Shows and plays to see in August 2025 in Paris

August 2025 is the ideal month to enjoy the theatrical scene Parisian. With sunny days and gentle eveningsParis offers a multitude of captivating shows and plays that promise to delight lovers of culture and entertainment. Whether you are on vacation or living in the capital, Parisian theaters have moments of emotion and pleasure in store for you.

THE shows and plays on display in August 2025 cover a wide variety of genres, ranging from light comedies to intense dramapassing through musicals and avant-garde shows. This diversity guarantees that everyone will find a performance to their liking, for memorable evenings with family, friends or alone.

The month of August, with its pleasant temperatures and his starry nightsis particularly suitable for cultural outings. Theaters, often air-conditioned, provide a cool and welcoming refuge where one can relax and immerse themselves in fascinating stories. Outdoor performances add an extra dimension, allowing you to enjoy the good weather while having fun.

THE shows and plays to see in Paris in August 2025 are a great way to enjoy summer evenings. Whether you are passionate about theater or simply looking for an entertaining outing, Paris in August has unforgettable moments in store for you. Immerse yourself in the world of theater and let yourself be carried away by the magic of stage performances.

PLEASE NOTE: This guide is updated as we discover new things.

Here are the shows and pieces of theater on display at Paris in August 2025

Musical shows and musicals:

The Mozart Mystery: an immersive musical and theatrical journey at the Collège des Bernardins
From June 2025, music lovers and the curious will rediscover the most beautiful works of Mozart, which will come to life in a unique musical and theatrical journey, in the heart of the sublime Collège des Bernardins. [Lire la suite]

Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club
Sponsored – A real Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her musical world of drag and French song! [Lire la suite]

Comedy shows:

Marco polo comedy club: one of the best comedy clubs in Paris, right in the center of Châtelet!
Sponsored – Located in the heart of Paris, in Châtelet, the Marco Polo Comedy Club welcomes both the big comedy stars who come to test their new jokes before leaving on tour as well as the next generation of French stand-up. An hour of laughter guaranteed while enjoying your drink during the show and with the possibility of eating before or after the show at the Bistrot du Jardin restaurant which will be happy to welcome you. [Lire la suite]

The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up in a hotel in Paris
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy scene that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. In the heart of a hotel, every weekend there is a stand-up scene hosted by established artists. [Lire la suite]

Random Comedy Club: stand-up comedy show on Sunday evening at the Chouchou hotel in Paris
Every Sunday evening, the Chouchou hotel invites you to its table for its traditional meeting: the Random Comedy Club comedy show. In the tavern, among the aperitif tables and cocktails, the new seeds of humor and stars of laughter take turns on the stage, for a cheerful stand-up, 100% made in France! [Lire la suite]

Cabarets, burlesque shows and drag shows:

Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club
Sponsored – A real Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her musical world of drag and French song! [Lire la suite]

Le Crazy Horse, one of the most emblematic cabarets in Paris
In the 8th arrondissement, the Crazy Horse is hidden behind a sober facade that goes (almost) unnoticed. However, once through the front door, a completely different atmosphere takes you into a wonderful show, between dance, performances and light decorations. [Lire la suite]

Drag bingo and blind test with drag queen Clemence Trü, every Sunday at Olympe in Pantin
Head to Chez Olympe in Pantin, every Sunday at 6 p.m., for a free drag bingo hosted by drag queen Clemence Trü, followed by a wild blind test. [Lire la suite]

Oh! César Paris: Parisian cabaret that mixes Glamour, Humor and Art
The Cabaret César-Palace has been transformed, it is already a few years old into Oh! César Paris, offering a unique fusion of dinners, shows and clubs until the wee hours. [Lire la suite]

Dance shows:

The Snow Queen: the ballet of the Ukrainian National Opera at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
What's better than going to see a magical show during the holidays? The ballet Frozen takes over the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in a new French creation, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet. [Lire la suite]

The plays:

Art by Yasmina Reza: the cult play in a new production by Francosi Morel
The flagship play by French author Yasmina Reza, ART, returns for a new season in Paris at the Théâtre Montparnasse, from August 27, 2025. On stage, you will have the chance to meet the actors: Olivier Broche, François Morel and Olivier Saladin.
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4211 Km: the revival of the moving piece awarded at the Molières 2024
The journey of a family above all, 4211 km is the distance that separates two countries and two destinies. A captivating play which retraces a poignant journey of exile and freedom, once again on stage at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, until December 31, 2024. [Lire la suite]

Menopause, the comedy that shakes up the rules of returning to Paris
Menopause, the comedy that shakes up the rules is showing at Grand Point Virgule until December 31. Co-written and directed by Alex Goude, this comedy evokes, with humor and without taboo, menopause. [Lire la suite]

Frida: the play retracing the life of the artist Frida Kahlo
Frida, written and directed by Paõla Duniaud, traces the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Victim of its success, the play is extended at the Manufacture des Abbesses until November 30, 2024. [Lire la suite]

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