As the end-of-year lights illuminate the capital, Paris becomes an ideal playground for comedy shows. The month of December 2025 offers a varied program, from big names on the comedy scene to young revelations and stand-up acts. The holiday season attracts audiences in search of light-hearted entertainment, and Parisian venues respond with enthusiasm.
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It's a particularly good time of year for comedy evenings, often conceived as special events: best-ofs from the past year, new end-of-year shows, collective sessions bringing together several comedians on the same stage. Many comedy clubs in Paris also offer festive, sometimes interactive formats, with an atmosphere conducive to sharing and conviviality.
New comedy clubs set up in the capital
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In Parisian theaters , comedy shows in December sometimes take on a more mainstream tone, aimed at families or groups celebrating together. But the alternative scene remains active, and this is also an opportunity to discover more audacious proposals, in short or experimental formats.
With sarcastic reviews, current events and biting comedies,humor in Paris in December combines laughter with a critical sense, bringing the year to a close with as many laughs as voices. A great way to take a break before the New Year, without depriving yourself of good humor.
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Gus l'illusioniste returns to the stage with his new show Givré at the Folies Bergère
Gus l'illusionniste, a magician well known to the general public, will take over the Folies Bergère stage from December 23 to 28, 2025. In what promises to be a spectacular show, the comedian aims to show the public that he is indeed completely "frosted". [Read more]
Valérie Lemercier: on stage at Théâtre Marigny in Paris
The comedian returns with a new show from October 15, 2025 to January 3, 2026, a blend of self-assured elegance and a taste for the nonsensical. [Read more]
Gad Elmaleh: his next show dates in Paris in 2025
After delighting audiences at the Dôme de Paris, Gad Elmaleh returns with his show Lui-même at the Salle Pleyel, Folies Bergère and Olympia in Paris. [Read more]
Laurent Gerra gets down to business: his new show arrives at the Folies Bergère
French comedian and imitator Laurent Gerra returns to Parisian theaters with his new show Laurent Gerra se met à table, at the Folies Bergère. From December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Laurent Gerra will be bringing you his latest creation... [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]
Ary Abittan at the Folies Bergère: back on stage with his Authentique show
After a three-year absence, the comedian returns with Authentique, a show mixing humor and confidences, on December 6 and 7, 2025 at the Folies Bergère. [Read more]
Marco Polo comedy club: one of the best comedy clubs in Paris, right in the center of Châtelet!
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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]
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré returns to the stage with Come-Back
Pierre-Emmanuel Barré is back with Come-Back, a show combining anticipation and dark humor, scheduled for December 2025 at Le Bataclan. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Sunday:
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Monday:
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Tuesday:
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Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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Friday:
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Saturday:
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