Musicals, Cabaret, and Shows Not to Miss in Paris

Susan Hooks

Updated: 26 May 2026 ·

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Shows in Paris

Paris, the undisputed world capital of music, dance, and entertainment, but especially of cabaret and musicals. In this article, we have gathered for you all the musicals, cabaret shows, and theatrical performances in Paris that you should not miss if you are a lover of these art forms!

Cabaret Shows

Feerie

Moulin Rouge Show
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Moulin Rouge

It is one of the most famous shows in the world, running since 1999 in one of the most important and beloved temples of cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. "Feerie" is surely one of the most exciting, colorful, and enchanting revues, truly a show not to be missed! It features jugglers, acrobats, ponies, and, of course, the dance corps of the Moulin Rouge, made up of 60 beautiful Doriss Girls, who you will see dancing in magnificent costumes adorned with feathers and sequins, against a magical backdrop and to the sounds of music performed by an orchestra of 80 musicians and 60 choristers.

Paris Merveilles

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Le Lido

Right on the Champs Élysées, in the brilliant lounge of the cabaret Le Lido, you will witness a show you would never expect: it's Paris Merveilles. This show is a tribute to the elegance of Paris, staged by the dance company of the Bluebell Girls and Lido Boys, who will wear extravagant hats and magnificent sparkling costumes, not to mention the incredible sets that will truly amaze you.

Desir

Drink at Crazy Horse
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Crazy Horse

On the beautiful Avenue George V, Crazy Horse, one of the most unconventional and avant-garde cabarets in the world, has been presenting since 2009 one of the boldest shows you will ever see: it is the revue "Desir". Surprising special effects, incredibly lavish costumes, and pulsating music will be the background to the sensual dance corps of the Crazy Horse girls, who, for this show, will perform nearly completely nude.

Paradis à la Folie

Paradis Latin via Facebook
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Paradis Latin

If you want to witness one of the most modern and contemporary shows among the cabarets in Paris, you should not miss "Paradis à la Folie," the flagship show, since 2008, of Paradis Latin, one of the historic cabarets of the City of Light, where you can enjoy the original cancan Made in France. During this revue, Paradis Latin transforms into an enchanted garden, against which extraordinary choreographies of lights, sounds, colors, modern ballet, and musical comedies move in a captivating rhythm.

Brazilian Carnival

Cabaret Brasil Tropical via event finder
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Brasil Tropical

From Paris to Rio de Janeiro in the blink of an eye, with the exciting Latin American atmosphere of the stage at Brasil Tropical, where each day you fly to Brazil to celebrate one of the most famous and exhilarating Carnivals in the world.