It's never too early to start enjoying the theater! Many Parisian theaters tailor their shows for young audiences, often starting from age 3. Explore our selection and enjoy a delightful family outing that will light up the eyes of both young and old!
L'Essaïon (4th arrondissement)
L'Essaïon is a small theater housed in one of the medieval cellars of the former Hôtel de l'Aigle d'Or, in the heart of the Marais district, behind the Centre Pompidou. Discover a program divided into 3 sections: ages 1 to 6, ages 4 and up, and ages 7 and up.
Théâtre de l'essaion
6 rue Pierre au Lard
75004 Paris
Reservations: 01 42 78 46 42 or rffnvbaerfreingvbaf@tznvy.pbz[essaionreservations puis gmail.com après le signe @]
Le Lucernaire (6th)
Between the old Montparnasse district and the Luxembourg Gardens, you'll find Le Lucernaire, a singular venue built in the heart of a disused factory. It comprises three theaters, three cinemas, an exhibition gallery, a small bookshop, a restaurant and a bar. Le Lucernaire offers a wide range of programming, including two performance slots dedicated to younger audiences.
Théâtre Le Lucernaire
53, rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs
75006 Paris
Telephone: 01 45 44 57 34
Théâtre de la Ville - Espace Cardin (8th)
L'Espace Cardin is a contemporary arts and events complex with theater, meeting rooms, private gardens and restaurant. The theater offers shows for ages 8 and up. And good news: admission is free for all under-14s who come as a family (and if parents buy a €10 Family card, they themselves get 50% off the full price!).
Théâtre de la Ville - Espace Cardin
1 Av. Gabriel Peri
75008 Paris
Phone number: 01 42 74 22 77
Le Bout (9th)
Le Bout theater is known for its successful children's programming and interaction with young audiences. Discover its shows!
Théâtre Le Bout
6, rue Frochot
75009 Paris
pbagnpg@yrobhg.pbz[contact puis lebout.com après le signe @]
L'Antre magique (9th)
L'Antre magique is a wonderful little theater in red, black and gold, decorated on the walls with beautiful old magic posters. It can seat 50 people, and is totally dedicated to magic and theater, with shows for children (2 years and up).
Théâtre L'Antre magique
50, rue Saint-Georges
75009 Paris
Reservations: pbagnpg@nagerzntvdhr.arg[contact puis antremagique.net après le signe @]
Théâtre Aktéon (11th)
The Aktéon theater offers musical performances, storytelling and poetry for children aged 1 and over. The plays are short, between 35 minutes and 1 hour, and are performed by professional companies.
Aktéon Theatre
11, rue du Général-Blaise
75011 Paris
Telephone: 01 43 38 74 62
Théâtre du Parc (12th)
The Théâtre du Parc welcomes you to the Parc Floral de Paris, in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes. Throughout the year, it presents a selection of shows specially designed for children, usually from the age of 3. In addition to its own creations, the Théâtre Astral regularly hosts plays by other companies, offering children a wide range of artistic worlds.
Théâtre Astral
118, route de la Pyramide
75012 Paris
Reservation: [marionnettiste puis lesmarionnettesdeparis.com après le signe @]znevbaarggvfgr@yrfznevbaarggrfqrcnevf.pbz[marionnettiste puis lesmarionnettesdeparis.com après le signe @]
Théâtre Dunois (13th)
Nestled in an exceptional setting, the theater focuses on poetry, nature and early childhood.
Dunois Theatre
7 Rue Louise Weiss
75013 Paris
The hiding place (13th)
La Cachette is the only theater exclusively for children, designed and built especially to welcome families. Every year, from September to May, some twenty shows are performed by the 3 Chardons company, which invites children to take an active part in the performance.
Théâtre La Cachette
124, avenue d'Italie
75013 Paris
pbagnpg@yn-pnpurggr.pbz[contact puis la-cachette.com après le signe @]
Le Mandapa (13th)
The Théâtre Mandapa hosts dance performances, concerts and plays. It is also a venue for artistic creation and residencies. It offers a multidisciplinary program for young audiences, ranging from musical tales to puppet shows and plays.
Mandapa Theatre
6, rue Wurtz
75013 Paris
Telephone: 01 45 89 99 00
Espace Paris Plaine (15th)
Since its opening in 1973, the Théâtre de La Plaine, now known as Espace Paris Plaine, has been dedicated to providing a season of performances for young audiences. Under the direction of Cécile Reiff-Junqua, this once-famous district theater from the 1970s offers a diverse program that includes theater, puppet shows, musicals, circus acts, and songs.
Espace Paris Plaine
13, rue du Général-Guillaumat
75015 Paris
Telephone: 01 40 43 01 82
La Gaité-Montparnasse (15th)
Throughout the year, the Gaité-Montparnasse theater offers shows for young audiences aged 3 and over.
Théâtre La Gaité-Montparnasse
26, rue de la Gaité
75015 Paris
Reservations: 01 43 20 60 56
L'Étoile du Nord (18th)
L'Étoile du Nord is a stage dedicated to young creatives and emerging artists. This venue places experimentation at the heart of its programming, whether in theater, dance or literature.
Théâtre l'Étoile du Nord
16, rue Georgette-Agutte
75018 Paris
Reservations: 04 42 26 47 47 or pbagnpg@rgbvyrqhabeq-gurnger.pbz[contact puis etoiledunord-theatre.com après le signe @]
Le Funambule (18th)
In the heart of Montmartre, the Théâtre du Funambule offers shows for all ages in its recently renovated 120-seat auditorium.
Théâtre Le Funambule
53, rue des Saules
75018 Paris
Telephone: 01 42 23 88 83
Théâtre Paris Villette (19th)
The Théâtre Paris Villette offers programming for all ages: families, adults, children and teenagers, so that everyone can experience theatrical creation and discover a new generation of artists.
Théâtre Paris Villette
211 Av. Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris
Théâtre Darius-Milhaud (19th)
The theater is located in a pedestrian alley, opposite a square with a children's play area.
Théâtre Darius-Milhaud
80, allée Darius-Milhaud
75019 Paris
Reservations: 01 42 01 92 26
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