Ascension weekend is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the Parisian cultural universe. With Ascension Thursday this year ( 2024) falling the day after the May 8 holiday, and therefore not 4 but 5 days off, the entertainment possibilities are endless, but it's the theater that shines brightest, offering a variety of plays not to be missed. This guide is your passport to an exceptional theatrical escapade in the capital.
During this long weekend, Parisian theaters unveil special programs, reflecting the diversity and richness of the theatrical scene. From timeless classics to innovative contemporary creations, each show is a promise of escape, laughter and emotion.
Spring weather is ideal for strolling the streets of Paris before heading off to one of the city's many theaters. The mild May evenings invite you to extend the experience, whether with a moonlit stroll or a drink on a terrace, discussing the shows you've seen.
The plays selected for Ascension are chosen for their ability to captivate and move, ensuring that every outing is a memorable one. Taking advantage of these holidays to discover the incredible talent of the actors, directors and playwrights who bring the Parisian stage to life is an opportunity not to be missed.
To make the most of this cultural weekend, plan your itinerary in advance. Seats are in high demand during this period, so it's wise to book your tickets well in advance of your arrival. That way, you can be sure of a front-row seat for the season's best theatrical productions.
The Ascension weekend is an invitation to immerse yourself in the cultural abundance of Paris. The theaters, with their varied and often audacious offerings, offer a spectacular panorama of human creativity. It's a time when the City of Light shines even brighter, revealing its unfailing passion for the arts.
Berlin Berlin, the award-winning extended comedy at the Théatre des Nouveautés, our review
Berlin Berlin, a critically acclaimed and Molière award-winning comedy, will run at the Théâtre des Nouveautés until July 7, 2024. Written by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, it takes place in Berlin during the Cold War and the existence of the Berlin Wall. [Read more]
The Reunification of the Two Koreas, Joel Pommerat's play, our review
Since its premiere in 2013 at the Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe, Joël Pommerat's La Réunification des deux Corées has been a great success. Now it's back for a re-creation at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, from April 24 to July 14, 2024. [Read more]
Bertolt Brecht, "La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan" on stage at Théâtre du Nord Ouest
One of German playwright Bertolt Brecht's iconic plays, La Bonne Âme du Se-Tchouan at the Théâtre du Nord Ouest in Paris, January 21 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
Macbeth, Shakespeare's tragedy at the Comédie-Française
"Macbeth" is performed at the Comédie-Francaise until July 20, 2024. Scheduled in the magnificent Salle Richelieu, the tragedy is an adaptation of Shakespeare's text. [Read more]
Dear Parents, the comedy continues at the Théâtre de Paris until June 30
"Chers Parents", a comedy nominated for the 2022 Molières, is back at the Théâtre de Paris for its 3rd season. A spicy, humorous play to discover or re-discover. [Read more]
Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus, nominated 6 times at the Molières, continues at Théâtre Antoine
Adapted for the first time for the stage in France, the cult American film written by Tom Schulman is brought back to life on the Théâtre Antoine stage, with Stéphane Freiss in the lead role of Professor John Keating. A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until May 26, 2024. [Read more]
La blessure et la soif, Fanny Ardant's one-woman show at Théâtre Marigny
La blessure et la soif heralds Fanny Ardant's return to the stage, after four years devoted mainly to film. The play is an adaptation of Laurence Plazenet's deeply moving novel. [Read more]
A Streetcar Named Desire: the play adapted from the novel by Tennessee Williams at the Bouffes Parisiens
Tennessee Williams' memorable Un Tramway nommé Désir is adapted at Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, from January 31 to May 25, 2024. [Read more]
Mondial Placard, a comedy-satire of the corporate world at Théâtre Tristan Bernard
Mondial Placard, by Côme de Bellescize, a contemporary vaudeville at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard until May 25, 2024, takes a facetious look at the pitfalls of discrimination in the workplace. [Read more]
Les téméraires, a play about the Dreyfus affair at the Comédie Bastille
Les téméraires is a historical comedy focusing on the struggle of writer Émile Zola and filmmaker Georges Méliès during the Dreyfus Affair. The comedy runs at the Comédie Bastille until June 16, 2024. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 8, 2024 to May 12, 2024
