Whether you like to go to the theater when winter arrives or you’re more in the mood for a good laugh this cold season, you’re bound to find something to your liking in our selection of shows to see during Christmas 2024: theater, circus, musical comedy, comedy… There’s something for everyone!
Want to take advantage of the Christmas 2024 vacations to see a good show or a fun play? Discover our selection of shows for Christmas 2024!
Like every winter in Paris, it’s time to discover acrobats performing their most dazzling antics in the world’s most dazzling circus shows! Not forgetting, of course, the sweet melodies of the many musicals that settle in for the season in our beautiful capital! Between dance shows or ice shows to vibrate to the beat of the tempo, magic or mentalism shows to break the barriers of the possible, plays or one-man and one-woman shows! It’s not for nothing that Paris, the City of Light, is a city full of entertainment!
Here’s a non-exhaustive list of shows to treat yourself or to give as gifts this Christmas , when gifts are the order of the day! Don’t hesitate to come back often – the list is updated regularly as we make new discoveries!
Les Misérables: the new production of the musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet
Discover the new French production of Les Misérables at the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 22 to December 31, 2024. This timeless musical has reached 130 million spectators.
The Nutcracker: the new production of Tchaikovsky’s ballet at Arena Grand Paris
Tchaikovsky’s legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives in the capital in a new production at the end of 2024. Playing at the Arena Grand Paris, the ballet will plunge you into the festive season.
La Voix d’Or: the musical about Charles Gentès at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
La Voix d’Or is a musical show for lovers of French chanson! After a 2-year triumph at the Festival d’Avignon, Charles Gentes’ show finally arrives in Paris at the Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until January 12, 2025.
Notre-Dame de Paris: La Dame de Pierre show pays tribute to the cathedral
La Dame de Pierre, a veritable historical fresco, pays tribute in music and light to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. On December 20 and 21, 2024, a few days after the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, the show returns for a second season, following the success of its first performances.
Dirty Dancing: the musical arrives at the Dôme de Paris with a new French version
A not-to-be-missed event at the Dôme de Paris, the musical comedy from the cult American film Dirty Dancing – The Original Story on stage is presented from November 22, 2024. Discover this show in its French version, with a new staging featuring exceptional dancers, actors, singers and musicians!
The Lion King: the cult musical at the Théâtre Mogador
Hakuna Matata! The Lion King musical has returned to the Théâtre Mogador in Paris, more than 10 years after its last performance there. The show has already been extended for a fourth season, and is currently playing in Paris.
The Nutcracker: Blanca Li’s hip-hop version of the show in Paris
Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives on the Paris stage in a new version. Spanish choreographer Blanca Li re-orchestrates the show in a creation featuring authentic Iberian hip-hop.
Hello Dolly! the famous musical in English at Lido 2 Paris
Hello Dolly, the cult musical of the 60s, arrives in English with French subtitles at Lido 2 Paris. The musical is an adaptation of the play The Merchant of Yonkers, written by American playwright Thornton Wilder. The show runs at Lido 2 Paris from November 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025.
Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club
Sponsored – A true Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her musical world of drag and French chanson!
La Haine: new dates for the musical adaptation of the film at La Seine Musicale
A hit! The musical La Haine, based on Mathieu Kassovitz’s cult film, has announced new dates at La Seine Musicale. The show has been extended from December 4 to January 5, 2025.
Ring – variations de couple: the autumn play about love
Following its triumph at the Festival d’Avignon 2024, the play Ring, variations du couple, arrives in Paris at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre from September 3, 2024 to January 18, 2025.
Cab Story: a play that challenges the conventions of traditional theater
What if you were to go and see a play that overturns the codes of traditional theater? The Taxi Story play offers a visual and sensory experience to be discovered in a unique setting. Only 16 seats are available per performance, to guarantee a complete experience for every spectator.
Edmond by Alexis Michalik at the Théâtre du Palais Royal: our review
Edmond, Alexis Michalik’s third play, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in 2016, is still running at the Théâtre du Ier Arrondissement. After more than 5 Molières awards, the play has been extended until March 30, 2025.
Chaos, the improvised comedy extended at the Studio des Champs-Élysées
Chaos is the latest creation from the Compagnie d’Improvisation Eux returns to the Studio des Champs-Elysées until April 29, 2025. Following the success of Bio, the Compagnie is offering new dates for its latest improvised show.
Lumière! the play that lets you discover the history of electricity, extended
How about taking a step back in time to understand history? That’s what Théâtre Lucernaire is proposing with Lumière! which runs until March 2, 2025. The play revisits the history of the invention of electricity: Edison, Westinghouse, Tesla; we meet the great names who changed history.
Molière’s L’Avare: the cult play at the Comédie-Française
L’Avare, one of Molière’s best-known comedies, returns to the Comédie-Française for its third consecutive season. The play, directed by Lilo Baur, is a re-visited classic, set in the aftermath of the Second World War.
La prochaine fois que tu mordras la poussière: the stage adaptation of Panayotis Pascot’s book
Panayotis Pascot’s first book, La prochaine fois tu mordras la poussière (The Next Time You Bite the Dust), published in 2023, is coming to the theater with Vassili Schneider in the lead role. Adapted and directed by Paul Pascot, the play, already sold out, is playing at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin and will be extended at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint Martin from January 29 to March 8, 2025.
Josiane: Pierre Guillois takes us to the Camargue in a delirious comedy
Josiane, a new play by successful playwright Pierre Guillois, arrives in Paris on December 3, 2024. Playing at the Théâtre de la Pépinière, the play tells the story of a 71-year-old woman who runs away from home in a caravan in the Camargue…
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest returns to Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, translated and directed by Stéphanie Tesson, runs at the Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse until December 22, 2024. A stunning adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece.
The extraordinary destiny of Sarah Bernhardt: the play extended – our review
L’extraordinaire destinée de Sarah Bernhardt is currently playing at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal and runs until . The play tells the wild story of the French actress, painter and sculptor.
Anatole the magician returns with his interactive magic show: Anatole tells you about magic
An increasingly well-known magician in Paris, Anatole is back with his show Anatole vous raconte la magie at the Comédie Saint-Michel. In his interactive show, he introduces audiences to the history of magic through the centuries, and its different practices.
Gus the illusionist returns to the stage with his new show Givré
Gus l’illusionniste, a magician well known to the general public, will take over the stage of the Palais des Glaces from September 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. In what promises to be a spectacular show, the comedian aims to show the public that he is indeed completely “nuts.
Léo Brière: his magic show at the Théâtre du Gymnase
Winner of Best Magic Show 2024, Léo Brière arrives at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris with his existence show. An increasingly well-known mentalist, he awaits you from Thursday October 10, 2024 to Sunday January 19, 2025 for an exceptional show.
Christmas Eve 2024: festive dinner and magic at café-théâtre Double Fond
How about adding a little magic to your Christmas Eve 2024? That’s what the café-théâtre Double Fond has in store for you with an evening concocted by them. On the program: a magical dinner show!
Le nouveau Cirque Mondial Paris – Wow A festival of laughter at the Pelouse de Reuilly
Cirque Mondial Paris, takes up residence at the Pelouse de Reuilly from November 30, 2014 to January 19, 2025. Discover Wow A festival of laughter, an exceptional, daring and 100% human show, under the biggest big top in the world!
Viktor Vincent, the mentalist at the Olympia for the first time
Viktor Vincent, the unmissable French mentalist, is back on stage in Paris. On December 22 and 23, 2024, the talented illusionist will be performing at the legendary Olympia. His latest show, “Fantastik”, promises a plunge into the fantastic and wonderful world of illusion.
ARBRE, the magical new show from circus theater Bormann
Sponsored – For eight generations, the Bormann family has thrilled the heart of Paris with its iconic circus. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of artists pays homage to its roots and offers a unique sensory immersion in a universe where circus meets the challenges of sustainable development!
Christmas 2024: shows and a day at Cirque Micheletty, Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)
In December or during the 2024 Christmas vacations, come and spend a day at the Cirque Micheletty village with your family. What’s on the program? Acrobatic shows and the chance to spend a whole day at the circus.
New Year’s Eve 2024-2025 at Le Zèbre de Belleville
Looking for a fun New Year’s Eve treat for the whole family? Head for Le Zèbre de Belleville, where you can spend the night of December 31, 2024 watching high-flying acts, accessible to the whole family from age 3!
Spectacular, the new Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione 2024 show
Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new year-end show: “Spectaculaire”, to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025. This unique show celebrates the grand return of the flying trapeze, invented here in 1859, and marks 90 years of the famous Bouglione dynasty at this emblematic circus temple.
Cirque Le Roux: a contemporary circus company playing with theater and film
With three successful shows to its credit, Cirque Le Roux is revolutionizing the circus world with innovative creations. In addition to acrobatics and dance steps, the company adds theater and cinematographic elements to each show.
Les Folies Gruss, 50 years in Paris, the exceptional show returns
The Alexis Gruss company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Paris with a breathtaking new creation on October 21, 2023. The company returns from October 5, 2024 at Carrefour des Cascades in the 16th arrondissement.
Cabaret de l’Exil – Persian Women, the equestrian show by Bartabas at the Théâtre Zingaro
Bartabas presents his new show, this time featuring Persian women and their exile, with Iranian artists, at the Zingaro equestrian theater in November and December 2024.
Entre Chiens et Louves: the Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Cirque Le Roux show returns to Paris
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, a circus? Following the huge success of the “Entre Chiens et Louves” show, the Grand Magasin and Cirque Le Roux are extending the run! The circus company will return to the temple of Left Bank shopping from September 12 to December 31, 2024.
Cirque Phénix: the new show CirkAfrika by Les Etoiles d’Ethiopie
The CirkAfrika show lands at Cirque Phénix, featuring artists from the Etoiles d’Ethiopie. Running from November 23, 2024 in Paris, and from January 16 throughout France, these performances are sure to be a sight to behold.
Le Viel Ange et l’Enfant, Christmas equestrian show at the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly
Every year, the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly host a major show for the Christmas season. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, make way for the equestrian show Le Vieil Ange et l’Enfant, a ride that promises to be dreamlike and poetic.
Disney on Ice: The Snow Queen and Encanto enchant Paris in January 2025
The Snow Queen and Encanto take center stage in the new Disney on Ice show at the Adidas Arena in Paris from January 2 to 12.
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!
Julien Santini: his first one-man show at Théâtre des Mathurins
A rising star in the world of comedy, Julien Santini takes to the stage with his own one-man show: Santini! You may have come across him at various comedy clubs in the capital, as the comedian is an adept at stand-up comedy. He’s got a great sense of humor, and you’re sure to have a great time.
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!
La Femme Bocale by Charlotte Campana at Théâtre Le Bout
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.
Dany Parmentier presents his show Gourou at the Petit Palais des Glaces in Paris – our review
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.
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!
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.
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”.
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.
Laurent Gerra se met à table: his new show at the Casino de Paris
French comedian and imitator Laurent Gerra returns to Parisian theaters with his new show Laurent Gerra se met à table, at the Casino de Paris. From November 27, 2024 to January 4, 2025, Laurent Gerra wants you to enjoy his new creation…
Pixel: Mourad Merzouki’s dance show at Théâtre Le 13e Art
A dance show choreographed by Mourad Merzouki, Pixel combines hip-hop dance and interactive video. After a triumphant run in 2021 and 2022, the show returns to the 13th Art theater from November 27, 2024 to February 1, 2025.
The Snow Queen: the Ukrainian National Opera ballet at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a fairytale show? The Snow Queen ballet takes over the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in a new French creation, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet.
Madagascar: the musical based on the cult animated film arrives in Paris
Do you miss the crazy animals from the animated film Madagascar? They’re back in the form of a musical! The show opens at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris on October 19.
Stories La Dernière Tournée: the tap dance phenomenon at the 13ème Art in Paris
Stories, La Dernière Tournée, Romain Rachline Borgeaud’s show at 13ème Art, from November 15, 2024 to February 2, 2025.
TRASH!, a committed percussion show at the Bobino
Recycling, music and humor for a unique show: the TRASH! experience on the Bobino stage from December 19 to January 19, 2025.
Disney in concert – Magical Music from the movies at Zenith de Paris in December 2024
Disney en concert – Magical music from the movies returns to enchant the Zenith de Paris on December 13 and 14, 2024. On the program? Songs from “The Lion King”, “The Snow Queen” and “Aladdin” performed by singers and a symphony orchestra, while images from the cartoons are displayed on the big screen…
Azur et Asmar in concert at La Seine Musicale in December 2024
Michel Ocelot’s Azur et Asmar takes to the stage at La Seine Musicale for a ciné-concert on December 27, 28 and 29, 2024.
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg in Ciné-Concert at the Philharmonie de Paris
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, Jacques Demy’s iconic musical drama, sublimated by the Yellow Socks Orchestra, in ciné-concert on December 21 and 22, 2024 at the Philharmonie de Paris.
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La Rédac · Published on November 28, 2024
