Paris, a cultural capital par excellence, turns to sport this summer with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But that's not stopping Parisians and tourists from enjoying new plays in August. Despite the hustle and bustle of the Olympics, the capital's theaters and concert halls remain open, offering performances not to be missed.
Whether you're more into musicals, classical or contemporary theater, comedy or tragedy, August offers plenty of opportunities to discover new plays. The Paris Olympics are also celebrated in August 2024 through performances specially created for the occasion, combining sport and art.
After a play, Paris offers a multitude of possibilities for extending the evening, whether in restaurants, bars or simply strolling through the city's most beautiful districts. The night-time atmosphere in Paris in August is particularly pleasant, especially during the 2024 Olympic Games!
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt, the play about the actress's life
L'extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt plays at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal from August 27 to December 22, 2024. The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor. [Read more]
Gargantua, the play adapted from Rabelais, returns to Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Gargantua, a must-see classic to relive the epicurean work of French literature, returns to the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse in Paris, from August 30 to November 10, 2024. [Read more]
Le Fléau, mesure pour mesure: the immersive show based on Shakespeare, to be seen at the Palais Royal
Let yourself be carried away by this immersive show that brings William Shakespeare's play to life: from August 16 to September 7, 2024, at the Domaine du Palais Royal, discover Fléau, mesure pour mesure. [Read more]
Oublie-moi, the 4-Moliere-winning play continues at Théâtre La Bruyère: our review
Oublie moi, a play with a cult following, won 4 Molières awards in 2023. Written by Thierry Lopez and Marie-Julie Baup, the play is still running at the Théâtre de la Bruyere from Tuesday to Saturday until December 29, 2024. [Read more]
Passeport: Alexis Michalik explores the plight of refugees at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris
Alexis Michalik's new play, "Passeport", offers a unique perspective on the situation of refugees in France, blending human drama with current reality. A play to discover at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris until January 5, 2025! [Read more]
Sherlock Holmes VS Conan Doyle: the ultimate duel at Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis
The comedy Sherlock Holmes VS Conan Doyle, where the imaginary confronts the real, takes up residence at the Théâtre Les Enfants du Paradis in Paris from June 26 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Big Mother: a journalistic thriller at the heart of current affairs at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens
Big Mother, a captivating play to discover at the Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens until July 13 and again from August 17 to 31, 2024. [Read more]
Les Gros Patinent Bien at Théâtre Saint-Georges: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
Immerse yourself in the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the 2022 Molières, at Théâtre Saint-Georges from August 27 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]
Vive les Mariés: we tested the immersive dining experience at Tesoro d'Italia - new dates
Discover "Vive les Mariés", the immersive theater experience that combines comedy and upscale dining in a sumptuous setting. Join this culinary and artistic adventure in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, at Le Tesoro d'Italia-Paradis restaurant on weekends for a special dinner on Saturdays from February 17, and on Sundays from February 4, 2024 for aperitivo formulas. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's play, at the Théâtre La Pépinière in Paris
Since September 2017, Intra Muros, Alexis Michalik's fourth theatrical creation, has been performed at the Théâtre La Pépinière. The play returns to the stage from August 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024