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Comedy plays in Paris

195 shows on stage in Paris — median entry price €27.20. Listings updated on .

Comedy is the repertoire that fills the private theatres of Paris, and the one whose runs stay on longest. In the upcoming dates of our catalogue it plays at Théâtre Edgar, Théâtre des Mathurins, Le Montorgueil — Scène des Halles, La Scène Parisienne, Apollo Théâtre, Théâtre le Mélo d’Amélie, Laurette Théâtre, Théâtre Montmartre Galabru and La Divine Comédie, among a hundred or so venues. From classic boulevard farce to contemporary comedy the form varies, but the economics do not: a production that finds its audience stays for months, sometimes for whole seasons.

That changes how you choose. A comedy that has been on for a long time is not a leftover — it is the sign that it works, and it is also the one whose weekends go first. A new production at the start of the season, by contrast, almost always has seats a few days out, Saturdays included. Monday is the most common dark night in Paris private theatres; matinees cluster on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

This page gathers the comedies on stage in Paris, ranked by popularity, each listing carrying the venue, the next performance, how many dates are left and a link to the official box office. Entry prices most often sit between twenty and thirty euros, slightly above stand-up, with cheaper seats in rooms under two hundred places. A play rarely runs for a single night: open the listing to see every announced performance instead of scanning the list date by date.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a comedy play and a stand-up show?

A comedy play has a cast, a set and a script performed as a story; a stand-up show is one performer addressing the room directly. Paris programmes both heavily, and this site keeps them on two separate pages so the listings stay comparable.

How far ahead should I book?

For a long-running hit, book at least a week ahead for Friday or Saturday. For a recent production, seats are usually still available a few days out. Every listing shows the next performance and how many dates remain.

Are there performances on Mondays?

Rarely — Monday is the most common dark night in Paris private theatres. Sunday afternoon, on the other hand, is one of the best-supplied slots of the week for comedy.