Shows in Paris in October 2026

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Emily Terndrup : Offspring (A Modern Frankenstein)

Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt · 4th

In her brilliant solo show, Irish artist Emily Terndrup blends intimate confession with reflection on the concerns of a female dancer. Should motherhood spell the end of artistic output? Create or procreate? That is the…

Circus & magic

Le Cirque

Musée de Montmartre et Jardins Renoir · 18th

7 more dates · until 22 Oct

A circus and magic show titled Le Cirque, presented in Paris at the Musée de Montmartre et Jardins Renoir, 12 rue Cortot, in the 18th arrondissement.

Stand-up & comedy

William Pilet - Normal N'existe pas - Tournée

L'Européen · 17th

Suitable for all audiences (age 14+) Duration: 1h15 with William Pilet "Wisdom does not consist in avoiding madness, but in knowing when to let it express itself."

Comedy

Sarah Lele

Le Sacré Comedie · 2nd

6 more dates · until 19 Dec

Je me rappelle quand on m'a demandé d'écrire mon travail de fin d'étude en droit J'avais tellement pas d'inspi que j'ai fini par écrire des punchlines.

For kids

Les Fables de Mme Jeanne

Theatre le Ranelagh · 16th

Spectacle jeune public tiré des fables de La Fontaine, présenté au Théâtre le Ranelagh, dans le 16e arrondissement de Paris.

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L'Hacienda - Festival ÉPAT avec l'École du TNB

Théâtre Ouvert · 1st

Camargue, summer 2011. Anto accompanies her father to the wedding anniversary of Hélène and Bueno, the family's best friend. In this world of bull runs and arenas, Bueno's herd is his pride and joy. But the day before,…

Dance

Chorégraphie d'État de Tania El Khoury

Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse · 16th

Chorégraphie d'État deconstructs the movements of police forces and border patrols to reveal the dramaturgy of state violence. This multimedia installation-performance exposes the militarisation of police training,…

Dance

Lukas Dana - RING

Le Centquatre — Paris (104) · 19th

4 more dates · until 15 Oct

An offbeat, poetic duet, RING explores the mechanisms of domination men can exert over one another. The performance borrows from boxing its rhythm and its codes, but also the unspoken undercurrents of a certain erotic…

Stand-up & comedy

Au Bon Endroit Comedy Club

Le curial · 19th

Come have a laugh with us at the Au Bon Endroit Comedy Club

Classical

DIRTY CLOSET de Marianne Chargois

Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles · 4th

As part of the JERK OFF festival, CWB|Paris invites you to discover Marianne Chargois's documentary theatre show addressing the themes of economic and sexual exchanges in a colonial context and the coming out of sex…

Stand-up & comedy

English Stand Up Comedy in Paris

La Pomme D'eve · 5th

English Stand-Up Comedy Show in Paris with great comedians every Friday! Doors open 8pm. Exit is pay-what-you-can.

For kids

Orso et moi

La Colline - théâtre national · 20th

7 more dates · until 17 Oct

It was supposed to be the most beautiful day of their lives. But, a few hours after the birth, everything changes: the child nearly dies and the mother loses consciousness. Orso is saved, yet the shockwave spreads,…

Dance

Marga Alfeirão - LOUNGE

Le Centquatre — Paris (104) · 19th

4 more dates · until 11 Oct

With the Festival d'Automne. A sensual duet guided by slow-motion movement, LOUNGE explores the relaxation of bodies and the comfort of rest as an act of affirming femininities.

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Tueurs de chiens - Festival ÉPAT avec l'École du TNB

Théâtre Ouvert · 1st

In the middle of autumn in the South-West, surrounded by monocultures with a view of the Pyrenees, teenagers live on the fringes. They weave, smoke weed, and wander. There are no adults, or almost none. Evenings repeat…

For kids

Semaine de la médiation familiale 2026

8e, 9e, 10e, 11e, 13e, 14e, 15e, 18e, 19e, 20e arrondissements

From 10 to 18 October 2026, family mediators welcome families and professionals to present family mediation and discuss topics linked to marital separation and children, situations of tension or family conflict, and…

Circus & magic

Stage cirque aérien : Tissu et Trapèze

Ferme Montsouris · 14th

A day to discover or deepen your practice of aerial fabric and trapeze, working on figures, balances and sequences.

For kids

Sambo le petit lion

Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz · 20th

Sambo is a little lion unlike the others. Unlike lions that roar, Sambo loves to sing. Unlike the other little ones, Sambo has no comfort toy. Yet without a comfort toy, how does he manage when he feels like going to…

For kids

Je suis trop vert

Maison de la musique de Nanterre

For Moi, 10 and a half, Year 7 is a nightmare. It's common knowledge! And it's ruining her holidays. To help her, her mother introduces her to a 14-year-old boy… who confirms it's a nightmare. Worse, it's the…

Dance

Visite Chaillot

Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse · 16th

2 more dates · until 14 Nov

Explore the theatre's behind-the-scenes spaces and discover the Art Deco works that punctuate the route.

Other show

Le Café Psychosocio

Théâtre de la Concorde · 8th

With Jamal Lamrani and Delphine Vincenot, psychosociologists from the International Centre for Research, Training and Intervention in Psychosociology (CIRFIP), the “Café Psychosocio” series invites you to share,…

Dance

Thés dansants saison 2026-2027

Centre Paris Anim' Maurice Ravel · 12th

6 more dates · until 22 May

Throughout the year, the Centre Paris Anim' Maurice Ravel welcomes you to afternoon tea dances! Friendly get-togethers open to everyone.

Stand-up & comedy

Cri(ses) !

Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix · 18th

Wander among the books with La Compagne Innommable and change the way you see mental health conditions!

Comedy

L'Assemblée des femmes : un spectacle pour combattre les inégalités !

Maison de la vie associative et citoyenne · 14th

L'Assemblée des Femmes is an outdoor theatre show staged as part of the week against discrimination.

For kids

Spectacle de marionnette et cuisine italienne : GINA

Paris · 4th

12 more dates · until 1 Nov

AVIGNON OFF 2026 SUCCESS Théâtre Actu - Tender, generous, al dente! L'affiche - An oasis of generosity. 📍 Théâtre du Chariot – Paris 📅 From 26 September to 1 November 🕓 Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm + during school…

Contemporary

la MPAA Saint-Blaise

Bibliothèque Oscar Wilde · 20th

Participate in a reading of a contemporary theatre text, in partnership with the MPAA Saint-Blaise.

Dance

Spectacle Zomia

Centre Paris Anim' Annie Fratellini (ex Villiot Rapée) · 12th

ZOMIA, a residency showcase…and what if silence became the place of a true encounter? As part of the Semaine Parisienne de Lutte contre les Discriminations (Paris Week Against Discrimination), the CPA Annie Fratellini…

Circus & magic

Cirque SHAM - Cabaret cirque

Parvis de la mairie du 14e · 14th

2 more dates · until 15 Nov

Step right up, step right up! Guided by a showman, the artists of Cirque SHAM take over the square for an hour of feats, poetry, and surprises to share with the family.

Circus & magic

Resto Dingo Solo de clown musical

Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire · 14th

Summary Being in one's element to serve customers is no piece of cake. Béchamel is the long-standing waiter at the Sun Beach, punch-drunk from serving coffees, knocked over from serving white coffees, under pressure…

Circus & magic

Veillée Contes – La légende du Kalevala

Tiers Lieu « Faire-Liens » · 15th

The Kalevala is a Finnish epic regarded as the Finnish national epic. By 5 storytellers from l'Age d'Or de France and 1 musician, staged by Véronique Cléon.

Stand-up & comedy

Le Courage de la nuance

Théâtre de la Concorde · 8th

6 more dates · until 17 Oct

Democratic debate cannot exist without areas of friction, doubt, complexity, and nuance. In this one-man show, Jean Birnbaum presents his political essay “Le Courage de la nuance”, a brief survival guide for times of…

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MATCH D’IMPRO ! | Théâtre

Théâtre Traversière · 12th

Come and watch the return of the popular improvisation match, in which three teams of actors compete in a series of challenges! You will have the power to vote for your favourite team. An interactive show full of…

Dance

Festival Viva México - Projection de "Lo demás es ruido"

Cinéma Luminor Hôtel de Ville · 4th

2 more dates · until 11 Oct

As part of the 14th edition of the Viva Mexico film festival, come and discover Pablo Pérez Lombardini's latest film "La Reserva"!

Contemporary

La Grande Mosquée de Paris et sa balade contée

Paris · 4th

With its 172 million Muslims, representing 15% of the population, India is the third country in the world with the largest Muslim population. The establishment of Islam in this traditionally Hindu land owes much to the…

For kids

des comédiens

Devant le Square Nadar · 18th

4 more dates · until 1 Nov

Immerse yourself in a captivating tourist adventure where actors will guide you through the mythical district of Montmartre. Following a real storyline, you will (re)discover the iconic monuments and historical…

Opera

Les correspondances des sœurs Jacob [Vives mémoires]

Théâtre de la Ville - Abbesses · 18th

Part of "Vives mémoires". A closing event around the exhibition Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi

Opera

Les correspondances des sœurs Jacob

Mémorial de la Shoah · 4th

Part of Vives Mémoires, a series of talks held in partnership with Théâtre de la Ville. Part of the exhibition "Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi."

Stand-up & comedy

Ken Comedy Club

Le Kibélé · 10th

Europe's first Kurdish-speaking comedy club promises an evening full of laughter and good cheer!

Stand-up & comedy

Comedy club- stand up - Outside comedy club

39 Bd de Strasbourg · 10th

Come and see the best of Parisian stand-up in an artistic and laid-back atmosphere!

Stand-up & comedy

Green Mic Comedy Show

Envole Moi · 2nd

ENGLISH STANDUP COMEDY IN PARIS! Making Parisians laugh every week since 2021 - Featuring different comedians every week

Dance

Les Nuits d'Orion : le néo-cabaret qui traverse la nuit.

Studio Hebertot · 17th

3 more dates · until 28 Feb

A disturbing danced neo-cabaret at Studio Hébertot in Paris, created by a former Paradis Latin dancer and Crazy Horse captain: a dance show that traverses the night in a series of scenes.

Dance

Expo Photos : La fièvre du samedi soir à la MDPH de Paris

Mdph · 9th

94 more dates · until 30 Dec

What if partying was also a space for freedom and encounters for young disabled adults? Until the end of October, Patricia Lecomte's photographs are exhibited on the walls of the MDPH de Paris, bearing witness to the…

Other show

Six Days in October

Théâtre de la Bastille · 11th

5 more dates · until 17 Oct

Thai artist Wichaya Artamat, a leading figure of the country's new theatre scene, continues his theatrical exploration of his nation's political history, exploring how society remembers and conceals its history through…

Other show

Spectacle Vous avez dit Schizo ?

Salle Olympe de Gouges · 11th

Written and directed by Zarina Khan, this documentary theatre piece traces the recovery journey of Laurent Lefebvre. On stage, his story is told through the voices of those who walked this path alongside him: loved…

For kids

Les enfantines - Sonia KOSKAS

La Vagabonde · 20th

2 more dates · until 14 Oct

These children's tales offer children and their families a moment of poetry, laughter, escape, common sense, cunning, sagacity, strangeness, and wonder. It's a time of discovery and introduction to the world of…

Dance

Spectacle de danse - "Seuls Ensemble"

Ehpad Oasis · 18th

Come and watch a performance of the dance and live music show « Seuls Ensemble », directed and choreographed by Thibaut Garçon, Romane Mims and Socrate Andzouana. The show is the fruit of an encounter between krump…

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Conférence gesticulée : Faut que je vous raconte !

Centre social le Pari's des faubourgs · 10th

Dive into the story of Awa, who shares her journey, from her mother's arrival in France to the challenges of her childhood and then those linked to her social commitment. She thus explores the common thread of…

Stand-up & comedy

Comedy club : Y a-t-il un comique dans la salle ?

Velvet Bar Paris · 1st

1 hour of stand-up! 6 seasoned comedians! 1 VOLUNTEER from the audience who can face the stage for the first time for 3 minutes!

Dance

« Machine à spectacle » de Solène Wachter

Chaillot - Théâtre national de la Danse · 16th

4 more dates · until 17 Oct

Where does the practice of stunt work, that distant cousin of dance, come from? In Machine à spectacle, Solène Wachter takes an interest in the figure of the stunt woman and invites us to discover her interpretation of…

For kids

Fragments #14 : Noires Sœurs, chronique d’une famille décomposée / La Chasse au lapin

Le Grand Parquet · 18th

3 more dates · until 16 Oct

Created and coordinated by La Loge since 2013, the Fragments Festival is now a major discovery space for new generations of contemporary theatre artists. It lets companies present an early work-in-progress stage of…

Other show

MDPH75 - Spectacle « À chacun sa différence »

Mdph de Paris · 9th

The MDPH de Paris invites you to question the stereotypes surrounding disability. Discover a series of testimonies from the MDPH's users' committee, performed by actors. The show will be interpreted in French Sign…