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7 Must-See Shows in October in Paris

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The Editor

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Autumn is here, and there's nothing quite like settling into the plush seats of the capital's concert halls and theaters to enjoy a spectacular show once this season arrives. We've put together a wonderful selection of performances that caught our eye this October. We promise you: you can go with your eyes closed!



Coal in Their Veins, at the Saint-Georges Theater

The play that snagged five Molière Awards in 2025 is back on stage at the Saint-Georges Theater! Coal in Their Veins takes us back to the 1950s, in a small mining town in northern France. Here, Pierre and Vlad, two childhood friends, spend their days together, from working in the mines to playing accordion in the local orchestra. But when a beautiful young woman named Leila arrives to play accordion too, everything changes. A tender and moving play penned by Jean-Philippe Daguerre.

Coal in My Veins
Saint-Georges Theater
51, rue Saint-Georges — Paris 9
Tuesdays at 9pm, Wednesday to Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 5pm
More info and reservations 


The Pebbles at the Linden Tree are Much Smaller Than at Le Havre, at the Atelier Theater

First installment of the diptych The Void, The Pebbles at the Linden Tree are Much Smaller Than at Le Havre introduces us to four performers caught in an endless stream of conversation, full of commonplaces. Wielding humor, sensitivity and poetry, they guide us through words and movement in this remarkable journey.

The Pebbles of the Linden Tree are much smaller than in Le Havre
Théâtre de l'Atelier
1, place Charles Dullin — Paris 18
Until November 14, 2026 at 7pm
More info and tickets


A Prayer to the Stars, at the Montansier Theatre

On one side, there's Florence, a young actress trying to carve out a place for herself in this complex world. In a relationship with Dominique, she's far from fulfilled and recites her prayer to the stars every evening hoping to bring true love into her life. On the other side, there's Pierre, a famous music composer who dreams of only one thing: escaping fame and worldly obligations. Between the two of them, it's love at first sight and they head south to France to live out this romance. But Florence is hiding a few secrets... A play based on

based on a text by Marcel Pagnol, one of the rare ones that has not yet been performed in theater. 

A Prayer to the Stars
Montansier Theater
13, rue des Réservoirs — 78000, Versailles
From October 28 to 31 and from November 3 to 8, 2026
More info and bookings 


Behind, at the Atelier Theater 

With The Pebbles of the Linden Tree Are Much Smaller Than in Le Havre, Behind forms a diptych titled The Void. The goal? Slow down, play with situations that seem rather ordinary. Behind features two actors trying to succeed in their craft, but who don't

to fail. A play that plays with the absurd, engages the audience's imagination and brings an almost poetic dimension to failure. 

Behind
Théâtre de l'Atelier
1, Place Charles Dullin — Paris 18
Until November 12, 2026 at 9 PM
More info and tickets


Singin' in the Rain, at the Lido Theatre

After The Young Girls of Rochefort, the Lido Theatre is taking on another musical comedy classic: Singin' in the Rain. Inspired by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly's film, this show immerses us in 1920s Hollywood, when talking pictures make their debut, gradually replacing silent films. Iconic songs, captivating choreography, shimmering costumes (240 in total), stunning tap-dancing numbers... Singin' in the Rain charms on every level. One thing's for sure: you'll leave the theater with an irresistible urge to dance with an umbrella in hand, humming both "Good Morning" and "I'm singin' in the rain".

Singin' in the Rain
Théâtre du Lido
116, avenue des Champs-Élysées — Paris 8
Until January 10, 2026
More info and bookings 


Tenderness, at the Théâtre de la Concorde

With Tenderness, Julie Berès takes on the challenge of breaking free from the codes and expectations that govern masculinity in society. On stage, young men explore what they had to hide or suppress to ensure they belonged to the "men's club." Through dance, music and storytelling, they question the norms and deconstruct the dictates surrounding virility and performance. A show that's more relevant than ever. 

Tenderness
Théâtre de la Concorde
1-3, avenue Gabriel — Paris 8
October 7-17, 2026 at 8pm
More info and bookings


Dolto, When Françoise Appears, at the Théâtre Lucernaire

Here we are in 1916, and for Françoise, it's crystal clear: one day, she'll become a physician of education. An idea that doesn't delight her mother — a girl, in those days, simply doesn't pursue such a profession. Accompanied by her Good Guardian Angel, Françoise Dolto goes through painful trials during her childhood, never losing sight of her goal. She becomes this great pediatrician and psychoanalyst who will notably affirm that the child is a person in their own right and possesses psychological rights and dignity equal to those of an adult. A particularlynt vivante, qui met en scène Sophie Forte. 

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Dolto When Françoise Appears
Lucernaire Theatre
53, rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs — Paris 6
Until November 1st, 2026
More information and reservations