024, he brings you his one-man show, with its quirky, nonchalant, laugh-out-loud humor. [Read more]
Elodie Poux in Paris with her show Le Syndrome du Papillon at the Dôme de Paris
Comedian Elodie Poux's show, Le Syndrome du Papillon, will be held at the Dôme de Paris from March 28 to 30, 2025, for three never-before-seen performances! [Read more]
Ricky Gervais: the English comedian in Paris with his one-man show Mortality
Critically acclaimed humorist Ricky Gervais arrives in Paris with his new one-man show, exclusively at the Accor Arena Paris on March 8, 2025. The English-language show will be an opportunity to discover the award-winning comedian. [Read more]
Matthieu Nina: his first one-man show at Théâtre Bo Saint Martin
Matthieu Nina takes to the stage at Théâtre Bo Saint Martin with his first one-man show, En bas de l'échelle. Disabled at the age of 10, the comedian takes a humorous, no-holds-barred approach to his disability. [Read more]
Pablo Mira: his show Passé Simple at the Folies Bergère in late 2024
Quotidien columnist and humorist Pablo Mira takes to the Folies Bergère with his latest show, Passé Simple. After performing at the Palais des Glaces, the comedian invades the capital from December 26 to 31, 2024. [Read more]
Franjo: upcoming Paris dates
French comedian Franjo will be at the République in Paris until February 27, 2025, as well as at the Olympia for a one-off show on April 12, 2025. [Read more]
FILLE UNIQUE: the crazy one-girl show returns to Paris every Thursday!
Sponsored - After a first season in Paris and an acclaimed run at the Avignon Festival, plunge into Hinde's wacky universe with "Fille Unique", a one-girl show as sparkling as it is tangy. This modern fairy tale, full of self-mockery and song, will awaken the inner child in all of us. An ideal outing to share with friends, family or colleagues to brighten up your Thursday evenings! [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]
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]
Le Monde d'après: Sophia Aram's show wins Molière at Théâtre Libre
Winner of the Molière de l'humour in 2024 for her show Le Monde d'après, Sophia Aram returns to Paris to perform at the Théâtre Libre from October 31, 2024 to January 4, 2025. [Read more]
Ilyes Djadel: his next show dates in Paris in 2024
Ilyes Djadel presents his show Vrai at the Olympia after selling out the Palais des Glaces, on December 21, 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]
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]
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]
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]
Panayotis Pascot at L'Européen with his new show Entre les Deux
Panayotis Pascot is back on stage with his new one-man show Entre les Deux, at L'Européen from October 31 to December 28, then on tour in France, Belgium and Switzerland. [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]
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]
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]
