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8 shows you can't miss in September in Paris

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The Editor

©Le Manuel de la jeune mariée/ Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère

It's here, it's back-to-school season, and we couldn't be happier for one simple reason: it's the start of a brand new cultural season! And there's honestly enough going on that you could find yourself settling into the red velvet seats of Parisian theaters literally every single night of the week if you feel like it. Here's our guide to 8 must-see shows this September 2026. 

The Young Bride's Manual, at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère

Let's embark on a journey through time, back to 1957. As they prepare themselves, five young women dive into a book that gives them precious advice for making their married life a success: being devoted to their husband, having lots of children, never expressing any political opinions… Supposed "rules" that are completely out of step with our times, revealed in a sparkling and musical comedy — and a decidedly feminist one at that!

The Young Bride's Manual
Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
5, rue La Bruyère — 9e
From August 26, 2026
More info and bookings

 

A Hope, at Scène Libre 

Without pretense and yet with the greatest tenderness, A Hope explores the theme of our relationship with our mother. Whether the bond is biological or adoptive, the play offers a deep and touching portrait of the adoptive child's psyche — a perspective far too often overlooked in favor of the biological mother or adoptive mother's viewpoint. A play by Wendy Beckett, featuring Christine Gagnepain, Sandrine Seubille, and Jenny Trehoux. 

A Hope 
La Scène Libre
4, Boulevard de Strasbourg — 10th
September 3-27, 2026
More info and reservations 


A Hint of Friendship, at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère 

Here we are in Argentina in the 1960s. When a stranger knocks on the door of Daniella and Louis to make terrible revelations about their friend Joachim, the couple finds themselves in a delicate position: stand by their friend no matter what or let suspicions take hold? A thriller that questions friendships, the trust we place in them and their limits. 

A Touch of Friendship
Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
5, rue La Bruyère — 9th
From September 10, 2026
More info and bookings 


Dracula, at Apollo Theatre 

When Jonathan, a real estate agent, heads to Romania to finalize the sale of London apartments, he doesn't expect to run into Count Dracula, a pansexual and eccentric vampire who wants to settle in England. A hilarious and fast-paced parody that revisits and modernizes the original story from the novel. 

Dracula
Apollo Theatre 
18, rue du Faubourg du Temple — 11e
From September 21, 2026
More info and bookings


Influencer in the Chaos, at the Petit République 

She already wowed us with her graphic novel Wait, Let Me Tell You, published by LAPIN editions in 2025, but now influencer and graphic facilitator Youssra Mahdi — aka N'ouss — is taking the stage to break the rules once again. By tackling the clichés that dominate society and the hateful comments she faces daily, especially about her hijab, she delivers a one-woman show full of humor, love too, but above all freedom ! 

Influencer in the Chaos
Le Petit République
1, boulevard Saint-Martin — 3rd
Sunday, September 6, 2026
More info and booking


The People We Love, At La Folie Théâtre

Music fills the club where Sara works in the 1980s. There, she meets Hugo, a charming and funny young man. To the sounds of Bowie and Patti Smith, they grow closer, fall in love, and live a daily life set to the rhythm of melodies, dancing, and laughter. The perfect romantic comedy, you might think, until

that illness turned everything upside down… A poignant show that tackles breast cancer with grace and emotion. 

The People We Love
At La Folie Théâtre
6, rue de la Folie Méricourt — 11th
September 4 to November 28, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm
More info and bookings

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2:22 A Ghost Story, at the Fontaine Theatre  

After enjoying a resounding success in the United Kingdom, Danny Robins' play finally arrives in Paris in a production directed by Ladislas Chollat. When Jeanne and Sam have just bought a house, Jeanne is convinced of one thing: their building is haunted. When they invite their friends Laura and Ben over for dinner, a heated debate erupts about death and beliefs. But you'll have to wait until 2:22 to learn the truth. A gripping thriller that makes us jump as much as it makes us eager for more, featuring an impressive cast: Guillaume Labbé, Louane Emera, Constance Dollé, and Valentin de Carbonnieres. 

2:22 A Ghost Story
Fontaine Theatre 
10, Pierre Fontaine Street — 9th arrondissement
From September 15, 2026
More info and booking 


My Brother, at the Rond-Point Theatre

François Gremaud invites his brother, Christian, on stage to share his story with us, the story of deafness. As François speaks, Christian translates his words live into sign language, evoking his joys, his struggles, his journey filled with obstacles. A show brimming with poetry, that touches our hearts as much as it makes us smile. 

My Brother
Théâtre du Rond-Point
2bis, avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt — 8th
September 18-27, 2026
More info and tickets