Notre-Dame de Paris finally returns to Paris in 2025

Since our last visit to the Palais des Congrès, an announcement has rekindled the musical fervor: the cult musical returns for its 25th anniversary with 12 exclusive performances. Little do they know that tickets, starting at €38, are already snapped up months before the premiere, proof of the immense anticipation surrounding this cultural monument signed by Luc Plamondon and Richard Cocciante.

A historic return to the Palais des Congrès

First performed in 1998 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, “Notre-Dame de Paris” returns to the same historic venue. This 3,700-seat theater, located in the 17th arrondissement, was the birthplace of a global success that reached over 20 million spectators worldwide. This anniversary edition promises a unique immersion in Paris over the festive season.

The program runs from December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026, a strategic period that attracts both Parisians and international visitors. Unlike other shows, these 12 performances promise to be both rare and sought-after. Gilles Maheu’s original staging remains faithful to the original, while incorporating modernized choreography to maintain the magic of the work.

Worldwide recognition confirmed

After triumphing on Broadway in 2022, the show returns with international prestige. This American stage confirmed that “Notre-Dame de Paris” transcends cultural boundaries, seducing audiences with the power of its voices and the richness of its emotions. This reputation gives the Paris return a special aura.

Professionals admit that few French musical works reach this level of recognition. Inspired by Victor Hugo’s novel, Luc Plamondon and Richard Cocciante’s adaptation pays tribute to literature while appealing to new generations. The show’s atmosphere combines tradition and modernity, reinforcing its status as a living legend.

Figures that speak for themselves

More than 20 million spectators worldwide confirm the colossal impact of this creation. The 2.30-hour running time with intermission, perfectly calibrated for the audience, is accompanied by spectacular lighting and acrobatics that will surprise even those accustomed to musicals.

Prices start at just €38, making the show affordable, while the best seats go fast. Each show attracts some 3,700 spectators, promising a record attendance for the Paris holiday season. This success reflects the vitality of this “living monument” of the French music scene.

“Notre-Dame de Paris is much more than a show: it’s a monument to our cultural heritage. – Viparis, communications department

An international troupe faithful to its origins

The cast features performers from a wide variety of backgrounds, reflecting the work’s worldwide audience. Each performance strikes a delicate balance between vocal prowess and spectacular movement. Since its creation, the alchemy of artistic performance and stage technicality has won over all audiences.

When we were last at rehearsals, the new choreography showed a real physical intensity. The musicians accompany each scene with perfectly controlled orchestral power. This combination brings renewed energy without betraying the original 1998 work.

“For 25 years, the show has continued to touch all generations with its unforgettable melodies.” – Notre-Dame de Paris, official production

A must for the festive season

This special program arrives as a cultural gift just a few days before Christmas and the New Year. For Parisians and foreign visitors alike, attending this show becomes a memorable experience. Every performance is expected to sell out, confirming the undiminished appeal of this major work.

With this grandiose staging, “Notre-Dame de Paris” continues to place the French musical on the international stage. Since January 2025, the Palais des Congrès has been staging a host of major events, and this return is one of the highlights of the year. For lovers of culture and prestige, this is an event not to be missed.

Insiders agree: few shows manage to last 25 years and retain such intensity. This new series of performances demonstrates how “Notre-Dame de Paris” transcends time and retains its primary vocation: to move. This return to Paris promises to be one of the highlights of the winter season.

Practical information

Address: Palais des Congrès, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris. Subway: Porte Maillot (line 1, RER C). Dates: December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Number of performances: 12. Prices: from €38. Running time: 2h30 with intermission. Official box office: Viparis website.