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10 Must-See Shows in Paris in Summer 2026

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What if this summer we tried to escape the heat by visiting one of the many Parisian theaters? Luckily, even though the season is ending, some shows keep us buzzing throughout the summer!

The Fairy Queens, at the Electric Circus of Paris 

A wild ode to freedom, The Fairy Queens is an uninhibited reimagining of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. In this contemporary opera blending baroque and electro-pop influences, artists caught in the tension of power games, desire, and gender norms explode the rules. Dive into a world of Titania, Oberon, Puck, and the Bard like you’ve never seen them before.

The Fairy Queens - Snowapple Collective
Cirque Électrique de Paris
Place du Maquis de Vercors — 20e
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9 PM (doors open from 6 PM)
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Forget Me, at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère

After more than 250,000 spectators and four Molières in 2023, Forget Me continues its success with a 3rd season. Jeanne and Arthur are living the perfect love story, one of those idyllic romances we all dream of. And then one day, Jeanne asks him to buy some milk and a stamp, a seemingly simple task, but it causes their everyday life to flip upside down. Because this

A love story, Arthur wished he could never forget it. If you were looking for a piece that will mark you for life, here it is. 

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Forget Me
Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
5, rue La Bruyère — 9th
Until July 25, 2026
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Paris is Magique, at the Théâtre Gaîté Rive Gauche

Were you waiting for it? Here comes the first musical comedy about Paris and its Parisians! After living in Tokyo for several years, Nicolas returns to the capital with his fiancée Kim, who has a great sensitivity. To spare her any chance of suffering from the "Paris Syndrome" — falling into depression when one idealizes the capital too much before discovering the reality — Nicolas decides to do everything he can to protect her and beautify all the flaws of the City of Light. After all, Paris is Magique!

Paris is Magical
Théâtre Gaîté Montparnasse
6, rue de la Gaîté — 14th
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Changing the Water of Flowers, at the Théâtre Lepic 

The success has been such that Changing the Water of Flowers is back at the Théâtre Lepic this summer. Based on the novel by Valérie Perrin, the show immerses us in the daily life of Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in a small town in Burgundy. She lives to the rhythm of her work, the ceremonies, and the visitors who come to confide in her. But when she meets a man who has just discovered that his mother wishes to be buried next to a stranger, Violette's everyday life is turned upside down. A play that touches our hearts, brings tears to our eyes and, like Violette, we d...One wants to believe in happiness despite all the ups and downs of life.

Changing the Water of Flowers
Thêatre Lepic
1, avenue Junot — 18th
Starting from June 10, 2026
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Passport, at the Theatre de la Renaissance

the fascinating story ofIssa, an Eritrean refugee, who wakes up one day in the Jungle, the vast migrant camp in Calais, with no memory of his past. We laugh a lot, but we are also deeply touched. And the playwright perfectly masters suspense. Once in a while, he gives us a plot twist that no one expects, and it works wonderfully well.

Passport
Theatre de la Renaissance
20, Boulevard Saint-Martin — 10th
Until August 16, 2026
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The Trial of a Lifetime, at the Theatre du Splendid 

In 1971, 16-year-old Marie-Claire Chevalier finds herself pregnant. She is determined; she doesn’t want this child, she wants an abortion—an act that was illegal at the time. With the support of her mother and four other women, a clandestine abortion takes place, but they are all reported. Defended by lawyer Gisèle Halimi, these women become the voices of millions of others, representing an entire society. Through their courage, they forever change the condition of women and the right to control their own bodies. A piece that as shocking as it is captivating, as moving as it is necessary, as historical as it is current.

The Trial of a Lifetime
Théâtre du Splendid
48, rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin
Until August 29, 2026
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The Great Night Waters, in the Royal Gardens of the ChâteauFrom Versailles

Get ready to (re)discover the royal gardens of the Palace of Versailles like you've never seen them before. You'll enjoy strolls through the groves that are usually closed to the public, accompanied by the baroque melodies of Lully to Charpentier, and including Gluck and Rameau. And that's not to mention the breathtaking show of water fountains and dazzling light cascades from the Neptune Fountain, concluding the evening with a royal fireworks display. On August 29, the Grand Nocturnal Waters will be dedicated to Harry Potter - Back to Hogwarts, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first installment of the saga.

The Grand Night Fountains
Royal Gardens of the Palace of Versailles 
Place d’Armes — 78000, Versailles 
Until September 19, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 11 PM
More info and reservations 


The Loop, at the Théâtre Saint-Georges

Inspired by the butterfly effect, which suggests that a minor event can radically change the course of things, The Loop allows us to experience the same interrogation three times. With one exception: a detail differs each time, altering the outcome of each act. n>Using the comedy of repetition without moderation, the play sweeps its audience into a hilariously absurd time loop that is madly irresistible. With a name, story, and format inspired by 1990s crime films, it showcases Robin Goupil's fascination with the United States, a land of excess and endless possibilities. Through humor, it aptly addresses power dynamics and corruption with accuracy and precision. It's perfectly wacky and inventive!

The Loop
Théâtre Saint-Georges
51, rue Saint-Georges — 9th
Until August 29, 2026
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Odyssey, the musical conference, at Théâtre du Lucernaire

Looking for the perfect activity to entertain the whole family? Head over to the Théâtre du Lucernaire to rediscover the epic journey of Ulysses as he longs to return home after the Trojan War. But the path is far from easy: monsters, witches, and other creatures stand in his way. A show for both young and old, which won the Trophy for Best Children’s Musical in 2022.

Odyssey, the Musical Conference
The Lucernaire Theatre
53, Rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs – 6th
Until September 6, 2026
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La Bayadère, the Bastille Opera 

The ballet by Noureev is coming to the stage of the Bastille Opera this summer. More than just a show, it’s a journey to India that’s offered, immersing you in the love story between the warrior Solor and the bayadère Nikiya, a sacred dancer. An absolutely breathtaking show.

The Bayadère
Opéra Bastille
Place de la Bastille — 12th
Until July 14, 2026
More info and reservations