As autumn draws to a close, November 2025 establishes itself as a must-see month for lovers of live entertainment in Paris and the Île-de-France region. At this time of year, programming is well in place, new productions are stabilizing, and theatres are welcoming loyal and curious audiences, ready to be swept away by the magic of the theater.
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The cooler climate naturally invites you to enjoy cultural outings indoors, and the shows on offer in Paris in November respond to this desire with an abundance of choice. Comedies of manners, politically engaged plays, intimate monologues, family shows, musical theater: each venue offers a vision of the world, an artistic sensibility, a universe to discover. Some establishments also feature festivals or special events around social, historical or artistic themes.
This week, Paris offers an exceptional selection of plays and shows to suit all tastes. Take advantage of the capital's charm and the increasingly long evenings to discover new creations. [Read more]
November'splays appeal to all kinds of audiences: fans of contemporary writing, aficionados of revisited classic texts, families looking for a shared moment, or spectators keen to explore more experimental forms. There's no shortage of offerings, from major theaters in central Paris to small, alternative venues in the suburbs.
It's also a month when the cultural scene gently begins to prepare for winter, with occasional hints of end-of-year programming. It's an ideal time to reconnect with the emotions of the performing arts, explore a variety of writing styles and support the richness of the Paris region's theater scene.
Cirque du Soleil: the impressive Alegría show to be reinvented in Paris in late 2025
Cirque du Soleil returns to Chatou in the Île-de-France region with Alegría, a reinvented show combining magic, acrobatics and strong emotions. From November 20 to December 19, 2025, plunge into a kingdom in decline, where revolution is in full swing. [Read more]
Chicago: the musical at the Casino de Paris in late 2025
The cult show Chicago returns to the capital! From November 7, 2025, the Casino de Paris welcomes the show that has been filling New York halls for over 20 years. [Read more]
Shows and plays to see with the whole family in November 2025 in Paris
In November 2025, a number of children's shows and family plays will be staged in Paris. A great way to enjoy autumn while sharing a cultural moment with young and old alike. [Read more]
Carmina Burana: the famous Russian ballet returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025
Carl Orff's classic masterpiece can be seen at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from November 19 to 30, 2025, presented by FranceConcert. The ballet will be accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
Christmas of the Centuries at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne: the immersive show returns in 2025
The Château de Champs-sur-Marne invites you to experience a new immersive show within its walls: Le Noel des Centuries, over four exceptional weekends from November 21 to December 14, 2025. [Read more]
Manu Payet announces a new date for his show Emmanuel 2 at the Dôme de Paris
French actor and comedian Manu Payet takes to the stage at the Dôme de Paris on November 26, 2025, after a string of successful dates at the Théâtre de la Madeleine. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
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