Who doesn’t know Shrek? This grumpy, funny and endearing green ogre has marked the childhood and adolescence of an entire generation. While we wait for the 5ᵉ opus, which will arrive for Christmas 2026, a musical retracing the history of the very first film is about to see the light of day in Paris. Yes, you read that right! You’ll see Shrek, his wife Princess Fiona and their friends in a musical adventure that’s already shaping up to be epic. After a resounding success on Broadway, the Folies Bergère will be the place to applaud the gang from Fort Fort Lointain.
Shrek comes to Paris in musical version
Ready to laugh and sing along with your favorite characters? From October 2, 2026 to January 17, 2027, the mischievous ogre will set Paris on fire with an unexpected show: a musical comedy. A series of tableaux retracing the story of Shrek, with songs ranging from rock to pop to soul, will punctuate this tale like no other.
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Shrek is an ogre who lives peacefully in his swamp. But his destiny is about to be turned upside down when he is sent on a mission to find Princess Fiona, imprisoned by a dragon… A funny and touching story, far from the clichés of fairy tales.
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An adaptation full of humor, emotion and adventure, allowing you to rediscover this animated classic in a whole new light!
📍 Location: Folies Bergère, 32 rue Richer, 75009 Paris
📅 Dates: October 2, 2026 – January 17, 2027
🎟️ Prices: between 17 euros and 57 euros