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Things to do in Paris, May 2027

Browse 34 upcoming events and things to do in Paris during May 2027. Venues include Palais Garnier, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Opéra Bastille. Highlights include Midi musical - Opéra !, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Idomeneo and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Midi musical - Opéra !

Paris · Palais GarnierSun, May 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €43

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesMon, May 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €22

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Idomeneo

Paris · Opéra BastilleMon, May 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €132

« Blur » de Craig Quintero et Phoebe Greenberg

« Blur » de Craig Quintero et Phoebe Greenberg

Paris · Chaillot - Théâtre national de la DanseTue, May 4Culture & Art

🎟️ De 19 à 46 euros.

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Zac Bulle - Mon Super Spectacle

Paris · Palais des GlacesWed, May 5Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €30

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La Fille mal gardée

Paris · Palais GarnierFri, May 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €185

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José Cruz

Paris · Portugal, Voyage au Centre du Monde, L'OlympiaSat, May 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €25

Autour de Jean-Sébastien Bach

Autour de Jean-Sébastien Bach

Paris · Théâtre du ChâteletSun, May 9Music

🎟️ De 5 à 35 euros.

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Épopées

Paris · Théâtre des Bouffes du NordWed, May 12Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €22

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Poussières

Paris · Théâtre du Rond-PointWed, May 12Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €44

Rencontres C.A.L.I.P.S.O. Chaillot × TMNlab : Art vivant et environnements numériques

Rencontres C.A.L.I.P.S.O. Chaillot × TMNlab : Art vivant et environnements numériques

Paris · Chaillot - Théâtre national de la DanseWed, May 12Culture & Art
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Gildaa

Paris · OlympiaThu, May 13Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €35

Bâtir – Salim Djaferi

Bâtir – Salim Djaferi

Paris · Théâtre Public de MontreuilWed, May 19Culture & Art

🎟️ De 9 à 27 euros.

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Nemanja Radulović

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesThu, May 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €33

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London City Ballet - Ghost Light Oiseau De Feu

Paris · Le 13ème ArtThu, May 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €55

Dorian Wood

Dorian Wood

Paris · Philharmonie de ParisFri, May 21Music
Tout doit disparaître - Stéphanie Aflalo

Tout doit disparaître - Stéphanie Aflalo

Paris · Théâtre de la BastilleSat, May 22Culture & Art
¡Que viva México!

¡Que viva México!

Paris · Philharmonie de ParisSat, May 22Music
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesSat, May 22Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €33

Concert Doudou & Magie « Edou n'a pas sommeil »

Concert Doudou & Magie « Edou n'a pas sommeil »

Paris · Salle ColonneSat, May 22Music

🎟️ 20€ / 10€ (réduit)

Natalia Lafourcade / Alondra de la Parra

Natalia Lafourcade / Alondra de la Parra

Paris · Philharmonie de ParisSun, May 23Music
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Trio Wanderer

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesSun, May 23Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €22

Dys, la comédie musicale

Dys, la comédie musicale

Paris · Théâtre du ChâteletSun, May 23Family Friendly

🎟️ Free entry

Flor de Toloache

Flor de Toloache

Paris · Philharmonie de ParisSun, May 23Music
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Rafał Blechacz

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesTue, May 25Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €33

Ravage Tout Court – Adeline Rosenstein

Ravage Tout Court – Adeline Rosenstein

Paris · Théâtre Public de MontreuilWed, May 26Culture & Art

🎟️ De 9 à 27 euros.

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Kaguyahime

Paris · Palais GarnierWed, May 26Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €150

AYOUB • Marina Otero & Ibrahim Ibnou Goush

AYOUB • Marina Otero & Ibrahim Ibnou Goush

Paris · La Maison des MétallosThu, May 27Culture & Art

🎟️ Tarif plein｜25€ Tarif réduit 1｜15€ Tarif réduit 2｜10€ Spectacle en espagnol et darija, surtitré en français et en anglais

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Radio Live - Le Jour d'Après

Paris · Théâtre du Rond-PointThu, May 27Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €44

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Mali Futur Live

Paris · Théâtre du Rond-PointFri, May 28Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €35

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Hippolyte et Aricie

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ELyséesFri, May 28Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €33

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Asmik Grigorian

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesSat, May 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €22

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Radio Live - Nos Vies à Venir

Paris · Théâtre du Rond-PointSat, May 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €44

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Voces8

Paris · Théâtre des Champs ElyséesSun, May 30Culture & Art

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🎟️ From €22

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