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8 must-see events in June in Paris

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Summer is on its way, the theater seasons are coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean all the Parisian theaters are empty — quite the opposite! Many performances are set to arrive or are staying on the schedule, ready to make your June exciting!

Fantasma Circus Erotica, at the Folies Bergères 

The most sensual show is back in the capital to celebrate the Pride weekend! Here, the most unconfessed fantasies come to life on stage, featuring dance, strip-tease, circus, and drag. The erotic cabaret reinvents the codes of the genre to make way for freedom, in a sleek aesthetic. Differences are celebrated, and the deepest desires are embraced. Fantasma is an experience to be had — at least — once, and it’s happening on the stage of the Folies Bergères on June 26 and 27!

Fantasma Circus Erotica
Folies Bergères 
32, rue Richer — 9e
June 26 and 27, 2026
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The Two Brothers and the Lions, at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre

Inspired by a true story, The Two Brothers and the Lions presents two twin brothers from a poor background who, through sheer determination and because they “never give up”, have achieved stunning success in Great Britain and risen to the status of billionaires. But when they wish to ensure that their daughters inherit their empire, including an Anglo-Norman island they’ve acquired, something goes wrong: the last feudal law...Still in effect in Europe is the prohibition of transmission to girls. The set design, thought out with simplicity, is particularly effective in taking us on a journey to England. But it’s the chemistry and exceptional synchronicity between the two actors that truly leaves us speechless. Lasting only an hour, the play turns out to be a wellspring of knowledge on one of the greatest success stories of the 20th century, resonating with current political issues.

The Two Brothers and the Lions
Théâtre de l’Œuvre
55, rue de Clichy — 9th
Until July 25
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In the Shadow of Jorge Donn, at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard

In the Shadow of Jorge Donn will be performed one night only, and one night only. So if you need to save a spot in June, it's Monday the 8th. From a young age, Daniel dreams of becoming a dancer — just like his uncle, Jorge Donn. But as time goes by, the dream starts to feel distant. And, let’s face it, having two great talents in the same family is quite rare. Yet, when he reaches his thirties, the stars align by a certain twist of fate. Is it still possible to achieve childhood dreams? On stage, Vanessa Cailhol, Hélène Degy, and Aliocha Itovich — co-author of the show with &E.

acute;lodie Menant brings life to this poetic and touching story. 

In the shadow of Jorge Donn
Théâtre Tristan Bernard
51, rue Saint-Georges — 9th
Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8 PM
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¡Tango!, at Thé

Montparnasse Theater

From Paris, where tango orchestras were already performing in the 1920s, to Buenos Aires, the birthplace of this dance style, it's just a small step, and it’s ¡Tango!, a show by Marcial Di Fonzo Bo. On the stage of the Montparnasse Theater, six dancers with unparalleled chemistry take you on the most exquisite journey through intricate choreographies. The connection is shared with three musicians and the singer Antonela Alfonso, who moves us with her powerful voice. You leave feeling enriched by a piece of history that’s often overlooked, amazed by these twirling dances and captivated by the passion that fuels the Tango. 

¡Tango!
Théâtre Montparnasse
31, rue de la Gaîté — 14e
Until July 12, 2026
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Changing the Water of Flowers, at Théâtre Lepic 

The success has been so great that Changing the Water of Flowers is back at Théâtre Lepic in June. 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 at the rhythm of her work, the ceremonies, and the visitors who come to confide in her. But when she meets a man who has recently discovered that his mother wishes to be buried next to a stranger, Violette's world is turned upside down. A play that touches our hearts, brings a few tears, and co .mme Violette, makes us want to believe in happiness despite all the ups and downs of life.

Changing the Water of the Flowers
Lepic Theatre
1, avenue Junot — 18th
Starting June 10, 2026
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I Will Survive, at the Bouffes du Nord Theatre

Directed by <Jean-Christophe Meurisse, I Will Survive takes us to the heart of two trials inspired by real-life cases, related to sexist violence. Victims, witnesses, judges, lawyers, accused... A whole courtroom is created on stage to question the parallel between legality and fairness. Through improvisation, humor, and decadence, the show tackles strong contemporary themes. It won the Molière for Best Public Theater Show in 2026. 

I Will Survive
Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
37bis, boulevard de la Chapelle — 10e
Until June 27, 2026
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Walking in Your Steps, at the Théâtre de la Concorde 

Combining literature and music to create a unique stage performance that invokes memory and history? That's the challenge the Théâtre de la Concorde takes on with the musical reading of the work by author Léonor de Recondo. The story is based on the history of her grandmother, Enriqueta, who had to flee her home in Irun in 1936 due to the threat of Franco. Daily life is turned upside down, identity must then be forged in exile. With unparalleled poetry, the performance digs into the past to try to rediscover that lost identity. 

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Walking in Your Footsteps
Theatre de la Concorde 
1-3, Avenue Gabriel — 8th Arrondissement
June 23 and 24 at 7 PM
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Seismic, at the Theatre du Petit Saint-Martin

This year, Comédie-Française is stepping outside the walls, and it’s the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin that welcomes Seisme, the famous play by Duncan Macmillan. To have a child or not, that's the question being explored by a couple. We become spectators of this duo, their hesitation, the thread of their thoughts. The lines flow as the love they have for each other confronts external anxieties, the fear of time passing and age catching up, as well as the dread of raising a child in a declining world. A striking, contemporary play, brought to life by Claire de La Rue du Can and Jean Chevalier from the Comédie-Française troupe. 

Earthquake
Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin
17, rue René Boulanger — 10th Arr.
Until July 5, 2026
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