Ahhh Christmas! Markets, skating rinks, illuminations… There’s so much to do during the season! Here are some of the most beautiful shows you won’t want to miss to enjoy the magic of the festive season.
Light Cycles at Parc de La Villette
Among the not-to-be-missed Christmas shows, Light Cycles stands out as a magical immersive experience, transforming the Parc de la Villette into a nocturnal theater of light, sound and nature. Created by multimedia studio Moment Factory, this open-air tour invites visitors to plunge into a dreamlike atmosphere with five unique artistic installations, featuring luminous forests, bamboo sanctuaries, crystalline sparkles, tree lights and spellbinding sound effects, lending a fairytale atmosphere to every corner of the park. In around 45 to 60 minutes, you’ll be enveloped by fascinating soundscapes and projections, in a magical setting ideal for winter evenings.
📍 Location: Parc de La Villette
📅 Dates : Until December 30, 2025
🎟️ Price: From 12 euros
Bercy village en fête
This Christmas, come and spend a wonderful time at Bercy Village, where a variety of shows await you throughout December. On December 7, don’t miss the magical Christmas carillon! Santa Claus and his elves will be on hand throughout the day on Saturdays December 6 and 13.
📍 Location: Cour Saint-Emilion, 75012 Paris
📅 Dates: November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026
🎟️ Price: free of charge
La Fille du Marchand de Sable on ice by Maya Candeloro at the Palais des Sports
Thisfigure skating show transforms the ice into a wonderland. We follow Étoile, heiress to the Marchand de Sable, in an adventure full of magic and emotion. Featuring 20 artists, meticulous staging and over 150 costumes, this family show offers 1h15 of dance, acrobatics and magical universes – the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!
📍 Venue: Palais des Sports Robert Charpentier (Issy-les-Moulineaux)
📅 Dates: December 12 and 13, 2025
🎟️ Price: From 18 euros
A Candelight Christmas concert
For Christmas, we can’t recommend attending a Candelight concert enough. Immersed in a magical setting and lit by hundreds of candles, you’ll be treated to Christmas classics in a unique setting: the Grand Amphithéâtre de la Maison de l’Océan! Mon beau sapin, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Jingle Bells, All I Want for Christmas Is You… Can you recognize all these versions performed by a string quartet?
📍Location: La Maison de l’Océan, 195 Rue Saint-Jacques, Paris, 75005
📅 Dates: December 19 and 20, 2025
🎟️ Price: From 22 euros
The Christmas Parade at Disneyland® Paris Enchanted Christmas
Come and admire your favorite Disney heroes in an atmosphere more magical than ever at Disneyland® Paris’ Enchanted Christmas. In specially designed settings, you’ll be able to cheer on Mickey, Minnie and all their friends, and spend a memorable day with your family this holiday season. A great Christmas activity for kids.
📍Location: Disneyland Paris
📅 Dates: Until January 6, 2026
🎟️ Price: From 72 euros per day
Dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge
What could be more chic than an evening at the cabaret? The famous Moulin Rouge has an exceptional evening in store for you with its brand-new revue Féérie. An exquisite whirlwind of feathers, rhinestones and sequins in 4 never-before-seen tableaux. On the festive menu: an exclusive show, a gourmet dinner with the “Toulouse Lautrec” menu and a half-bottle of wine.
📍Location: 82 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris
📅 Dates : Multiple dates
🎟️ Price: Approx. 400 euros for the complete experience
Christmas show at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
For a Royal Christmas, how about a trip to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte? It’s one of the many châteaux opening their doors over the festive period. Until December 20, you’ll be able to see a spectacular illuminated show on the château’s façade. You can also skate for the first time in the garden and admire the superb Christmas decorations.
📍 Location: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy – France
📅 Dates: November 15 to January 4, 2026
💶 Price: full price: €23.90